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Installation instructions geoTHERM VWS/VWW 0020057444_01
3.2 Regulations,
rules,
guidelines
3.2.1
Preliminary remarks for room
sealed appliances
This appliance should only be installed in conjunction
with either a Vaillant flue system or an alternative ap-
proved system (details of flue approval categories can
be found in the technical section of the installation man-
ual). Install the flue system as detailed in the separate
flue installation instructions supplied with this boiler.
3.2.2 Related
documents
The installation of the boiler must be in accordance with
the relevant requirements of Gas Safety (Installation
and Use) Regulations 1998, Health and Safety Document
No. 635 (The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989),
BS7671 (IEE Wiring Regulations) and the Water Supply
(Water Fitting) Regulations 1999, or The Water Bylaws
2000 (Scotland). It should also be in accordance with
the relevant requirements of the Local Authority, Build-
ing Regulations, The Building Regulations (Scotland),
The Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) and the rel-
evant recommendations of the following British Stand-
ards:
BS 6700: Services supplying water for domestic use
within buildings and their curtilages.
BS 6798: Specification for installation of gas fired boil-
ers not exceeding 60 kW input.
BS 6891: Specification for installation of low pressure
gas pipework up to 28 mm (R1) in domestic premises
(2nd family gas).
BS 7593: Treatment of water in domestic hot water cen-
tral heating systems. Institute of Gas Engineers Publica-
tion IGE/UP/7/1998: "Guide for gas installations in tim-
ber framed housing"
BS. 5482 Pt. 1 Domestic butane and propane gas burn-
ing installations.
IGE/UP1 Soundness testing and purging of industrial and
commercial gas installation.
IGE/UP2 Gas installation pipework, boosters and com-
pressors on industrial and commercial premises.
IGE/UP10 Installation of gas appliances in industrial and
commercial premises.
BS. 6644 Installation of gas fired hot water boilers of
rated inputs between 60 kW and 2 MW (2nd and 3rd
family gases).
BS. 5449 Forced circulation hot water central heating
systems for domestic premises. Note: only up to 45 kW.
BS. 6880 Low temperature hot water heating systems
of output greater than 45 kW.
Part 1 Fundamental and design considerations.
Part 2 Selection of equipment.
Part 3 Installation, commissioning and maintenance.
BS. 4814 Specification for: Expansion vessels using an
internal diaphragm, for sealed hot water heating sys-
tems.
BS. 5440 Installation and maintenance of flues and ven-
tilation for gas appliances of rated input not exceeding
70 kW net (1st, 2nd and 3rd family gases).
Part 1 Specification for installation of flues.
Part 2 Specification for installation and maintenance of
ventilation for gas appliances.
3.3 Coolant
The heat pump is delivered with an operational filling of
R 407 C coolant. This is a chlorine-free coolant which
does not affect the Earth's ozone layer. R 407 C is nei-
ther a fire hazard nor an explosion risk.
However, maintenance work and interventions into the
coolant circuit may only be undertaken by an expert
technician with appropriate protective equipment.
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Danger!
R 407 C coolant!
Do not inhale gases or vapours emanat-
ing from leaks in the coolant circuit.
Risk to health! Avoid contact with the
skin and eyes. Escaping coolant can
cause freezing if the exit point is
touched! R 407 C coolant presents no
danger in normal use and under normal
conditions. With improper use, however,
it can cause injury and damage.
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Caution!
This appliance contains the coolant,
R 407 C. The coolant must not be al-
lowed to escape into the atmosphere.
R 407 C is a fluorinated greenhouse gas
covered by the Kyoto Protocol, with a
GWP of 1653 (GWP = Global Warming
Potential).
Before the appliance is disposed of, the
coolant it contains must be completely
drained into a suitable vessel so that it
can then be recycled or disposed of in
accordance with the regulations.
The relevant work in connection with the
coolant may only be carried out by offi-
cially certified specialists.
Draining or filling with new coolant (see
identification plate for quantity) may
only be carried out via the service
valves. All warranties become void if any
approved replacement coolant other
than the R 407 C recommended by Vail-
lant is used.
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