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6.3
Protection zone
A protection zone must be maintained around the heat pump according to the installation type (see figures).
The following are not permitted in the protection zone:
• Ignition sources such as sockets, light switches, lamps, electrical switches and other permanent ignition sources
• Windows and doors
• Ventilation openings, light wells, openings for sewage pipes and similar
Further protection zone requirements:
• Smoking is prohibited in the protection zone of the heat pump.
• Fire loads in the protection zone must be avoided.
• If other devices are installed within the protection zone these components must not constitute a source of ignition
or fire load.
• A second heat pump may only be installed in the protection zone of another heat pump if it does not constitute a
source of ignition as set out in the installation and operating instructions. The protection zone is made up of the
combined protection zones for the individual devices. The required service zones must be maintained.
• Open drains to a lower level are permitted providing there are no outlets into the sewer system in the protection
zone.
• Building openings must be made airtight within the protection zone.
• The protection zone must not protrude onto neighbouring property or public traffic areas.
• The device must be positioned in such a way that, in the event of a leakage, no refrigerant can get into
neighbouring buildings.
• No structural modifications are to be made in the protection zone that could violate the integrity of the protection
zone.
• The protection zone must not extend into parking areas for cars or trucks.
• Devices and vehicles may only be located in the protection zone if the manufacturer's documentation clearly shows
that they do not constitute a source of ignition and the protection zone around the heat pump is maintained.
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452173.66.03c
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LA 4060CP
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