Alcohol powered flueless fireplaces - Safety requirements and test methods - Part 2: Automatically operated decorative fireplaces for domestic use

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.

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