Safety 1
0020151761_04 aroTHERM Operating instructions
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1.2.16 Avoid environmental
damage caused by
escaping coolant
The product contains R410A
coolant. The coolant must not
be allowed to escape into the
atmosphere. R410A is a fluor-
inated greenhouse gas covered
by the Kyoto Protocol, with a
GWP of 1725 (GWP = Global
Warming Potential). If this gas
escapes into the atmosphere,
its impact is 1725 times greater
than the natural greenhouse
gas CO
2
.
Before the product is disposed
of, the coolant that is contained
in it must be completely drained
into a suitable vessel so that
it can then be recycled or dis-
posed of in accordance with
regulations.
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Ensure that only officially cer-
tified competent persons with
appropriate protective equip-
ment carry out maintenance
work on the coolant circuit or
access it.
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Arrange for the coolant con-
tained in the product to be
recycled or disposed of by
certified competent persons in
accordance with regulations.
1.3 Intended use
1.3.1 State-of-the-art
technology
The Vaillant
aroTHERM
heat
pump systems are construc-
ted using state-of-the-art tech-
nology in accordance with the
recognised safety rules and
regulations. However, there is
a risk of injury or death to the
user or others, or of damage to
the product and other property,
in the event of improper use or
use for which it is not intended.
1.3.2 User qualification
This product can be used by
children aged from 8 years
and above and persons with
reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities or lack of
experience and knowledge if
they have been given supervi-
sion or instruction concerning
use of the product in a safe way
and understand the hazards in-
volved. Children must not play
with the product. Cleaning and
user maintenance work must
not be carried out by children
unless they are supervised.
1.3.3 Intended use
The Vaillant
aroTHERM
heat
pump is designed for use as a
heat generator for closed heat-
ing installations. Operation of
