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BRITISH STANDARD BS EN 12171:2002 Heating systems in buildings Procedure for the preparation of documents for operation, maintenance and use Heating systems not requiring a trained operator The European Standard EN 12171:2002 has the status of a British Standard ICS 91.140.10 ? Licensed Copy: sheffieldun sheffieldun, na, Sat Oct 28 11:40:53 GMT+00:00 2006, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI BS EN 12171:2002 This British Standard, having been prepared under the direction of the Engineering Sector Policy and Strategy Committee, was published under the authority of the Standards Policy and Strategy Committee on 20 September 2002 © BSI 20 September 2002 ISBN 0 580 40445 5 National foreword This British Standard is the official English language version of EN 12171:2002. The UK participation in its preparation was entrusted to Technical Committee RHE/24, Central heating installations, which has the responsibility to: A list of organizations represented on this committee can be obtained on request to its secretary. Cross-references The British Standards which implement international or European publications referred to in this document may be found in the BSI Catalogue under the section entitled “International Standards Correspondence Index”, or by using the “Search” facility of the BSI Electronic Catalogue or of British Standards Online. This publication does not purport to include all the necessary provisions of a contract. Users are responsible for its correct application. 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No. DateComments Licensed Copy: sheffieldun sheffieldun, na, Sat Oct 28 11:40:53 GMT+00:00 2006, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI EUROPEAN STANDARD NORME EUROPÉENNE EUROPÄISCHE NORM EN 12171 May 2002 ICS 91.140.10 English version Heating systems in buildings - Procedure for the preparation of documents for operation, maintenance and use - Heating systems not requiring a trained operator Systèmes de chauffage dans les bâtiments - Instructions de conduite, maintenance et utilisation - Systèmes de chauffage ne requérant pas pour leur conduite l'intervention d'un professionnel Heizungsanlagen in Gebäuden - Betriebs-, Wartungs- und Bedienungsanleitungen - Heizungsanlagen, die kein qualifiziertes Bedienungspersonal erfordern This European Standard was approved by CEN on 11 April 2002. CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the Management Centre or to any CEN member. This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Management Centre has the same status as the official versions. CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom. EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION COMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATION EUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNG Management Centre: rue de Stassart, 36 B-1050 Brussels © 2002 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CEN national Members. Ref. No. EN 12171:2002 E Licensed Copy: sheffieldun sheffieldun, na, Sat Oct 28 11:40:53 GMT+00:00 2006, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI EN 12171:2002 (E) 2 Contents page Foreword.3 Introduction .4 1Scope4 2Terms, definitions and abbreviations 5 3General requirements for the OM ? installation of heating systems; ? commissioning of heating systems; ? instructions for operation, maintenance and use of heating systems; ? methods for calculation of the design heat loss and heat loads; ? methods for calculation of the energy performance of heating systems. Heating systems also include the effect of attached systems such as hot water production systems. All these standards are system standards, i.e. they are based on requirements addressed to the system as a whole and not dealing with requirements to the products within the system. Where possible, reference is made to other CEN or ISO standards, a.o. product standards. However, use of products complying with relevant product standards is no guarantee of compliance with the system requirements. The requirements are mainly expressed as functional requirements, i.e. requirements dealing with the function of the system and not specifying shape, material, dimensions or the like. The guidelines describe ways to meet the requirements, but other ways to fulfil the functional requirements might be used if fulfilment can be proved. Heating systems differ among the member countries due to climate, traditions and national regulations. In some cases requirements are given as classes so national or individual needs may be accommodated. In cases where the standards contradict with national regulations, the latter should be followed. According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. Licensed Copy: sheffieldun sheffieldun, na, Sat Oct 28 11:40:53 GMT+00:00 2006, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI EN 12171:2002 (E) 4 Introduction This standard is intended to be used in the preparation of documents for operation, maintenance and use of heating systems for new projects and renovation projects as well as in the updating of existing such documents. Documents for operation, maintenance and use is hereafter termed OM ? system designers (as guidance when preparing their part of the OM ? installers and commissioning personnel (as guidance when preparing their part of the OM ? owners (as guidance when specifying the requirements for the OM ? safety arrangements, including air supply; ? domestic hot water production facilities; ? energy sources, storage and supply; ? flue gas systems, including condensate treatment and disposal; ? heat distribution network, including associated components; ? heat emitters, including accessories; ? control system; ? water treatments and procedures (e.g. chemical and physical, including antifreeze). Licensed Copy: sheffieldun sheffieldun, na, Sat Oct 28 11:40:53 GMT+00:00 2006, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI EN 12171:2002 (E) 5 2 Terms, definitions and abbreviations For the purposes of this European Standard, the following terms and definitions apply: 2.1 operation those actions necessary to make available the services, which the system has been designed to provide 2.2 maintenance combination of all technical, administrative and managing actions necessary to retain an item in, or restore it to, a state in which it can perform an intended function 2.3 use the action of receiving the services, which the system has been designed to provide 2.4 item any part, component, device, sub-system, functional unit, equipment or system that can be individually considered NOTE 1 Any item may consist of hardware, software or both, and may also in particular cases include people. NOTE 2 A number of items (e.g. a population of items or a sample) may itself be considered as an item. 2.5 inspection procedure or action to check whether or not maintenance is required 2.6 OM ? the following statement: “These OM ? a functional diagram of the system, including cross-references to any marking (e.g. labels) on system components; ? information about major components of the system and essential technical data (e.g. fuel type, location of concealed pipes, ducts and components, pump duty, boiler output and design temperature, expansion vessel size); ? commissioning information and data (when specified by the system designer); ? the name and address of the installer and/or the compiler of the OM ? any warranty conditions. 4.2 Instructions for operation and use 4.2.1 General Instructions on the methods for system start-up, system shut down and emergency procedures shall be included. Further, where appropriate, instructions on summer and winter operation of the system shall be included, as well as instructions on the methods for independent control of different sub-systems and/or zones. This information shall be made available for retention by the user, either in the manufacturers instructions for 1 Alternative terms should be avoided. Licensed Copy: sheffieldun sheffieldun, na, Sat Oct 28 11:40:53 GMT+00:00 2006, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI EN 12171:2002 (E) 7 appliances and components of the system or as provided by the person responsible for compiling the OM&U documents. 4.2.2 Control and safety devices Instructions for operating the control and safety devices of the system shall be included. 4.2.3 Routine inspections and actions Instructions for routine inspections and actions, as required by the system designer and the manufacturers of appli- ances and components of the system, shall be included. 4.2.4 Local statutory requirements Any local statutory requirements for operation and use shall be included in the instructions. 4.2.5 Possible system malfunctioning Unless such information is provided elsewhere in the OM&U documents, the instructions shall include information for the user concerning possible system malfunctioning, e.g. including advice that combustion or supply air openings and flue terminations shall not be covered, blocked or obstructed. 4.2.6 Gas or oil supply leakage Advice to the user concerning the action to be taken in the event of gas or oil supply leakage shall be included in the instructions. 4.3 Instructions for maintenance 2 4.3.1 General Instructions for maintenance shall be in accordance with requirements given by the manufacturers of appliances and components of the system. Additional requirements for maintenance given by the system designer or determined by local statutory regulations shall be included in the instructions. 4.3.2 System performances, safety and efficiency Advice to the user, that regular maintenance is necessary in order to maintain specified system performances, safety and efficiency, shall be included in the instructions. 2 Maintenance actions may include preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, servicing and/or repair. Licensed Copy: sheffieldun sheffieldun, na, Sat Oct 28 11:40:53 GMT+00:00 2006, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI EN 12171:2002 (E) 8 4.3.3 Inspection, servicing and repair Recommendation to the user to employ trained or competent persons for inspection, servicing and repair shall be included in the instructions3. 4.3.4 Maintenance record The instructions shall include provision for a maintenance record. 4.3.5 Safety and emergency procedures Instructions on safety and emergency procedures shall be included. 4.4 Additional information Relevant literature, as available from local or national authorities, containing advice to users on the economical and energy conscious operation and use of the heating system shall be included in the OM&U documents. 3 This standard covers heating systems not requiring a trained operator. It should be noted, with reference to the introduction of the standard, that the condition of not requiring a trained operator refers to the safe operation of the system not to the maintenance. Therefore, maintenance actions for these systems may indeed require trained or competent persons. Licensed Copy: sheffieldun sheffieldun, na, Sat Oct 28 11:40:53 GMT+00:00 2006, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI blank Licensed Copy: sheffieldun sheffieldun, na, Sat Oct 28 11:40:53 GMT+00:00 2006, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI BS EN 12171:2002 BSI 389 Chiswick High Road London W4 4AL BSI British Standards Institution BSI is the independent national body responsible for preparing British Standards. It presents the UK view on standards in Europe and at the international level. It is incorporated by Royal Charter. Revisions British Standards are updated by amendment or revision. Users of British Standards should make sure that they possess the latest amendments or editions. 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