CEN/TC 46/WG 2 - Fireplaces for Ethanol/Gel

This European Standard applies for decorative fireplaces/appliances for domestic use, producing a flame using alcohol, hereafter referred to as fuel, in liquid or gelatinous fuel for decoration.
NOTE 1   The requirements are strictly applied even when used in other areas. Outside the private household and outdoor area can apply more or different rules on the use of the appliances.
This European Standard applies to free-standing, wall-mounted and built-in appliances with a maximum power output of 4,5 kW.
This European Standard applies for appliances ready for use, whose burner is of one unit or are an integral component of the appliances but not for appliances with a fuel tank separate from the appliance.
This European Standard does not apply for appliances specifically designed for heating food or keeping food warm (rechauds), as well as for appliances for use in boats, caravans, other vehicles or outdoor areas.
This European Standard does not apply for appliances with a power output higher than 4,5 kW or with a defined heating function.
NOTE 2   National regulation may restrict the power output to less than 4,5 kW.

This document applies to decorative, automatically controlled fireplaces for domestic use, producing a flame using liquid alcohol, hereafter referred to as fuel, for decoration.
NOTE 1   The requirements outlined in this document can be applied even outside domestic settings. In that case additional or different rules on the use of the fireplaces can apply.
This document applies to decorative fireplaces that do not require manual user interaction during normal operation. These fireplaces include electric or electronic components that control the basic operation (incl. automatic filling system).
NOTE 2   These components control the safe operation and avoid hazards such as:
-   Fuel spillage while filling
-   Overfilling
-   Fuel explosion while igniting
-   Accidental ignition while refilling
-   Overheating
-   Unsuccessful extinguishing
The document applies only to fireplaces for use in indoor areas.
This document applies to free-standing, wall-mounted and built-in fireplaces.
This document applies to fireplaces ready for use, whose burner is an integral component of the fireplace.
This document does not apply to fireplaces specifically designed for heating food or keeping food warm (rechauds), as well as to fireplaces for use in boats, caravans, other.
This document does not apply to fireplaces with declared heating function.
This document does not apply to fireplaces, that are connected to a flue.
NOTE 3   Because of the safety component of automatically operated fireplaces this scope is not limited to a specific heat output or fuel consumption. Regarding heat output limits, national legislation can apply.

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.

This European Standard applies for decorative fireplaces/appliances for domestic use, producing a flame using alcohol, hereafter referred to as fuel, in liquid or gelatinous fuel for decoration.
NOTE 1   The requirements are strictly applied even when used in other areas. Outside the private household and outdoor area can apply more or different rules on the use of the appliances.
This European Standard applies to free-standing, wall-mounted and built-in appliances with a maximum power output of 4,5 kW.
This European Standard applies for appliances ready for use, whose burner is of one unit or are an integral component of the appliances but not for appliances with a fuel tank separate from the appliance.
This European Standard does not apply for appliances specifically designed for heating food or keeping food warm (rechauds), as well as for appliances for use in boats, caravans, other vehicles or outdoor areas.
This European Standard does not apply for appliances with a power output higher than 4,5 kW or with a defined heating function.
NOTE 2   National regulation may restrict the power output to less than 4,5 kW.