Environmental protection and disposal
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Environmental protection and disposal
Environmental protection is a fundamental corporate strategy of the
Bosch Group.
The quality of our products, their economy and environmental safety are
all of equal importance to us and all environmental protection legislation
and regulations are strictly observed.
We use the best possible technology and materials for protecting the
environment taking account of economic considerations.
Packaging
Where packaging is concerned, we participate in country-specific
recycling processes that ensure optimum recycling.
Compostable packaging
Compostable packaging is used wherever possible in an effort to reduce
the product’s impact on the environment and the overall demand for
plastic packaging. Where the following symbol is shown the material is
compostable:
Compostable packaging can be disposed of in a number of ways:
• Home compost heap
• Local Authority garden waste collection
• Local Authority food waste collection, ideally as a food waste bin bag
• Local Authority household waste
Please note that compostable materials
cannot be recycled
.
Used appliances
Used appliances contain valuable materials that can be recycled.
The various assemblies can be easily dismantled. Synthetic materials are
marked accordingly. Assemblies can therefore be sorted by composition
and passed on for recycling or disposal.
Old electrical and electronic appliances
This symbol means that the product must not be disposed
of with other waste, and instead must be taken to the waste
collection points for treatment, collection, recycling and
disposal.
The symbol is valid in countries where waste electrical and
electronic equipment regulations apply, e.g. "European Directive 2012/
19/EC on old electronic and electrical appliances". These regulations
define the framework for the return and recycling of old electronic
appliances that apply in each country.
As electronic devices may contain hazardous substances, it needs to be
recycled responsibly in order to minimize any potential harm to the
environment and human health. Furthermore, recycling of electronic
scrap helps preserve natural resources.
For additional information on the environmentally compatible disposal
of old electrical and electronic appliances, please contact the relevant
local authorities, your household waste disposal service or the retailer
where you purchased the product.
You can find more information here:
www.weee.bosch-thermotechnology.com/
Batteries
Batteries must not be disposed together with your household waste.
Used batteries must be disposed of in local collection systems.
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Tips on energy saving
Heating economically
The appliance provides a high level of comfort whilst keeping fuel
consumption and the environment effects as low as possible.
The appliance is controlled in such a way that it delivers heat at the
correct rate and only if there is a clear demand from the system.
Central heating systems with thermostatic radiator valves
With modern heating systems set around a 20 °C heat loss, the optimum
setting for a condensing boiler will be approximately 65 °C for the central
heating temperature. This is to ensure a return temperature of less than
52 °C.
The system must be balanced correctly and the radiators may need
upgrading. This allows the boiler to condense as much as possible for the
central heating system.
The temperature of each room can be set individually (except primary
room with the room thermostat) using the thermostatic radiator valves.
Room thermostats
Reducing the setting of the room thermostat by 1 °C can reduce fuel
consumption by up to 10%.
New control systems
Upgrade your heating control system if necessary with the latest
equipment available.
Roof insulation
Around 30% of the heat loss from a property is through the roof. Replace
any old insulation with new insulation, preferably of around 200mm
thickness or more.
Window frames
Single glazed windows, particularly those with steel frames, can lose a
great deal of heat. Consideration should be given to replacement with
PVCu or wooden framed double glazed units.
Radiators
If a radiator is sited underneath a window, its performance will be
affected if the curtains are allowed to drape over the radiator. Shelves
fitted above or in front of the radiator should also be avoided.
It is advisable to manually adjust all thermostatic radiator valves every
2‒3 months to prevent them sticking. Ensure radiator valves are
correctly set and not damaged.
Draughts
Try to ensure that draughts around doors, windows, letter boxes and
keyholes etc. are reduced by using a suitable draught excluder.
WARNING
Air vents!
▶ Do not block or seal any air vents that are installed to ensure that the
appliance operates safely.
Curtains
Lined curtains, or heavier full length curtains can provide excellent
insulation. However, always ensure that the curtains do not drape over
radiators.
