Statutory Regulations Governing Installation - Valeo DBW 160 Instructions De Montage

DBW 160/230/300/350
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Statutory regulations governing installation

1.1. Statutory regulations governing installation
For the heater exists an ECE type approval according to
directives R10 (EMC)
R122 (heater)
Installation is governed above all by the provisions in Annex VII of ECE
directive R 122.
NOTE:
The provisions of these Directives are binding within the territory
governed by ECE Directives and should similarly be observed in
countries without specific regulations.
(Extract from Directive ECE-R 122 Annex VII)
7.1 A clearly visible indicator within the user's field of vision must show
when the heater is switched on or off.
1.2. Regulations for installation in the vehicle
5.3.1 Scope
5.3.1.1 Subject to paragraph 5.3.1.2., combustion heaters shall be in-
stalled according to the requirements of paragraph 5.3.
5.3.1.2 Vehicles of category O having liquid fuel heaters are deemed to
comply with the requirements of paragraph 5.3.
No. 035038 and
No. 000204 for DBW 160
No. 000205 for DBW 230
No. 000206 for DBW 300
No. 000207 for DBW 350.
Statutory regulations governing installation
5.3.2 Positioning of combustion heater
5.3.2.1 Body sections and any other components in the vicinity of the
heater must be protected from excessive heat and the possibility of fuel
or oil contamination.
5.3.2.2 The combustion heater shall not constitute a risk of fire, even in
the case of overheating. This requirement shall be deemed to be met if
the installation ensures an adequate distance to all parts and suitable
ventilation, by the use of fire resistant materials or by the use of heat
shields.
5.3.2.3 The combustion heater must not be positioned in the passenger
compartment. However, an installation in an effectively sealed envelope
which also complies with the conditions in paragraph 5.3.2.2. may be
used.
5.3.2.4 The label referred to in Annex 7, paragraph 1.4., or a duplicate,
must be positioned so that it can be easily read when the heater is in-
stalled in the vehicle.
5.3.2.5 Every reasonable precaution should be taken in positioning the
heater to minimize the risk of injury and damage to personal property.
5.3.3 Fuel supply
5.3.3.1 The fuel filler must not be situated in the passenger compart-
ment and must be provided with an effective cap to prevent fuel spillage.
5.3.3.2 In the case of liquid fuel heaters, where a supply separate from
that of the vehicle is provided, the type of fuel and its filler point must be
clearly labelled.
5.3.3.3 A notice, indicating that the heater must be shut down before
refuelling, must be affixed to the fuelling point. In addition a suitable
instruction must be included in the manufacturer's operating manual.
5.3.4 Exhaust system
5.3.4.1 The exhaust outlet must be located so as to prevent emissions
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