Safety
4
Important Regulatory and Installation Requirements
Codes
The installation of indirect-fired hot
water storage tanks might be governed
by individual local rules and regulations
for this type of product and such rules
and regulations must be observed. The
installation of this unit shall be in
accordance with local codes. Always
use latest editions of codes.
Mechanical room
Ensure the mechanical room complies
with the requirements of the system
design guideline and/or technical data
manual.
The tank must be installed in a
mechanical room which is never subject
to freezing temperatures.
If not in use and danger of freezing
exists in the mechanical room, ensure
water is drained from tank.
Please carefully read this manual prior
to attempting installation. Any
warranty will be null and void if these
instructions are not followed.
This product must be installed
observing not only the necessary
product literature (see list below), but
also all local, provincial/state
plumbing and building codes as they
apply to this product and all periphery
equipment.
For information regarding other
Viessmann System Technology
componentry, please reference
documentation of the respective
product.
We offer frequent installation and
service seminars to familiarize our
partners with our products. Please
inquire.
Working on the equipment
The installation, adjustment, service,
and maintenance of this equipment
must be done by a
licensed professional
heating contractor
who is qualified and
experienced in the installation, service,
and maintenance of hot water heating
systems. There are no user serviceable
parts on this equipment.
Ensure
main power
supply to
equipment, the heating system, and all
external controls has been
deactivated
.
Close
main
oil or gas supply valve
. Take
precautions in both instances to avoid
accidental activation of power during
service work.
The completeness and functionality of
field supplied electrical controls and
components must be verified by the
heating contractor. These include
low-water cut-offs, flow switches (if
used), staging controls, pumps,
motorized valves, air vents,
thermostats, temperature controls, etc.
Technical literature
Literature applicable to all aspects of
the Vitocell:
- Technical Data Manual
- Installation Instructions
- Start-up/Service Instructions
- Operating Instructions
and User’s Information Manual
Leave all literature at the installation
site and advise the system
operator/ultimate owner where the
literature can be found. Contact
Viessmann for additional copies.
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If the heating system itself is to be
filled with Glycol or any other
antifreeze, the system fill must be of
non-toxic or food grade antifreeze. In
any circumstance, a non-toxic fluid
must be used. Ensure a copy of the
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is
supplied to the operator/ultimate
owner of the system.
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