Viessmann AWO-M-AC 101.A06, Assembly And Servicing Instructions

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The user is responsible for the proper disposal of this product, according to national regulations in the
country of destination of the appliance. For more information you should contact the Installation Company
or local competent authority.
An incorrect decommissioning of the appliance may create serious environmental damage and
endanger people’s safety. Therefore, it is recommended that the unit be disposed only by
authorised persons with technical training who have attended training courses acknowledged by
the competent authorities.
It is required to follow the same precautions described in the previous paragraphs.
Pay special attention during disposal of the refrigerant gas.
The illegal disposal of the product by the end user leads to the application of the penalties in
accordance with the law in the country where the disposal takes place.
The crossed-out bin symbol applied on the appliance indicates that the product, at the end of its
useful life, must be collected separately from other solid/municipal waste.
The units are manufactured in accordance with the EC directive on waste of electric/electronic
equipment and the harmful effects of incorrect disposal are provided in the user/installer
manual. The manufacturing company or its importer/retailer is available to respond to any
requests for additional information.
10.1 Residual risks
This paragraph sets forth any residual risks which cannot be eliminated by the manufacturer in the design
stage.
Risk due to: Precautions/Corrections
Handling
There is always the risk of the unit falling or tipping over during handling. Follow the
instructions in the “Handling” section and take all of the precautions foreseen according to
local regulations.
Installation
Unsuitable installation can cause water leaks, gas leaks, electric shocks, fire hazards,
malfunctioning or damage of the unit. Only qualified technical personnel can perform
installation.
Place the unit in an appropriate area and without the risk of flammable gas leaks. Make
the installation zone inaccessible to third parties.
Dust/Water in
the electric
panel
Fasten the panel of the electrical switchgear correctly. Any infiltrations can cause shocks
and short-circuits causing personal harm and damage to property or to the unit itself.
Pay special attention to the earthing connection.
Maintenance
During maintenance, which must always be carried out by authorised personnel, make
sure that the disconnector is off and that no one can accidentally modify the
disconnection measures of the appliance from the unit by means of specific warnings and
an adequate padlock.
Fan
Contact with the fan can cause injury and/or death. Do not access the unit or remove the
protections while the fan is running.
Refrigerant gas
leakage
Wear suitable PPE as a gas leakage could cause injury and intoxication. Carefully read the
“Safety data sheet of the refrigerant” included in the manual. Do not make use of heat
sources near the circuit before it is completely discharged.
Water leaks
These can cause personal harm and property damage and risk a short circuit. We
recommend positioning the shut-off valves.