Can the symbol of the sound power level be removed from the label of conventional or solar water heaters (not subject to Ecodesign requirements on sound power level)?

The format of the label shall be respected, the symbol cannot be removed. The transitional methods (2014/C 207/3) provide information about the determination of the sound power level of different types of water heaters.

If no sound power level is applicable then a dash (-) must be inserted as the value for this symbol.

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