Saving Energy - Viessmann Vitotronic 200 KW2 Operating Instructions Manual

Saving Energy

.... by heating correctly
Apart from using the benefits offered by a modern heating system, there's a lot you
can do yourself to make additional fuel savings. For instance:
Proper ventilation
Do not overheat
Close window shutters (if installed) at
dusk.
Operate thermostatic valves
correctly.
Don't obstruct radiators
thermostatic valves
Make use of the individual adjustment
facilities of the control unit
Set the domestic hot water
temperature of the DHW tank
the control unit .
Control your consumption of hot
water.
... by regular maintenance
Regular maintenance of your heating system by a service contractor will ensure
energy-saving and environmentally friendly operation.
.... by effective insulation
If you wish to make use of additional energy-saving measures, check out the
thermal insulation:
of the heating and domestic hot water
pipes
of the external walls and the roof
between the heated and the unheated
rooms
of the windows
Fully open the windows for a short
time with the thermostatic valves
closed.
Aim at a room temperature of 68 ºF /
20 ºC. Every ºC less in room
temperature will reduce your heating
costs by up to 6 %.
and
.
e.g. "normal room temperature"
. alternating with "reduced room
temperature"
on
A shower generally consumes less
energy than a bath.
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