With Effective Insulation - Viessmann Vitodens 200-W Operating Instructions Manual

How to Save Energy
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.... by heating correctly
Apart from taking advantage of the benefits of a modern heating system, there is a
lot you can do yourself to achieve additional fuel savings. For instance:
H Don't overheat:
Aim at a room temperature of
68ºF / 20ºC. Every degree less in
room temperature will reduce your
heating bills by up to 6%.
H Close window shutters
at dusk.
H Operate thermostatic valves 2
3
correctly.
H Don't obstruct radiators 3 and
thermostatic valves 2.
... with regular maintenance
Regular maintenance check-ups of your heating system 6 by a licensed professional
heating contractor will ensure energy savings and environmentally friendly operation.

.... with effective insulation

If you wish to make use of additional energy-saving measures, check the thermal
insulation:
H of heating and domestic hot water
pipes.
H of external walls and the roof.
H between heated and unheated rooms.
H of the windows.
H Make use of individual adjustment
options of the control unit 4;
(e.g. "normal room temperature"
alternating with "reduced room
temperature").
(if installed) H Set the domestic hot water
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temperature of the DHW tank 5 on
the control unit 4.
H Control your consumption of hot
water:
A shower generally consumes less
energy than a bath.
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