Safety
Design Information
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2.3
Design Information
It is generally forbidden to carry modifications to the boiler or to change
or deactivate safety equipment.
In addition to the operating instructions and the applicable regulations
for the country in which the boiler will be operated for installation and
operation of the boiler system, all fire, police, and electrical regulations
must be observed.
2.3.1
Official approval and obligation to report
Each heating system must be officially approved.
When installing or modifying a heating system, you must inform the
inspectors from the supervisory authority and get authorisation from the
building authorities.
Austria:
Report to the construction authorities of the community or
magistrate
Germany:
Report new installations to an approved chimney sweeper and to
the building authorities.
2.3.2
Requirements for heating water
The requirements for heating water are based on the following
standards:
Applicable standards:
Austria:
ÖNORM H 5195-1
Germany:
VDI 2035
If the system is topped up or refilled:
Prepare (soften) the water to prevent boiler scaling.
2.3.3
Ventilating the Boiler Room
The openings for the supply air and the exhaust air should be arranged
as nearly opposite each other as possible to achieve a good thermal
draught effect.
The supply air must be drawn in directly from outside. The exhaust
air must be discharged directly outside.
Provided they are not contradicted by the relevant building regulations
room where the boiler is to be installed, the following standards apply:
Applicable standards:
- TRVB H 118
- ÖNORM H 5170
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