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Platforms and handrails
To be able to safely operate fittings/
valves that must be activated or tested
daily or every three days, provide steps,
lean-to ladders with platform and pro-
truding handrails or platforms with steps,
fixed ladders or lean-to ladders. Observe
German Health & Safety at Work Act
(UVV) "Ladders and steps".
Walk-on platforms or boiler covers
higher than 1 m above floor level and
stairs with more than five steps require a
handrail.
Access and working platforms and simi-
lar must not restrict the ventilation in the
boiler room.
Flue gas routing
Flue gases from steam boiler systems
must be routed so that they represent no
risk to personnel and third parties.
Lighting
Adequate lighting is required for the
steam boiler system, in particular in the
area of valves/fittings, controls and
safety equipment as well as in access
and escape routes.
Emergency lighting must be provided for
the escape routes and their exits. The
lighting installation must be maintained
in good working order at all times.
Commissioning
First commissioning
Generally, commissioning is carried out
by Viessmann Industrieservice, the sys-
tem installer or a contractor authorised
by them.
Commissioning preparations
Prior to commissioning the boiler, the fol-
lowing steps are a minimum requirement
and are the installer's responsibility:
Commissioning
Installation
(cont.)
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