5 Prior to assembly
5 Prior to assembly
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Consult a competent chimney sweep
before connecting the heating system. He
must approve the installation and is the
contact person regarding technical and
legal issues.
5.1 Transport
Option 1: Transport with a lift truck
In both parts (burner and heat exchanger), the webs
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are used on the bottom as a support for the truck.
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Approach the burner
1
from the back
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Approach the heat exchanger
2
from the front.
Fig. 2-8: Transport boiler with truck
Option 2: Lifting with a crane
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WARNING
- When using a hoist (e.g. chain),
make sure that the angle does not fall below 45
degrees. If it falls below this, excessively high
forces act on the components and damage is
possible.
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Secure the heat exchanger at four metal eyelets
1
.
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Secure the burner at both metal eyelets
1
.
Fig. 2-9: Metal eyelets for crane transport
5.2 Boiler room
Structural specifications
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The boiler may only be installed in a dry, frost-free
room; the permissible room temperature is 5 to
30°C.
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The boiler may only be used on a sufficiently stable
and non-combustible surface.
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Observe spacing to flammable materials (regional
regulations).
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Note the installation dimensions to ensure suf-
ficient space is provided (e.g. for service and main-
tenance work).
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For normative specifications see Austrian standard
ÖNORM H 5170
Fire extinguishers
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Austria: A 6 kg ABC powder extinguisher is spe-
cified as the minimum requirement. Install it out-
side the boiler room in an easily visible and quickly
accessible place.
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Germany, Switzerland: In private homes, no fire
extinguisher is required for heating systems.
However, having a fire extinguisher is recommen-
ded.
Keep escape routes clear
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Under staircases, on escape routes and in unfi-
nished attics, the installation of fireplaces is inad-
missible.
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