MGS Installation and Operation Manual
1000-0085 Rev 0
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2.6. Air Conditioning (Direct Systems VRF/VRV)
For compliance with EN378, at least one detector shall be installed in each
occupied space being considered and the location of detectors shall be
chosen in relation to the refrigerant and they shall be located where the
refrigerant from the leak will collect. In this case refrigerants are heavier than
air and detectors should have their sensors mounted low, e.g., at less than
bed height in the case of an hotel or other similar Category Class A spaces.
Ceilings or other voids if not sealed are part of the occupied space.
CAUTION:
Monitoring ceiling voids in a hotel room would not
strictly comply with EN378.
Do Mount In-Room Sensors…
Don’t Mount Sensors…
…at less than the normal heights of the
occupants. E.g., in a hotel room this is less
than bed height (between 8 and 20 inches [200
and 500 mm] off the floor).
…under mirrors.
…away from drafts and heat sources like
radiators, etc.
…at vanity units.
… to avoid sources of steam.
…in or near bathrooms.