prEN 16647-1

Alcohol powered flueless fireplaces – Safety requirements and test methods- Part 1: Manually operated decorative fireplaces for domestic use

This document applies 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 be applied even outside domestic settings. In that case additional or different rules on the use of the fireplaces may apply.
This document applies to free-standing, wall-mounted and built-in fireplaces.
This document applies 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 applies to fireplaces ready for use, whose fuel box is of one unit or are an integral component of the fireplaces but not for 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 regulation can restrict the power output to less than 4,5 kW.

Alkoholbetriebene abzugslose Feuerstätten - Sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen und Prüfmethoden - Teil 1: Manuell betriebene dekorative Feuerstätten für den Haushaltsbereich

Dieses Dokument gilt nur für dekorative Feuerstätten für die Nutzung im privaten Haushaltsbereich hergestellt wurden, die unter Verwendung eines auf Alkohol basierenden flüssigen Brennstoffes eine Flamme erzeugen.
ANMERKUNG 1 Die Anforderungen können auch bei Anwendung außerhalb des privaten Haushaltbereiches zutreffen. In diesem Fall können weiterführende bzw. andere Regelungen auf die Verwendung der Feuerstätten zutreffen.
Dieses Dokument gilt für freistehende, Wand- und Einbaugeräte.
Dieses Dokument gilt für dekorative Feuerstätten, die einen Benutzer zum Anzünden, Befüllen, Nachfüllen oder zum Verlöschen der Feuerstätte benötigen.
ANMERKUNG 2 Die Feuerstätte kann einige elektrische oder elektronische Bauteile enthalten.
Dieses Dokument gilt für verwendungsfertige Feuerstätten, deren Brennstoffkammer aus einer Einheit besteht oder ein integraler Bestandteil der Feuerstätte ist. Sie gilt nicht für Feuerstätten mit einem von der Feuerstätte getrennten Brennstofftank.
Dieses Dokument gilt nicht für Feuerstätten die speziell zum Erwärmen oder Warmhalten von Speisen (Rechauds), sowie für Feuerstätten zur Verwendung in Booten, Wohnwagen, sonstigen Fahrzeugen oder im Außenbereich gedacht sind.
Dieses Dokument gilt nicht für Feuerstätten mit einer Heizleistung über 4,5 kW oder mit einer definierten Heizfunktion.
ANMERKUNG 3 Nationale Vorschriften können die Leistung auf weniger als 4,5 kW beschränken.

Foyers sans conduit et fonctionnant à l’alcool - Exigences de sécurité et méthodes d’essai - Partie 1 : Foyers décoratifs à fonctionnement manuel pour un usage domestique

Le présent document s’applique uniquement aux foyers décoratifs destinés à un usage domestique et produisant une flamme à partir d’alcool liquide (appelé ci-après « combustible »).
NOTE 1   Les exigences détaillées dans le présent document sont également applicables à l’usage domestique de ces foyers en espace extérieur. Dans ce cas, des règles supplémentaires ou différentes pour leur utilisation peuvent s’appliquer.
Le présent document concerne les foyers autoportants, les foyers à fixation murale ainsi que les foyers intégrés.
Le présent document s’applique aux foyers décoratifs exigeant l’intervention manuelle d’un utilisateur pour les allumer, les remplir, les reremplir ou les éteindre.
NOTE 2 Ces foyers peuvent comprendre des composants électriques ou électroniques.
Le présent document s’applique aux foyers prêts à l’emploi, dont le bloc de combustion est d’un seul tenant ou fait partie intégrante du foyer. Il ne s’applique toutefois pas aux foyers équipés d’un réservoir de combustible indépendant.
Le présent document ne s’applique pas aux foyers destinés à cuire la nourriture ou à la maintenir au chaud (réchauds), ni aux foyers destinés à être utilisés à bord de bateaux, de caravanes et autres véhicules, ou dans des espaces extérieurs.
Le présent document ne s’applique pas aux foyers d’une puissance supérieure à 4,5 kW ou assurant une fonction de chauffage définie.
NOTE 3   La législation nationale peut limiter la puissance à moins de 4,5 kW.

Kamini na alkohol brez priključka na dimnik - Varnostne zahteve in preskusne metode - 1. del: Dekorativni kamini z ročnim upravljanjem za domačo uporabo

General Information

• Status: Not Published
• Publication Date: 26-May-2025
• ICS: 97.100.99 - Heaters using other sources of energy
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 46 - Oil stoves
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 46/WG 2 - Fireplaces for Ethanol/Gel
• Current Stage: 4060 - Closure of enquiry - Enquiry
• Start Date: 13-Apr-2023
• Due Date: 03-Jul-2023
• Completion Date: 13-Apr-2023
• Directive: 2001/95/EC - Directive 2001/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 3 December 2001 on general product safety
• Mandate: M/538 - [C(2015)8011] Alcohol-powered flueless fireplaces in support of Directive 2001/95/EC
• Mandate: M/XXX - EU Trusted Data Framework
• Ref Project: oSIST prEN 16647-1:2023 - Alcohol powered flueless fireplaces - Safety requirements and test methods- Part 1: Manually operated decorative fireplaces for domestic use

Relations

• Revises: EN 16647:2015 - Fireplaces for liquid fuels - Decorative appliances producing a flame using alcohol based or gelatinous fuel - Use in private households
• Effective Date: 20-Jul-2022

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-marec-2023
Kamini na alkohol brez priključka na dimnik - Varnostne zahteve in preskusne
metode - 1. del: Dekorativni kamini z ročnim upravljanjem za domačo uporabo
Alcohol powered flueless fireplaces - Safety requirements and test methods- Part 1:
Manually operated decorative fireplaces for domestic use
Alkoholbetriebene abzugslose Feuerstätten - Sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen und
Prüfmethoden - Teil 1: Manuell betriebene dekorative Feuerstätten für den
Haushaltsbereich
Foyers sans conduit et fonctionnant à l’alcool - Exigences de sécurité et méthodes
d’essai - Partie 1 : Foyers décoratifs à fonctionnement manuel pour un usage
domestique
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN 16647-1
ICS:
97.100.40 Grelniki na tekoče gorivo Liquid fuel heaters
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

DRAFT
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
January 2023
ICS 97.100.99 Will supersede EN 16647:2015
English Version
Alcohol powered flueless fireplaces - Safety requirements
and test methods- Part 1: Manually operated decorative
fireplaces for domestic use
Alkoholbetriebene abzugslose Feuerstätten -
Sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen und
Prüfmethoden - Teil 1: Manuell betriebene dekorative
Feuerstätten für den Haushaltsbereich
This draft European Standard is submitted to CEN members for enquiry. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee
CEN/TC 46.
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Contents Page
European foreword . 4
1 Scope . 5
2 Normative references . 5
3 Terms and definitions . 6
4 Construction . 7
4.1 General. 7
4.2 Fuel Volume . 7
4.3 Construction . 8
4.4 Materials . 8
4.5 Stability . 8
4.6 Ignition device. 9
5 Test methods and requirements . 9
5.1 Stability tests . 9
5.1.1 General. 9
5.1.2 Tilting and sliding test . 9
5.1.3 Movement from impact test . 10
5.1.4 Tilting from impact stress . 11
5.1.5 Stress test . 12
5.1.6 Spillage test . 14
5.2 Fuel storage container . 14
5.2.1 General. 14
5.2.2 Requirement on soundness . 14
5.2.3 Test on soundness . 14
5.2.4 Requirement on overfilling . 14
5.2.5 Test on overfilling . 14
5.2.6 Requirements on filling material . 15
5.2.7 Container marking . 15
5.2.8 Container marking test . 15
5.3 Operating tests . 16
5.3.1 Test conditions . 16
5.3.2 Fuel consumption . 16
5.3.3 Operating safety . 17
5.3.4 Self-reignition test . 18
5.3.5 Extinguish test . 18
5.3.6 Combustion . 18
5.3.7 Fire safety . 24
5.3.8 Electrical safety . 25
5.3.9 Electronic devices . 25
5.4 Labelling . 25
6 Marking . 26
6.1 General. 26
6.2 Fireplace labelling/Rating plate . 26
6.3 Safety information . 26
6.4 Marking on the package . 27
7 User’s manual . 27
7.1 General . 27
7.2 Installation instructions . 27
7.3 Instructions for use and maintenance . 28
7.4 Emergency extinguishing instructions . 30
8 Type testing . 30
8.1 Test sample and documents . 30
8.2 Test report . 30
9 Factory production control (FPC) . 31
9.1 General . 31
9.2 Equipment . 31
9.2.1 Testing . 31
9.2.2 Production . 31
9.2.3 Raw materials and components . 31
9.2.4 Traceability and marking . 32
9.2.5 Product testing and evaluation . 32
Annex A (informative) Additional possible symbols . 33
Annex ZA (informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the safety
requirements of Directive 2001/95/EC aimed to be covered . 37
Bibliography . 39
European foreword
This document (prEN 16647-1:2023) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 46 “Fireplaces
for liquid fuels”, the secretariat of which is held by DIN.
This document is currently submitted to the CEN Enquiry.
This document will supersede EN 16647:2015.
— Alignment with Mandate M/538 and Commission Decision (EU) 2015/547 throughout the full text;
— Change of Scope and splitting the document into two parts, this part covers manually operated
fireplaces
— Removal of all requirements, regarding automatically operated fireplaces (e.g. Annex B), these will
be covered in Part 2;
— Removal of gelatinous fuel;
— Restructure of Clause 5;
— Addition of requirements for glass screens in 5.3.3.1;
— Revision of the entire combustion Clause 5.3.6;
— Revision of Clause 9 (Factory production control).
This document has been prepared under a Mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the
European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU Directive(s) /
Regulation(s).
For relationship with EU Directive(s) / Regulation(s), see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part
of this document.
1 Scope
This document applies only to decorative fireplaces that have bee
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