Sontex 56 Series User Manual

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Instruction for Use | HCA 56x and 8x8
2. Safety
Safe operation of the heat cost allocator can only be guaranteed if the operating instructions
have been read and the safety instructions contained therein have been observed.
Further information and data can be found in the product’s catalogues and data sheets, through
your local representative, or on the Sontex homepage at www.sontex.ch.
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All technical data are without guarantee.
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Technical changes may be made at any time.
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In case of doubt, the text of the English Instructions For Use applies.
2.1 Personnel Qualification
Personnel responsible for installation, commissioning, diagnosis and maintenance must:
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Be trained and qualified to perform these functions.
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Be authorized by the plant operator.
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Be familiar with the relevant standards and directives and with national regulations.
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Read and understand instructions and additional documentation as well the relevant certifi-
cates.
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Follow instructions and general conditions.
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Be trained in the handling of hazards and risks involved in the installation and operation of
electrical devices and systems.
Operating personnel must also:
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Be instructed and authorized by the plant operator in the task
requirements.
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Follow the instructions in this document.
2.2 Intended Use
The heat cost allocator is a measuring device to record the heat output of radiators in units.
Units are apartments, offices, and business, commercial or industrial premises whose heat is
supplied through a central heating system or via a conjoint district heating station.
The group of units constitutes one billing unit.
If one billing unit includes units with differences, for example, from a technical standpoint (in
the form of different heating systems) or in terms of consumption behaviour (i.e. in the case of
industrial premises and apartments), a subdivision of the billing units into unit groups may be
necessary.
Each radiator is fitted with a heat cost allocator which records and assesses the heat output of
the radiator and displays the consumption value. The consumption value is the basis for allo-
cating the heating costs to each unit, which is necessary for the annual billing of the heating
costs.
The heat cost allocators are principally used in the following units:
 Collective housing buildings.
 Offices or administrative buildings.
The typical users are:
 Measuring and billing services.
 Cooperatives or property managers.
 Building service companies, letting agencies.
The heat cost allocators can be installed on:
 Sectional radiators.
 Column/tube radiators.
 Panel radiators with horizontal or vertical water flow.
 Flat register radiators.
 Convector heaters.

Sontex 56 Series Specifications

General

Brand	Sontex
Model	56 Series
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English