4 Requirements
4.1 Design requirements
When designing the heating system, the heat meter supplier's installation instructions shall be followed.
NOTE For DN 25 and smaller, it is possible to use short probes. To achieve good temperature sensitivity, probes
should be installed without temperature pockets. Temperature pockets should only be used when required for safety
reasons.
4.2 Installation requirements
The heat meter shall be installed in accordance with the supplier's instructions.
Before installation, the circuit into which the flow sensor is to be installed shall be thoroughly flushed to
remove debris. The strainer, where fitted, shall be cleaned.
The heat meter shall be protected from the risk of damage by shock and vibration induced by the surroundings
at the place of installation.
The heat meter shall not be subjected to undue stresses caused by pipes and fittings.
The pipe lines of the heating system up and downstream of the heat meter shall be adequately anchored.
Heat meters designed to operate from an AC mains supply shall be wired in accordance with wiring
regulations applicable.
The AC-mains power supply shall be secured against accidental interruption. However, circuit protection shall
be incorporated according to the state of the art, to safely disconnect the device when electrical problems
occur.
Measurement signal leads shall not be laid directly alongside other leads such as mains supply cables, low
voltage supply cables and data communication cables and shall be independently supported. The separation
between those groups shall not be less than 50 mm.
Mains and external signal cables longer than 10 m shall in areas where lightning is frequent be protected with
an external lightning surge protection at the cable entrance to the building.
Each signal lead between temperature sensors and calculator shall be one continuous length without joints.
Signal circuits between parts of a heat meter shall be so installed as to deter unauthorized interference and
disconnection.
Precautions shall be taken to prevent damage to the heat meter by unfavourable hydraulic conditions
(cavitation, surging, water hammer).
When the installation of the heat meters is complete, it shall be inspected and approved by representatives of
the competent authority in accordance with established procedures.