8 Disposal and recycling
Disposal must be carried out professionally and environmentally friendly in accordance with the legal
stipulations.
8.1 Disposal of the heat pump unit
Prior to the disposal of the Living HP unit the refrigerant in the cooling system must be drained off by
trained service personnel from a certified company. After correct evacuation of the refrigerant the disposal
of the unit section is similar to the disposal of the rest of the air handling unit.
Note:
Different regulations can be valid in different countries. Check with your local government before disposal
of the compressor.
8.2 Disposal of the air handling unit
The unit can be dismantled or disposed in one peace in the same way it was installed only in reverse order
(see: Living HP Installation instructions). A special vehicle capable of transporting the unit safely should
be used to deliver the unit to the metal waste collection point where it can be recycled. Contact your local
waste management company for more information.
8.3 Disposal of electrical and electronic equipment
In reference to European Union directive 2002/96/EC issued on 27 January 2003 and the related national
legislation, please note that:
• the waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) cannot be disposed of as municipal waste and
such waste must be collected and disposed separately;
• the public or private waste collection system defined by local legislation must be used. In addition, the
equipment can be returned to the distributor at the end of its working life when buying new equipment;
• the equipment may contain hazardous substances: the improper use or incorrect disposal of such may
have negative effects on human health and on the environment;
• the symbol (crossed-out wheeled bin) shown on the product or on the packaging and on the instruction
sheet indicates that the equipment has been introduced onto the market after 13 August 2005 and
that it must be disposed separately;
• in the event of illegal disposal of electrical and electronic waste, the penalties are specified by local
waste disposal legislation.
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