Installation instructions geoTHERM VWS 0020046310_0141.3 Applicability of the manualThese installation instructions apply exclusively to appli-ances with the following part numbers:Type name Article numberVWS 61/2 230 V 0010005501VWS 81/2 230 V 0010005502VWS 101/2 230 V 0010005503Table 1.1 Type designations and article numbersThe part number of the equipment can be taken fromthe identification plate.1.4 CE labelWith the CE mark, we confirm as equipment manufactu-rers that the appliances in the geoTHERM range satisfythe basic requirements of the following Directives:– Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (Council Di-rective 89/336/EEC)– Low voltage directive (73/23/EEC)– EN 14511 (heat pumps with electrically-driven compres-sors for heating, specifications for appliances forspace heating and for warming drinking water)– EN 378 (safety and environmentally related specifica-tions for refrigerating systems and heat pumps)1.5 Intended useThe Vaillant geoTHERM heat pumps are state-of-the-artappliances which have been constructed in accordancewith recognised safety regulations. Nevertheless, thereis still a risk of death or serious injury to the user orothers or of damage to the device and other property inthe event of improper use or use for which it is not in-tended.This unit is not intended for use by persons (includingchildren) having limited physical, sensory or mental ca-pacities or who have inadequate experience and/orknowledge, unless they are supervised by a person re-sponsible for their safety or have been given instruc-tions by him regarding the operation of the unit.Children must be supervised to ensure that they do notplay with the unit.The units are intended as heaters for closed hot-watercentral heating installations and for hot water generati-on. Any other use or extended use is considered to beimproper. The manufacturer or supplier is not liable forany resulting damage. The user alone bears the risk.The appliances are intended for operation on a powersupply network with a system impedance Zmax at thetransfer point (house connection) of 0.16 ohms maxi-mum.Intended use includes the observance of the installationmanual.a Caution!Any improper use is forbidden.The appliances must be installed by a heating engineer,who is responsible for adhering to the existing regulati-ons, rules and guidelines.1 Notes on the documentation