Standards, Regulations And Directives; Moving The Tank; Installation; Tank Installation - Buderus SU80/5 Installation And Maintenance Instructions Manual

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Standards, regulations and directives

3 Standards, regulations and directives
Observe all national, state, and local code, regulations
and standards applicable to installation and operation of
the tank!
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. 5 Transporting with a dolly
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The tank is delivered fully assembled.
▶ Check that the tank is complete and undamaged.
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5.1.1 Requirements for installation location

▶ Place the DHW tank on a plinth if there is any danger of water
collecting on the floor of the setup site.
▶ The installation site must be a dry and frost-free room.
▶ Observe minimum room height ( Tab. 6, page 7) and minimum wall
clearance in installation room ( Fig. 6).
▶ Maintain a distance of 2" (51 mm) from heated pipes and combustible
surfaces.
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Installation

Tank installation

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 the tank only in closed-loop, unvented hydronic
heating systems.
▶ Open expansion vessels may NOT be used with this
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.
Install an adequate drain pan if required by code, or if a
leak could result in property damage. Follow drain pan
manufacturer's instructions.
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