Roomheaters fired by solid fuel - Requirements and test methods

This Standard is applicable to non-mechanically fired appliances whose primary function is to provide heat into the space in which they are installed and which are listed under categories 1a and 2a of table 1 of prEN 13240. Additionally, where fitted with a boiler, they also provide domestic hot water and/or central heating. These appliances may burn naturally occurring or manufactured solid mineral fuels, peat briquettes, natural or manufactured wood logs and biomass based products which are in the form of an identifiable consistent product or be multi-fuel in accordance with the appliance manufacturer's instructions. This standard is not applicable to appliances having fan assisted combustion air.

Raumheizer für feste Brennstoffe - Anforderungen und Prüfungen

Poêles à combustible solide - Exigences et méthodes d'essai

Grelniki prostorov na trdna goriva - Zahteve in preskusne metode

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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
SIST EN 13240:2003/A2:2005
01-april-2005
Grelniki prostorov na trdna goriva - Zahteve in preskusne metode
Roomheaters fired by solid fuel - Requirements and test methods
Raumheizer für feste Brennstoffe - Anforderungen und Prüfungen
Poeles a combustible solide - Exigences et méthodes d'essai
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 13240:2001/A2:2004
ICS:
97.100.30 Grelniki na trdo gorivo Solid fuel heaters
SIST EN 13240:2003/A2:2005 en,fr,de

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 13240:2001/A2
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
September 2004
ICS 97.100.30
English version
Roomheaters fired by solid fuel - Requirements and test
methods

Poêles à combustible solide - Exigences et méthodes Raumheizer für feste Brennstoffe - Anforderungen und

d'essai Prüfungen

This amendment A2 modifies the European Standard EN 13240:2001; it was approved by CEN on 10 May 2004.

CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for inclusion of this

amendment into the relevant national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such

national standards may be obtained on application to the Central Secretariat or to any CEN member.

This amendment 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 Central Secretariat has the same status as the official versions.

CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France,

Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia,

Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.
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worldwide for CEN national Members.
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EN 13240:2001/A2:2004 (E)
Foreword

This document (EN 13240:2001/A2:2004) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 295

“Residential solid fuel burning appliances”, the secretariat of which is held by BSI.

This Amendment to the European Standard EN 13240:2001 shall be given the status of a national standard,

either by publication of an identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by February 2005, and conflicting

national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by May 2006.

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).

For relationship with EU Directive(s), see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of this standard.

According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following

countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic,

Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania,

Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland

and United Kingdom.
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EN 13240:2001/A2:2004 (E)
1 Contents list
Insert the title listing for a new Clause 9 after Clause 8 as follows:
“Clause 9 Evaluation of conformity”

Delete the existing contents listing of Annex C and replace with the listing of Annex ZA as follows:

“Annex ZA (informative) Clauses of this European Standard addressing the provisions of the EU Construction

Products Directive”
Insert the title of the following new Figure A.14 after Figure A.13:
“Figure A.14 Example of installation with trihedron test wall and ceiling”
Delete the existing contents listing of Table 8 and Table 9

Insert a new title listing for Bibliography after new title listing for new Annex ZA.

2 Clause 2 Normative references
Add the following new references:

EN 50165 Electrical equipment of non-electric appliances for household and similar purposes -

Safety requirements.
ISO 2859 (all parts) Sampling procedures for inspection by attributes“.
3 Clause 3 Terms and definitions
Delete the existing 3.31 and replace with the following:
“3.31
flue gas connector

duct through which flue gases are conveyed from the flue spigot of the appliance into the chimney flue”

4 Clause 4 Materials, design and construction
4.1 Production documentation
Add the following new text after the first paragraph:

“The parameters and characteristics considered in making the decisions in relation to either the family or range

of appliances to be submitted for initial type testing (see 9.2.1) or further type testing where changes are made

to an appliance (see 9.2.2) shall be recorded. A copy of the parameters and characteristics considered in

making the decisions shall be included in the production documentation for each appliance.”

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5 Clause 5 Safety requirements
5.1 Natural draught
Delete the 1 sentence of subclause 5.1 and replace with the following:

“Where the appliance manufacturer claims that a continuous burning appliance can be connected to a chimney

serving more than one appliance, and can be operated with solid mineral fuel and peat

briquettes as suitable fuels, then when tested in accordance with A.4.9.3 either the flue draught throughout the

test period shall be not less than 3 Pa or where the flue draught falls below 3 Pa then over a further 10 h period

from when the draught falls below 3 Pa the total quantity of carbon monoxide in the flue gas, calculated to NTP

as detailed in A.6.2.8 shall not be greater than 250 dm³.”
5.6 Temperatures of adjacent combustible materials
Delete the1st paragraph of sub-clause 5.6 and replace with the following:

When tested during the performance test at nominal heat output in accordance with A.4.7, and the temperature

safety test in accordance with A.4.9, and when the appliance is installed in accordance with the clearance

distances specified in the manufacturer’s installation instructions, the temperature of the test hearth and walls

and/or ceiling or any other structure surrounding the appliance comprising combustible material shall not

exceed the ambient temperature by more than 65 K.
New sub-clause 5.8
Add the following new sub- clause 5.8 to cover electrical safety:
“5.8 Electrical safety

The appliance shall comply with the electrical safety requirements of EN 50165 if mains operated electrical

equipment is fitted as part of the appliance.”
6 Clause 6 Performance requirements
Clause 6.2 Carbon monoxide emission

Delete the whole of the existing text and the accompanying NOTE of sub-clause 6.2 together with the whole of

Table 8 and replace with the following:

“When measured in accordance with A.4.7, the mean carbon monoxide concentration calculated to 13%

oxygen (O ) content in the flue gas shall be less than or equal to the manufacturer’s declared value and shall

not exceed 1,0%.

Some countries have existing national legislation which set limits for maximum carbon monoxide concentration

levels under nominal heat output and /or under slow or reduced combustion, in these cases the carbon

monoxide level shall be measured during the nominal heat output test in accordance with A.4.7 and the slow or

reduced combustion test in accordance with A.4.8 for appliances sold in that country.”

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Clause 6.3 Efficiency at nominal heat output

Delete “Efficiency at nominal heat output” in clause heading and replace with the following:

“Efficiency”.

Delete the whole of the existing text and the accompanying NOTE of sub-clause 6.3 together with the whole of

Table 9 and replace with the following:

“When tested in accordance with A.4.7, the measured total efficiency from the mean of at least two test results

at nominal heat output shall be greater than or equal to the manufacturer’s declared value and shall equal or

exceed 50%.

Some countries have existing national legislation which set limits for minimum efficiency under nominal heat

output and/or slow or reduced combustion, in these cases the minimum efficiency shall be determined during

the nominal heat output test in accordance with A.4.7 and/or the slow or reduced combustion test in

accordance with A.4.8 for appliances sold in that country.”
Clause 6.6 Refuelling intervals

Delete the existing paragraphs 2 and 3 of subclause 6.6 and replace with the following:

“Where the refuelling interval declared by the manufacturer is greater than the minimum refuelling interval given

in Table 10, or where the manufacturer states a refuelling interval for appliances under reduced combustion

conditions, then the manufacturer’s declared value shall be verified when tested during the tests in accordance

with A.4.7 and A.4.8.

The nominal, slow and reduced test loads shall be the same. The nominal load shall be calculated using the

refuelling intervals, the manufacturer’s declared efficiencies and the calorific values of the fuels as detailed in

A.4.2. The slope formed by the test load shall not obstruct, even partially, any flue.”

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EN 13240:2001/A2:2004 (E)
Table 10 – Minimum refuelling intervals
Delete the existing Table 10 and replace with the following:
Table 10 - Minimum refuelling intervals
Continuous burning appliances
Combustion conditions Fuels Minimum refuelling interval
hours
nominal Solid mineral fuel 4
nominal Wood 1,5
slow combustion Solid mineral fuel 12
slow combustion Wood 10
Intermittent burning appliances
Combustion conditions Fuels Minimum refuelling interval
hours
nominal Solid mineral fuel 1
nominal Wood 0,75
reduced combustion Solid mineral fuel 0
reduced combustion Wood logs 0
Sub-clause 7.2 Installation instructions
Delete the existing indent 12 of sub-clause 7.2 and replace with the following:

“ – flue gas mass flow in g/s, where applicable, with open or closed firedoor operations as specified by the

manufacturer, (or alternatively the nominal heat output and the appliance efficiency and mean CO

concentration when operating at nominal heat output should be given for all test fuel types)”;

Add a new indent at the end of sub-clause 7.2 as follows:

“- advice on the installation of any air grilles, especially in relation to the temperature of surrounding walls, floor,

ceiling or other structure around the appliance.”
7.3 User operating instructions
Add a new indent at the end of sub-clause 7.3 as follows:
“- advice on the adjustment of any air grilles, where fitted.”
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EN 13240:2001/A2:2004 (E)
Clause 8 Marking
Delete the existing indent 7 of Clause 8 and replace with the following:

“ – the measured CO concentration at 13% oxygen content and the determined appliance efficiency at nominal

heat output, as defined in 6.3 and 6.4 respectively;”
New clause 9
Add the following new clause:
“9 Evaluation of conformity
9.1 General

The compliance of a roomheater appliance with the requirements of this standard and with the stated values

shall be demonstrated by:
- initial type testing,
- factory production control by the manufacturer, including product assessment.

For the purposes of testing, appliances may be grouped into families, where it is considered that the selected

performance characteristic or characteristics, especially in respect of those detailed in Table 11 and Table 12,

is/are common to all appliances within that family.
9.2 Type testing
9.2.1 Initial type testing

Initial type testing shall be performed to demonstrate conformity to this standard. In the case of an appliance

already in production the appliance to be tested shall be chosen at random and be representative of general

production and the manufacturer shall provide a written declaration to this effect.

In the case of a prototype the appliance tested shall be a model representative of the intended future production

and the manufacturer shall provide a written declaration that this is the case. When the appliance goes into

production a dimensional and constructional check shall be undertaken on the production appliance to confirm

it is in agreement with the originally type tested prototype model. If the dimensions of the production appliance

diverge by more than 1 % of the dimension or ± 3 mm whichever is the lesser from that of the prototype in

relation to the firebox and/or combustion chamber and any other dimension considered to be critical to the

safety or performance of the appliance (especially in respect of the characteristics of Table 11 and Table 12)

then the production appliance itself shall be subjected to further type testing as detailed in 9.2.2.

Similarly, if there is a change to the construction materials used which will adversely alter the performance

characteristics of the appliance especially as regards its safety and/or the meeting of the performance

characteristics of Table 12 then the production appliance itself shall be subject to further type testing as detailed

in 9.2.2. This requirement regarding re-testing shall be applied if during the subsequent production or at the

start of a new production run such a change is made to dimensions and/or construction materials. To ensure

that this takes place there shall be a dimensional/constructional check on a current production appliance over

an ongoing period not exceeding 3 years to demonstrate conformity to type.

Where tests have been previously performed in accordance with the provisions of this standard (same product,

same characteristic(s), test method, sampling procedure, system of attestation of conformity, etc.) then the

results of these tests shall be taken into account in assessing continuing conformity to type.

For a family or range of appliance it shall be permissible to test only selected appliances across the family or

range and to only verify selected constructional and performance characteristics on the others, subject to a

clear decision being made that the appliances are part of a family or range of appliances. For the initial type test

at least a sufficient number of the appliances shall be chosen from across the family or range so as to represent

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EN 13240:2001/A2:2004 (E)

adequately the family or range. The chosen appliances shall be subjected to complete testing to fully verify their

compliance with all of the constructional and performance characteristics in accordance with this standard. For

the other appliances in the family or range not chosen for complete testing it shall be permissible to only verify

selected constructional and/or performance characteristics to ensure their compliance with the requirements of

this standard and/or to ensure they will perform the same as the fully type tested appliances of the family or

range.

In selecting appliances for type testing from a product range based upon their nominal heat outputs as

representing such a family then appliances having the lowest and highest claimed nominal heat outputs shall be

tested together with sufficient appliances chosen from within the range that the ratio of nominal heat output

between the appliances does not exceed the ratio of 1,6:1.

Further, in deciding that the appliances belong to a family or range due account shall be taken of the

construction and performance characteristics of each appliance especially in respect of the list of characteristics

detailed in Table 11 and Table 12. The list of characteristics in Table 11 and Table 12 is not definitive and other

aspects may need to be considered in making this judgement. Where a range of appliances of the same

firebox and output have differing canopies or external cladding both in size and materials of construction (eg

where the hot surface would be likely to be closer to combustible surfaces or there is a change from a lower to

a higher conductivity or emissivity material) then at least one appliance shall be chosen which will be the worst

scenario case and will demonstrate the safety of the range as regards surface temperature and safety of

adjacent combustible materials.

Where the manufacturer claims conformity to the standard for a family of appliances on a number of different

fuel types a selection of tests shall be made which demonstrates the conformity of the family in respect of the

safety (clause 5) and performance (clause 6) on these fuels on the appliances especially to the list of

characteristics detailed in Table 11 and Table 12.

The parameters, characteristics examined and considerations taken into acount in making the decisions in

relation to the family or range of appliances shall be recorded and a copy included in the production

documentation for each appliance of the family or range (see 4.1).
9.2.2 Further type testing

Whenever a change occurs in either the appliance design, the raw material, the supplier of the components, or

the production process, which would significantly alter the performance characteristics of the appliance

especially in respect of one or more of the list of characteristics detailed in Table 11 and Table 12, the type tests

shall be repeated for the appropriate characteristic(s).

It shall be permissible for this further type testing to verify only selected constructional and/or performance

characteristics to ensure their compliance with the requirements of this standard and/or with the fully type tested

appliances of the family or range.

For a family or range of appliance it shall be permissible to test only selected appliances across the family or

range and to verify only selected constructional and performance characteristics on the others, subject to a

clear decision being made that the appliances are part of a family or range of appliances.

In deciding the constructional and/or performance characteristics to be verified or the appliances to be tested (in

the case of a family or range of appliances) due account shall be taken of the performance characteristics

detailed in Table 12 together with the list of characteristics detailed in Table 11. The list of characteristics in

Table 11 and Table 12 is not definitive and other aspects may need to be considered in making this judgement.

Where tests have been previously performed in accordance with the provisions of this standard then these test

results shall also be taken into account in making the decision.

The parameters and characteristics considered in making either the decisions in relation to the constructional

and/or performance characteristics to be verified or the appliances to be tested (in the case of a family or range

of appliances) shall be recorded and a copy included in the production documentation for each appliance (see

4.1).
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EN 13240:2001/A2:2004 (E)
Table 11 – Characteristics to take account of in deciding family of appliances
A Design, materials etc. D Combustion air
† †

Exterior design, dimensions, weight etc. Cross sections of air ducts (primary/secondary)

† System for air convection/radiation † Length of air ducts (primary/secondary)
† Ashpan † Number of bendings (primary/secondary)
† †
Materials Air inlets in combustion chamber (primary/secondary)
† Assembling methods, welding etc. † Pre-heating of air
† †
Other issues ____________________________ Air control system
† Sketches/Drawings † Other issues ________________________________
B Combustion chamber
† Dimensions of combustion chamber
E Integral fuel storage container
† †
Flue baffle plate(s) arrangement Size
† Refractory material/insulation † Protection against transfer of heat
† Front firebars/deepening plate † Insulation
† †
Temperature conditions Other issues ________________________________
† Firedoor arrangement, glass component/area
† Bottom grate, de-ashing system F Integral boiler

† Other issues ____________________________ † Design, size of heating surface, heat output

Materials
C Flue ways Tapping sizes, position
† Cross sectional area † Waterway dimensions, venting etc.
† Length of flue gas passages † Strength, leaktightness of boiler shell
† †
Flue spigot Other issues ____________________________
† Pressure loss
Transfer of heat
† Insulation
† Other issues ____________________________

Table 12 – Performance characteristics to take account of in deciding family of appliances

Performance characteristic Requirement clauses in this EN
Fire safety 4.2.1, 4.2.3, 4.2.4, 4.2.6, 4.2.7, 4.2.8, 4.2.10,
4.2.12, 5.2, 5.4, 5.6
Emission of combustion products 4.2.1, 4.2.4, 4.2.8, 4.2.9, 4.2.10, 4.2.11, 5.1,
5.2, 6
Surface temperature 4.2.1, 5.4, 5.5, 5.6
Electrical safety 5.8
Cleanability 4.2.3, 4.2.5, 4.2.6, 4.2.7
Maximum operating pressure (applicable only where the 4.2.2, 5.3, 5.7
appliance is fitted with a boiler)
Flue gas temperature 6.1
Mechanical resistance (to carry a chimney/flue) 4.2.1, 4.2.4
Thermal output/Energy efficiency 6.3, 6.4 to 6.8
9.3 Factory production control (FPC)
9.3.1 General

The manufacturer shall establish, document and maintain a permanent FPC system and identify areas of

responsibility to ensure that the products placed on the market conform with the stated performance

characteristics. The FPC system shall consist of procedures, regular inspections and tests and/or

assessments and the use of the results to control raw and other incoming materials or components, equipment,

the production process and the product and shall comply with the requirements specified in 9.3.2 to 9.3.8.

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NOTE A permanent FPC system conforming to the requirements of either EN ISO 9001 or an otherwise equivalent

system and made specific to the requirements of this standard is considered to satisfy the above requirements.

The manufacturer shall carry out FPC tests to monitor the conformity of the product. Sampling, testing or

assessment shall be undertaken in accordance with ISO 2859 (all parts). The results of inspections, tests or

assessments requiring action shall be recorded, as shall any action taken. The action to be taken when control

values or criteria are not met shall be recorded.
9.3.2 Raw materials and components

The specifications of all incoming raw materials and components shall be appropriate for the intended use and

shall be documented, as shall the inspection and testing scheme for ensuring the conformity of these materials

and components.
9.3.3 Control of inspection, measuring and test equipment

All weighing, measuring and testing equipment used to demonstrate conformance of the product shall be

calibrated and regularly inspected according to documented procedures, frequencies and criteria.

9.3.4 Process control

The manufacturer shall identify and plan the production processes, which directly affects the product

characteristics and shall ensure that these processes are carried out under controlled conditions. Where the

required product characteristics cannot be fully verified by subsequent inspection and testing of the product,

then the production processes shall be carried out by operators specifically trained to undertake this work.

9.3.5 Product inspection, testing and evaluation
9.3.5.1 General

The manufacturer shall establish and maintain documented procedures for in-process and final inspection and

testing, as appropriate to the product type, to ensure that the stated values of all of the product characteristics

are maintained.

At least the following product characteristics, their criteria and means of control shall be included in the

factory production control scheme.
9.3.5.2 Materials of construction
a) Type – composition/specifications
b) Thickness
c) Dimensions
d) Finish.

A supplier's declaration for material type and properties is accepted, provided that the supplier has an

appropriate factory production control system to ensure the adequacy, consistency and accuracy of the

material type and properties.
9.3.5.3 Insulation material
a) Specification of insulation material
b) Density value - thermal conductivity
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A supplier's declaration for material type and properties is accepted, provided that the supplier has an

appropriate factory production control system to ensure the adequacy, consistency and accuracy of the

material type and properties.
9.3.5.4 Seals and sealant materials

a) Type - Including identification or composition, when a conformity certificate is not available.

b) Dimensions.

A supplier's declaration for material type and properties is accepted, provided that the supplier has an

appropriate factory production control system to ensure the adequacy, consistency and accuracy of the

material type and properties.
9.3.5.5 Manufacturing checks
9.3.5.5.1 Construction and dimensions

Construction and dimensions of critical parts shall be confirmed during the manufacturing and/or on

completion as follows:
a) flue spigot;
b) flueways;
c) ashpan;
d) bottomgrate;
e) air supply – thermostat, manual control, inlet size etc.;
f) control of flue gas (damper);
g) firedoors/charging doors;
h) flue by pass;
j) front firebars;
k) boiler construction – dimensions, waterways, tappings etc (if fitted);
m) firebox/combustion chamber construction;
n) convection system.
9.3.5.5.2 Other checks

At least the following checks shall be carried out during the manufacturing process:

a) Sealing of components to avoid leakage;
b) Fitment of moving/interconnecting parts.
9.3.6 Non conforming products

The manufacturer shall establish and maintain documented procedures to ensure that where the product does

not conform to the specified requirements then it is clearly identified and its placing on the market prevented.

These procedures shall provide for documentation and segregation of the product and for notification to the

various functions concerned. Any repaired and/or reworked products shall be re-inspected in accordance with

the inspection, testing and evaluation plan.
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9.3.7 Corrective and preventive action

The manufacturer shall establish and maintain documented procedures for implementing corrective and

preventive action. The manufacturer shall implement and record any changes to the documented procedures

resulting from corrective and preventive action.
9.3.8 Handling, storage, packaging, preservation and delivery

To the extent necessary to ensure conformity of the product to the specified requirements the manufacturer

shall establish and maintain documented procedures for handling, storage, packaging, preservation and

delivery of the finished product following final inspection and test.
10 Annex A
A.2.2 Trihedron
Delete the existing text of A.2.2 and replace with the following:

The trihedron shall consist of a hearth, a side wall and a rear wall each at right angles one to the other. For

those appliances where it is necessary to measure the temperature of the ceiling then a ceiling shall also be

fitted in accordance with the manufacturer’s installation instructions.

NOTE 1 Examples of the general arrangement and construction of the trihedron are given in Figures A.3 and A.4. An

example of an installation with walls and ceiling is given in Figure A.14.”

The trihedron hearth and walls and/or ceiling, if required, shall be constructed as illustrated in Figure A.5 or

have a construction of equivalent thermal performance. The trihedron shall extend laterally beyond the

appliance’s external dimensions by at least 150 mm, and vertically by at least 300 mm above the top most

surface of the appliance.

For appliances with a horizontal outlet the rear wall shall have an opening through which the flue gas connector

can pass, with a clearance of (150 ± 5) mm around the connector

The maximum surface temperatures of the trihedron test hearth and walls and/or ceiling shall be determined.

These temperatures shall be measured using calibrated equipment meeting the accuracy requirements

specified in A.3. The position of the measurement points shall be as illustrated in Figure A.6. However only

sufficient number of those measurement points in and around the hottest zone need be fitted with calibrated

thermocouples and used for measurement purposes provided it is ensured that the maximum surface

temperature achieved shall be recorded. Each thermocouple shall be secured so that its junction is level with

the trihedron surface as illustrated in Figure A.7.

NOTE 2 Other measurement equipment similar to thermocouples can be used provided it is ensured that the actual

maximum surface tem
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