2.6 Health risk due to hygiene issues
Hygiene issues
CAUTION!
Health risk due to hygiene issues!
If you do not stick to the maintenance schedule or if
the unit is not used for several weeks, bacteria and
germs may start growing in the air filter and in the
heat recovery unit.
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Change filters and clean the heat recovery unit in
the recommended intervals.
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Change the air filters and clean the heat
recovery unit after lengthy idle periods.
2.7 Risks caused by an unsuitable
installation location
Unsuitable installation location
WARNING!
Risks caused by an unsuitable installation loca-
tion!
Installing the unit in an unsuitable location can lead
to dangerous situations.
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The ventilation unit should preferably be installed
in a thermally insulated, low-leakage building.
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Frost free and dry installation location.
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Install the optional outer casing or use other
means (by others) to protect the unit from being
tampered with by unauthorised individuals.
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The unit must remain accessible for maintenance
and cleaning.
2.8 Qualified staff
Qualification
The work described in this manual has to be carried out
by individuals with the qualification, training, knowledge
and experience described below:
Facility manager
Facility managers have been instructed so that they are
able to avoid any potential hazards related to the work
under consideration. Facility managers must not carry
out any jobs beyond regular operation unless explicitly
stated in this manual and unless the system owner has
specifically agreed to them. Instruction is provided by
the HVAC contractor when the system is handed over.
Facility managers are responsible for cleaning the unit,
for carrying out functional tests and regular checks, for
maintenance and for smaller adjustments.
HVAC technician
HVAC technicians are individuals who have sufficient
professional or technical training in the field they are
working in to enable them to carry out their assigned
duties at the level of responsibility allocated to them and
in compliance with the relevant guidelines, safety regu-
lations and instructions. HVAC technicians are individ-
uals who have in-depth knowledge and skills related to
HVAC systems; they are also responsible for the profes-
sional completion of the work under consideration.
HVAC technicians are individuals who have sufficient
professional or technical training, knowledge and actual
experience to enable them to work on HVAC systems,
understand any potential hazards related to the work
under consideration, and recognise and avoid any risks
involved.
Skilled qualified electrician
Skilled qualified electricians are individuals who have
sufficient professional or technical training, knowledge
and actual experience to enable them to work on elec-
trical systems, understand any potential hazards related
to the work under consideration, and recognise and
avoid any risks involved.
Any work has to be carried out by individuals who can
be expected to carry out their assigned duties reliably.
Individuals whose reaction time is delayed due to
alcohol, drugs or other medication must not carry out
any work.
2.8.1 Personal protective equipment
Personal protective equipment is equipment that pro-
tects the user against health or safety risks at work.
Personal protective equipment must be worn for various
types of work; the protective equipment required is
listed in this manual together with the description of
each type of work.
Description of personal protective equipment
Industrial safety helmet
Industrial safety helmets protect the head from falling
objects, suspended loads, and the effects of striking the
head against stationary objects.
Protective gloves
Safety
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