EN 50292:2001

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Electrical apparatus for the detection of carbon monoxide in domestic premises – Guide on the selection, installation, use and maintenanceElektrische Geräte für die Detektion von Kohlenmonoxid in Wohnhäusern - Leitfaden für Auswahl, Installation, Benutzung und InstandhaltungAppareils électriques pour la détection de monoxyde de carbone dans les locaux à usage domestique - Guide de sélection, d'installation, d'utilisation et de maintenanceElectrical apparatus for the detection of carbon monoxide in domestic premises - Guide on the selection, installation, use and maintenance13.320Alarmni in opozorilni sistemiAlarm and warning systemsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 50292:2001SIST EN 50292:2002en01-april-2002SIST EN 50292:2002SLOVENSKI
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EUROPEAN STANDARDEN 50292NORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMOctober 2001CENELECEuropean Committee for Electrotechnical StandardizationComité Européen de Normalisation ElectrotechniqueEuropäisches Komitee für Elektrotechnische NormungCentral Secretariat: rue de Stassart 35, B - 1050 Brussels© 2001 CENELEC -All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CENELEC members.Ref. No. EN 50292:2001 EICS 13.320English versionElectrical apparatus for the detection of carbon monoxidein domestic premises -Guide on the selection, installation,use and maintenanceAppareils électriques pour la détectionde monoxyde de carbone dans leslocaux à usage domestique -Guide de sélection, d'installation,d'utilisation et de maintenanceElektrische Geräte für die Detektion vonKohlenmonoxid in Wohnhäusern -Leitfaden für Auswahl, Installation,Benutzung und InstandhaltungThis European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2001-03-01. CENELEC members are bound tocomply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving thisEuropean Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration.Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained onapplication to the Central Secretariat or to any CENELEC member.This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in anyother language made by translation under the responsibility of a CENELEC member into its ownlanguage and notified to the Central Secretariat has the same status as the official versions.CENELEC members are the national electrotechnical committees of Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic,Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands,Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.SIST EN 50292:2002

- 3 -EN 50292:2001Contents1Scope.42Normative references.43Definitions.54Sources of carbon monoxide.64.1General information.64.2Normal exposure levels.64.3Burning of carbonaceous materials for heating and cooking.64.4Uncontrolled burning.74.5Tobacco smoking.74.6Internal combustion engines.74.7Multi-occupancy and multi-storey buildings.75Installation.85.1General.85.2Location of the carbon monoxide detector.85.3Types of apparatus.106Executive functions (type A apparatus only).106.1General.106.2Shut-off valve.106.3Ventilation fan.106.4Main electrical switch.116.5Remote alarm.116.6Additional visual alarm.116.7Link between detector and ancillary device.117Advice to the user.117.1Manufacturer’s instructions.117.2Location.117.3Power supply.117.4Indicators.127.5Alarms.127.6Maintenance.127.7Lifetimes.128Emergency actions.12Annex A (informative)
Health effects.14A.1 Toxic effects.14A.2Chronic effects on high risk groups.15A.3Normal COHb levels.15A.4Tobacco smoking.15Annex B (informative)
Philosophy of setting alarm points.16SIST EN 50292:2002

- 5 -EN 50292:2001EN 1775 1998Gas supply - Gas pipework for buildings - Maximum operatingpressure
5 bar - Functional recommendations3 DefinitionsFor the purposes of this guide the following definitions apply:3.1domestic premisesany house or building, or part thereof, being the place of residence or home of a household,family or person3.2fixed installationan apparatus which is intended to have all parts except replaceable batteries permanentlyinstalled3.3latching alarman apparatus which, once activated, requires deliberate action for deactivation3.4sensoran assembly in which the sensing element is housed that may contain associated circuitcomponent3.5sensing elementa device, the output of which will change in the presence of carbon monoxide3.6continuous operationapparatus which is continuously powered with continuous or intermittent automatic sensing3.7gas detection apparatusapparatus, which may also be generically termed “gas detector”, comprising the sensor,remote sensor if applicable, alarm and any other circuit components, power supply and, fortype A apparatus, a means of providing an output signal3.8volume ratio (V/V)(commonly referred to as concentration)ratio of the volume of carbon monoxide to the volume of the gas mixture; often expressedin units of parts per million (ppm)3.9output signala signal characterised by a standby and an activation state, by which action may beinitiated. In many cases, such action will entail triggering an ancillary device3.10warm-up timethe time interval between the time when the apparatus is switched on and the time when theapparatus is fully operationalSIST EN 50292:2002

- 7 -EN 50292:2001Flue reversal may occur under certain climatic conditions with appliances using combustionair taken from within the premises. This is a temporary phenomenon which may occur withcertain types of appliance, even when correctly maintained.4.3.1 Space and water heatingSolid, liquid and gaseous fuels may be used for space and water heating. They are used ina variety of ways, either as a local heat source or a remote c
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