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 may 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 decorative fireplaces that do not require manual user interaction during normal operation. These fireplaces include electric or electronic components that control the basic operation.
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 defined heating function.
NOTE 3: Because of the safety component of automatically operated fireplaces this scope is not limit to a specific heat output or fuel consumption. National legislation, however, may restrict the heat output.
Legislation related to this standard
PUBLISHED
EN 16647:2015
IN_DEVELOPMENT
prEN 16647-2 rev
10.99
New project approved
Apr 10, 2024