Warnings
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III
Maintenance must be performed according to the
manufacturer's instructions (see Chapter 7
and in compliance with current regulations.
Appliance maintenance and repairs may only be en-
trusted to firms legally authorised to work on gas ap-
pliances and systems.
Enter into a maintenance contract with an authorised
specialised firm for routine maintenance and for ser-
vicing in case of need.
Only use original parts.
Decommissioning and disposal
If the appliance is to be disposed of, contact the manu-
facturer for its disposal.
Keep the Manual
This "Installation, Use and Maintenance Manual" must al-
ways accompany the appliance and must be handed to
the new owner or installer in the event of sale or removal.
III.2
CONFORMITY
EU Directives and standards
The absorption heat pumps of the GAHP series are certified as
conforming to standard EN 12309 and comply with the essential
requirements of the following Directives:
▶
2009/142/EC "Gas Appliances Directive" as amended and
added.
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2014/30/EC "Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive" as
amended and added.
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2014/35/EC "Low Voltage Directive" as amended and added.
▶
2006/42/EC "Machine Directive" as amended and added.
▶
2014/68/EU "Pressure Equipment Directive" as amended
and added.
Furthermore, they comply with the requirements of the follow-
ing standards:
▶
UNI EN 677 Specific requirements for condensing boilers
with nominal heating capacity up to 70 kW.
▶
EN 378 Refrigerating systems and heat pumps.
Other applicable provisions and standards
The design, installation, operation and maintenance of the sys-
tems shall be carried out in compliance with current applicable
regulations, depending on the Country and location, and in ac-
cordance with the manufacturer's instructions. In particular, reg-
ulations regarding the following shall be complied with:
▶
Gas systems and equipment.
▶
Electrical systems and equipment.
▶
Heating and air conditioning systems, and heat pumps.
▶
Environmental protection and combustion products ex-
haust.
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Fire safety and prevention.
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Any other applicable law, standard and regulation.
III.3
EXCLUSIONS OF LIABILITY AND
WARRANTY
Any contractual or extra-contractual liability of the man-
ufacturer for any damage caused by incorrect installa-
tion and/or improper use and/or failure to comply with
regulations and with the manufacturer's directions/in-
structions shall be disclaimed.
In particular, the warranty on the appliance may be ren-
dered void by the following conditions:
Incorrect installation.
Misuse.
Failure to comply with the manufacturer's indications
on installation, use and maintenance.
Alteration or modification of the product or any part
thereof.
Extreme operational conditions or however outside
of the operational ranges set forth by the manufac-
turer.
Damages caused by external agents such as salts,
chlorine, sulphur or other chemical substances con-
tained in the installation water or present in the air of
the installation site.
Abnormal actions transmitted by the plant or instal-
lation to the appliance (mechanical stresses, pressure,
vibrations, thermal dilations, power surges...).
Accidental damages or due to force majeure.
