BS EN 12170-2002
BRITISH STANDARD BS EN 12170:2002 Heating systems in buildings — Procedure for the preparation of documents for operation, maintenance and use — Heating systems requiring a trained operator The European Standard EN 12170:2002 has the status of a British Standard ICS 91.140.10 BS EN 12170:2002 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 12 August 2002 © BSI 12 August 2002 ISBN 0 580 40271 1 National foreword This British Standard is the official English language version of EN 12170:2002. 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. 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The BSI copyright date displayed in this document indicates when the document was last issued. Amendments issued since publication Amd. No. Date CommentsEUROPEAN STANDARD NORME EUROPÉENNE EUROPÄISCHE NORM EN 12170 July 2002 ICS 91.140.10 English version Heating systems in buildings Procedure for the preparation of documents for operation, maintenance and use Heating systems requiring a trained operator Systèmes de chauffage dans les bâtiments Instructions de conduite, maintenance et utilisation Systèmes de chauffage exigeant un opérateur professionnel Heizungsanlagen in Gebäuden Betriebs , Wartungs und Bedienungsanleitungen Heizungsanlagen, die 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 Europe an Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. 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No. EN 12170:2002 EEN 12170:2002 (E) 2 Contents page Foreword 3 Introduction . 5 1 Scope 5 2 Terms, definitions and abbreviations 6 3 General 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.EN 12170:2002 (E) 4 (intended blank page)EN 12170:2002 (E) 5 Introduction This European 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 are hereafter termed OM - system designers (as guidance when preparing their part of the OM - manufacturers (as guidance when establishing the OM - installers and commissioning personnel (as guidance when preparing their part of the OM - commissioning engineers (as guidance when verifying conformity with OM - owners (as guidance when specifying the requirements for the OM - safety arrangements, including air supply; - district heating heat exchangers, heat meters and primary domestic hot water production facilities; - energy sources, storage and supply; - flue gas systems, including condensate treatment and disposal; - heat distribution network, including associated components;EN 12170:2002 (E) 6 - heat emitters, including accessories; - systems for control and supervision; - water treatments and procedures (e.g. chemical and physical, including antifreeze). 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 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 maintenance plan description of the methods, procedures and resources required for the sustaining support of an item throughout its life cycle 2.6 preventive maintenance maintenance carried out at predetermined intervals or according to prescribed criteria, which is intended to reduce the probability of failure or degradation of the functioning of an item 2.7 corrective maintenance maintenance carried out after fault recognition, which is intended to restore an item into a state in which it can perform an intended function NOTE In French, the term “dépannage” sometimes implies a provisional restoration. 2.8 inspection procedure or action to check whether or not maintenance is required 2.9 repair part of corrective maintenance which is comprised of actions performed on an itemEN 12170:2002 (E) 7 2.10 design parameters system operating requirements as specified by the system designer 2.11 OM - schematic plant or system drawings; - a full description or other information about concealed piping and appliances and components, which are considered free of maintenance; - make, type, duty and data on appliances and components of the system; - commissioning information and data; - commissioning and balancing report; - operation, servicing, maintenance and repair history of the system and sub systems; - an address list; - references to applicable health and safety regulations, including risk assessment; - documents from manufacturers of appliances and components of the system (e.g. manufacturers’ data sheets); - cost control schedules for operation, maintenance and repair; - the name of the author(s) 4) of the OM - any warranty conditions; - any specific literature on appliances and components of the system (e.g. from manufacturers) to which cross 4) Individual(s) or organisation(s) responsible for the preparation and compilation of the OM - information on the location of available OM - the exact location of control devices (e.g thermostats); - an outline of the methods for bringing an individual zone or sub system into operation and for taking it out of operation; - operational relationships between the heating system, attached systems (e.g. air conditioning system, swimming pool) and other building systems (e.g. boiler room ventilation system, independent solar system). 4.2.4 Economical operation The instructions shall include the system designer’s recommendations for meeting the design comfort parameters through an ecological, economical and energy conscious operation of the heating system. 6) This can be done by including only relevant parts or sections of such literature.EN 12170:2002 (E) 10 4.2.5 Controls and safety systems Instructions for the operation of controls and safety systems of the heating system shall be included. 4.2.6 Operational record Provision shall be made for recording operational events. The record shall contain fields for description of the event, identification of the person recording the event and the date of the event. Record of fuel deliveries and consumption should be prescribed as specified. A separate record shall be kept for individual zones and sub systems, as specified by the system designer. 4.2.7 Routine inspections Any requirements or instructions for routine inspections and actions, given by the system designer or by the manufacturers of appliances and components of the system, shall be included. 4.2.8 Malfunction The instructions should include information on actions to be taken in the event of a system or equipment malfunction. Where required and specified by the owner of the system, a check list for fault diagnosis shall be provided. 4.2.9 Safety Safety procedures shall be included. Matters related to fuel, chimney, water treatment and electrical isolation shall be described. Procedures for emergency shut down shall be included (such procedures should include situations of fire, fuel or water leakage and other foreseeable emergency situations). 4.3 Instructions for maintenance 4.3.1 General The instructions shall include a maintenance plan, as specified by the system designer. Particular reference shall be made to regular assessment of system safety, performance and fulfilment of statutory requirements. The methods for isolation of the system or sub systems, for maintenance and repair purposes, shall be included. 4.3.2 Product maintenance Instructions for the inspection and maintenance of appliances and components of the system shall be in accordance with the manufacturers’ requirements and the system designer’s specifications. Any statutory requirements shall be included in the instructions. 4.3.3 Inspection The instructions shall include provision for inspection schedules and records, as specified by the system designer.