Standards, Regulations And Directives; Moving The Tank; Installation; Tank Installation - Buderus SM80/5 Installation And Service Instructions Manual

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Standards, regulations and directives

Observe all local regulations and standards applicable to
installation and operation of the system in your country!
All electrical components must be approved for the USA
and Canada.
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Moving the tank

WARNING: Risk of injury from carrying heavy loads and
inadequately securing loads for transport.
▶ Use suitable means of transportation, e.g. a dolly
with strap.
▶ Secure the load against falling.
Where possible, do not remove the DHW tank from its
packaging until it has reached the installation location.
This ensures protection during handling.
▶ Position the dolly at the back of the packed DHW tank.
▶ Secure the DHW tank to the means of transportation with a strap.
▶ Transport the DHW tank to the installation location.
▶ Only remove the DHW tank from the packaging at the installation
location.
Fig. 6 Transporting with a dolly
5.1.2 Wall clearances
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The DHW tank is delivered fully assembled.
▶ Check DHW tank for completeness and damage.
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▶ Place the DHW tank on a plinth if there is a risk that water may collect
at the installation site.
▶ The installation site must be a dry and frost-free room.
▶ Observe minimum room height ( Tab. 6, page 8) and minimum
wall clearance in installation room ( Fig. 7, page 10).
▶ Maintain a distance of 2" (51 mm) from heated pipes and
combustible surfaces.
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Standards, regulations and directives

Installation

Tank installation

Requirements for installation location

NOTICE: Risk of damage from inadequate load-bearing
capacity of the supporting substructure or unsuitable
floor surface!
▶ Ensure that the installation area is level and offers
sufficient load-bearing capacity.
NOTICE: Risk of damage from stress cracking and
corrosion!
▶ Position the DHW tank in a dry room free from the
risk of freezing.
▶ Install this DHW tank only in closed-loop, unvented
systems.
▶ Open expansion vessels can NOT be used for this
DHW tank.
NOTICE: If leaks can result in property damage or a drain
pan is required by law:
▶ Install an adequate drain pan.
▶ Follow the installation instructions of the drain pan
manufacturer.
Follow drain pan manufacturer's instructions.
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