ANNEX ISupplementary provisions
ANNEX I ECODESIGN REQUIREMENTS 1. ENERGY EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS 1. From 1 January 2013, glandless standalone circulators, with the exception of those specifically designed for primary circuits of thermal solar systems and of heat pumps, shall have an energy efficiency index (EEI) of not more than 0,27, calculated in accordance with Annex II, point 2. 2. From 1 August 2015, glandless standalone circulators and glandless circulators integrated in products shall have an energy efficiency index (EEI) of not more than 0,23, calculated in accordance with Annex II, point 2. 2. PRODUCT INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS From 1 January 2013: 1. the energy efficiency index of circulators, calculated in accordance with Annex II, shall be indicated on the name plate and packaging of the product and in the technical documentation as follows: ‘EEI ≤ 0,[ xx ]’; 2. the following information shall be provided: ‘The benchmark for most efficient circulators is EEI ≤ 0,20.’; 3. information concerning disassembly, recycling, or disposal at end-of-life of components and materials, shall be made available for treatment facilities; 4. the following information shall be provided on the packaging and in the technical documentation of drinking water circulators: ‘This circulator is suitable for drinking water only.’. Manufacturers shall provide information on how to install, use and maintain the circulator in order to minimise its impact on the environment. The information listed above shall be visibly displayed on freely accessible websites of the circulator manufacturers.