Safety instructions for operating
the system
What to do if refrigerant leaks
WARNING
To avoid potential risk from refrigerant leak,
always keep 2 meters away from the unit,
especially for kids, no matter the unit is in
operation or not.
DANGER
Refrigerant leak can lead to fires and
explosions that result in very serious injuries
or death. Breathing in refrigerant may cause
asphyxiation.
Ensure very good ventilation especially in
the floor area of the outdoor unit.
Do not smoke. Avoid naked flames and
sparks. Never switch lights or electrical
appliances on or off in environments with
naked flames or sparks.
Evacuate any people from the dangerous
zone.
From a safe position, switch off the power
supply for all system components.
Remove
ignition
sources
dangerous zone.
The system user should know that no
ignition source may be brought into the
dangerous zone during the repair.
Repair work must be carried out by an
authorized contractor.
Do not recommission the system until it is
repaired.
CAUTION
Direct contact with liquid or gaseous refrigerant
can cause serious damage to health, e.g.
frostbite and/or burns. Breathing in liquid or
gaseous refrigerant may cause asphyxiation.
Prevent direct contact with liquid or
gaseous refrigerant.
Never breathe in refrigerant vapors.
What to do if water leaks
DANGER
If water leaks from the appliance, an electric
shock may occur. Switch off the heating
system at the external isolator (e.g. fuse box,
domestic distribution board).
DANGER
If water leaks from the appliance, scalding
may occur. Never touch hot water.
What to do if the outdoor unit ices up
A build-up of ice in the condensate pan and in
the fan area of the outdoor unit can cause
damage to the equipment.
remove ice.
appliances, check the refrigerant circuit for
leaks with a suitable measuring device. The
heating appliance should not be a source of
ignition, and must meet the requirements of
EN 60335-2-30.
unit (e.g. in areas where frost and heavy fog
occur frequently), install an electric ribbon
heater in the condensate pan (field supply or
factory-fitted device if such part is selected).
Safety instructions for storage of the
outdoor unit
The outdoor unit is charged at the factory with
refrigerant R290 (propane).
from
the
Refrigerant leak can lead to fires and
explosions that result in very serious injuries
or death. Breathing in refrigerant may cause
asphyxiation. Store the outdoor unit in the
following conditions:
place for storage.
ventilated.
exposure to heat and smoking).
70 °C
protective packaging from the factory.
that may be stored in one place is determined
according to local conditions.
A fire with R290 should only be fought with
CO
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CAUTION
Do not use mechanical items/aids to
Before
using
electrical
If ice regularly builds up on the outdoor
DANGER
An explosion prevention plan must be in
Ensure the storage location is well
Keep away from ignition sources (avoid
Temperature range for storage: –25 °C to
Only store the outdoor unit in its original
Protect the outdoor unit against damage.
The maximum number of outdoor units
CAUTION
or dry powder extinguishers.
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