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6.3 Additional requirements for
heat pumps installed outdoors
with flammable refrigerant
A safety zone
of 5 metres all the way around the device
must be observed (Fig. 6.1 on page 8). In this area, there must
be no sources of ignition, windows, doors, ventilation openings,
light wells, openings to the sewer system and similar. Open
5m
5m
Fig. 6.1:Safety zone and maintenance area of the heat pump
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1m
1m
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drains (e.g. roof gutters when roof-mounting the heat pump) to
a lower area are permitted providing that there are no openings
to the sewer system 5 m around it. Building openings must be
made airtight within the safety zone. The safety zone must not
protrude onto neighbouring property or public traffic areas. The
device must be positioned in such a way that any leaking refrig-
erant cannot enter adjacent buildings or pose a danger to peo-
ple in any other way.
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5m
1m
5m
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