WATERKOTTE EcoTouch Ai1 Air, Planning And Installation

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Safety
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2013 by: WATERKOTTE GmbH. Subject to changes.
1 Safety
1.1 Intended use
Your WATERKOTTE heat pump of the EcoTouch Ai1 Air series is used for
space heating and cooling, and heating of domestic water.
An outdoor unit, which is coupled to a heat source (air) that is available
year-round, serves as heat generator.
Project planning of the heat source system must be performed in compli-
ance with the technical information provided by WATERKOTTE for layout of
heat source systems.
Heat pump shall only be turned on after the refrigerant connections are
completely filled, and the other hydraulic circuits are completely filled and
vented, and all electrical connections are properly completed.
Commissioning may only be carried out by trained professionals. Damages
caused by non-compliance with above mentioned items are not covered by
the warranty (see enclosed Exclusion of Warranty).
1.2 Basic safety precautions
1.2.1 Keep information available
In addition to the operating manual, also furnish operating instructions in
terms of Labour Protection Law and Work Equipment ordinance.
Keep all safety and operating signs on the heat pump in fully legible condi-
tion at all times. Replace damaged or illegible signs immediately.
1.2.2 Before initial use
Before initial use of your WATERKOTTE heat pump, familiarise yourself with:
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Operating and control elements of your WATERKOTTE heat pump
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Equipment of heat pump
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Operation of heat pump
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Immediate surroundings of heat pump
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Safety devices of heat pump
Before initial start, perform the following work:
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Ensure that all safety devices are installed and function as intended.
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Check heat pump for visible damage. Remedy any detected defects
immediately. Heat pump must be in perfect condition during operation!
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Ensure that only authorised personnel is in the work area of the heat
pump and that no other persons are endangered when heat pump is
started.
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Remove all objects and other materials that are not required for opera-
tion of the heat pump from the work area of the heat pump.