77Installation instructions geoTHERM VWS 0020046310_0111 Recycling and disposalBoth your Valliant geoTHERM heat pump and its associ-ated packaging consist mainly of raw materials that canbe recycled.If your heat pump carries this symbol, it mustnot be disposed of in the household waste atthe end of its useful life. In this case, makesure that the Vaillant appliance and any ac-cessories present are properly disposed of atthe end of their useful life.As this Vaillant appliance is not covered by the law re-garding the marketing, return and environmentallyfriendly disposal of electrical and electronic equipment(ElektroG in Germany), free disposal at a municipal coll-ection point is not provided.11.2 PackagingMake sure that the transport packaging is handed overto a proper disposal organisation.11.3 CoolantsThe Vaillant heat pump is filled with R 407 C coolant.d Danger!R 407 C coolant!Disposal of the coolant must only be byqualified specialists.Do not inhale gases or vapours when dis-posing of the coolant.Risk to health! Avoid contact with theskin and eyes. Escaping coolant cancause freezing if the exit point istouched! R 407 C coolant presents nodanger in normal use and under normalconditions. With improper use, however,it can cause injury and damage.a Caution!Environmental hazard!Before disposal of the heat pump, thecoolant must be disposed of at specialfacilities.12 Warranty and customer service12.1 Vaillant warrantyVaillant provide a full parts and labour warranty for thisappliance. The appliance must be installed by a suitablycompetent person in accordance with the Gas Safety(Installation and Use) Regulations 1998, and themanufacturer’s instructions. In the UK ‘CORGI’ regis-tered installers undertake the work in compliance withsafe and satisfactory standards. All unvented domestichot water cylinders must be installed by a competentperson to the prevailing building regulations at the timeof installation (G3).Terms and conditions apply to the warranty, details ofwhich can be found on the warranty registration card in-cluded with this appliance.Failure to install and commission this appliance in com-pliance with the manufacturer’s instructions may invali-date the warranty (this does not affect the customer’sstatutory rights).12.2 Vaillant ServiceTo ensure regular servicing, it is strongly recommendedthat arrangements are made for a Maintenance Agree-ment. Please contact Vaillant Service Solutions(0870 6060 777) for further details.Recycling and disposal 11Warranty and customer service 12