1. Safety instructions
Read these instructions carefully before installing. The installation and commissioning of the complete station
may only be performed by an approved, specialist company. Before starting work please familiarise yourself with
all the parts and their handling. Please follow these safety instructions faithfully to eliminate hazards, injury to
people and material damage.
1.1 Regulations/guidelines
Please follow these safety instructions faithfully to eliminate hazards, injury to people and material damage. Observe the
applicable accident prevention regulations, environmental regulations and legislation for the assembly, installation and oper-
ation of the system. In addition, observe the applicable safety requirements of the DIN, EN, DVGW, VDI and VDE (including
lightning protection) and all current relevant country-specific standards, laws and guidelines.
Electrical connection
Electrical connection work may only be carried out by qualified electricians. The VDE guidelines and the provisions of the
responsible energy utility company must be observed.
Extract
Solar thermal systems and their components:
DIN EN 12975 Solar collectors / DIN EN 12976 Factory made systems / DIN EN 12977 Custom built systems
Electrical connection:
VDE 0100: Set up of electrical equipment, earthing, protective conductors, equipotential bonding conductors.
VDE 0185: Protection against lightning.
VDE 0190: Specifications for the use of piping systems for protective measures in electric power installations.
Additional guidelines and directions:
VDI 6002 Sheet 1 General principles, system technology and use in residential buildings
VDI 6002 Sheet 2 Applications in student accommodation, retirement homes, hospitals, indoor swimming pools and on camping sites
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Read the installation instructions before use
Risk of being cut
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Risk of crushing
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Risk of high temperatures
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Risk of electrical voltage
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Risk of falling or tripping
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