EUROPEAN STANDARD

NORME EUROPENNE
EUROPISCHE NORM

DRAFT
EN 89:1999

prA3
October 2004
ICS
English version
Gas-fired storage water heaters for the production of domestic
hot water

Appareils de production d'eau chaude par accumulation
pour usages domestiques utilisant les combustibles gazeux
Gasbeheizte Vorrats-Wasserheizer zur
Warmwasserbereitung fr den sanitren Gebrauch
This draft amendment is submitted to CEN members for enquiry. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee CEN/TC 48.

This draft amendment A3, if approved, will modify the European Standard EN 89:1999. If this draft becomes an amendment, 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.

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Warning : This document is not a European Standard. It is distributed for review and comments. It is subject to change without notice and
shall not be referred to as a European Standard.

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Ref. No. EN 89:1999/prA3:2004: E
EN 89:1999/prA3:2004 (E)
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Foreword
This document (EN 89:1999/prA3:2004) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 48 Domestic
gas-fired water heaters, the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR.
This document is currently submitted to the CEN Enquiry.
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).
The object of this amendment to EN 89 is to indicate additions, modifications and deletions to this standard
relating to:
measurements of NO
x
emissions of the on/off appliances. Requirements on NO
x
emissions measurement
for modulating appliances are not included in this amendment ;
align some requirements and tests for type C appliances with those defined in EN 483.
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1 Scope
In the first indent, add types C
51
, C
72
, C
73
, C
81
connected to an individual flue duct, C
82
and C
83
.
Delete the first indent of the 3
rd
paragraph.
2 Normative references
Add the following text:
CR 1404 Determination of emissions from gas appliances during type tests.
3.7.4 terminal
Amend the definition as follows:
Device fitted to the outside of the building, to which are connected:
the air supply and combustion products evacuation ducts for type C
1
and C
3

appliances (one or two
devices);
the air supply duct on the one hand and the combustion products evacuation duct on the other hand for
type C
5
appliances (two devices);
the air supply duct for type C
8

appliances (one device).
Add the following definitions:
3.7.10 terminal guard
Device that protects the terminal from mechanical damage from outside influences.
3.7.11 secondary flue
Part of the flue of a type C
7

appliance between the draught diverter/air inlet in the loft and the combustion
products outlet above the roof.
3.7.12 roof space; loft
Ventilated part of a building between the uppermost habitable space of the building and the roof.
4.3.2.5 Type C
5

Delete:
This standard does not cover this type of appliance. at the end of the definition of type C
51
.
Add the following clauses :
4.3.2.7 Type C
7

A type C appliance which is connected via its vertical ducts and a draught diverter, located in the roof space,
to a secondary flue. The combustion air is taken from the roof space.
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Type C
72

A type C
7
appliance incorporating a fan downstream of the combustion chamber/heat exchanger.
Type C
73

A type C
7
appliance incorporating a fan upstream of the combustion chamber/heat exchanger.
4.3.2.8 Type C
8

A type C appliance which is connected via its ducts possibly by means of a fitting piece to an air supply
terminal and fitted to an individual or shared chimney.
Type C
81

A natural draught type C
8
appliance
1
).
Type C
82

A type C
8
appliance incorporating a fan downstream of the combustion chamber/heat exchanger.
Type C
83

A type C
8
appliance incorporating a fan upstream of the combustion chamber/heat exchanger.
5.1.2 Supplementary markings
After the first subclause, add:
The appliance may carry supplementary marking concerning the class of NO
x
emissions of the appliance.
5.2.1.4 For installation of the combustion products evacuation circuit
In d), add the following indents:
- for type C
1

appliances
* the information if and how the terminal shall be placed on the wall and/or on the roof;
* the instruction that the terminal outlets from separate ducts shall fit inside a square of 50 cm;
for type C
2

appliances :
the characteristics of the shared duct systems to which the appliance can be connected;
for type C
3
appliances :
the instruction that the terminal outlets from separate ducts shall fit inside a square of 50 cm ;
for type C
4

appliances:

1
A type C81 appliance will not generally be included within the scope of European Standards for gas appliances.
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* the minimum and maximum pressure loss permitted in the air supply and combustion products evacuation
ducts, or the minimum and maximum length of these ducts;
* the combustion products temperature and mass rate at the maximum and minimum heat input with the
maximum length of ducts, if necessary;
* the characteristics of the shared duct systems to which the appliance can be connected;
for type C
5
appliances:
the instruction that the terminals for the supply of combustion air and for the evacuation of combustion
products shall not be installed on opposite walls of the building;
for type C
6
appliances:
* the minimum and maximum pressure loss permitted in the air supply and combustion products evacuation
ducts, or the minimum and maximum length of these ducts;
* the combustion products temperature and mass rate at the maximum and minimum heat input;
* the instruction that the appliance shall only be installed with a terminal that complies with the requirements of
prEN 1856-1 (see Annex N);
* the method of calculating the pressure loss in the air supply and combustion products evacuation ducts,
starting from the values of the temperature and mass rate of the combustion products in relation to the CO
2

concentration;
for type C
7

appliances:
the instruction that the draught-diverter and the air intake have to be installed in the roof space of the building;
for type C
8
appliances:
the characteristics of the chimney to which the appliance can be connected.
5.2.2.3 For type C appliances
Add the following indent :
"- for type C
7
appliances the roof space shall not be used as living area."
6.1.6.2.2 Type C appliances
Replace the first paragraph by:
Parts which have to be removed during routine service and affect the soundness of the appliance and/or its
ducts, shall be sealed by mechanical means, excluding pastes, liquids and tapes. The need for replacement of
the seal(s), following a cleaning or servicing operation as stated by the manufacturer, is permitted.
Where the appliance case forms part of the combustion circuit and it can be removed without the use of tools,
either the appliance shall not operate, or there shall be no leakage of combustion products into the room
where the appliance is installed when the case is replaced incorrectly.
6.1.7.3 Type C
1
and C
3
appliances:
Replace the title of this clause by "Type C appliances".
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Replace the text of the clause by :
6.1.7.3.1 General
All appliances shall be designed so that there is an adequate supply of combustion air during ignition and over
the whole range of possible heat inputs stated by the manufacturer. A gas/air ratio control is permitted.
Unless otherwise stated, fan assisted appliances may be fitted with a means of adjustment in the combustion
circuit intended to adapt the appliance to the pressure losses in the installed ducts either by restrictors or by
setting the means of adjustment to predetermined positions in accordance with detailed instructions from the
manufacturer.
According to the appliance type, the manufacturer shall supply any terminal and/or fitting piece, with the
appliance for test.
6.1.7.3.2 Air supply and combustion products evacuation ducts
2
)

The assembly of the various parts during installation shall be such that no work is necessary other than
adjusting the length of the air supply and combustion products evacuation ducts (possibly by cutting them).
Such adaptation shall not impair the correct operation of the appliance.
It shall be possible to connect the appliance, the air supply and combustion products evacuation ducts and the
terminal or fitting piece using ordinary tools if necessary. All necessary accessories and the fitting instructions
shall be supplied by the manufacturer.
The terminal outlets from separate ducts for the supply of combustion air and the evacuation of combustion
products:
shall fit inside a square of 50 cm for type C
1
and C
3
appliances;
may terminate in zones of different pressure for type C
5
appliances, but not on opposite walls of the
building;
6.1.7.3.3 Terminal
No opening in the external surfaces of the terminal shall permit the entry of a 16 mm diameter ball applied with
a force of 5 N.
Any horizontal terminal shall be designed in such a way that any condensate is discharged away from the wall.
6.1.7.3.4 Terminal guard
If the manufacturer prescribes, in the installation instructions, a protective guard for the terminal for use when
the outlets for evacuation of the combustion products open on to a walkway, this device shall be supplied to
the laboratory for test.
The dimensions of the terminal guard, when installed in accordance with the manufacturers instructions, shall
be such that the distance between any part of the guard and the terminal, except the wall plate, exceeds
50 mm. The guard shall not have any sharp edges likely to cause injury.

2
) In accordance with national regulations sampling points in the combustion circuit may be required.
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6.1.7.3.5 Fitting piece
For appliances of types C
2
, C
4

and C
8
, the fitting piece shall be designed so that it is possible to obtain the
distances specified by the manufacturer for the projection of the ends of the combustion air supply and
combustion products evacuation ducts into the common duct, whatever the total thickness (flue and cladding)
of the common duct.
6.1.7.3.6 Special requirements for certain components of appliances with a fan
6.1.7.3.6.1 Fan
Direct access to the rotating parts of a fan shall be prevented. The parts of a fan in contact with combustion
products shall be effectively protected against corrosion unless they are of corrosion resistant material;
furthermore they shall withstand the temperature of the combustion products.
6.1.7.3.6.2 Air monitoring device
Except for appliances with gas/air ratio controls, before each fan start it shall be checked that there is no
simulation of air flow in the absence of air flow.
The supply of combustion air shall be checked by one of the following methods:
supervision of the combustion air pressure or the combustion products pressure. This supervision of
pressure is only allowed for appliances fitted with a constant speed fan during the operation of the main
burner and where the combustion products evacuation duct is surrounded by combustion air throughout
its length, which shall not exceed 3 m. In addition the following requirements shall be fulfilled:
the ducts shall not have adjustable or removable restrictions; and
the pressure loss of the heat exchanger shall not exceed 0,05 mbar.
continuous supervision of the combustion air rate or the combustion products rate. In this system, the
supervision device is activated directly by the flow of combustion air or combustion products This is also
valid for appliances with more than one fan speed in which the flows associated with each fan speed are
monitored by separate supervision devices
gas/air ratio control;
Only for appliances where the combustion products circuit is completely surrounded by the air supply circuit or
for separate ducts when the leakage rates of the combustion products evacuation ducts meets the
requirements of 7.2.2.2.1.2 he following two indirect supervision methods are also allowed:
indirect supervision (e.g. fan speed supervision) when there is an air monitoring device which proves
the supply of combustion air at least once at each start up;
supervision of the minimum and maximum air or combustion products rates with two rate supervision
devices.
6.1.7.3.6.3 Gas/air ratio controls
Gas/air ratio controls shall be designed and constructed so that reasonably foreseeable damage does not give
rise to a change capable of affecting safety.
Control tubes may be made of metal with suitable mechanical connections or of other materials with at least
equivalent properties and in this case are considered immune to breakage, accidental disconnection and
leakage after initial soundness checks. As such they are not subject to the tests in 7.16.2.4.2.
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Control tubes for air or combustion products shall have a minimum cross-sectional area of 12 mm
2
with a
minimum internal dimension of 1 mm. They shall be located and fixed so that any retention of condensate is
avoided and positioned such that creasing, leakage or breakage is prevented. Where more than one control
tube is used the relevant connection position for each shall be obvious. Provided that evidence is given and
precautions are taken to avoid condensation in the control tubes, the minimum cross sectional area of air
control tubes shall be 5 mm
2
.
6.1.7.4 Type C
21
appliances
Delete this clause.
6.1.7.5 Requirements for fan-assisted appliances
Delete this clause.
6.4 Discharge of condensate
At the end of the first paragraph, replace "C
11
" by "C"
7.1.5.2 Installation requirements
Replace the text of the clause by :
"a) general
For all tests, except where otherwise stated in the particular clauses, the appliance is installed, used and put into
operation under the conditions specified in the manufacturers instructions.
In particular, wall-mounted appliances are installed on a vertical test panel of plywood, or of a material with the
same thermal characteristics, in accordance with the information in the technical instructions.
The sample of the combustion products is taken in the plane perpendicular to the direction of flow of the
combustion products, and at a distance L from the extreme end of the combustion products duct (see
examples in Figures 4, 5 and 6):
for circular ducts:
i
D L =
for rectangular ducts: L
S
C
=
4

where
D
i
is the internal diameter of the combustion products evacuation duct, in mm;
S is the cross-sectional area of this duct, in mm
2
;
C is the circumference of this duct, in mm.
The sampling probe is positioned so as to obtain a representative sample of the combustion products.
b) for type B appliances
Except where otherwise stated, a type B
1
appliance is subjected to the draught created by a test flue of height 1 m,
with an internal diameter equal to the smallest diameter stated by the manufacturer in the technical instructions
and compatible with those given in Table A.6.
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The thickness of the flue pipe is less than 1 mm.
If the diameter of the appliance flue socket does not correspond to the external diameter given in Table A.6, a
linking piece of thickness 1 mm is used to adapt the flue socket diameter.
The height of the flue is measured:
for appliances having a flue socket with a horizontal axis, from this axis;
for appliances having a flue socket with a vertical axis, from the plane of the flue socket outlet.
c) for type C appliances
Except where otherwise stated, the appliance is connected to the shortest ducts with the smallest pressure
loss stated by the manufacturer in his installation instructions. If necessary, an external telescopic duct may
be sealed in accordance with the manufacturers instructions. The terminal guard is not fitted.
Type C
1
, C
3
, and C
5

appliances are tested with their terminals fitted. Type C
1
, appliances are tested with a
duct suitable for a wall with a thickness of 300 mm.
Type C
2
, C
4

and C
8

appliances are tested with their fitting pieces fitted but not connected to a test duct.
Type C
6

appliances are fitted with restrictors enabling the minimum and maximum duct pressure losses
specified by the manufacturer to be simulated.
Type C
7

appliances are tested with 1 m of vertical secondary flue.
7.2.2 Soundness of the combustion circuit and evacuation of the combustion products
7.2.2.2 Type C appliances
7.2.2.2.1 Requirements
Add under the title of the clause:
7.2.2.2.1.1 Air supply and combustion products circuit
Add the following clauses:
7.2.2.2.1.2 Combustion products evacuation duct for alternative control systems
(see 6.1.7.3.6.2 indirect supervision methods)
The soundness of the combustion products evacuation duct for installation both inside and outside the room
where the appliance is installed, permitted for alternative control systems, is ensured if, under the test
conditions of 7.2.2.2.2.2, the leakage rate per surface area of the duct does not exceed 0,006 dm
3
/(s . m
2
)
3
)
.

7.2.2.2.1.3 Separate combustion products evacuation duct
The soundness of a separate combustion products evacuation duct with respect to areas other than the room
where the appliance is installed is ensured if under the test conditions of 7.2.2.2.2.3, the leakage rate per
surface area of the duct does not exceed 0,006 dm
3
/s.m
2
.

3
) This Figure should be revised after the finalising of the relevant product standard by CEN/TC 166.
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7.2.2.2.1.4 Separate and concentric air supply ducts
The soundness of the air supply duct with respect to all areas other than the room where the appliance is
installed, is ensured if under the test conditions of 7.2.2.2.2.4 the leakage rate per surface area of the duct
does not exceed 0,5 dm
3
/s.m
2
.
7.2.2.2.1.5 Leakage of combustion products for type C
7
appliances
Under the test conditions of 7.2.2.2.2.5 combustion products shall only escape from the secondary flue outlet.
7.2.2.2.2 Tests
Add under the title of the clause :
7.2.2.2.2.1 General
Add the following clauses:
7.2.2.2.2.2 Combustion products evacuation duct for alternative control systems (see 6.1.7.3.6.2)
The combustion products evacuation duct shall be connected to a pressure source on one side and blocked
on the other side.
The test pressure shall be 2 mbar.
It is checked that the requirements of 6.2.2.2.2.2 are met.
7.2.2.2.2.3 Separate combustion products evacuation duct
When tested in accordance with 7.2.2.2.2.1 but with a test pressure of 2 mbar, the requirements of 6.2.2.2.2.3
shall be met.
7.2.2.2.2.4 Separate and concentric air supply duct
When tested in accordance with 7.2.2.2.2.1 the requirements of 6.2.2.2.2.4 shall be met.
7.2.2.2.2.5 Leakage of combustion products for type C
7
appliances
The sampling probe is removed. The test is carried out with one of the reference gases, or a gas actually
distributed, for the category concerned at the nominal heat input.
Escape of combustion products is looked for with a dew point plate, whose temperature is maintained at a
value above the dew point of the ambient air. The plate is brought near to all the places around the air
inlet/draught diverter where an escape is suspected.
In doubtful cases, however, an escape is looked for with a sampling probe connected to a rapid response CO
2
analyser enabling concentrations of the order of 0,2 % to be detected.
It is checked that the requirement of 7.2.2.2.1.5 is satisfied.
7.7.2.2.2.2 Type C
21
appliances
3
rd
paragraph 2
nd
indent : replace : 4, 5 m / s by 3 m / s.
Add 7.7.2.2.2.4
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7.7.2.2.2.4 Type C
5

appliances
a) Type C
51
appliances
The appliance is installed with the shortest ducts specified by the manufacturer. A negative pressure of
2mbar in the combustion products evacuation duct is applied to the combustion products evacuation duct.
The appliance is installed with the longest ducts specified by the manufacturer. An overpressure of 2 mbar is
applied at the outlet of the combustion products evacuation duct.
b) Type C
52
and C
53
appliances
The appliance is installed with the shortest ducts specified by the manufacturer. A negative pressure of 2
mbar in the combustion products evacuation duct is applied to the combustion products evacuation duct.
7.7.2.2.2.6 Fan assisted appiances
Delete this clause.
Add the following clauses:
7.7.2.2.2.6 Type C
7
appliances
Tests are carried out, by applying continuous down-draughts of up to 3 m / s to the top of the test flue (see
Figure 11).
A further test is carried out with the flue blocked.
7.7.2.2.2.7 Type C
8
appliances
a) Type C
81
appliances
The appliance is installed with the shortest ducts specified by the manufacturer. A negative pressure of 2
mbar in the combustion products evacuation duct is applied to the combustion products evacuation duct.
The appliance is installed with the longest ducts specified by the manufacturer. An overpressure of 2 mbar is
applied at the outlet of the combustion products evacuation duct.
b) Type C
82
and C
83
appliances
The appliance is installed with the shortest ducts specified by the manufacturer. A negative pressure of 2
mbar in the combustion products evacuation duct is applied to the combustion products evacuation duct.
7.12 Combustion
Amend the end of b) of 7.12.1 Requirements, as follows:
... with the incomplete combustion limit gas and under the conditions of 7.12.2.3.2, 7.12.2.3.3, 7.12.2.3.4,
7.12.2.3.5, 7.12.2.3.6, 7.12.2.3.7, 7.12.2.3.8, 7.12.2.3.9.
Replace clause 7.12.2.3.2 by the following :
7.12.2.3.2 Types C
1
and C
3
appliances
The test is carried out as stated in the first and third test series in 7.7.2.2.2.1, if appropriate.
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For each of the test series, the value of the arithmetic mean of the CO concentrations determined at the nine
combinations of wind speed and angle of incidence that produce the highest CO concentration in the
combustion products is calculated.
Replace clause 7.12.2.3.3 by the following :
7.12.2.3 Types C
21
appliances
Under the test conditions of 7.7.2.2.2.2, it is checked that the requirements of 7.12.1 are met.
Replace clause 7.12.2.3.4 by the following :
7.12.2.3.4 Types C
4
appliances
Under the test conditions of 7.7.2.2.2.3, it is checked that the requirements of 7.12.1 are met.
Add the following clauses :
7.12.2.3.5 Types C
5
appliances
Under the test conditions of 7.7.2.2.2.4, it is checked that the requirements of 7.12.1 are met.
7.12.2.3.6 Types C
6
appliances
These appliances are intended to be connected to a separately approved and marketed system for the supply
of combustion air and discharge of the combustion products to which reference is made in Annex N.
Type C
6

appliances are fitted with a restriction to simulate the minimum pressure loss stated by the
manufacturer.
The air supply is fitted with a mixing device which permits adjustment of the recirculation of the products of
combustion. The mixing device is adjusted such that 10 % of the combustion products are recirculated to the
air supply.
It is checked that the requirements of 7.12.1 are met.
A supplementary test is carried out by adjusting the restriction such that the air monitoring device just fails to
operate.
If the appliance is fitted with an air monitoring device that does not interrupt the gas rate before the CO
concentration exceeds 0,20 %, the test is done with a blockage that generates a CO concentration of 0,10 %
at equilibrium.
For appliances with gas/air ratio controls the supplementary test is done at the minimum adjustable heat input.
Under these test conditions, it is checked that the requirements of 7.12.1 are met.
7.12.2.3.7 Types C
7
appliances
Under the test conditions of 7.7.2.2.2.6, it is checked that the requirements of 7.12.1 are met.
7.12.2.3.8 Types C
8
appliances
Under the test conditions of 7.7.2.2.2.7, it is checked that the requirements of 7.12.1 are met.
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7.12.2.3.9 Supplementary test for fan assisted appliances
Fan assisted boilers are supplied with the reference gases for the category to which they belong at normal
pressure. It is checked that the requirements of 7.12.1 are met when the supply voltage is varied between
85 % and 110 % of the nominal voltage stated by the manufacturer.
7.16 Air monitoring device
7.16.1 Requirements
Replace the text by :
7.16.1.1 General
Depending on the principle of air proving, the applicable requirements as described in 7.16.1.2, 7.16.1.3 and
7.16.1.4 shall be satisfied, under the appropriate test conditions of 7.16.2.
7.16.1.2 Supervision of the combustion air or combustion products pressure
By choice of the manufacturer, the appliance shall meet one of the following requirements:
a) under the test conditions of 7.16.2.2 a), the gas supply shall be shut off before the CO concentration
exceeds 0,20 %;
b) under the test conditions of 7.16.2.2 b) with the appliance at thermal equilibrium, the CO concentration of
the combustion products shall not exceed 0,10 %.
7.16.1.3 Supervision of the combustion air or combustion products rate
By choice of the manufacturer, the appliance shall meet one of the following requirements:
a) under the test conditions of 7.16.2.3 a), the gas supply shall be shut off before the CO concentration
exceeds 0,20 %;
b) under the test conditions of 7.16.2.3 b) with the appliance at thermal equilibrium, the CO concentration of
the combustion products shall not exceed 0,10 %;
c) under the test conditions of 7.16.2.3 c), the gas supply shall be shut off before the CO concentration
exceeds 0,20 %;
d) under the test conditions of 7.16.2.3 d) with the appliance at thermal equilibrium, the CO concentration of
the combustion products shall not exceed 0,10 %.
7.16.1.4 Gas/air ratio controls
7.16.1.4.1 Endurance
Ratio controls are subjected to an endurance test of 250 000 cycles with full diaphragm travel in each cycle.
After the endurance test it is checked that the gas/air ratio control continues to operate correctly.
7.16.1.4.2 Leakage of non-metallic control tubes
When control tubes are not made of metal or of other materials with at least equivalent properties, their
disconnection, breakage or leakage shall not lead to an unsafe situation. This implies either locking out or safe
operation with no leakage of gas outside the appliance.
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7.16.1.4.3 Safety of operation
By choice of the manufacturer, the appliance shall meet one of the following requirements:
a) under the test conditions of 7.16.2.4.3 a), the gas supply shall be shut off before the CO concentration
exceeds:
0,20% over the range of modulation provided by the manufacturer, or
% 0,20
mes
CO
Q
Q
KB
below the minimum rate of the modulation range,
where
Q is the instantaneous heat input, in kW;
Q
KB
is the heat input at the minimum rate, in kW;
CO
mes
is the measured CO concentration, in %.
b) under the test conditions of 7.16.2.4.3 b) with the appliance at thermal equilibrium, the CO concentration
of the combustion products shall not exceed 0,10 %.
c) under the test conditions of 7.16.2.4.3 c), the gas supply shall be shut off before the CO concentration
exceeds 0,20 %.
d) under the test conditions of 7.16.2.4.3 d) with the appliance at thermal equilibrium, the CO concentration
of the combustion products shall not exceed 0,10 %.
7.16.1.4.4 Adjustment of the air/gas or gas/air ratio
When the air/gas or gas/air ratio is adjustable, the device shall operate at the extreme limits and the range of
adjustable pressures shall match the field of adjustment completely.
7.16.2 tests
Replace the text by :
7.16.2.1 General
The appliance is supplied with one of the reference gases for the category to which it belongs.
The appliance is fitted with the longest combustion air supply and combustion products evacuation ducts
stated by the manufacturer. The tests may be carried out without the terminal or fitting piece.
The CO concentration is determined as stated in 7.12.2.
7.16.2.2 Supervision of the combustion air or the combustion products pressure
The appliance is adjusted to the nominal heat input. Measurements are taken at thermal equilibrium.
The CO and CO
2

concentrations are measured continuously. By choice of the manufacturer one of the
following tests is conducted:
a) the voltage at the fan terminals is progressively reduced. It is checked that the requirements of 7.16.1.2 a)
are met.
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b) with the appliance at ambient temperature, the minimum voltage at the fan terminals which enables the
burner to ignite, is established. Under this condition, the appliance is operated until thermal equilibrium is
reached. It is checked that the requirements of 7.16.1.2 b) are met.
7.16.2.3 Supervision of the combustion air or the combustion products rate
The test is carried out when the appliance is in thermal equilibrium, at the nominal heat input, or for
modulating appliances at the maximum and the minimum heat input and at the heat input corresponding to the
arithmetic mean of these two inputs. When several rates are provided, supplementary tests are needed at
each of these rates.
The CO and CO
2

concentrations are measured continuously. By choice of the manufacturer one of the
following tests is conducted:
a) the combustion products evacuation duct or air inlet is progressively blocked. The means of carrying out the
blockage shall not give rise to recirculation of the products of combustion. It is checked that the requirements
of 7.16.1.3 a) are met;
b) with the appliance at ambient temperature, the maximum blockage of the combustion products evacuation
duct or air inlet which enables the burner to ignite, is established. The means of carrying out the blockage
shall not give rise to recirculation of the products of combustion. Under this condition, the appliance is
operated until thermal equilibrium is reached. It is checked that the requirements of 7.16.1.3 b) are met;
c) the voltage at the fan terminals is progressively reduced. It is checked that the requirements of 7.16.1.3 c)
are met;
d) with the appliance at ambient temperature, the minimum voltage at the fan terminals which enables the
burner to ignite, is established. Under this condition, the appliance is operated until thermal equilibrium is
reached. It is checked that the requirements of 7.16.1.3 d) are met.
7.16.2.4 Gas/air ratio controls
7.16.2.4.1 Endurance
The ratio control is supplied with air, at ambient temperature, in the direction of gas flow. The rate shall not
exceed 10 % of the declared value.
The pressure at the inlet of the ratio control is the highest normal pressure for the appliance category stated
by the manufacturer.
If the test is carried out away from the appliance, the ratio control is fitted on a test rig having a fast-closing
valve upstream and downstream of the ratio control and may include a device creating a downstream suction.
The test rig is programmed such that the first valve opens when the second closes and a complete cycle is
effected every 10 s.
When the ratio control is fitted on the appliance, the device is subjected to a similar endurance test.
At the end of the endurance test it is checked that the requirements of 7.16.1.4.1 are satisfied.
7.16.2.4.2 Leakage of non-metallic control tubes
The appliance is supplied with the reference gas at its nominal heat input.
The requirements of 7.16.1.4.2 are checked under the various situations that could occur, in particular:
simulated leak from the air pressure tube;
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simulated leak from the combustion chamber pressure tube;
simulated leak from the gas pressure tube.
7.16.2.4.3 Safety of operation
The appliance is supplied at the nominal heat input.
The CO and CO
2

concentrations are measured continuously. By choice of the manufacturer one of the
following tests is conducted:
a) the combustion products evacuation duct or air inlet is progressively blocked. The means of carrying out the
blockage shall not give rise to recirculation of the products of combustion. It is checked that the requirements
of 7.16.1.4.3 a) are met;
b) with the appliance at ambient temperature, the maximum blockage of the combustion products evacuation
duct or air inlet which enables the burner to ignite, is established. The means of carrying out the blockage
shall not give rise to recirculation of the products of combustion. Under this condition, the appliance is
operated until thermal equilibrium is reached. It is checked that the requirements of 7.16.1.4.3 b) are met;
c) the voltage at the fan terminals is progressively reduced. It is checked that the requirements of 7.16.1.4.3 c)
are met;
d) with the appliance at ambient temperature, the minimum voltage at the fan terminals which enables the
burner to ignite, is established. Under this condition, the appliance is operated until thermal equilibrium is
reached. It is checked that the requirements of 7.16.1.4.3 d) are met.
7.16.2.4.4 Adjustment of the air/gas or gas/air ratio
For adjustable automatic air/gas or gas/air ratio controls, supplementary tests are carried out at the maximum
and minimum ratios.
It is checked that the requirements of 7.16.1.4.4 are satisfied.
7.17 Functioning of the fan of a type C
4
appliance
7.17.1 Requirements
For type C
42
and C
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appliances, when controlled shutdown or safety shutdown occurs, the fan shall stop after
any post-purge.
If the appliance is fitted with a permanent or alternating ignition burner, it is permissible for the fan to function
at the lowest speed corresponding to the flow which is necessary for the ignition burner.
7.17.2 Tests
The appliance is brought to controlled shutdown. It is checked that the requirement of 7.17.1 is met.
After restart the appliance is brought to safety shutdown. It is checked that the requirement of 7.17.1 is
satisfied.
Add :
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7.18 Nitrogen oxides
7.18.1 Requirements
If the manufacturer declares an NO
x
emission class for his appliance, he selects the NO
x
class given in table
6. Under the test and calculation conditions specified in 7.18.2, the NO
x
content in the combustion products
with no air or water vapour shall not exceed the limit value of this class.
Table 6 NO
x
classes
NO
x

classes NO
x
limit content
(mg/kWh)
1 260
2 200
3 150
4 100
5 70

7.18.2 Tests
The appliance is installed as described in 7.1.5.1 and 7.1.5.2. The appliance is adjusted to its nominal heat
input as indicated in 7.1.5.5 with the following reference gases :
for appliances intended to use second family gases, the tests are carried out with reference gas G 20;
for appliances intended to use exclusively second family reference gas G 25, the test is carried out with
this G 25;
for appliances intended to use only third family gases, the tests are carried out with reference gas G 30
and the NO
x
limit value is multiplied by a factor of 1,30;
for appliances intended to use exclusively propane, the tests are carried out with reference gas G 31 and
the NO
x
limit value is multiplied by a factor of 1,20.
The test is carried out in still air with the appliance at steady state as indicated in 7.1.5.7.
The NO
x

measurements are carried out as described in CR 1404.
The reference conditions for the combustion air are :
temperature : 20 C;
specific humidity : 10 g H
2
O/kg air.
If the test conditions differ from these reference conditions, the NO
x
value measured should be corrected as
indicated below.
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( )
( ) ( )
m 10 m
x,0
xm x,0
20 0,85
10 - hm 0,02 - 1
0,34 0,02
T h
NO
NO NO +

where
NO
xm
is the NO
x
measured at h
m
and T
m
, expressed in mg/kWh;

h
m

is the humidity obtained when measuring the NO
xm
, expressed in g H
2
O/kg air in the range from 5
g/kg to 15 g/kg;
T
m
is the ambient temperature obtained when measuring the NO
xm
, expressed in C in the range 15 C
to 25 C;
NO
xm
is the value of NO
x
corrected under the reference conditions, expressed in mg/kWh.
For conversion of NO
x
units, refer to the informative Annex M.
Add the following Figure :
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Key
1 Pivot tube for velocity measurement
2 and 3 Diverter valve to obtain down-draught
Figure 11 Down draft test for type C
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appliances
Add the following Annex M :
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Annex M
(informative)

NO
x
conversion calculation
Table M.1 Conversion of the NO
x
emission value for first family gases
1 ppm = 2,054 mg/m
3

G 110
(1 ppm = 1 cm
3
/m
3
)
(mg/kWh) (mg/MJ)
1 ppm = 1,714 0,476
O
2
= 0 %
1 mg/m
3
=
0,834 0,232
1 ppm = 2,000 0,556
O
2
= 3 %
1 mg/m
3
=
0,974 0,270
Table M.2 Conversion of the NO
x
emission value for second family gases
1 ppm = 2,054 mg/m
3

G 20 G 25
(1 ppm = 1 cm
3
/m
3
)

(mg/kWh) (mg/MJ) (mg/kWh) (mg/MJ)
1 ppm = 1,764 0,490 1,797 0,499
O
2
= 0 %
1 mg/m
3
=
0,859 0,239 0,875 0,243
1 ppm = 2,059 0,572 2,098 0,583
O
2
= 3 %
1 mg/m
3
=
1,002 0,278 1,021 0,284
Table M.3 Conversion of the NO
x
emission value for third family gases
1 ppm = 2,054 mg/m
3

G 30 G 31
(1 ppm = 1 cm
3
/m
3
)
(mg/kWh) (mg/MJ) (mg/kWh) (mg/MJ)
1 ppm = 1,792 0,498 1,778 0,494
O
2
= 0 %
1 mg/m
3
=
0,872 0,242 0,866 0,240
1 ppm = 2,091 0,581 2,075 0,576
O
2
= 3 %
1 mg/m
3
=
1,018 0,283 1,010 0,281

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Annex N
(informative)

Requirements and test methods for separate air supply and combustion
products evacuation ducts of type C
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appliances
4
)

N.1 Requirements
N.1.1 Pressure losses
The pressure loss in the combustion products evacuation duct of a combined air supply and combustion
products evacuation system corresponding to an air speed of 2 m/s shall be less than 0,2 mbar.
N.1.2 Pressure loss under the influence of wind
Under the test conditions corresponding to a wind speed of 2 m/s in the combustion products evacuation duct,
the pressure loss of a combined air supply and combustion products evacuation system shall be less than
0,4 mbar.
N.1.3 Suction under the influence of wind
Under the wind test conditions corresponding to a wind speed of 2 m/s in the combustion products evacuation
duct, the pressure difference between the inlet of the air supply duct and the outlet of the combustion products
evacuation system shall be less than 0,5 mbar.
N.1.4 Recirculation of the combustion products
Under the wind test conditions corresponding to a wind speed of 2 m/s in the combustion products evacuation
duct, the recirculation of the combustion products between the outlet and the inlet shall be less than the value
given in Figure N.1.

4
) This annex should be revised after the finalising of the relevant product standard by CEN/TC 166.
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Figure N.1 - Maximum permitted recirculation of the combustion products
N.2 Test methods
N.2.1 Pressure loss in still air
The combined air supply and combustion products evacuation system is connected to the recycling device as
shown in Figure N.2.
The air speed is maintained at a constant value of 2 m/s in the combustion products evacuation duct. The
pressure loss between the inlet and the outlet of the system shall be less than 0,2 mbar.
N.2.2 Pressure loss under the influence of wind
With the combined system installed and adjusted as stated in N.2.1, it is subjected to a wind speed as stated
in N.2.5.
Under all test conditions, the pressure loss between the inlet and outlet of the combined system shall be less
than 0,4 mbar.
N.2.3 Suction under the influence of wind
Under the test conditions of N.2.2, it is checked that the suction between inlet and outlet of the combined
system is less than 0,5 mbar.
N.2.4 Recirculation of the combustion products
With the combined system installed and adjusted as stated in N.2.1, it is subjected to a wind speed as stated
in N.2.5.
The recirculation of air from the evacuation duct to the air supply duct is determined by means of a gas tracer
(e.g. CO
2
).
At the various wind angles, the recirculation shall be less than the value given in Figure N.1.
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N.2.5 Wind test conditions
Angles of incidence:
The appliance terminal is subjected to various wind speeds at angles of incidence varying in 15 steps
from - 45 to 90 in relation to a horizontal plane (see Figure N.3).
Wind speeds:
The tests described in N.2.2 and N.2.3 concerning the pressure loss and suction under the influence of wind,
are carried out at a wind speed of 12 m/s.
During the recirculation tests of N.2.4, the wind speed is maintained constant at 2,5 m/s.
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Key
1 Air tunnel (wind speed = 0 to 12,5 m/s)
2 Rotation point
3 CO
2
injection
4 and 5 Air pressure measurement
6 CO
2
measurement
7 Orifice plate for mind speed from 2 m/s
( )
100
measured %
rec. source % measured % diffrence
ion recirculat %

=
Figure N.2
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Figure N.3