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Operation
Saving Energy
... with a modern heating system
By purchasing a "modern" heating
system, you have taken a decisive
step towards saving energy.
Viessmann boilers operate optimally
to ensure minimum fuel consumption
for maximum heating value -
efficient, environmentally friendly
and comfortable.
...with proper heating
...with regular servicing
...with good insulation
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Vitotronic 100, KW10A Operating and User's Information
Your new heating system provides
the following alternatives to save
energy:
Additional energy can be saved by
considering the following measures
in addition to the above technical
improvements:
-
proper ventilation: briefly open
the windows 1 while turning off
thermostats or radiator valves 2
-
avoid excess space heating; strive
for a room temperature of 68º F
(20º C) since every 2º F (1º C) of
lower room temperature can save
up to 5% in heating costs.
proper control settings 5.
-
Regular servicing of your heating
system 6 by a qualified heating
contractor ensures energy-efficient
and environmentally friendly
operation.
If still searching for additional
possibilities to save energy,
review the insulation installed
-
on the heating system pipes and
DHW supply pipes,
-
on the outside walls and on the
roof 7
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between heated (shaded grey)
and unheated (white fill) rooms 8
around windows 9.
-
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a well insulated hot water heating
boiler and domestic hot water tank
-
clean combustion and high energy
extraction
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properly set the temperature for
the DHW tank 4
-
set thermostatic zone valves
properly 2
-
do not block heat transfer
surfaces or thermostatic zone
valves 3
-
control use of warm water:
a shower generally requires less
water than a bath
-
close window shutters
(if applicable) during night time
hours.
WARNING
Ensure properly sized fresh combustion
air supply to all fuel burning appliances,
including the hot water heating boiler.
Tightly insulated homes require a duct
or opening in the boiler room to allow
outside air in for combustion. Refer to
codes and instructions.
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