Domestic direct gas-fired tumble dryers of types B22D and B23D, of nominal heat input not exceeding 6 kW - Part 1: Safety

This European Standard specifies the requirements and test methods for the construction, safety, and marking of domestic direct gas-fired tumble dryers, of types B22D and B23D, of nominal heat input not exceeding 6 kW, hereafter referred to as "appliances".
This European Standard does not apply to:
a)   catalytic combustion appliances;
b)   appliances designed exclusively for industrial purposes;
c)   appliances intended to be used in locations where special conditions prevail, such as the presence of a corrosive or explosive atmosphere;
d)   appliances of the condensing type wherein the heated air and products of combustion used for the drying process are dehumidified by cooling with water or air;
e)   appliances intended to be used in vehicles or on board ships or aircraft.
This European Standard covers type testing only.

Direkt gasbeheizte Haushalts-Trommeltrockner der Typen B22D und B23D mit Nennwärmebelastungen nicht über 6 kW - Teil 1: Sicherheit

Diese Europäische Norm legt die Anforderungen an und Prüfverfahren für die Bauweise, Sicherheit und Kennzeichnung von direkt gasbeheizten Haushalts-Trommeltrocknern der Typen B22D und B23D mit Nennwärmebelastungen nicht über 6 kW, im Folgenden „Geräte“ genannt, fest.
Diese Europäische Norm gilt nicht für:
a)   Geräte mit katalytischer Verbrennung;
b)   Geräte, die ausschließlich für industrielle Zwecke ausgelegt sind;
c)   Geräte, die dazu bestimmt sind, an Standorten eingesetzt zu werden, an denen besondere Bedingungen vorherrschen, wie z. B. das Vorhandensein einer korrodierenden oder explosionsfähigen Atmosphäre;
d)   Geräte vom kondensierenden Typ, in denen die erwärmte Luft und die Verbrennungsprodukte (Abgase), die für den Trockenprozess genutzt werden, durch Kühlung mit Wasser oder Luft entfeuchtet werden;
e)   Geräte, die dazu bestimmt sind, in Fahrzeugen oder an Bord von Schiffen oder Flugzeugen verwendet zu werden.
Diese Europäische Norm behandelt nur die Typprüfung.

Sèche-linge domestiques à tambour rotatif à chauffage direct utilisant les combustibles gazeux, de type B22D et B23D, de débit calorifique nominal ne dépassant pas 6 kW - Partie 1: Sécurité

Cette Norme européenne définit les exigences et les méthodes d'essais relatives à la construction, la
sécurité et le marquage des sèche-linge domestiques à tambour rotatif à chauffage direct utilisant les
combustibles gazeux, de type B22D et B23D, de débit calorifique nominal ne dépassant pas 6 kW,
désignés, ci-après, sous le terme "appareils".
Cette Norme européenne ne s'applique pas :
a) aux appareils à combustion catalytique ;
b) aux appareils conçus exclusivement à des fins industrielles ;
c) aux appareils destinés à être utilisés dans des locaux où règnent certaines conditions
spécifiques, telles que la présence d'atmosphère corrosive ou explosive ;
d) aux appareils du type à condensation à l'intérieur desquels l'air chauffé et les produits de
combustion utilisés pour le séchage sont déshumidifiés par refroidissement à l'eau ou à l'air ;
e) aux appareils destinés à être utilisés dans les véhicules ou à bord des bateaux ou des avions.
Cette Norme européenne couvre uniquement les essais de type.

Gospodinjski bobnasti sušilniki s plinskim ogrevanjem tipov B22D in B23D z imensko močjo do vključno 6 kW - 1. del: Varnost

Ta evropski standard določa zahteve in preskusne metode za konstrukcijo, varnost in označevanje gospodinjskih bobnastih sušilnikov s plinskim ogrevanjem tipov B22D in B23D z imensko močjo do vključno 6 kW, v nadaljevanju »aparatov«.
Ta evropski standard ne velja za:
a) aparate s katalitičnim izgorevanjem;
b) aparate, narejene izključno za industrijske namene;
c) aparate za uporabo na mestih, kjer prevladujejo posebne okoliščine, kot je prisotnost korozivne ali eksplozivne atmosfere;
d) aparate kondenzacijskega tipa, pri katerih se segreti zrak in proizvodi izgorevanja, ki se uporabljajo za postopek sušenja, razvlažijo s hlajenjem z vodo ali zrakom;
e) aparate za uporabo v vozilih ali na krovih ladij ali zračnih plovil.
Ta evropski standard zajema samo tipsko preskušanje.

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Overview

EN 1458-1:2011 is a key European Standard published by CEN that sets out the construction, safety, and marking requirements for domestic direct gas-fired tumble dryers, specifically types B22D and B23D, with a nominal heat input not exceeding 6 kW. This standard establishes essential safety principles and type testing protocols, helping manufacturers, suppliers, and conformity assessors ensure that gas-fired tumble dryers are safe and compliant for domestic use across Europe.

This standard supports the essential requirements of the EU Gas Appliance Directive and is compulsory for all relevant products placed on the European market. It excludes catalytic combustion appliances, those designed solely for industrial use, appliances intended for harsh environments, condensing types using air or water for dehumidification, and appliances for vehicles, ships, or aircraft.

Key Topics

Main aspects covered by EN 1458-1:2011:

  • Construction Requirements: Specifies materials, assembly methods, and component criteria to ensure structural integrity and long-term safety.
  • Operational Safety: Details requirements for gas circuits, burners, flame supervision devices, ignition systems, and measures against mechanical hazards.
  • Type Classification: Defines classification by gas types, combustion air supply, and evacuation methods.
  • Test Methods: Outlines rigorous type testing protocols for gas leak integrity, component operation, ignition reliability, combustion performance, and thermal protection.
  • Marking and Documentation: Requires data plates, warning notices, and clear user instructions for installation, operation, and maintenance.
  • Compliance and Testing Gases: Refers to test gases per EN 437 and type-specific pressures to ensure reliable operation under varying gas qualities and supply conditions.
  • Product Exclusions: Clarifies scope limitations, including industrial, condensing, catalytic, and mobile applications.

Applications

EN 1458-1:2011 is essential for:

  • Appliance Manufacturers: Ensures new designs of domestic direct gas-fired tumble dryers (B22D and B23D types) are safe and compliant.
  • Certification Bodies: Provides a benchmark for product type testing, certification, and market approval according to EU legislation.
  • Installers and Technicians: Guides selection and installation of compliant tumble dryers for residential use.
  • Retailers and Importers: Assures product availability and legal compliance within the European market.
  • End Users: Enhances home safety by ensuring that domestic gas tumble dryers meet robust safety and operational standards.

The standard covers dryers used in residential settings, ensuring reliable and safe operation when installed correctly and used within specified conditions.

Related Standards

EN 1458-1:2011 references and aligns with several related European and International standards, including:

  • EN 437: Test gases, test pressures, and appliance categories for gas appliances.
  • EN 60335-1 and EN 60335-2-102: General and particular safety requirements for electrical household appliances and gas-burning appliances.
  • EN 88-1, EN 125, EN 126, EN 161, EN 257, EN 298: Specifications relating to gas pressure regulators, flame supervision, multifunctional controls, shut-off valves, thermostats, and automatic burner control systems.
  • EN 1057, EN ISO 228-1, EN ISO 1182: Pipe threads, tubing, and non-combustibility testing.
  • CEN/TR 1749: European scheme for classifying gas appliances.
  • EN ISO 3166-1: Standard codes for country and subdivision names.

For manufacturers and professionals in the gas appliance industry, these standards collectively ensure the safety, reliability, and conformity of domestic gas-fired tumble dryers across Europe.


Keywords: EN 1458-1:2011, gas-fired tumble dryers, domestic appliances, B22D, B23D, gas safety standard, compliance, CEN standard, tumble dryer testing, European product marking, gas appliance directive, household laundry appliances.

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EN 1458-1:2011 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Domestic direct gas-fired tumble dryers of types B22D and B23D, of nominal heat input not exceeding 6 kW - Part 1: Safety". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies the requirements and test methods for the construction, safety, and marking of domestic direct gas-fired tumble dryers, of types B22D and B23D, of nominal heat input not exceeding 6 kW, hereafter referred to as "appliances". This European Standard does not apply to: a) catalytic combustion appliances; b) appliances designed exclusively for industrial purposes; c) appliances intended to be used in locations where special conditions prevail, such as the presence of a corrosive or explosive atmosphere; d) appliances of the condensing type wherein the heated air and products of combustion used for the drying process are dehumidified by cooling with water or air; e) appliances intended to be used in vehicles or on board ships or aircraft. This European Standard covers type testing only.

This European Standard specifies the requirements and test methods for the construction, safety, and marking of domestic direct gas-fired tumble dryers, of types B22D and B23D, of nominal heat input not exceeding 6 kW, hereafter referred to as "appliances". This European Standard does not apply to: a) catalytic combustion appliances; b) appliances designed exclusively for industrial purposes; c) appliances intended to be used in locations where special conditions prevail, such as the presence of a corrosive or explosive atmosphere; d) appliances of the condensing type wherein the heated air and products of combustion used for the drying process are dehumidified by cooling with water or air; e) appliances intended to be used in vehicles or on board ships or aircraft. This European Standard covers type testing only.

EN 1458-1:2011 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 97.060 - Laundry appliances. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

EN 1458-1:2011 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 1458-1:1999, EN 60335-2-102:2006, EN 60730-2-9:2002, EN 60584-1:1995, EN 60335-2-11:2003, EN 60335-1:2002, EN 88-1:2011, EN 126:2004, EN ISO 1182:2010, CEN/TR 1749:2009, EN 161:2011, EN 125:2010, EN ISO 228-1:2003, EN ISO 3166-1:2006, EN 10226-1:2004. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

EN 1458-1:2011 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2009/142/EC, 90/396/EEC; Standardization Mandates: M/BC/CEN/89/6. 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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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Direkt gasbeheizte Haushalts-Trommeltrockner der Typen B22D und B23D mit Nennwärmebelastungen nicht über 6 kW - Teil 1: SicherheitSèche-linge domestiques à tambour rotatif à chauffage direct utilisant les combustibles gazeux, de type B22D et B23D, de débit calorifique nominal ne dépassant pas 6 kW - Partie 1: SécuritéDomestic direct gas-fired tumble dryers of types B22D and B23D, of nominal heat input not exceeding 6 kW - Part 1: Safety97.060Aparati za nego perilaLaundry appliancesICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 1458-1:2011SIST EN 1458-1:2012en,fr,de01-januar-2012SIST EN 1458-1:2012SLOVENSKI
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EUROPEAN STANDARD NORME EUROPÉENNE EUROPÄISCHE NORM
EN 1458-1
November 2011 ICS 97.060 Supersedes EN 1458-1:1999English Version
Domestic direct gas-fired tumble dryers of types B22D and B23D, of nominal heat input not exceeding 6 kW - Part 1: Safety Sèche-linge domestiques à tambour rotatif à chauffage direct utilisant les combustibles gazeux, de type B22D et B23D, de débit calorifique nominal ne dépassant pas 6 kW - Partie 1: Sécurité
Direkt gasbeheizte Haushalts-Trommeltrockner der Typen B22D und B23D mit Nennwärmebelastungen nicht über 6 kW - Teil 1: Sicherheit This European Standard was approved by CEN on 25 September 2011.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the same status as the official versions.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.
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National situations . 76A.1 General . 76A.2 Categories listed in the body of the standard and marketed in different countries . 76A.3 Appliance supply pressures corresponding to the categories given in A.2 . 79A.4 Special categories marketed nationally or locally . 80A.4.1 General . 80A.4.2 Definition of special categories . 83A.4.3 Gas rate adjusters, aeration adjusters and regulators . 86A.4.4 Conversion to different gases . 86A.5 Test gases corresponding to the special categories given in A.4 . 86A.6 Gas connections in the various countries . 89A.7 Equivalence rules . 90A.7.1 General . 90A.7.2 Conversion to categories within a restricted Wobbe index range . 90A.7.3 Conversion to categories within an identical Wobbe index range . 90A.7.4 Conversion to categories within a wider Wobbe index range . 91Annex B (normative)
Special national conditions . 92B.1 Special national conditions . 92B.2 Belgium . 92B.3 Italy . 92B.4 Poland . 92Annex ZA (informative)
Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential Requirements of EU Directive 90/396/EEC on the approximation of the laws of Member States concerning gas appliances . 93Bibliography . 97 SIST EN 1458-1:2012

1 Scope This European Standard specifies the requirements and test methods for the construction, safety, and marking of domestic direct gas-fired tumble dryers, of types B22D and B23D, of nominal heat input not exceeding 6 kW, hereafter referred to as "appliances". This European Standard does not apply to: a) catalytic combustion appliances; b) appliances designed exclusively for industrial purposes; c) appliances intended to be used in locations where special conditions prevail, such as the presence of a corrosive or explosive atmosphere; d) appliances of the condensing type wherein the heated air and products of combustion used for the drying process are dehumidified by cooling with water or air; e) appliances intended to be used in vehicles or on board ships or aircraft. This European Standard covers type testing only. 2 Normative references The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies. EN 88-1:2011, Pressure regulators and associated safety devices for gas appliances — Part 1: Pressure regulators for inlet pressures up to and including 500 mbar EN 125:2010, Flame supervision devices for gas burning appliances — Thermoelectric flame supervision devices EN 126:2004, Multifuctional controls for gas burning appliances EN 161:2011, Automatic shut-off valves for gas burners and gas appliances EN 257:2010, Mechanical thermostats for gas burning appliances EN 298:2003, Automatic gas burner control systems for gas burners and gas burning appliances with or without fans EN 1057:2006+A1:2010, Copper and copper alloys — Seamless, round copper tubes for water and gas in sanitary and heating applications CEN/TR 1749:2009, European scheme for the classification of gas appliances according to the method of evacuation of the products of combustion (types) EN 10226-1:2004, Pipe threads where pressure tight joints are made on the threads — Part 1: Taper external threads and parallel internal threads — Dimensions, tolerances and designation EN 10226-2:2005, Pipe threads where pressure tight joints are made on the threads — Part 2: Taper external threads and taper internal threads — Dimensions, tolerances and designation SIST EN 1458-1:2012

(IEC 60335-1:2001, modified) EN 60335-2-11:2003, Household and similar electrical appliances — Safety — Part 2-11: Particular requirements for tumble dryers (IEC 60335-2-11:2002, modified) EN 60335-2-102:2006, Household and similar electrical appliances — Safety — Part 2-102: Particular requirements for gas, oil and solid-fuel burning appliances having electrical connections
(IEC 60335-2-102:2004, modified) EN 60584-1:1995, Thermocouples — Part 1: Reference tables (IEC 60584-1:1995) EN 60730-2-9:2002, Automatic electrical controls for household and similar use — Part 2-9: Particular requirements for temperature sensing controls (IEC 60730-2-9:2000, modified) EN ISO 228-1:2003, Pipe threads where pressure-tight joints are not made on the threads — Part 1: Dimensions, tolerances and designation (ISO 228-1:2000) EN ISO 1182:2010, Reaction to fire tests for products — Non-combustibility test (ISO 1182:2010) EN ISO 3166-1:2006, Codes for the representation of names of countries and their subdivisions — Part 1 Country codes (ISO 3166-1:2006) 3 Terms and definitions For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply. 3.1 direct gas-fired tumble dryer appliance in which textile material is dried by tumbling in a rotating drum through which heated air and products of combustion are forced or induced by mechanical means 3.2 gases
3.2.1 test gases gases intended for the verification of the operational characteristics of gas appliances. They consist of reference gases and limit gases [EN 437:2003+A1:2009] 3.2.2 reference gases test gases with which appliances operate under nominal conditions when they are supplied at the corresponding normal pressure [EN 437:2003+A1:2009] 3.2.3 limit gases test gases representative of the extreme variations in the characteristics of the gases for which appliances have been designed [EN 437:2003+A1:2009] SIST EN 1458-1:2012

3.3.1 reference conditions  for calorific values, temperature: 15 °C;  for gas and air volumes dry, brought to 15 °C and to an absolute pressure of 1 013,25 mbar 3.3.2 cold condition condition of the appliance required for some tests and obtained by allowing the unlit appliance to attain thermal equilibrium at room temperature 3.3.3 hot condition condition of the appliance required for some tests and obtained by heating to thermal equilibrium at the nominal heat input specified by the manufacturer, any thermostat remaining fully open 3.3.4 equivalent resistance resistance to flow in millibar, measured at the outlet of the appliance, which is equivalent to that of the actual duct SIST EN 1458-1:2012

3.4.1 gas circuit
3.4.1.1 gas circuit part of the appliance that conveys or contains the gas between the appliance gas inlet connection and the burner(s) 3.4.1.2 mechanical joint means of ensuring the soundness of an assembly of several (generally metallic) parts without the use of liquids (e.g. pastes and tapes) EXAMPLE Metal to metal joints; conical joints; toroidal sealing rings (“O” rings); flat joints. 3.4.1.3 restrictor device with an orifice, which is placed in the path of the gas flow between the appliance inlet connection and the burners to create a pressure drop and thus reduce the gas pressure at the burner to a predetermined value for a given supply pressure and rate 3.4.1.4 gas rate adjuster component allowing an authorized person to set the gas rate of the burner to a predetermined value according to the supply conditions NOTE 1 Adjustment may be progressive (screw adjuster) or in discrete steps (by changing restrictors). NOTE 2 The adjusting screw of an adjustable regulator is regarded as a gas rate adjuster. NOTE 3 The action of adjusting this device is called "adjusting the gas rate". NOTE 4 A factory sealed gas rate adjuster is considered to be non-existent. 3.4.1.5 injector component that admits the gas into a burner 3.4.1.6 gas rate control component intended for the user to open or close the gas supply to one or more burners NOTE 1 It can also be used to adjust the gas rate of certain burners to a predetermined value, called the "reduced rate". NOTE 2 This device can be a "tap". 3.4.2 burners
3.4.2.1 main burner burner that assures the thermal function of an appliance SIST EN 1458-1:2012

3.4.4.1 regulator device that maintains, within a fixed range, a constant downstream pressure, independent of the upstream pressure and/or the gas rate 3.4.4.2 flame supervision device device, including a sensing element, that causes the gas supply to a burner to be opened or closed according to the presence or absence of the flame that activates the sensing element 3.4.4.3 control knob component designed to be moved by hand in order to operate an appliance control (tap, thermostat, etc.) 3.4.4.4 programming unit unit which reacts to signals from control and safety devices, gives control commands, controls the start-up sequence, supervises the burner operation and causes controlled shut-down, and if necessary safety shut-down and lock-out; the programming unit follows a predetermined sequence of actions and always operates in conjunction with a flame detector device [EN 298:2003] 3.4.4.5 programme sequence of control operations determined by the programming unit involving switching on, starting up, supervising and switching off the burner; safety actions such as safety shut down and lock out are also part of the programme [EN 298:2003] SIST EN 1458-1:2012

3.5.1 setting an adjuster immobilization of an adjuster (by some means such as e.g. a screw) after the manufacturer or installer has adjusted it SIST EN 1458-1:2012

3.6.1 gas rates
3.6.1.1 volume flow rate V volume of gas consumed by the appliance in unit time during continuous operation NOTE The volume flow rate is expressed in cubic metres per hour (m3/h), litres per minute (l/min), cubic decimetres per hour (dm3/h) or cubic decimetres per second (dm3/s). [EN 437:2003+A1:2009] 3.6.1.2 mass flow rate M mass of gas consumed by the appliance in unit time during continuous operation NOTE The mass flow rate is expressed in kilograms per hour (kg/h) or grams per hour (g/h). [EN 437:2003+A1:2009] 3.6.1.3 heat input Q quantity of energy used in unit time corresponding to the volumetric or mass flow rates, the calorific value used being the net or gross calorific value NOTE The heat input is expressed in kilowatts (kW). [EN 437:2003+A1:2009] 3.6.1.4 nominal heat input Qn value of the heat input (kW) declared by the manufacturer SIST EN 1458-1:2012

3.6.2.1 flame stability characteristic of flames which remain on the burner ports or in the flame reception zone intended by the construction 3.6.2.2 flame lift total or partial lifting of the base of the flame away from the burner port or the flame reception zone provided by the design NOTE Flame lift can cause the flame to blow out (i.e. extinction of the air-gas mixture). 3.6.2.3 light-back entry of a flame into the body of the burner 3.6.2.4 light-back at the injector ignition of the gas at the injector, either as a result of light-back into the burner or by the propagation of a flame outside the burner 3.6.2.5 sooting phenomenon appearing during incomplete combustion and characterized by deposits of soot on the surfaces or parts in contact with
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