EN 1596:1998
(Main)Specification for dedicated liquefied petroleum gas appliances - Mobile and portable non-domestic forced convection direct fired air heaters
Specification for dedicated liquefied petroleum gas appliances - Mobile and portable non-domestic forced convection direct fired air heaters
This standard defines, for the purpose of type examination, the construction, the safety characteristics, the test methods and the marking of mobile and portable non-domestic forced convection direct fired air heaters with a rated heat input not exceeding 180 kW (Hs) and burning 3rd family gases, referred to in the body of the text as 'appliances'. This standard covers the following type of mobile and portable non domestic forced convection direct fired air heaters of type A3 (see CR 1749) fitted with an integral burner intended for use in other than residential dwellings: a) low gas pressure appliances operating at pressures up to and including 50 mbar burning commercial butane and/or commercial propane; b) medium gas pressure appliances operating at pressures above 50 mbar and up to 4,0 bar burning commercial butane and/or commercial propane. It does not apply to appliances which are intended to be fixed or permanently installed, or to appliances which incorporate liquid feed burners. Requirements for appliances given in this standard assume that the supply of gas from the gas cylinder will be governed by a pressure regulator. These appliances are not equipped with an appliance governor. Requirements for controls, given herein, relate to controls fitted as part of, or supplied with, particular appliances; they do not necessarily provide a complete specification for controls intended for general use. This Standard does not cover cylinders for liquefied petroleum gases or their associated regulators. There are no specific thermal efficiency requirements appropriate to these types of appliances as: c) all the heat produced by the combustion process is released into the space to be heated; d) the requirements with regard to the combustion performance, which is a safety matter, ensure the effective burning of the fuel gas.
Festlegungen für Flüssiggasgeräte - Ortsveränderliche und tragbare, nicht für den Hausgebrauch bestimmte Warmlufterzeuger ohne Wärmeaustauscher mit erzwungener Konvektion
Diese Norm definiert zum Zwecke der Typprüfung die Sicherheitseigenchaften, Prüfmethoden und die Kennzeichnung ortsveränderlicher, nicht für den Hausgebrauch bestimmter Warmlufterzeuger ohne Wärmeaustauscher mit einer angegebenen Nennwärmebelastung bis 180 kW (Hs) zur Verbrennung von Gasen der 3. Familie. Diese Heizgeräte werden im Text kurz als 'Geräté bezeichnet.
Spécifications pour les appareils fonctionnant exclusivement aux gaz de pétrole liquéfiés - Générateurs d'air chaud à gaz, non domestiques, à chauffage direct et convection forcée, mobiles et portatifs
Cette norme définit, pour les besoins de l'examen de type, les caractéristiques de sécurité, les techniques d'essai et le marquage des générateurs d'air chaud non domestiques à chauffage direct calorifique nominal inférieur à 180 kW (Hs) alimentés par un gaz de la 3ème famille, désignés dans le texte par 'appareils'.
Specifikacija za plinske aparate na utekočinjeni naftni plin – Mobilni in prenosni plinski grelniki zraka brez prenosnika toplote, s prisilno konvekcijo, za nestanovanjske prostore
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 16-Jun-1998
- Withdrawal Date
- 30-Dec-1998
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 181 - Dedicated liquified petroleum gas appliances
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 181/WG 1 - Flueless space heaters
- Current Stage
- 9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
- Start Date
- 13-Oct-2020
- Completion Date
- 23-Sep-2025
Relations
- Effective Date
- 22-Dec-2008
Overview
EN 1596:1998 - Specification for dedicated liquefied petroleum gas appliances - defines requirements for mobile and portable non‑domestic forced convection direct fired air heaters (type A3) that burn 3rd family gases (commercial butane and/or commercial propane) with a rated heat input up to 180 kW (Hs). Published by CEN, the standard sets out the requirements used for type examination, covering construction, safety characteristics, test methods and marking of these LPG heaters.
Key topics and requirements
- Scope and appliance types: Applies to mobile and portable, non‑residential forced‑convection direct‑fired air heaters fitted with an integral burner. Excludes permanently installed appliances and appliances with liquid‑feed burners.
- Rated capacity: Covers appliances with rated heat input not exceeding 180 kW.
- Fuel and pressure ranges:
- Low gas pressure: up to and including 50 mbar (commercial butane/propane).
- Medium gas pressure: above 50 mbar up to 4.0 bar.
- Construction and safety characteristics: Requirements address mechanical construction, combustion performance (safety‑oriented), and controls fitted as part of the appliance.
- Test methods and type examination: Defines test procedures used to verify compliance for type approval. Emphasis is on safe combustion and effective burning of LPG.
- Marking and documentation: Specifies required markings and information to be supplied with the appliance for safe use and identification.
- Assumptions and exclusions:
- Assumes gas supply from a cylinder governed by a pressure regulator; appliances are not equipped with an appliance governor.
- Does not cover cylinders or cylinder regulators themselves.
- No specific thermal efficiency requirement - all combustion heat is released into the heated space and combustion performance requirements address safety.
Applications
EN 1596:1998 is tailored for portable and mobile heating solutions used in non‑domestic environments such as:
- Construction sites, workshops and temporary industrial spaces
- Event tents, greenhouses or temporary agricultural shelters
- Emergency and disaster relief heating where portable LPG heaters are used
The standard ensures these LPG heaters meet consistent safety and performance criteria for mobile, non‑residential use.
Who uses this standard
- Manufacturers designing and certifying portable LPG forced‑convection heaters
- Notified bodies and testing laboratories performing type examination and conformity assessment
- Procurement and safety officers specifying compliant heating appliances for non‑domestic use
- Installers and maintenance personnel for guidance on markings, controls and safety features
Related standards
- CR 1749 (referenced for type A3 classification)
- Standards for LPG cylinders and regulators (not covered by EN 1596)
Keywords: EN 1596:1998, LPG appliances, liquefied petroleum gas, mobile portable heaters, forced convection direct fired air heaters, type A3, propane, butane, safety standard, type examination.
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 1596:1998 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Specification for dedicated liquefied petroleum gas appliances - Mobile and portable non-domestic forced convection direct fired air heaters". This standard covers: This standard defines, for the purpose of type examination, the construction, the safety characteristics, the test methods and the marking of mobile and portable non-domestic forced convection direct fired air heaters with a rated heat input not exceeding 180 kW (Hs) and burning 3rd family gases, referred to in the body of the text as 'appliances'. This standard covers the following type of mobile and portable non domestic forced convection direct fired air heaters of type A3 (see CR 1749) fitted with an integral burner intended for use in other than residential dwellings: a) low gas pressure appliances operating at pressures up to and including 50 mbar burning commercial butane and/or commercial propane; b) medium gas pressure appliances operating at pressures above 50 mbar and up to 4,0 bar burning commercial butane and/or commercial propane. It does not apply to appliances which are intended to be fixed or permanently installed, or to appliances which incorporate liquid feed burners. Requirements for appliances given in this standard assume that the supply of gas from the gas cylinder will be governed by a pressure regulator. These appliances are not equipped with an appliance governor. Requirements for controls, given herein, relate to controls fitted as part of, or supplied with, particular appliances; they do not necessarily provide a complete specification for controls intended for general use. This Standard does not cover cylinders for liquefied petroleum gases or their associated regulators. There are no specific thermal efficiency requirements appropriate to these types of appliances as: c) all the heat produced by the combustion process is released into the space to be heated; d) the requirements with regard to the combustion performance, which is a safety matter, ensure the effective burning of the fuel gas.
This standard defines, for the purpose of type examination, the construction, the safety characteristics, the test methods and the marking of mobile and portable non-domestic forced convection direct fired air heaters with a rated heat input not exceeding 180 kW (Hs) and burning 3rd family gases, referred to in the body of the text as 'appliances'. This standard covers the following type of mobile and portable non domestic forced convection direct fired air heaters of type A3 (see CR 1749) fitted with an integral burner intended for use in other than residential dwellings: a) low gas pressure appliances operating at pressures up to and including 50 mbar burning commercial butane and/or commercial propane; b) medium gas pressure appliances operating at pressures above 50 mbar and up to 4,0 bar burning commercial butane and/or commercial propane. It does not apply to appliances which are intended to be fixed or permanently installed, or to appliances which incorporate liquid feed burners. Requirements for appliances given in this standard assume that the supply of gas from the gas cylinder will be governed by a pressure regulator. These appliances are not equipped with an appliance governor. Requirements for controls, given herein, relate to controls fitted as part of, or supplied with, particular appliances; they do not necessarily provide a complete specification for controls intended for general use. This Standard does not cover cylinders for liquefied petroleum gases or their associated regulators. There are no specific thermal efficiency requirements appropriate to these types of appliances as: c) all the heat produced by the combustion process is released into the space to be heated; d) the requirements with regard to the combustion performance, which is a safety matter, ensure the effective burning of the fuel gas.
EN 1596:1998 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 97.100.20 - Gas heaters. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 1596:1998 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 1596:1998/A1:2004. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 1596:1998 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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Specification for dedicated liquefied petroleum gas appliances - Mobile and portable non-
domestic forced convection direct fired air heaters
Festlegungen für Flüssiggasgeräte - Ortsveränderliche und tragbare, nicht für den
Hausgebrauch bestimmte Warmlufterzeuger oh
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