12 Decommissioning72 Installation and maintenance instructions aroTHERM 0020257297_0211.11 Checking the electrical connections1. Open the electronics box. (→ Page 67)2. Check that all of the electrical connections are seatedfirmly in the plugs or terminals.3. Check the earthing.4. Check whether the power supply cable is free fromdamage.11.12 Checking the small rubber feet for wear1. Check whether the small rubber feet are significantlycompressed.2. Check whether the small rubber feet have significantcracks.3. Check whether there is substantial corrosion on thescrewed connection for the small rubber feet.Condition: Replacement required▶ Procure and install new rubber feet.11.13 Completing inspection and maintenance▶ Installing the casing sections.▶ Switch on the power supply and the product.▶ Start up the product.▶ Carry out an operational test and a safety test.12 Decommissioning12.1 Temporarily decommissioning the product1. Switch off the disconnector (circuit breaker) to which theproduct is connected in the building.2. Disconnect the product from the power supply.12.2 Permanently decommissioning the product1. Switch off the isolator (circuit breaker) to which theproduct is connected in the building.2. Disconnect the product from the power supply.Caution.Risk of material damage when extractingrefrigerant.When extracting refrigerant, there is a risk ofmaterial damage caused by freezing.▶ Ensure that heating water flows throughthe indoor unit's condenser (heat ex-changer) or it is completely drained whenextracting refrigerant on the secondaryside.3. Extract the refrigerant.4. Dispose of or recycle the product and its components.13 Recycling and disposal13.1 Recycling and disposalDisposing of the packaging▶ Dispose of the packaging correctly.▶ Observe all relevant regulations.13.2 Disposing of the refrigerantWarning.Risk of damage to the environment.The product contains the refrigerant R410A.This refrigerant must not be allowed to es-cape into the atmosphere. R410A is a fluor-inated greenhouse gas covered by the KyotoProtocol, with a GWP of 2088 (GWP = GlobalWarming Potential).▶ Before the product is disposed of, havethe refrigerant which it contains com-pletely drained into a suitable vessel sothat it can then be recycled or disposed ofin accordance with regulations.▶ Ensure that the refrigerant is disposed of by a qualifiedcompetent person.