M/538 - Flueless fireplaces
[C(2015)8011] Alcohol-powered flueless fireplaces in support of Directive 2001/95/EC
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A European Standardization Mandate is a formal request from the European Commission to the European Standardization Organizations (CEN, CENELEC, and ETSI) to develop European standards (ENs) in support of EU legislation and policies. Mandates are issued under Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012 and help ensure that products and services meet the essential requirements set out in EU directives and regulations.
M/538 is a European Standardization Mandate titled "[C(2015)8011] Alcohol-powered flueless fireplaces in support of Directive 2001/95/EC". [C(2015)8011] Alcohol-powered flueless fireplaces in support of Directive 2001/95/EC There are 6 standards developed under this mandate.
Standards developed in response to a mandate and cited in the Official Journal of the European Union become "harmonized standards". Products manufactured in compliance with harmonized standards benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation, facilitating CE marking and market access across the European Economic Area.
This document is applicable only to decorative fireplaces that have been manufactured for domestic use, which produce a flame using liquid alcohol, hereafter referred to as fuel.
NOTE 1 The requirements outlined in this document can also be applied for outside domestic settings. In that case, additional or different rules on the use of the fireplaces can apply.
This document is applicable to free-standing, wall-mounted and built-in fireplaces.
This document is applicable to decorative fireplaces that require manual user interaction for ignition, filling, re-filling or extinguishing the fireplace.
NOTE 2 The fireplaces can contain some electric or electronic components.
This document is applicable to fireplaces ready for use, whose fuel box is of one unit or is an integral component of the fireplace but not to fireplaces with a fuel tank separate from the fireplace.
This document does not apply to fireplaces specifically designed for heating food or keeping food warm (rechauds), nor does it apply to fireplaces for use in boats, caravans, other vehicles or outdoor areas.
This document does not apply to fireplaces with a power output higher than 4,5 kW or with a defined heating function.
NOTE 3 National regulations can restrict the power output to less than 4,5 kW.
- Standard41 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This document is applicable only to decorative fireplaces that have been manufactured for domestic use, which produce a flame using liquid alcohol, hereafter referred to as fuel.
NOTE 1 The requirements outlined in this document can also be applied for outside domestic settings. In that case, additional or different rules on the use of the fireplaces can apply.
This document is applicable to free-standing, wall-mounted and built-in fireplaces.
This document is applicable to decorative fireplaces that require manual user interaction for ignition, filling, re-filling or extinguishing the fireplace.
NOTE 2 The fireplaces can contain some electric or electronic components.
This document is applicable to fireplaces ready for use, whose fuel box is of one unit or is an integral component of the fireplace but not to fireplaces with a fuel tank separate from the fireplace.
This document does not apply to fireplaces specifically designed for heating food or keeping food warm (rechauds), nor does it apply to fireplaces for use in boats, caravans, other vehicles or outdoor areas.
This document does not apply to fireplaces with a power output higher than 4,5 kW or with a defined heating function.
NOTE 3 National regulations can restrict the power output to less than 4,5 kW.
- Standard41 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This European Standard applies for decorative fireplaces/appliances for domestic use, producing a flame using alcohol, hereafter referred to as fuel, in liquid or gelatinous fuel for decoration.
NOTE 1 The requirements are strictly applied even when used in other areas. Outside the private household and outdoor area can apply more or different rules on the use of the appliances.
This European Standard applies to free-standing, wall-mounted and built-in appliances with a maximum power output of 4,5 kW.
This European Standard applies for appliances ready for use, whose burner is of one unit or are an integral component of the appliances but not for appliances with a fuel tank separate from the appliance.
This European Standard does not apply for appliances specifically designed for heating food or keeping food warm (rechauds), as well as for appliances for use in boats, caravans, other vehicles or outdoor areas.
This European Standard does not apply for appliances with a power output higher than 4,5 kW or with a defined heating function.
NOTE 2 National regulation may restrict the power output to less than 4,5 kW.
- Draft10 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This European Standard applies for decorative fireplaces/appliances for domestic use, producing a flame using alcohol, hereafter referred to as fuel, in liquid or gelatinous fuel for decoration.
NOTE 1 The requirements are strictly applied even when used in other areas. Outside the private household and outdoor area can apply more or different rules on the use of the appliances.
This European Standard applies to free-standing, wall-mounted and built-in appliances with a maximum power output of 4,5 kW.
This European Standard applies for appliances ready for use, whose burner is of one unit or are an integral component of the appliances but not for appliances with a fuel tank separate from the appliance.
This European Standard does not apply for appliances specifically designed for heating food or keeping food warm (rechauds), as well as for appliances for use in boats, caravans, other vehicles or outdoor areas.
This European Standard does not apply for appliances with a power output higher than 4,5 kW or with a defined heating function.
NOTE 2 National regulation may restrict the power output to less than 4,5 kW.
- Draft10 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This European Standard applies for decorative fireplaces/appliances for domestic use, producing a flame using alcohol, hereafter referred to as fuel, in liquid or gelatinous fuel for decoration.
NOTE 1 The requirements are strictly applied even when used in other areas. Outside the private household and outdoor area can apply more or different rules on the use of the appliances.
This European Standard applies to free-standing, wall-mounted and built-in appliances with a maximum power output of 4,5 kW.
This European Standard applies for appliances ready for use, whose burner is of one unit or are an integral component of the appliances but not for appliances with a fuel tank separate from the appliance.
This European Standard does not apply for appliances specifically designed for heating food or keeping food warm (rechauds), as well as for appliances for use in boats, caravans, other vehicles or outdoor areas.
This European Standard does not apply for appliances with a power output higher than 4,5 kW or with a defined heating function.
NOTE 2 National regulation may restrict the power output to less than 4,5 kW.
- Standard34 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This European Standard applies for decorative fireplaces/appliances for domestic use, producing a flame using alcohol, hereafter referred to as fuel, in liquid or gelatinous fuel for decoration.
NOTE 1 The requirements are strictly applied even when used in other areas. Outside the private household and outdoor area can apply more or different rules on the use of the appliances.
This European Standard applies to free-standing, wall-mounted and built-in appliances with a maximum power output of 4,5 kW.
This European Standard applies for appliances ready for use, whose burner is of one unit or are an integral component of the appliances but not for appliances with a fuel tank separate from the appliance.
This European Standard does not apply for appliances specifically designed for heating food or keeping food warm (rechauds), as well as for appliances for use in boats, caravans, other vehicles or outdoor areas.
This European Standard does not apply for appliances with a power output higher than 4,5 kW or with a defined heating function.
NOTE 2 National regulation may restrict the power output to less than 4,5 kW.
- Standard34 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day





