Introduction – Glow-worm Clearly Heat Pumps 14kW User Manual
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2.2 Data
label
The data label certifi es the country where the appliance is
intended to be installed.
Data label location:
1
Key
1 Data
label
2.3
Regulation and statutory requirements
2.3.1 CE
Mark
The CE mark indicates that the appliances described in this
manual are in compliance with the following directives:
- European directive n°2004-108 from the European Parliament
and Council relative to electromagnetic compatibility
- European directive n°2006-95 from the European Parliament
and Council relative to low voltage
- European directive No. 97-23 of the European Parliament and
the Council regarding pressure equipment
- European directive No. 2007-1494 of the Commission, dated
December 17, 2007, determining, in accordance with Directive
No. 2006-842 of the European Parliament and the Council,
the label type and the additional requirements as regards
the labelling of products and equipment containing certain
fl uorinated greenhouse eff ect gas.
- European directive No. 2006-842 of the European Parliament
and the Council of May 17, 2006 on certain fl uorinated
greenhouse gasses (OJEU of June 14, 2006)
2.3.2 Local
regulations
Benchmark places responsibilities on both manufacturers
and installers. The purpose is to ensure that customers are
provided with the correct equipment for their needs, that it is
installed, commissioned and serviced in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions by a competent person approved at
the time by the Health and Safety Executive and that it meets the
requirements of the appropriate Building Regulations.
The Benchmark Checklist can be used to demonstrate compliance
with Building Regulations and should be provided to the
customer for future reference.
Installers are required to carry out installation, commissioning
and servicing work in accordance with the Benchmark Code
of Practice which is available from the Heating and Hotwater
Industry Council who manage and promote the Scheme.
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Visit www.centralheating.co.uk for more information.
2.4
Concept of operation
A heat pump (HP) is a thermodynamic machine which transfers
heat from one location to another. To do so, it employs the
characteristics of a refrigerant fl uid.
The system is composed of the following circuits:
- The refrigeration circuit which transfers heat to the water
circuit following the evaporation, compression, condensation
and expansion of the fl uid.
- The heating circuit.
2.4.1
In heating mode
2
1
3
4
5
6
Key
1 Finned heat exchanger
2 Reverse
cycle
valve
3 Ventilating
fan
4 Compressor
5 Pressure
regulator
6 Exchanger with plates
INTRODUCTION