Steinbach Waterpower 8500, User Manual, Page: 31 / 220

General Information
Reading and storing the operating manual
This instruction manual is part of this Waterpower 8500 Heat Pump (in the following also
called "device" or "heat pump"). It contains important information about start-up and
operation.
Before using the device, read the operating manual carefully, in particular the safety
instructions. Failure to follow this operating manual may lead to severe injuries or product
damage.
Keep this operating manual for future reference. If you pass this device on to a third party, you must also
supply this operating manual.
Intended use
The device is designed exclusively to heat or cool water passed through it as part of the water treatment
system for private pools.
The salt concentration of the water must not exceed 0.5% (corresponds to 5 g/l or 5,000 ppm).
This device must only be used in outdoor areas.
This device is intended for private use only and is not suitable for commercial use.
Use the device only as described in this operating manual. Any other use is improper and may lead to
product damage or even personal injury. This device is not a toy.
The manufacturer or retailer assume no liability for damage caused by improper or incorrect use.
Fluorinated greenhouse gas - difluoromethane (R32)
The device contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas difluoromethane (R32), which is required for the
functioning of the device.
Industrial name HFKW-32
Common name R32
Chemical name Difluoromethane
Molecular formula CH
2
F
2
Global warming potential (GWP) 675
Further information is indicated on the device or in the "Technical data" section.
Explanation of Symbols
The following symbols and signal words are used in this user manual, on the device or on the
packaging.
Read the instruction manual.
The instruction manual
contains important
additional information.
The instruction manual
contains important
information about
maintenance and repairs.
Risk of fire! Warning!
Flammable materials.
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