13 Decommissioning and disposal
13.1 Decommissioning procedure
To decommission the heat pump temporarily or permanently:
1. Switch off the heat pump.
2. Shut off the electrical power supply to the heat pump: outdoor unit
and indoor module.
3. Shut off the supply to the electrical back-up if an electrical back-up is
present.
4. Shut off the supply to the boiler if hydraulic back-up is present.
5. Drain the central heating system.
13.2 Disposal and Recycling
Warning
Removal and disposal of the heat pump must be carried out by a
qualified professional in accordance with prevailing local and na
tional regulations.
1. Switch off the heat pump.
2. Cut the mains supply to the heat pump.
3. Recover the refrigerant fluid in accordance with prevailing regula
tions
Important
Do not allow the refrigerant fluid to escape into the atmosphere.
4. Disconnect the refrigeration connections.
5. Close the water mains.
6. Drain the installation.
7. Dismantle all hydraulic connections.
8. Dismantle the heat pump.
9. Scrap or recycle the heat pump in accordance with prevailing local
and national regulations.
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