2009/142/EC - DIRECTIVE 2009/142/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 30 November 2009 relating to appliances burning gaseous fuels

This European Standard specifies the construction characteristics, performances and marking related to safety and the rational use of energy of portable, flat gas appliances directly supplied at the LPG vapour pressure, incorporating a gas cartridge complying with EN 417, inserted horizontally in the chassis. This European standards covers appliances for outdoor or in well ventilated areas uses only.

This European Standard specifies the terminology, the general requirements for the construction and operation of forced draught gas burners and also the provision of control and safety devices, and the test procedure for these burners.
This Europen Standard is applicable to
— automatic gas burners with a combustion air fan (hereinafter called "burners") and gas line components, intended for use in appliances of different types, and that are operated with gaseous fuels;
— pre-mixed burners and nozzle mixed burners;
— single burners with a single combustion chamber;
— single-fuel and dual-fuel burners when operating only on gas;
— the gas function of dual-fuel burners designed to operate simultaneously on gaseous and liquid fuels, which, for the latter, the requirements of EN 267 also apply.
This European Standard deals with all significant machine hazards, hazardous situations and events relevant to burners, when they are used as intended and under conditions of misuse which are reasonably foreseeable, see Annex J.
This European Standard specifies the requirements to ensure the safety during commissioning, start-up, operation, shut-down and maintenance.
This European Standard does not apply to burners specifically designed for use in industrial processes carried out on industrial premises.
This European Standard deals also with the additional requirements for the burners in the scope with pressurised parts and /or firing pressurised bodies, see Annex K.
This European Standard deals also with forced draught burners intended to be used with biogenous gaseous fuels, mixtures with line-conveyed gas and special gaseous fuels.
This European Standard deals also with burners equipped to increase the total appliance efficiency; see Annex M.

This European Standard specifies the terminology, the general requirements for the construction and operation of forced draught gas burners and also the provision of control and safety devices, and the test procedure for these burners.
This European Standard is applicable to:
-   automatic gas burners with a combustion air fan (hereinafter called "burners") and gas line components, intended for use in appliances of different types, and that are operated with gaseous fuels;
-   pre mixed burners and nozzle mixed burners;
-   single burners with a single combustion chamber;
-   single fuel and dual fuel burners when operating only on gas;
-   the gas function of dual-fuel burners designed to operate simultaneously on gaseous and liquid fuels, which, for the latter, the requirements of EN 267 also apply.
This European Standard deals with all significant machine hazards, hazardous situations and events relevant to burners, when they are used as intended and under conditions of misuse which are reasonably foreseeable, see Annex J.
This European Standard specifies the requirements to ensure the safety during commissioning, start-up, operation, shut-down and maintenance.
This European Standard does not apply to burners specifically designed for use in industrial processes carried out on industrial premises.
This European Standard deals also with the additional requirements for the burners in the scope with pressurised parts and /or firing pressurised bodies, see Annex K.
This European Standard deals also with forced draught burners intended to be used with biogenous gaseous fuels, mixtures with line-conveyed gas and special gaseous fuels.
This European Standard deals also with burners and their equipment to increase the total appliance efficiency, see Annex M.

This European Standard specifies the requirements and test methods for the safety and efficiency of gas fired air heaters with or without a fan to assist the transportation of combustion air and/or flue gases, hereafter referred to as "appliances".
This European Standard applies to Type A2, A3, B11, B11AS, B11BS, B12, B12AS, B12BS, B13, B13AS, B13BS, B14, B14AS, B14BS, B22, B23, B41, B41AS, B41BS, B42, B42AS, B42BS, B43, B43AS, B43BS, B44, B44AS, B44BS, B52, B53, C11, C12, C13, C21, C31, C32, C33, C41, C62 and C63 appliances with an input not exceeding 300 kW (net cv basis), intended for use in single unit residential dwellings and in other than single unit residential units. Provision of the heated air may be by means of ducting.
This European Standard does not apply to:
a)   dual purpose air conditioning appliances (heating and cooling);
b)   appliances where the air is heated by an intermediate fluid;
c)   portable or transportable forced convection appliances;
d)   domestic appliances for outdoor installation;
e)   appliances fitted with manual or automatic means of adjusting  the combustion products evacuation  by means of flue dampers;
f)   appliances having multiple heating units with a single draught diverter;
g)   appliances fitted with more than one flue outlet;
h)   appliances fitted with gas boosters;
i)   domestic appliances of type C22, C23, C42, C43, C52 and C53;
j)   C21 and C41 appliances for 3rd family gases;
NOTE For C41 appliances, see all requirements and test methods that are valid for C21 appliances, unless otherwise stated.
This European Standard is applicable to appliances which are intended to be type tested. It also includes requirements concerning the evaluation of conformity, including factory production control, but these requirements only apply to POCEDs and their associated terminals.

This European Standard specifies the requirements and test methods for the construction, safety, fitness
for purpose, rational use of energy and the marking of a micro combined heat and power appliance;
(hereafter referred to as “mCHP appliance”).
This European Standard applies to mCHP appliances of types B22, B23, B32, B33, B52, B53, C1, C3, C42, C43
C52, C53, C62, C63, C82, C83 and C9 based on the classifications of CEN/TR 1749:
– that use one or more supplied gases of the three gas families at the pressures stated in EN 437,
– where the temperature of the heat transfer fluid of the heating system (heating water circuit) does
not exceed 105 ºC during normal operation,
– where the maximum operating pressure in the
- heating water circuit does not exceed 6 bar,
- domestic hot water circuit (if installed) does not exceed 10 bar,
– which are either intended to be installed indoors or outdoors in a partially protected place,
– which are intended to produce hot water either by the instantaneous or storage principle,
– which have a maximum heat input (based on net calorific value) not exceeding 70 kW,
– which are designed for sealed or open water systems.
NOTE 1 For applications where the maximum allowable water temperature exceeds 110 ºC or where volume multiplied by
maximum allowable pressure exceeds 50 bar litres, further requirements may be necessary to comply with the essential
requirements of Directive 97/23/EC (Pressure Equipment Directive (PED)).
NOTE 2 For mCHP appliances with constructions that might not be fully covered by this European Standard or by another specific
standard, the risk associated with the alternative construction will be assessed.
NOTE 3 prEN 13203-4 will specify the assessment of energy consumption for domestic hot water production of gas combined
heat and power appliances (mCHP).
This European Standard does not contain the requirements necessary for appliance capable of producing
electrical energy without using the thermal energy.
This European Standard does not cover all the requirements for mCHP appliances that are intended to be
connected to gas grids where the quality of the distributed gas is likely to vary to a large extent over the
lifetime of the appliance (see Annex DD).

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This document specifies the requirements and test methods for the safety and efficiency of gas fired air heaters with or without a fan to assist the transportation of combustion air and/or flue gases, hereafter referred to as "appliances".
This standard also applies to warm air heaters having forced draught burners.
This European Standard applies to Type A2, A3 appliances, with an input not exceeding 300 kW (net CV basis), intended for non-domestic use.
This European Standard also applies to Type B11, B11AS, B11BS, B12, B12AS, B12BS, B13, B13AS, B13BS, B14, B14AS, B14BS, B22, B23, B41, B41AS, B41BS, B42, B42AS, B42BS, B43, B43AS, B43BS, B44, B44AS, B44BS, B52, B53, C11, C12, C13, C21, C31, C32, C33, C41, C62 and C63 appliances with an input not exceeding 300 kW (net CV basis), intended for domestic and non-domestic use.
Provision of the heated air may be by means of ducting.
This European Standard does not apply to:
a)   dual purpose air conditioning appliances (heating and cooling);
b)   appliances where the air is heated by an intermediate fluid;
c)   portable or transportable forced convection appliances;
d)   appliances fitted with manual or automatic means of adjusting the combustion products evacuation by means of flue dampers;
e)   appliances having multiple heating units with a single draught diverter;
f)   appliances fitted with more than one flue outlet;
g)   appliances fitted with gas boosters;
h)   C21 and C41 appliances for 3rd family gases.
NOTE   For C41 appliances, see all requirements and test methods that are valid for C21 appliances, unless otherwise stated.
This European Standard is not intended to cover appliances projected for connection to gas grids where the quality of the distributed gas is likely to vary to a large extent over the lifetime of the appliance.
This European Standard is applicable to appliances which are intended to be type tested.

This standard specifies requirements and associated test methods for rubber materials used in gas installations, gas equipment and gas appliances in contact with 1st, 2nd and 3rd family combustible gases as classified in EN 437 e.g. natural gas, LPG, bio methane bio LPG. It also establishes a classification based on temperature range and hardness. This standard is applicable to materials from which are manufactured homogeneous seals and homogeneous or reinforced diaphragms.
Since the dimensions and shape of the components differ from those of standard test pieces taken from sheet material as used for type testing of the rubber materials according to this standard, tolerances have been made in the requirements specified by Annex A for the components with respect to those specified for standard test pieces.
The range of operating temperatures covered by this standard is - 40 °C to + 150 °C.
This standard is not applicable for silicone rubber used either above 200 hPa (200 mbar) nominal pressure or at temperatures below 0 °C with 3rd family gases, as there is the possibility of condensation.

This document specifies requirements and associated test methods for rubber materials used in gas installations, gas equipment and gas appliances in contact with 1st, 2nd and 3rd family combustible gases as classified in EN 437:2018, additionally LPG, bio methane and bio LPG, in the same quality, are covered. It also establishes a classification based on temperature range and hardness. This document is applicable to materials from which homogeneous seals and homogeneous or reinforced diaphragms are manufactured.
Since the dimensions and shape of the components differ from those of standard test pieces taken from sheet material as used for type testing of the rubber materials according to this document, tolerances have been made in the requirements specified by Annex A for the components with respect to those specified for standard test pieces.
The range of operating temperatures covered by this document is –40 °C to +150 °C.
For applications with potential condensation, this document is not applicable for silicon rubber, e.g. above 200 hPa (200 mbar) nominal pressure or at temperatures below 0 °C with 3rd family gases.

This standard specifies constructional and performance characteristics, safety specifications and rational use of energy, relevant test methods and marking of independent stoves, side burners, covered burners, open burners, contact grills, radiant grills, burning liquefied petroleum gas, referred to in the body of the text as "appliances".
This standard covers appliances, used outdoors and operating with the gases indicated in 4.1 and according to the categories specified in 4.2.
This standard applies to these appliances and their functional sections whether or not the latter are independent or incorporated into an assembly.
Appliances supplied with third family gas at pressures greater those defined in 4.2 are outside the field of application of this standard.
Appliances used in leisure vehicles and boats are outside the field of application of this standard.
Independent stove burners, whose nominal heat input is below 1,16 kW and grills, are not subject to any special requirement concerning the rational use of energy due to their low rate and their use for short periods of time.
This European Standard does not state all applicable requirements for integral equipments of other nature (for example barbecues covered by EN 498).
This standard does not cover regulators that must be used with those appliances and covered by EN 16129.

This European Standard specifies the general safety, design, construction, and performance requirements and testing for safety, control or regulating devices (hereafter referred to as controls) for burners and appliances burning one or more gaseous fuels or liquid fuels. This European Standard is applicable to controls with declared maximum inlet pressure up to and including 500 kPa of nominal connection sizes up to and including DN 250.
This European standard specifies general product requirements for the following controls:
-   automatic shut-off valves;
-   automatic burner control systems;
-   flame supervision devices;
-   gas/air ratio controls;
-   pressure regulators;
-   manual taps;
-   mechanical thermostats;
-   multifunctional controls;
-   pressure sensing devices;
-   valve proving systems;
-   automatic vent valves.
This European standard applies for control functions that are not covered by a specific control standard for burners and appliances burning one or more gaseous fuels or liquid fuels.
This European Standard applies also for safety accessories and pressure accessories with a product of the maximum allowable pressure PS and the volume V of less than 600 000 kPa • dm3 (6 000 bar• litres) or with a product of PS and DN of less than 300 000 kPa (3 000 bar) .
This European Standard applies for AC and DC supplied controls (for controls supplied by stand-alone battery system, battery systems for mobile applications or systems which are intended to be connected to DC supply networks controls see Annex I).
This European Standard is applicable to reset functions used for reset from lockout, e.g. due to ignition failure or temperature cut-out in burners and appliances (see Annex M).
This European Standard establishes methodologies for the determination of a Safety Integrity Level (SIL) and the determination of a Performance Level (PL) (see Annex J, Annex K and Annex L).
This European Standard gives guidelines for environmental aspects (see Annex N).
This European Standard does not apply to mechanical controls for use with liquid fuels.
Protection against environmental impact in open air (i.e. capable of withstanding UV radiation, wind, rain, snow, dirt deposits, condensation, ice and hoar frost (see IEV 441-11-05:2005)), earth quake, external fire are not covered by this standard.
This European Standard should be used in conjunction with the specific control standard (see Bibliography).

This document specifies constructional and performance characteristics, safety specifications and rational use of energy, relevant test methods and marking of independent stoves, side burners, covered burners, open burners, griddles, radiant grills, burning liquefied petroleum gas, referred to in the body of the text as "appliances".
This document covers appliances, used outdoors and operating with the gases of the third family according to EN 437:2018.
Appliances used in leisure vehicles and boats are outside the field of application of this standard.
Independent stove burners, whose nominal heat input is below 1,16 kW, griddles and radiant grills, are not subject to any special requirement concerning the rational use of energy due to their low rate and their use for short periods of time.
This document does not state all requirements for appliances of other nature incorporating a stove (for example barbecues are not covered by this standard but a side burner of a barbecue is covered by this standard).
This document does not cover regulators that are used with those appliances.

This European Standard specifies the general safety, design, construction, and performance requirements and testing of safety, control or regulating devices (hereafter referred to as controls) for burners and appliances burning one or more gaseous fuels or liquid fuels. This European Standard is applicable to controls with declared maximum inlet pressure up to and including 500 kPa and of nominal connection sizes up to and including DN 250.
This European standard specifies general product requirements for the following controls:
— automatic shut-off valves;
— automatic burner control systems;
— flame supervision devices;
— gas/air ratio controls;
— pressure regulators;
— manual taps;
— mechanical thermostats;
— multifunctional controls;
— pressure sensing devices;
— valve proving systems;
— automatic vent valves.
This European standard applies for control functions that are not covered by a specific control standard for burners and appliances burning one or more gaseous fuels or liquid fuels.
This European Standard applies also for safety accessories and pressure accessories with a product of the maximum allowable pressure PS and the volume V of less than 600 000 kPa · dm3 (6 000 bar · L) or with a product of PS and DN of less than 300 000 kPa (3 000 bar).
This European Standard applies for AC and DC supplied controls (for controls supplied by stand-alone battery system, battery systems for mobile applications or systems which are intended to be connected to DC supply networks controls see Annex I).
This European Standard is applicable to reset functions used for reset from lockout, e.g. due to ignition failure or temperature cut-out in burners and appliances (see Annex M).
This European Standard establishes methodologies for the determination of a Safety Integrity Level (SIL) and the determination of a Performance Level (PL) (see Annex J, Annex K and Annex L).
This European Standard gives guidelines for environmental aspects (see Annex N).
This European Standard does not apply to mechanical controls for use with liquid fuels.
The protection against environmental impact in open air (i.e. capable of withstanding UV radiation, wind, rain, snow, dirt deposits, condensation, ice and hoar frost (see IEV 441-11-05:2005), earthquake and external fire) is not covered by this standard.
This European Standard should be used in conjunction with the specific control standard (see Bibliography).

This European Standard is applicable to gas-fired appliances producing domestic hot water. It applies to both instantaneous and storage tank appliances; waters-heaters and combination boilers that have:
-   a heat input not exceeding 70 kW; and
-   a hot water storage tank capacity (if any) not exceeding 500 l.
In the case of combination boilers, with or without storage tank, domestic hot water production is integrated or coupled, the whole being marketed as a single unit.
EN 13203-1 sets out in qualitative and quantitative terms the performance in delivery of domestic hot water for a selected variety of uses. It also gives a system for presenting the information to the user. The present document sets out a method for assessing the energy performance of the appliances. It defines a number of daily tapping cycles for each domestic hot water use, kitchen, shower, bath and a combination of these, together with corresponding test procedures, enabling the energy performances of different gas-fired appliances to be compared and matched to the needs of the user. Where other technologies are combined with a gas-fired boiler or a water heater to produce domestic hot water, specific parts of EN 13203 apply.

This document is applicable to gas-fired appliances producing domestic hot water. It applies to both instantaneous and storage tank appliances; waters-heaters and combination boilers that have:
- a heat input not exceeding 400 kW; and
- a hot water storage tank capacity (if any) not exceeding 2000 l.
In the case of combination boilers, with or without storage tank, domestic hot water production is integrated or coupled, the whole being marketed as a single unit.
EN 13203-1 sets out in qualitative and quantitative terms the performance in delivery of domestic hot water for a selected variety of uses. It also gives a system for presenting the information to the user. The present document sets out a method for assessing the energy performance of the appliances. It defines a number of daily load profiles for each domestic hot water use, kitchen, shower, bath and a combination of these, together with corresponding test procedures, enabling the energy performances of different gas-fired appliances to be compared and matched to the needs of the user. Where other technologies are combined with a gas-fired boiler or a water heater to produce domestic hot water, specific parts of EN 13203 apply.

This European Standard specifies the safety, design, construction and performance requirements for Temperature Control Function (TCF) and Combustion Product Discharge Safety Device (TTB) intended for use with burners and appliances using gaseous or liquid fuels.
It also describes the test procedures for checking compliance with these requirements.
This European Standard is applicable to AC and DC supplied TCF and TTB (for TCF and TTB supplied by stand-alone battery system, battery systems for mobile applications or systems which are intended to be connected to DC supply networks, see Annex I).
This European Standard is applicable to electronically based TTB and TCF only.

This European standard specifies the design, safety and marking requirements and test methods for flueless patio heaters for outdoor or amply ventilated area use only.
Although they are not covered by this standard, the requirements of this standard are applicable to appliances that may be used inside habitations which, in addition, shall have a heat input not exceeding 4,2 kW and comply with EN 449.
These appliances are for use exclusively with gases of the third family as defined in Clause 4.
This European standard applies to appliances that have a nominal heat input not exceeding 17 kW (based on the gross calorific value);
   fixed or,
   movable, including those which comprise a housing for a transportable and rechargeable liquefied petroleum gas cylinder.
This European standard does not apply to appliances equipped with a fan for either combustion or circulation of the convection air.
This European standard does not cover LPG containers for liquefied petroleum gas, neither their associated regulator nor tubing and flexible hoses which shall comply with national requirements in force.
This European standard does not lay down any specific requirements for the thermal efficiency of this type of appliances, but the requirements relating to combustion, which is a safety matter, ensure that the gas fuel will burn efficiently. However a method to measure the performance is described in informative Annex C.
This standard does not apply to appliances covered by EN 416-1, EN 419-1, EN 449, EN 461 and EN 521.
This European standard only covers type testing.
Items relating to quality assurance systems, production testing and particularly certificates of conformity of auxiliary equipment are not covered by this European standard.

This European standard specifies the design, safety and marking requirements and test methods for flueless patio heaters for outdoor or amply ventilated area use only.
These appliances are for use exclusively with gases of the third family as defined in Clause 4.
This European standard applies to appliances that have a nominal heat input not exceeding 17 kW (based on the gross calorific value), supplied with a maximum inlet pressure of 50 mbar:
-   fixed or,
-   movable, including those which comprise a housing for a transportable and rechargeable liquefied petroleum gas cylinder.
This European standard does not apply to appliances equipped with a fan for either combustion or circulation of the convection air.
This European standard does not cover LPG containers for liquefied petroleum gas, their associated regulator, tubing and flexible hoses used for gas supply of appliances covered by this European standard. Regulator, tubing and flexible hoses are covered by others standards (EN 16129, EN 16436-1 and prEN 16436-2, etc.) and national regulations.
This European standard does not lay down any specific requirements for the thermal efficiency of this type of appliances, but the requirements relating to combustion, which is a safety matter, ensure that the gas fuel will burn efficiently. However a method to measure the performance is described in informative Annex B.

This European Standard specifies the safety, design, construction and performance requirements for Temperature Control Function (TCF) and Combustion Product Discharge Safety Device (TTB) intended for use with burners and appliances using gaseous or liquid fuels.
It also describes the test procedures for checking compliance with these requirements.
This European Standard is applicable to AC and DC supplied TCF and TTB (for TCF and TTB supplied by stand-alone battery system, battery systems for mobile applications or systems which are intended to be connected to DC supply networks, see Annex I).
This European Standard is applicable to electronically based TTB and TCF only.

This European Standard specifies, the requirements and test methods concerning, in particular, the construction, safety, fitness for purpose, and rational use of energy, as well as the classification and marking of gas-fired central heating boilers that are fitted with atmospheric burners, fan assisted atmospheric burners or fully premixed burners, and are hereafter referred to as “boilers”.
Where the word boiler is used, it needs to be read as the boiler including its connecting ducts, ducts and terminals, if any.
This European Standard covers gas-fired central heating boilers from the types C1 up to C9 and the types B2, B3 and B5:
NOTE For further background information on appliance types see CEN/TR 1749:2014."
a) that have a nominal heat input (on the basis of net calorific value) not exceeding 1 000 kW;
b) that use one or more combustible gases of the three gas families at the pressures stated in EN 437;
c) where the temperature of the heat transfer fluid does not exceed 105 °C during normal operation;
d) where the maximum operating pressure in the water circuit does not exceed 6 bar;
e) which may or may not give rise to condensation under certain circumstances;
f) which are declared in the installation instructions to be either a “condensing” boiler or a "low temperature boiler" or a “standard boiler”; if no declaration is given the boiler is to be considered a “standard boiler”;
g) which are intended to be installed either indoors or outdoors in a partially protected place;
h) which may include the facility to produce hot water, either by the instantaneous or storage principle, the whole being marketed as a single unit;
i) which are designed for either sealed water systems or for open water systems;
j) which are either modular boilers, or non- modular boilers.
This European Standard also covers gas-fired condensing central heating boilers from the types C(10) that are equipped with a gas-air ratio control and that have a Δpmax, saf(min) of 25 Pa, and C(11) boilers that have condensing boiler modules that are equipped with a gas-air ratio control and that have a Δpmax, saf(min) of 25 Pa."
This European Standard provides requirements for boilers with known constructions. For boilers with any alternative constructions, which might not fully be covered by this standard, the risk associated with this alternative construction needs to be assessed.
An example of an assessment methodology, based upon risk assessment and which covers the essential requirements of the Gas Appliance Directive, is given in Clause 11.
This European Standard specifies, the requirements and test methods concerning, in particular, the construction, safety, fitness for purpose, and rational use of energy, as well as the classification and marking of gas-fired central heating boilers that are fitted with atmospheric burners, fan assisted atmospheric burners or fully premixed burners, and are hereafter referred to as “boilers”.
Where the word boiler is used, it needs to be read as the boiler including its connecting ducts, ducts and terminals, if any.

This European Standard specifies, the requirements and test methods concerning, in particular, the construction, safety, fitness for purpose, and rational use of energy, as well as the classification and marking of gas-fired central heating boilers that are fitted with atmospheric burners, fan assisted atmospheric burners or fully premixed burners, and are hereafter referred to as boilers.
Where the word boiler is used, it needs to be read as the boiler including its connecting ducts, ducts and terminals, if any.
This European Standard covers gas-fired central heating boilers from the types C1 up to C9 and the types B2, B3 and B5:
NOTE   For further background information on appliance types see CEN/TR 1749:2014.
a)   that have a nominal heat input (on the basis of net calorific value) not exceeding 1 000 kW;
b)   that use one or more combustible gases of the three gas families at the pressures stated in EN 437;
c)   where the temperature of the heat transfer fluid does not exceed 105 °C during normal operation;
d)   where the maximum operating pressure in the water circuit does not exceed 6 bar;
e)   which may or may not give rise to condensation under certain circumstances;
f)   which are declared in the installation instructions to be either a condensing boiler or a "low temperature boiler" or a standard boiler; if no declaration is given the boiler is to be considered a standard boiler;
g)   which are intended to be installed either indoors or outdoors in a partially protected place;
h)   which may include the facility to produce hot water, either by the instantaneous or storage principle, the whole being marketed as a single unit;
i)   which are designed for either sealed water systems or for open water systems;
j)   which are either modular boilers, or non- modular boilers.
This European Standard also covers gas-fired condensing central heating boilers from the types C(10) that are equipped with a gas-air ratio control and that have a ∆pmax, saf(min) of 25 Pa, ).and C(11) boilers that have condensing boiler modules that are equipped with a gas-air ratio control and that have a ∆pmax, saf(min) of 25 Pa.
This European Standard provides requirements for boilers with known constructions. For boilers with any alternative constructions, which might not fully be covered by this standard, the risk associated with this alternative construction needs to be assessed.
An example of an assessment methodology, based upon risk assessment and which covers the essential requirements of the Gas Appliance Directive, is given in Clause 11.
This European Standard does not cover all the requirements for:
k)   Appliances that are intended to be connected to gas grids where the quality of the distributed gas is likely to vary to a large extent over the lifetime of the appliance (see Annex XC);
l)   Appliances using flue dampers;
m)   Appliances of the types B21, B31, B51, C21, C41, C51, C61, C71, C81 ,C(12) and C(13);
n)   C7 appliances that have a nominal heat input (on the basis of net calorific value) exceeding 70 kW;
o)   Appliances incorporating flexible plastic flue liners;
p)   C(10) boilers:
1)    without a gas-air ratio control, or
2)    which are non-condensing appliances, or
3)    which have a maximum safety pressure difference at minimum heat input not equal to 25 Pa (∆pmax, saf(min)), - ;
q)   C(11) boilers that have boiler modules:
1)    without a gas-air ratio control, or
2)    which are non-condensing appliances, or
3)    which have a maximum safety pressure difference at minimum heat input not equal to 25 Pa (∆pmax, saf(min));
r)   Appliances intended to be connected to a (common) flue having mechanical extraction.

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This European Standard specifies the safety, construction and performance requirements for pressure regulators and pneumatic gas/air ratio pressure regulators (zero pressure regulators are included as a special type of pneumatic gas/air ratio pressure regulator), intended for use with gas burners, gas appliances and similar use, hereafter referred to as ‘pressure regulators’.
This European Standard is applicable to
-   pressure regulators with declared maximum inlet pressures up to and including 50 kPa (500 mbar) of nominal connection sizes up to and including DN 250 for use with one or more fuel gases in accordance with EN 437,
-   pressure regulators which use auxiliary energy,
-   pneumatic gas/air ratio pressure regulators, which function by controlling a gas outlet pressure in response to an air signal pressure, air signal differential pressure, and/or to a furnace pressure signal (zero pressure regulators are included as a special type of pneumatic gas/air ratio pressure regulator),
-   gas/air ratio pressure regulators which change an air outlet pressure in response to a gas signal pressure or a gas signal differential pressure.
This European Standard does not cover
-   pressure regulators connected directly to gas distribution network or to a container that maintains a standard distribution pressure,
-   pressure regulators intended for gas appliances to be installed in the open air and exposed to the environment,
-   mechanically linked gas/air ratio controls,
-   electronic gas/air ratio controls (EN 12067-2).

This European Standard specifies the safety, construction and performance requirements for pressure regulators and pneumatic gas/air ratio pressure regulators (zero pressure regulators are included as a special type of pneumatic gas/air ratio pressure regulator), intended for use with gas burners, gas appliances and similar use, hereafter referred to as ‘pressure regulators’.
This European Standard is applicable to
-   pressure regulators with declared maximum inlet pressures up to and including 50 kPa (500 mbar) of nominal connection sizes up to and including DN 250 for use with one or more fuel gases in accordance with EN 437,
-   pressure regulators which use auxiliary energy,
-   pneumatic gas/air ratio pressure regulators, which function by controlling a gas outlet pressure in response to an air signal pressure, air signal differential pressure, and/or to a furnace pressure signal (zero pressure regulators are included as a special type of pneumatic gas/air ratio pressure regulator),
-   gas/air ratio pressure regulators which change an air outlet pressure in response to a gas signal pressure or a gas signal differential pressure.
This European Standard does not cover
-   pressure regulators connected directly to gas distribution network or to a container that maintains a standard distribution pressure,
-   pressure regulators intended for gas appliances to be installed in the open air and exposed to the environment,
-   mechanically linked gas/air ratio controls,
-   electronic gas/air ratio controls (EN 12067-2).

This European Standard specifies methods for the classification and assessment of function blocks designed to operate burners and appliances burning gaseous or liquid fuels, with particular regards to their fault behaviour and preventative measures.
This European Standard is applicable to control function blocks, not covered by a dedicated control standard (e.g. EN 88-1:2011, EN 88-2:2007, EN 125:2010, EN 126:2004, EN 161:2011, EN 257:2010, EN 298:2003, EN 1106:2010, EN 1643:2000, EN 1854:2010, EN 12067-2:2004, prEN 16304:2011 and prEN 16340:2011, EN ISO 23553-1:2009).

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This European Standard specifies the safety, construction and performance requirements for automatic shut-off and control valves for use with gas burners, gas appliances and similar use, hereafter referred to as ‘valves’.
This European Standard is applicable to valves  with declared maximum inlet pressures of more than 500 kPa  (5 bar)  and up to and including 6 300 kPa (63 bar) for use with one or more fuel gases in accordance with EN 437 in vaporous phases.
This European Standard is applicable to
   electrically operated valves and to valves actuated by fluids where the pilot valves for these fluids are actuated electrically, but not to any external electrical devices for switching the actuating energy,
   valves where the flow rate is controlled by external electrical signals, either in discrete steps or proportional to the applied signal.
This European Standard is not applicable to valves specifically designed for use in transmission and distribution networks.
NOTE   Provisions for final product inspection and testing by the manufacturer are not specified.

This European Standard specifies the safety, construction and performance requirements for thermoelectric flame supervision devices, energized by a thermocouple intended for use with gas burners, gas appliances and similar use, hereafter referred to as "controls".
This European Standard is applicable to controls with declared maximum inlet pressures up to and including 500 kPa (5 bar) of nominal connection sizes up to and including DN 50 for use with one or more fuel gases in accordance with EN 437.
This European Standard is not applicable to:
a)   the thermocouple;
b)   controls which use auxiliary energy (e.g. electrical energy supplied externally).
NOTE   Provisions for final product inspection and testing by the manufacturer are not specified.

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This European Standard specifies the safety, design, construction and performance requirements and testing for automatic shut-off valves with or without modulating control functions (hereafter referred to as ‘valves’) for burners and appliances burning one or more gaseous fuels according to EN 437:2003+A1:2009.
This European Standard is applicable to valves with declared maximum inlet pressures of more than 500 kPa (5 bar) and up to and including 6 300 kPa (63 bar).
This European Standard is applicable to
-   electrically operated valves and to valves actuated by fluids including the pilot valves for these fluids if actuated electrically and including release valves, but not to any external electrical devices for switching the actuating energy;
-   automatic shut-off valves where the flow rate is controlled by external electrical signals proportional to the applied signal.
This European Standard is not applicable to valves specifically designed for use in transmission and distribution networks.
NOTE   Provisions for final product inspection and testing by the manufacturer are not specified.

This European Standard specifies methods for the classification and assessment of function blocks designed to operate burners and appliances burning gaseous or liquid fuels with particular regards to their fault behaviour and preventative measures.
This European Standard is applicable to control function blocks, not covered by a dedicated control standard (e.g. EN 88-1:2011, EN 88-2:2007, EN 125:2010, EN 126:2012, EN 126:2012/prA1:2014, EN 161:2011+A3:2013, EN 257:2010, EN 298:2012, EN 1106:2010, EN 1643:2014, EN 1854:2010, EN 12067-2:2004, EN 16304:2013 and EN 16340:2014, EN ISO 23553-1:2014).

This European Standard specifies the safety, construction and performance requirements for thermoelectric flame supervision devices, energized by a thermocouple intended for use with gas burners, gas appliances and similar use, hereafter referred to as "controls".
This European Standard is applicable to controls with declared maximum inlet pressures up to and including 500 kPa (5 bar) of nominal connection sizes up to and including DN 50 for use with one or more fuel gases in accordance with EN 437.
This European Standard is not applicable to:
a)   the thermocouple;
b)   controls which use auxiliary energy (e.g. electrical energy supplied externally).
NOTE   Provisions for final product inspection and testing by the manufacturer are not specified.

This document is applicable to gas-fired appliances producing domestic hot water. It applies to both instantaneous and storage appliances; water-heaters and combination boilers that have:
-   heat input not exceeding 70 kW; and
-   hot water storage capacity (if any) not exceeding 500 l.
In the case of combination boilers, with or without storage tank, domestic hot water production is integrated or coupled, the whole being marketed as a single unit.
The present document sets out in qualitative and quantitative terms the performance in delivery of domestic hot water for a selected variety of uses. It also gives a system for presenting the information to the user.

This European Standard is applicable to gas-fired appliances producing domestic hot water. It applies to both instantaneous and storage appliances; water-heaters and combination boilers that have:
-   heat input not exceeding 70 kW; and
-   hot water storage capacity (if any) not exceeding 500 l.
In the case of combination boilers, with or without storage tank, domestic hot water production is integrated or coupled, the whole being marketed as a single unit.
This European Standard sets out in qualitative and quantitative terms the performance in delivery of domestic hot water for a selected variety of uses. It also gives a system for presenting the information to the user.

This European Standard sets out the requirements and the test method for the rational use of energy of gas burning domestic cooking appliances, in accordance with EN 30 1-1:2008+A3:2013, Clause 1.
This European Standard covers type testing only.
NOTE   The calorific values specified in this European Standard are based on the gross calorific value (Hs) as defined in EN 30–1-1:2008+A3:2013.

This European Standard specifies the common requirements and test methods concerning, in particular the construction, safety, fitness for purpose, and rational use of energy, as well as the classification, marking and energy labelling of gas-fired central heating boilers that are fitted with atmospheric burners, fan assisted atmospheric burners or fully premixed burners, and are hereafter referred to as boilers.
This European Standard is to be used in conjunction with the specific Parts 2 (Part 2-1 and following ones).
This European Standard applies to boilers of types B and C, according to CEN/TR 1749:2014
a)   that use one or more combustible gases of the three gas families at the pressures stated in EN 437 ;
b)   where the temperature of the heat transfer fluid does not exceed 105 °C during normal operation;
c)   where the maximum operating pressure in the water circuit does not exceed 6 bar;
d)   which can give rise to condensation under certain circumstances;
e)   !which are declared in the installation instructions to be either a "condensing" boiler or a "low temperature boiler" or a "standard boiler" or an "other boiler". If no declaration is given the boiler is to be considered both a "standard boiler" and an "other boiler";
NOTE   The Ecodesign Directive defines "other boilers", "low temperature boilers" and "condensing boilers". The Boiler Efficiency Directive defines "standard boilers", "low temperature boilers" and "condensing boilers". Depending on the legislation applied, a boiler can be both "a standard boiler" and an "other boiler"."
f)   which are intended to be installed inside a building or in a partially protected place;
g)   which are intended to produce hot water either by the instantaneous or storage principle, the whole being marketed as a single unit.
This European Standard applies to boilers designed for sealed water systems or for open water systems.
This general standard and the specific standards (see Part 2) provide requirements for boilers with known constructions. For boilers with any alternative constructions, which might not fully be covered by this standard or a specific standard, the risk associated with this alternative construction will need to be assessed.
An example of an assessment methodology, based upon risk assessment, is given in Clause 11.
This European Standard is not intended to cover appliances intended for connection to gas grids where the quality of the distributed gas is likely to vary to a large extent over the lifetime of the appliance.

This European Standard specifies the common requirements and test methods concerning, in particular the construction, safety, fitness for purpose, and rational use of energy, as well as the classification, marking and energy labelling of gas-fired central heating boilers that are fitted with atmospheric burners, fan assisted atmospheric burners or fully premixed burners, and are hereafter referred to as boilers.
This European Standard is to be used in conjunction with the specific Parts 2 (Part 2-1 and following ones).
This European Standard applies to boilers of types B and C, according to CEN/TR 1749:2014
a)   that use one or more combustible gases of the three gas families at the pressures stated in EN 437 ;
b)   where the temperature of the heat transfer fluid does not exceed 105 °C during normal operation;
c)   where the maximum operating pressure in the water circuit does not exceed 6 bar;
d)   which can give rise to condensation under certain circumstances;
e)   !which are declared in the installation instructions to be either a "condensing" boiler or a "low temperature boiler" or a "standard boiler" or an "other boiler". If no declaration is given the boiler is to be considered both a "standard boiler" and an "other boiler";
NOTE   The Ecodesign Directive defines "other boilers", "low temperature boilers" and "condensing boilers". The Boiler Efficiency Directive defines "standard boilers", "low temperature boilers" and "condensing boilers". Depending on the legislation applied, a boiler can be both "a standard boiler" and an "other boiler"."
f)   which are intended to be installed inside a building or in a partially protected place;
g)   which are intended to produce hot water either by the instantaneous or storage principle, the whole being marketed as a single unit.
This European Standard applies to boilers designed for sealed water systems or for open water systems.
This general standard and the specific standards (see Part 2) provide requirements for boilers with known constructions. For boilers with any alternative constructions, which might not fully be covered by this standard or a specific standard, the risk associated with this alternative construction will need to be assessed.
An example of an assessment methodology, based upon risk assessment, is given in Clause 11.
This European Standard is not intended to cover appliances intended for connection to gas grids where the quality of the distributed gas is likely to vary to a large extent over the lifetime of the appliance.

This European Standard defines the specifications and test methods concerning the construction, safety,
rational use of energy and fitness for purpose, and also the classification and marking of gas-fired
instantaneous water heaters for sanitary uses, hereafter called “water heaters”.
This European Standard applies to water heaters:
— of types AAS, B11, B11BS, B12, B12BS, B13, B13BS, B14, B22, B23, B32, B33, B44, B52, B53, C11, C12, C13, C21, C22,
C23, C32, C33, C42, C43, C52, C53, C62, C63, C72, C73, C82and C83 according to CEN/TR 1749;
— fitted with atmospheric burners;
— equipped with atmospheric burners assisted by a fan for the supply of combustion air or evacuation of
combustion products or fully premix burners;
— using one or more combustible gases corresponding to the three gas families and at the pressures stated
in accordance to EN 437;
— of nominal heat input not exceeding 70 kW;
— with an ignition burner or with direct ignition of the main burner.
In this European Standard, the heat inputs are expressed in relation to the net calorific value (Hi).
This European Standard does not contain all the requirements necessary for:
— boiling water appliances;
— appliances intended to be connected to a mechanical means of evacuating the combustion products;
— appliances which fulfil a dual role of space heating and heating water for sanitary use;
— appliances making use of the heat of condensation of the water contained in the combustion products;
— water heaters of types B21, B31, B41, B42, B43 and B51.
This European Standard only covers water heaters where the fan, if any, is an integral part of the appliance.
This European Standard:
— does not apply to appliances not intended to be connected to a flue when they are not fitted with an
atmosphere sensing device;
— takes account of the information given in Technical Report CR 1472:1994 with respect to marking.
The main symbols used in this European Standard are summarized in Annex F.

This European Standard defines the specifications and test methods for the construction, safety, rational use
of energy and fitness for purpose, environment and classification and marking of gas-fired storage water
heaters for domestic hot water uses, hereafter called “appliance”.
This European Standard applies to appliances:
— of selected types B1, B2, B3, B5, C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6, C7, C8, C9 according to CEN/TR 1749;
— fitted with atmospheric burners;
— using one or more combustible gases corresponding to the three gas families and the pressures indicated
in EN 437;
— of nominal heat input not exceeding 150 kW (net calorific value);
— fitted with electrically operated mechanical flue dampers that are positioned downstream of the heat
exchanger.

This European Standard sets out the requirements and the test method for the rational use of energy of gas burning domestic cooking appliances, in accordance with EN 30 1-1:2008+A3:2013, Clause 1.
This European Standard covers type testing only.
NOTE   The calorific values specified in this European Standard are based on the gross calorific value (Hs) as defined in EN 30–1-1:2008+A3:2013.

1.1   Scope of EN 12309 series
Appliances covered by this European Standard include one or a combination of the following:
―   gas fired sorption chiller;
―   gas fired sorption chiller/heater;
―   gas fired sorption heat pump.
This European Standard applies to appliances only when used for space heating and cooling with or without heat recovery.
This European Standard applies to appliances having flue gas systems of type B and C (according to CEN/TR 1749) and to appliances designed for outdoor installations. EN 12309 does not apply to air conditioners, it only applies to appliances having:
―   integral burners under the control of fully automatic burner control systems;
―   closed system refrigerant circuits in which the refrigerant does not come into direct contact with the water or air to be cooled or heated;
―   mechanical means to assist transportation of the combustion air and/or the flue gas.
The above appliances can have one or more primary or secondary functions (i.e. heat recovery - see definitions in prEN 12309 1:2012). In the case of packaged units (consisting of several parts), the standard applies only to those designed and supplied as a complete package.
The appliances having their condenser cooled by air and by the evaporation of external additional water are not covered by this European Standard.
Installations used for heating and/or cooling of industrial processes are not within the scope of these standards.
NOTE   All the symbols given in this text are used regardless of the language used.
1.2   Scope of this Part 2 to EN 12309
This part of EN 12309 deals with the safety of gas-driven sorption heat pumps as defined in prEN 12309 1. Only types B12 for outdoor installations, B13 for outdoor installations, B22 for outdoor installations, B23 for outdoor installations, C12 and C13, C32 and C33 are covered in this European Standard.

This European Standard defines the specifications and test methods for the construction, safety, rational use of energy and fitness for purpose, environment and classification and marking of gas-fired storage water heaters for domestic hot water uses, hereafter called "appliance".
This European Standard applies to appliances:
-   of types B11, B11BS, C11, C12, C13, C21, C31,, C32, C33, C42, C43, C51,C52, C53, C62, C63, C72, C73, C81 connected to an individual flue duct, C82 and C83 according to CEN/TR 1749;
-   fitted with atmospheric burners;
-   using one or more combustible gases corresponding to the three gas families and the pressures indicated in EN 437;
-   of nominal heat input not exceeding 150 kW (net calorific value);
-   fitted with electrically operated mechanical flue dampers that are positioned downstream of the heat exchanger.

This European Standard defines the specifications and test methods concerning the construction, safety, rational use of energy and fitness for purpose, and also the classification and marking of gas-fired instantaneous water heaters for sanitary uses, hereafter called “water heaters”.
This European Standard applies to water heaters:
-   of types AAS, B11, B11BS, B12, B12BS, B13, B13BS, B14, B22, B23, B32, B33, B44, B52, B53, C11, C12, C13, C21, C22, C23, C32, C33, C42, C43, C52, C53, C62, C63, C72, C73, C82and C83 according to CEN/TR 1749;
-   fitted with atmospheric burners;
-   equipped with atmospheric burners assisted by a fan for the supply of combustion air or evacuation of combustion products or fully premix burners;
-   using one or more combustible gases corresponding to the three gas families and at the pressures stated in accordance to EN 437;
-   of nominal heat input not exceeding 70 kW;
-   with an ignition burner or with direct ignition of the main burner.
In this European Standard, the heat inputs are expressed in relation to the net calorific value (Hi).
This European Standard does not contain all the requirements necessary for:
-   boiling water appliances;
-   appliances intended to be connected to a mechanical means of evacuating the combustion products;
-   appliances which fulfil a dual role of space heating and heating water for sanitary use;
-   appliances making use of the heat of condensation of the water contained in the combustion products;
-   water heaters of types B21, B31, B41, B42, B43 and B51.
This European Standard only covers water heaters where the fan, if any, is an integral part of the appliance.
This European Standard:
-   does not apply to appliances not intended to be connected to a flue when they are not fitted with an atmosphere sensing device;
-   takes account of the information given in Technical Report CEN/CR 1472:1994 with respect to marking.
Type B appliances should be with a combustion products discharge safety device to comply with essential requirement 3.4.3 of the Gas Appliances Directive 2009/142/EC. In this European Standard, the appliance is identified as type B11BS.
Appliances intended to be installed outdoors or in a room separate from inhabited rooms and provided with appropriate ventilation are not required to have this combustion products discharge safety device but, in this case, appropriate warnings on the packaging, and in the instructions should clearly define the limited authorized use for this type of appliance. In this European Standard, the appliance is identified as type B11.
The main symbols used in this European Standard are summarized in Annex F.

This European Standard specifies the requirements and test methods for the construction, safety, fitness
for purpose, rational use of energy and the marking of a micro combined heat and power appliance;
(hereafter referred to as “mCHP appliance”).
This European Standard applies to mCHP appliances of types B22, B23, B32, B33, B52, B53, C1, C3, C42, C43
C52, C53, C62, C63, C82, C83 and C9 based on the classifications of CEN/TR 1749:
– that use one or more supplied gases of the three gas families at the pressures stated in EN 437,
– where the temperature of the heat transfer fluid of the heating system (heating water circuit) does
not exceed 105 ºC during normal operation,
– where the maximum operating pressure in the
- heating water circuit does not exceed 6 bar,
- domestic hot water circuit (if installed) does not exceed 10 bar,
– which are either intended to be installed indoors or outdoors in a partially protected place,
– which are intended to produce hot water either by the instantaneous or storage principle,
– which have a maximum heat input (based on net calorific value) not exceeding 70 kW,
– which are designed for sealed or open water systems.
NOTE 1 For applications where the maximum allowable water temperature exceeds 110 ºC or where volume multiplied by
maximum allowable pressure exceeds 50 bar litres, further requirements may be necessary to comply with the essential
requirements of Directive 97/23/EC (Pressure Equipment Directive (PED)).
NOTE 2 For mCHP appliances with constructions that might not be fully covered by this European Standard or by another specific
standard, the risk associated with the alternative construction will be assessed.
NOTE 3 prEN 13203-4 will specify the assessment of energy consumption for domestic hot water production of gas combined
heat and power appliances (mCHP).
This European Standard does not contain the requirements necessary for appliance capable of producing
electrical energy without using the thermal energy.
This European Standard does not cover all the requirements for mCHP appliances that are intended to be
connected to gas grids where the quality of the distributed gas is likely to vary to a large extent over the
lifetime of the appliance (see Annex DD).

Scope of EN 12309 series
Appliances covered by EN 12309 include one or a combination of the following:
-  gas-fired sorption chiller;
-  gas-fired sorption chiller/heater;
-  gas-fired sorption heat pump;
EN 12309 applies to appliances only when used for space heating or cooling or refrigeration with or without heat recovery. Appliances can be monovalent, bivalent or hybrid types.
EN 12309 applies to appliances having flue gas systems of type B and C (according to CEN/TR 1749) and to appliances designed for outdoor installations. EN 12309 applies to appliances that can be single ducted or double ducted.
EN 12309 only applies to appliances having
-  ntegral burners under the control of fully automatic burner control systems,
-  closed system refrigerant circuits in which the refrigerant does not come into direct contact with the water or air to be cooled or heated,
-  mechanical means to assist transportation of the combustion air and/or the flue gas.
The above appliances can have one or more primary or secondary functions (i.e. heat recovery - see definitions in prEN 12309 1:2012) and EN 12309 applies to all such functions providing that the function concerned is dependent on circulation of fluid (refrigerant and/or solution) within the absorption, adsorption or refrigerant circuit(s).
NOTE 1   Any appliance function that is not dependent on circulation of the fluid within the absorption, adsorption, or refrigerant circuit(s) should be assessed separately.
EN 12309 is applicable to appliances that are intended to be type tested. Requirements for appliances that are not type tested would need to be subject to further consideration.
In the case of packaged units (consisting of several parts), EN 12309 applies only to those designed and supplied as a complete package.
EN 12309 does not apply to air conditioners.
The appliances having their condenser cooled by air and by the evaporation of external additional water are not covered by EN 12309.
Installations used for heating and/or cooling of industrial processes are not within the scope of EN 12309.
NOTE 2   All the symbols given in this text should be used regardless of the language used.
Scope of this Part 1 to EN 12309
This part of EN 12309 specifies the terms and definitions for gas-fired sorption appliances for heating and/or cooling with a net heat input not exceeding 70 kW.

Scope of EN 12309 series
Appliances covered by EN 12309 include one or a combination of the following:
-  gas-fired sorption chiller;
-  gas-fired sorption chiller/heater;
-  gas-fired sorption heat pump.
EN 12309 applies to appliances only when used for space heating and cooling with or without heat recovery. Appliances can be monovalent, bivalent or hybrid types.
EN 12309 applies to appliances having flue gas systems of type B and C (according to CEN/TR 1749) and to appliances designed for outdoor installations. EN 12309 applies to appliances that can be single ducted or double ducted.
EN 12309 only applies to appliances having
-  integral burners under the control of fully automatic burner control systems,
-  closed system refrigerant circuits in which the refrigerant does not come into direct contact with the water or air to be cooled or heated,
-  mechanical means to assist transportation of the combustion air and/or the flue gas.
The above appliances can have one or more primary or secondary functions (i.e. heat recovery - see definitions in prEN 12309 1:2012) and EN 12309 applies to all such functions providing that the function concerned is dependent on circulation of fluid (refrigerant and/or solution) within the absorption, adsorption or refrigerant circuit(s).
NOTE 1   Any appliance function that is not dependent on circulation of the fluid within the absorption, adsorption, or refrigerant circuit(s) should be assessed separately.
EN 12309 is applicable to appliances that are intended to be type tested. Requirements for appliances that are not type tested would need to be subject to further consideration.
In the case of packaged units (consisting of several parts), EN 12309 applies only to those designed and supplied as a complete package.
EN 12309 does not apply to air conditioners.
The appliances having their condenser cooled by air and by the evaporation of external additional water are not covered by EN 12309.
Installations used for heating and/or cooling of industrial processes are not within the scope of EN 12309.
NOTE 2   All the symbols given in this text should be used regardless of the language used.
Scope of this Part 7 to EN 12309
This part of EN 12309 specifies specific provisions for hybrid appliances for gas-fired sorption appliances for heating and/or cooling with a net heat input not exceeding 70 kW.
This part of EN 12309 deals particularly with the specific provisions of the newly introduced hybrid heating appliances based on gas-driven sorption heat pumps as defined in Part 1 and comprehensively described in 4.1 of this document.

This European Standard specifies the test methods and requirements for the construction and operating characteristics relating to the safety, rational use of energy and marking, of commercial gas heated boiling pans.
This European Standard only covers type testing.

Scope of EN 12309 series
Appliances covered by EN 12309 include one or a combination of the following:
-  gas-fired sorption chiller;
-  gas-fired sorption chiller/heater;
-  gas-fired sorption heat pump.
EN 12309 applies to appliances only when used for space heating and cooling with or without heat recovery. Appliances can be monovalent, bivalent or hybrid types.
EN 12309 applies to appliances having flue gas systems of type B and C (according to CEN/TR 1749) and to appliances designed for outdoor installations. EN 12309 applies to appliances that can be single ducted or double ducted.
EN 12309 only applies to appliances having:
-  integral burners under the control of fully automatic burner control systems
-  closed system refrigerant circuits in which the refrigerant does not come into direct contact with the water or air to be cooled or heated
-  mechanical means to assist transportation of the combustion air and/or the flue gas
The above appliances can have one or more primary or secondary functions (i.e. heat recovery - see definitions in prEN 12309 1:2012) and EN 12309 applies to all such functions providing that the function concerned is dependent on circulation of fluid (refrigerant and/or solution) within the absorption, adsorption or refrigerant circuit(s).
NOTE 1   Any appliance function that is not dependent on circulation of the fluid within the absorption, adsorption, or refrigerant circuit(s) should be assessed separately.
EN 12309 is applicable to appliances that are intended to be type tested. Requirements for appliances that are not type tested would need to be subject to further consideration.
In the case of packaged units (consisting of several parts), EN 12309 applies only to those designed and supplied as a complete package.
EN 12309 does not apply to air conditioners.
The appliances having their condenser cooled by air and by the evaporation of external additional water are not covered by EN 12309.
Installations used for heating and/or cooling of industrial processes are not within the scope of EN 12309.
NOTE 2   All the symbols given in this text should be used regardless of the language used.
Scope of this Part 6 to EN 12309
This part of EN 12309 specifies the calculation methods of seasonal performances for gas-fired sorption appliances for heating and/or cooling with a net heat input not exceeding 70 kW.
This part of EN 12309 deals in particular with the calculation methods of reference seasonal performances in cooling and heating mode for monovalent and bivalent appliances. Moreover, this European Standard serves as an input for the calculation of the system energy efficiency in heating mode of specific heat pump systems in buildings, as stipulated in EN 15316-4-2.

This European Standard specifies requirements for the construction and operating characteristics relating to the safety, rational use of energy and marking, of atmospheric commercial gas heated open burners, covered burners, non-enclosed covered burners.
It also states test methods to check those characteristics.
This European Standard only covers type testing.