Rotex GCU compact 315, Installation And Maintenance Instructions Manual

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4 x Set-up and installation
– A minimum distance of 50 mm between the flue gas line and
flammable components should be maintained in a partial
ambient air-independent and ambient air-dependent opera-
tion (separate flue gas/air supply pipes).
– Do not use or store easily inflammable and easily combustible
substances directly next to the ROTEX GCU compact (mini-
mum distance 1 m, see fig. 4-10).
– When setting up the equipment as described in chap. 4.4.2,
ROTEX recommends maintaining minimum distances from
walls and ceilings in order to perform maintenance and repair
work without excessive installation effort.
4.4.2 Installing the unit
Precondition
– The installation site complies with applicable country-specific
regulations and meets the minimum requirements described
in chap. 4.4.1.
Installation
● Remove packing and dispose of it in an environment-friendly
manner.
● Pull off the cover screens from the storage tank (fig. 4-9,
item B) and unscrew the threaded fittings (fig. 4-9, item F)
from the openings at which the handles are to be fitted.
● Screw the handles (fig. 4-9, item A) into the now uncovered
threaded holes.
● Carefully transport the ROTEX GCU compact to the instal-
lation site, use the
handles .
● Install the ROTEX GCU compact at the installation site.
–
Recommended minimum distances :
From the wall:
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to the rear (s1/s2): ≥ 200 mm*
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to the left (s3): ≥ 300 mm
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to the right (s4): ≥ 300 mm*
* or the values according to tab. 4-1 (depending on the
flue gas connection)
From the ceiling (s
D
): ≥ 200 mm.
– Install close to the withdrawal point .
● If necessary, install the booster heater with an empty storage
tank in the tilted position (see fig. 4-10).
WARNING!
The ROTEX GCU compact is top-heavy when unfilled and could
tilt over during transport. That could put persons in danger or
damage the unit.
● Secure the ROTEX GCU compact well, transport carefully,
use handles.
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Fig. 4-9 Installing the handles (for legend, see fig. 4-8)
The GCU compact provides the option of installing an
electrical auxiliary heater (BUxx booster heater). For
example, renewable energy can be used as an addi-
tional heat source.