Valeo THERMO DC 200, Installation And Operation Instructions Manual

Thermo DC 200

Statutory regulations governing installation

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Statutory regulations governing installation

1.1. Statutory regulations governing installation

For the heater exists a type approval according to the ECE Regulations 

R10 (EMC)

No. 04 6641 and

R122 (Heater) No. 00 0377.

Installation is governed above all by the provisions in Annex 7 of the 
ECE Regulation R122. In addition, the electrical safety requirements of 
ECE Regulation R100 are to be observed.

NOTE: The provisions of these Regulations are binding within the 

territory governed by ECE Regulations and should similar-
ly be observed in countries without specific regulations!

Extract from ECE Regulation R122, Annex 7:

4  The heater must have a manufacturer’s label showing the manu-
facturer’s name, the model number and type together with its rated 
output in kilowatts. The operating voltage and the electric power must 
also be stated.

7.1  A clearly visible tell-tale in the operator’s field of view shall inform 
when the heater is switched on or off.

Extract from ECE Regulation R122, Part I:

5.3 Installation Requirements for Combustion Heaters and 
Electrical Heaters into Vehicles

5.3.1  Scope

5.3.1.1

  Subject to paragraph 5.3.1.2., heaters shall be installed 

according to the requirements of paragraph 5.3.

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 heater shall not constitute a risk of fire, even in the case of 

overheating.  This requirement shall be deemed to be met if the installa-
tion 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

  In the case of M2 and M3 vehicles, the heater must not be po-

sitioned 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 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.

5.3.6  Heating air inlet

not applicable

5.3.7  Heating air outlet

not applicable