EN 307:1998
(Main)Heat exchangers - Guidelines to prepare installation, operating and maintenance instructions required to maintain the performance of each type of heat exchangers
Heat exchangers - Guidelines to prepare installation, operating and maintenance instructions required to maintain the performance of each type of heat exchangers
This European Standard gives guidance on the preparation of manufacturer's instructions for the installation, operation and maintenance of heat exchangers. Meeting the recommendations in this standard does not remove the manufacturers/installers responsibility to provide all necessary specific information to ensure the safe and efficient working of their equipment.
Wärmeaustauscher - Anleitung für die Anfertigung von Einbau- und Betriebsanleitungen und Wartungsanweisungen zum Erhalt der Leistung von Wärmeaustauschern jeglicher Bauart
Diese Europäische Norm gibt eine Anleitung für die Anfertigung von Hersteller-Einbau- und Betriebsanleitungen sowie von Wartungsanleitungen für Wärmeaustauscher. Die Empfehlungen in dieser Norm entbinden Herstell-/Montagebetriebe nicht von der Verantwortung, alle erforderlichen spezifischen Informationen zur Sicherstellung des Zuverlässigen und effektiven Betriebs der Anlage zur Verfügung zu stellen.
Echangeurs thermiques - Guide de préparation des notices d'installation, de fonctionnement et de maintenance nécessaires au maintien des performances de tous les types d'échangeurs thermiques
La présente norme européenne donne des indications pour la préparation des notices du constructeur concernant l'installation, le fonctionnement et la maintenance des échangeurs thermiques. La satisfaction aux recommandations de la présente norme européenne ne remet pas en cause la responsabilité des constructeurs/installateurs de fournir toutes les informations spécifiques nécessaires au fonctionnement sûr et efficace de leur équipement.
Prenosniki toplote – Smernice za pripravo navodil za vgradnjo, obratovanje in vzdrževanje, ki zagotavljajo pravilno delovanje posameznih tipov prenosnikov toplote
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 22-Sep-1998
- Withdrawal Date
- 30-Mar-1999
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 110 - Heat exchangers
- Current Stage
- 9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
- Start Date
- 12-Oct-2023
- Completion Date
- 14-Apr-2025
- Directive
- 89/106/EEC - Construction products
Overview
EN 307:1998 (adopted as SIST EN 307:1999) is a European Standard published by CEN that provides guidance for preparing manufacturers’ installation, operating and maintenance (IOM) instructions for heat exchangers. The standard helps ensure that documentation supplied with each type of heat exchanger supports safe, efficient operation and preserves thermal performance. The standard clarifies that following its recommendations does not remove the manufacturer’s or installer’s responsibility to provide all specific safety and technical information relevant to their equipment.
Key topics and requirements
EN 307 focuses on the content and structure of manufacturer's IOM documentation rather than prescriptive engineering parameters. Typical technical topics and requirements addressed include:
- Scope of the equipment: clear identification of heat exchanger type and intended applications.
- Installation guidance: site preparation, mounting, connections (fluid, electrical), and commissioning checks.
- Operating instructions: normal and startup/shutdown procedures, permissible operating ranges, monitoring and control recommendations.
- Maintenance instructions: routine inspection, cleaning, servicing intervals, and guidance on replacement parts.
- Safety information: warnings, hazard identification, safe working practices, and required protective measures.
- Performance preservation: instructions aimed at maintaining thermal efficiency and preventing degradation over time.
- Documentation details: drawings, parts lists, traceability data, and contact information for spare parts/support.
Note: EN 307 provides guidance on what to include in documentation; it does not replace product-specific safety analyses or legal responsibilities of manufacturers and installers.
Practical applications
This standard is used to:
- Ensure consistent, clear, and complete installation, operation and maintenance manuals for heat exchangers.
- Help end users maintain performance and safety of heat transfer equipment in industrial, commercial and building services contexts.
- Reduce downtime and extend service life through improved maintenance practices described in manuals.
- Support compliance with national and European regulatory expectations for technical documentation.
Who should use it
- Heat exchanger manufacturers preparing IOM manuals.
- Installation contractors and system integrators who rely on manufacturer instructions.
- Maintenance teams and facility managers responsible for operational reliability.
- Technical writers and compliance specialists producing user-facing technical documentation.
Related information
- Standard reference: EN 307:1998 / SIST EN 307:1999
- ICS classification: 27.060.30 (Boilers and heat exchangers)
Keywords: EN 307, heat exchangers, installation instructions, operating instructions, maintenance instructions, CEN standard, manufacturer's documentation, thermal performance, IOM manuals.
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 307:1998 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Heat exchangers - Guidelines to prepare installation, operating and maintenance instructions required to maintain the performance of each type of heat exchangers". This standard covers: This European Standard gives guidance on the preparation of manufacturer's instructions for the installation, operation and maintenance of heat exchangers. Meeting the recommendations in this standard does not remove the manufacturers/installers responsibility to provide all necessary specific information to ensure the safe and efficient working of their equipment.
This European Standard gives guidance on the preparation of manufacturer's instructions for the installation, operation and maintenance of heat exchangers. Meeting the recommendations in this standard does not remove the manufacturers/installers responsibility to provide all necessary specific information to ensure the safe and efficient working of their equipment.
EN 307:1998 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 27.060.30 - Boilers and heat exchangers. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 307:1998 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 305/2011, 89/106/EEC; Standardization Mandates: M/BC/CEN/87/5. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-december-1999
Prenosniki toplote – Smernice za pripravo navodil za vgradnjo, obratovanje in
vzdrževanje, ki zagotavljajo pravilno delovanje posameznih tipov prenosnikov
toplote
Heat exchangers - Guidelines to prepare installation, operating and maintenance
instructions required to maintain the performance of each type of heat exchangers
Wärmeaustauscher - Anleitung für die Anfertigung von Einbau- und Betriebsanleitungen
und Wartungsanweisungen zum Erhalt der Leistung von Wärmeaustauschern jeglicher
Bauart
Echangeurs thermiques - Guide de préparation des notices d'installation, de
fonctionnement et de maintenance nécessaires au maintien des performances de tous
les types d'échangeurs thermiques
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 307:1998
ICS:
27.060.30 Grelniki vode in prenosniki Boilers and heat exchangers
toplote
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
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기사 제목: EN 307:1998 - 열교환기 - 각 종류의 열교환기 성능 유지를 위해 필요한 설치, 운영 및 유지 보수 지침 기사 내용: 이 유럽 표준은 열교환기의 설치, 운영 및 유지 보수에 대한 제조업자 설명서 작성에 대한 지침을 제공합니다. 이 표준의 권장 사항을 충족시키는 것은 제조업자/설치업자가 자신들의 장비의 안전하고 효율적인 작동을 보장하기 위해 필요한 모든 구체적인 정보를 제공할 책임을 면제하지 않습니다.
記事のタイトル: EN 307:1998 - 熱交換器 - 熱交換器の各タイプの性能を維持するために必要な設置、運用、保守手順の作成に関するガイドライン 記事の内容: このヨーロッパ標準は、熱交換器の設置、運用、保守に関するメーカーの指示書の作成に関するガイドラインを提供しています。この標準の推奨事項に従うことが、製造業者/設置業者の責任を免除するものではありません。彼らの装置の安全かつ効率的な動作を確保するために、必要なすべての情報を提供する責任は、製造業者/設置業者によって果たされる必要があります。
The article is about a European Standard, EN 307:1998, which provides guidelines for manufacturers on how to prepare instructions for the installation, operation, and maintenance of heat exchangers. The standard emphasizes that following these guidelines does not relieve manufacturers or installers of their responsibility to provide all the necessary information to ensure the safe and efficient functioning of their equipment.
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