Gas-Fired Heating Boilers: BSI Standards Publication

BS EN 15502-1:2012+A1:2015
Incorporating corrigendum February 2015
BSI Standards Publication
Gas-fired heating boilers

Part 1: General requirements and tests
BS EN 15502-1:2012+A1:2015 BRITISH STANDARD
National foreword
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ICS 27.060.30; 91.140.10
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EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 15502-1:2012+A1
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM June 2015
ICS 27.060.30; 91.140.10 Supersedes EN 15502-1:2012
English Version
Gas-fired heating boilers - Part 1: General requirements and

tests
Chaudières de chauffage central utilisant les combustibles Heizkessel fur gasförmige Brennstoffe - Teil 1: Allgemeine
gazeux - Partie 1: Exigences générales et essais Anforderungen und Prüfungen
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Contents Page
Foreword ........................................................................................................................................ 12
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................ 14
1 Scope............................................................................................................................................ 15
2 Normative references ................................................................................................................. 15
3 Terms, definitions and symbols ................................................................................................ 17
3.1 Terms and definitions .............................................................................................................. 17
3.1.1 Gas supply .............................................................................................................................. 17
3.1.2 Burners ................................................................................................................................... 18
3.1.3 Air supply and combustion products circuit ...................................................................... 19
3.1.4 Adjusting, control and safety devices ................................................................................. 19
3.1.5 Operation of the boiler .......................................................................................................... 23
3.1.6 Outputs ................................................................................................................................... 23
3.1.7 Combustion ............................................................................................................................ 24
3.1.8 Times ....................................................................................................................................... 24
3.1.9 Auxiliary energy ..................................................................................................................... 25
3.1.10 Design types of boilers ......................................................................................................... 25
3.1.11 Installation .............................................................................................................................. 26
3.1.12 Operation of the boiler .......................................................................................................... 26
3.1.13 Relevant eco-design and labelling regulations terms........................................................ 26
3.2 Symbols .................................................................................................................................... 28
4 Classification ............................................................................................................................... 29
4.1 Gases and categories .............................................................................................................. 29
4.2 Mode of air supply and evacuation of the combustion products ....................................... 29
4.3 Maximum water-side operating pressure .............................................................................. 29
5 Construction ................................................................................................................................ 30
5.1 General ...................................................................................................................................... 30
5.2 Conversion to different gases ................................................................................................ 30
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5.3 Materials .................................................................................................................................... 30
5.3.1 General..................................................................................................................................... 30
5.3.2 Materials and thicknesses of walls or tubes with water side operating pressure for
boilers of pressure class-3 ................................................................................................................. 31
5.3.3 Domestic water connections ................................................................................................. 32
5.3.4 Thermal Insulation .................................................................................................................. 32
5.4 Method of construction ............................................................................................................ 32
5.4.1 Design ...................................................................................................................................... 32
5.4.2 Checking the state of operation ............................................................................................ 33
5.4.3 Use and servicing ................................................................................................................... 33
5.4.4 Connections to the gas and water pipes.............................................................................. 34
5.4.5 Soundness .............................................................................................................................. 34
5.4.6 Supply of combustion air and evacuation of the combustion products .......................... 35
5.4.7 Dampers .................................................................................................................................. 35
5.4.8 Air proving ............................................................................................................................... 35
5.4.9 Gas/air ratio controls.............................................................................................................. 36
5.4.10 Fan............................................................................................................................................ 36
5.4.11 Drainage .................................................................................................................................. 36
5.4.12 Operational safety in the event of failure of the auxiliary energy ..................................... 36
5.4.13 Special provision for Low Temperature Boilers and Condensing Boilers ....................... 36
5.5 Burners ...................................................................................................................................... 37
5.6 Pressure test points ................................................................................................................. 38
5.7 Requirements for the application of control and safety devices ........................................ 38
5.7.1 General..................................................................................................................................... 38
5.7.2 djusters and range-rating devices ........................................................................................ 38
5.7.3 Gas circuit ............................................................................................................................... 39
5.7.4 Gas pressure regulator .......................................................................................................... 40
5.7.5 Ignition devices ....................................................................................................................... 40
5.7.6 Flame supervision devices .................................................................................................... 41
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5.7.7 Gas/air ratio control tubes .................................................................................................... 42
5.7.8 Thermostats and water temperature limiting devices........................................................ 42
5.7.9 Remote control ....................................................................................................................... 43
5.7.10 Expansion vessel and pressure gauge................................................................................ 44
5.7.11 Protection against frost for boilers intended to be installed in a partially protected
place ................................................................................................................................................. 44
5.7.12 Adjusting, control and safety devices for the domestic hot water circuit ....................... 44
6 Electrical safety ........................................................................................................................... 45
7 Controls........................................................................................................................................ 45
7.1 General ...................................................................................................................................... 45
7.2 Detailed specifications ............................................................................................................ 45
7.3 Thermostats and water temperature limiting devices ......................................................... 46
7.3.1 General .................................................................................................................................... 46
7.3.2 Construction requirements ................................................................................................... 47
7.3.3 Performance ........................................................................................................................... 48
8 Operational requirements .......................................................................................................... 50
8.1 General ...................................................................................................................................... 50
8.1.1 Characteristics of the reference and limit gases ................................................................ 50
8.1.2 General test conditions ......................................................................................................... 51
8.2 Soundness ................................................................................................................................ 55
8.2.1 Soundness of the gas circuit ................................................................................................ 55
8.2.2 Soundness of the combustion circuit.................................................................................. 55
8.2.3 Soundness of the water circuit ............................................................................................. 55
8.2.4 Soundness of the domestic water circuit ............................................................................ 57
8.3 Hydraulic resistance ................................................................................................................ 57
8.4 Heat inputs and heat output ................................................................................................... 57
8.4.1 Determination of the nominal heat input or the maximum and minimum heat input ..... 57
8.4.2 Adjustment of the heat input by the downstream gas pressure ....................................... 59
8.4.3 Ignition rate ............................................................................................................................. 59
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8.4.4 Nominal output ....................................................................................................................... 59
8.4.5 Verification of the nominal condensing output ................................................................... 60
8.4.6 Nominal domestic hot water heat input ............................................................................... 60
8.4.7 Water pressure to obtain the nominal heat input for instantaneous combination
boilers .................................................................................................................................................. 60
8.4.8 Obtaining the domestic hot water temperature for instantaneous combination boilers 60
8.4.9 Heating-up time of the domestic hot water .......................................................................... 61
8.5 Limiting temperatures .............................................................................................................. 61
8.5.1 General..................................................................................................................................... 61
8.5.2 Limiting temperatures of the adjusting, control and safety devices ................................ 62
8.5.3 Limiting temperatures of the side walls, the front and the top .......................................... 62
8.5.4 Limiting temperature of the test panels and the floor ........................................................ 62
8.6 Ignition, cross lighting, flame stability ................................................................................... 63
8.6.1 General..................................................................................................................................... 63
8.6.2 Limit conditions ...................................................................................................................... 63
8.6.3 Special flue conditions........................................................................................................... 65
8.6.4 Reduction of the gas rate of the ignition burner ................................................................. 65
8.7 Reduction of the gas pressure ................................................................................................ 66
8.8 Defective closure of the gas valve immediately upstream of the main burner .................. 66
8.9 Pre-purge ................................................................................................................................... 66
8.10 Functioning of a permanent ignition burner when the fan stops during the standby
time .................................................................................................................................................... 66
8.11 Adjustment, control and safety devices ................................................................................ 67
8.11.1 General..................................................................................................................................... 67
8.11.2 Boilers intended to be installed in a partially protected place .......................................... 67
8.11.3 Combination Boilers............................................................................................................... 67
8.11.4 Control devices ....................................................................................................................... 70
8.11.5 Ignition devices ....................................................................................................................... 70
8.11.6 Flame supervision device ...................................................................................................... 72
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8.11.7 Gas pressure regulator ......................................................................................................... 75
8.11.8 Thermostats and water temperature limiting devices........................................................ 76
8.12 Carbon monoxide..................................................................................................................... 78
8.12.1 General .................................................................................................................................... 78
8.12.2 Limit conditions ..................................................................................................................... 80
8.12.3 Special conditions ................................................................................................................. 80
8.12.4 Sooting .................................................................................................................................... 81
8.12.5 Supplementary test for low temperature boilers and condensing boilers ...................... 82
8.13 NOx............................................................................................................................................. 82
8.13.1 Requirement ........................................................................................................................... 82
8.13.2 Test methods .......................................................................................................................... 83
8.13.3 NOx requirement for Eco-design regulation ........................................................................ 85
8.14 Special provisions for boilers intended to be installed in a partially protected place .... 86
8.14.1 Frost protection system for boilers intended to be installed in a partially protected
place ................................................................................................................................................. 86
8.14.2 Protection against the ingress of rain ................................................................................. 86
8.15 Formation of condensate ........................................................................................................ 86
8.16 Temperature of combustion products ................................................................................... 87
8.17 Sound power level ................................................................................................................... 87
9 Useful efficiencies ....................................................................................................................... 88
9.1 General ...................................................................................................................................... 88
9.1.1 Use of correction formulae ................................................................................................... 88
9.1.2 Use of the general test conditions ....................................................................................... 88
9.2 Useful efficiency at the nominal heat input ........................................................................... 88
9.2.1 Requirements ......................................................................................................................... 88
9.2.2 Tests ........................................................................................................................................ 89
9.3 Useful efficiency at part load .................................................................................................. 90
9.3.1 Requirements ......................................................................................................................... 90
9.3.2 Tests ........................................................................................................................................ 90
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9.4 Losses of combination boilers ................................................................................................ 96
9.4.1 Requirements for losses of combination boilers ................................................................ 96
9.4.2 Test of losses of combination boilers .................................................................................. 96
9.5 Compliance with the eco-design regulation for efficiency................................................... 98
9.5.1 Requirements for seasonal space heating energy efficiency ............................................ 98
9.5.2 Calculations for seasonal space heating energy efficiency .............................................. 99
9.5.3 Useful efficiency for nominal heat output > 70kW and ≤ 400kW ..................................... 100
9.5.4 Water heating energy efficiency for combined heaters .................................................... 101
9.6 Compliance with the Labelling delegated regulation for efficiency .................................. 101
9.6.1 Seasonal space heating energy efficiency classes .......................................................... 101
9.6.2 Annual energy consumption of space heating ................................................................. 102
9.6.3 Water heating energy efficiency classes ........................................................................... 102
9.6.4 Annual Fuel consumption of water heating ....................................................................... 103
9.6.5 Annual electricity consumption .......................................................................................... 103
10 Electric auxiliary energy ........................................................................................................... 103
10.1 General .................................................................................................................................... 103
10.2 System boundaries................................................................................................................. 103
10.3 Auxiliary energy at nominal heat input ................................................................................ 104
10.4 Auxiliary energy at part load ................................................................................................. 105
10.5 Auxiliary energy at stand-by ................................................................................................. 105
10.6 Auxiliary electricity consumption measurements required for eco-design and

labelling regulations .......................................................................................................................... 105
10.6.1 General................................................................................................................................... 105
10.6.2 System boundaries............................................................................................................... 105
10.6.3 Auxiliary electricity consumption [kW] at nominal heat input ......................................... 106
10.6.4 Auxiliary electricity consumption at part load [kW] .......................................................... 106
10.6.5 Auxiliary electricity consumption at stand by [kW] .......................................................... 106
11 Risk assessment ........................................................................................................................ 106
12 Marking and instructions .......................................................................................................... 107
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12.1 Boiler marking ........................................................................................................................ 107
12.1.1 Data plate .............................................................................................................................. 107
12.1.2 Supplementary markings .................................................................................................... 108
12.1.3 Packaging ............................................................................................................................. 108
12.1.4 Warnings on the boiler and the packaging ....................................................................... 108
12.1.5 Other information ................................................................................................................. 108
12.2 Instructions............................................................................................................................. 108
12.2.1 Technical instructions ......................................................................................................... 108
12.2.2 User’s instructions............................................................................................................... 111
12.2.3 Conversion instructions ...................................................................................................... 111
12.3 Presentation ........................................................................................................................... 112
12.4 Supplementary marking and instructions in the case of boilers to be installed in

partially protected places ................................................................................................................ 112
12.4.1 General information ............................................................................................................. 112
12.4.2 Warning on the boilers and the packaging ....................................................................... 112
12.4.3 Technical instructions ......................................................................................................... 112
13 Requirements for Eco-design Regulation (No 813/2013) and Energy Labelling

Regulation (No 811/2013) ................................................................................................................. 119
13.1 Requirements for product information for the Eco-design Regulation (Annex II,
Regulation No 813/2013) .................................................................................................................. 119
13.2 Energy label for Energy Labelling Regulation No 811/2013 Energy Label ...................... 119
13.2.1 Boiler energy label ............................................................................................................... 119
13.2.2 Additional energy label for boilers intended to be used in a package ........................... 119
13.2.3 Energy label for a package of space heater and temperature control and/or solar
device ............................................................................................................................................... 119
13.3 Product fiche for Energy Labelling Regulation 811/2013 .................................................. 119
13.3.1 General .................................................................................................................................. 119
13.3.2 Boilers ................................................................................................................................... 120
13.3.3 Combination boilers ............................................................................................................ 120
13.3.4 Packages of space heater and temperature control and/or solar device ...................... 121
13.3.5 Packages of combination heater and temperature control and/or solar device ........... 121
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13.3.6 Technical documentation for Energy Labelling Regulation No 811/2013 ....................... 122
Annex A (informative) Properties of carbon and stainless steels ............................................... 123
Annex B (normative) Minimum requirements for cast iron ........................................................... 124
Annex C (normative) Parts in aluminium and aluminium alloys .................................................. 125
Annex D (normative) Parts in copper or copper alloys ................................................................. 126
Annex E (normative) Minimum thicknesses for rolled parts ........................................................ 127
Annex F (normative) Nominal minimum thicknesses of boiler sections of cast materials

under water pressure ........................................................................................................................ 128
Annex G (normative) Parameters for welded joints and welding processes .............................. 129
Annex H (informative) Composition of the gas circuit .................................................................. 134
H.1 General ........................................................................................................................................ 134
H.2 Boilers with permanent ignition burner or alternating ignition burner or leakage control
device or with pre-purge ................................................................................................................... 134
H.2.1 Heat inputs not exceeding 70 kW ...................................................................................... 134
H.2.2 Heat inputs exceeding 70 kW but not exceeding 150 kW ............................................... 135
H.2.3 Heat inputs exceeding 150 kW but not exceeding 300 kW ............................................. 136
H.2.4 Heat Inputs exceeding 300 kW but not exceeding 1 000 kW .......................................... 137
H.3 Boilers without permanent ignition burner or alternating ignition burner, without
leakage control device and without pre-purge ............................................................................... 138
H.3.1 Heat inputs up to 70 kW ..................................................................................................... 138
H.3.2 Heat inputs exceeding 70 kW but not exceeding 150 kW ............................................... 139
H.3.3 Heat inputs exceeding 150 kW but not exceeding 300 kW ............................................. 140
H.3.4 Heat inputs exceeding 300 kW but not exceeding 1000 kW ........................................... 141
Annex I (informative) Compilation of the test conditions for the various gas families ............. 142
Annex J (informative) Calculation of conversions of NOx............................................................ 144
Annex K (informative) Example of calculation of the weighting factors NOx ............................. 145
Annex L (informative) Practical method of calibrating the test rig to enable the heat loss
Dp to be determined .......................................................................................................................... 147
Annex M (informative) Means of determining the ignition time at full rate ................................. 148
Annex N (informative) Determination of the heat losses from the test rig of the indirect
method and the contributions of the circulating pump of the test rig ......................................... 149
Annex O (informative) Example of a risk assessment method .................................................... 150
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Annex P (informative) Examples of risk assessment with a method described in Annex O.... 153
P.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................... 153
P.2 Risks ........................................................................................................................................... 153
P.3 Risk assessment ....................................................................................................................... 153
Annex Q (informative) Realisation of a protective measure ........................................................ 158
Annex R (informative) Overall classification of a basic risk ........................................................ 160
Annex S (informative) Not exhaustive list of classification examples ........................................ 163
Annex T (normative) Correction for the determined efficiency in the low water temperature
test of low temperature boilers (LTB) and condensing boilers (CB) ........................................... 165
Annex U (informative) Use of test gases ........................................................................................ 166
U.1 Boilers within a range ............................................................................................................... 166
U.2 Guidance on the use of test gases .......................................................................................... 166
Annex V (informative) Standards intended to be replaced by this standard in combination

with the relevant part 2 ..................................................................................................................... 167
Annex W (informative) Alternative Method for the determination of the nominal heat
input or the maximum and minimum heat input (according to 8.4.1) for appliances using
a pneumatic gas/air ratio control system ....................................................................................... 169
Annex AA (normative) Product Information related to Eco-design Regulation and Labelling

Regulation ......................................................................................................................................... 170
AA.1 Product information – technical parameters required by the ErP Regulation

(813/2013) ........................................................................................................................................... 170
AA.2 Product information – technical parameters required by the Labelling Regulation

(811/2013) ........................................................................................................................................... 171
Annex BB (normative) Product label for boilers required by the Labelling Regulation
811/2013 ............................................................................................................................................. 172
BB.1 Boiler space heaters in seasonal space heating efficiency classes A++ to G ............ 172
BB.2 Boiler combination space heaters in seasonal space heating efficiency classes
A++ to G and in water heating energy efficiency classes A to G ................................................ 172
BB.3 Boiler space heaters in seasonal space heating efficiency classes A+++ to D
(from 26-9-2019) ................................................................................................................................ 173
A+++ to D and in water heating energy efficiency classes A+ to F (from 26-9-2019) ................ 173
BB.5 The design of the label for boiler space heaters............................................................. 174
BB.6 The design of the label for combination boilers ............................................................. 174
BB.7 Water heating load profiles of combination heaters ...................................................... 175
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Annex CC (normative) Product label for packages required by the Labelling Regulation
811/2013 .............................................................................................................................................. 176
CC.1 PACKAGES OF SPACE HEATER, TEMPERATURE CONTROL AND SOLAR DEVICE . 176
CC.2 PACKAGES OF COMBINATION HEATER, TEMPERATURE CONTROL AND

SOLAR DEVICE .................................................................................................................................. 176
CC.3 Design of the label for packages of space heater, temperature control and solar
device 177
CC.4 Design of the label for packages of combination heater, temperature control and
solar device ........................................................................................................................................ 177
Annex DD (normative) Calculation of the seasonal space heating energy efficiency of a

package of space heater, temperature control and solar ............................................................. 179
DD.1 Calculation of the seasonal space heating energy efficiency of a package ................. 179
DD.2 Classes of the temperature controls ................................................................................. 179
DD.3 Weighting of the preferential boiler or preferential combination boiler and

supplementary heater ....................................................................................................................... 180
DD.4 Calculation of the water heating efficiency of a package ............................................... 180
Annex ZA (informative) Clauses of this European Standard addressing essential

requirements or provisions of EU Directive 2009/142/EC, "Directive relating to appliances
burning gaseous fuels (codified version)" (GAD) .......................................................................... 181
Annex ZB (informative) Clauses of this European Standard addressing the methods for the
verification of the efficiency of the EU Directive 92/42/EEC, relating to the efficiency of new
hot boilers with an output of 4 – 400 kW......................................................................................... 184
Annex ZC (informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the

Requirements of COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) No 813/2013 of 2 August 2013
implementing Directive 2009/125/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council
with regard to ecodesign requirements for space heaters and combination heaters ............... 185
Annex ZD (informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the

Requirements of COMMISSION DELEGATED REGULATION (EU) No 811/2013 of 18
February 2013 supplementing Directive 2010/30/EU of the European Parliament and of
the Council with regard to the energy labelling of space heaters, combination heaters,
packages of space heater, temperature control and solar device and packages of
combination heater, temperature control and solar device .......................................................... 186
Bibliography ....................................................................................................................................... 188
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Foreword
This document (EN 15502-1:2012+A1:2015) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 109
“Central heating boilers using gaseous fuels”, the secretariat of which is held by NEN.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical
text or by endorsement, at the latest by December 2015, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn
at the latest by December 2015.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document includes Amendment 1, approved by CEN on 2015-04-24.
The start and finish of text introduced or altered by amendment is indicated in the text by tags ! ".
This document supersedes EN 15502-1:2012.
!The main technical changes compared to EN 15502-1:2012 are the following:
— Technical changes related to ecodesign and energy labelling:in:
— Clause 8, Operational requirements;
— Clause 9, Useful efficiencies;
— Clause 10, Electric auxiliary energy.
— Additions related to ecodesign and energy labelling:
— Clause 13, Requirements for Eco-design Regulation (No 813/2013) and Energy Labelling Regulation
(No 811/2013);
— AnnexAA;
— Annex BB;
— Annex CC;
— Annex DD;
— Annex ZC;
— Annex ZD.
— Changes to solve the inconsistencies identified in the letter 13-215 'GAD 2009 142 EC issues of 7 Nov
2013 by Mr Gwenole Cozogou of the commission to CEN:
— Annex ZA."
This document has been prepared under mandates M89/6 and M066, given to CEN by the European
Commission and the European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements as meant in
article 3 of EU Directive 2009/142/EC, relating to appliances burning gaseous fuels and the verification
methods valid for production and measurements, as meant in article 5.2 of EU Directive 92/42/EEC, relating to
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the efficiency requirements for new hot water boilers fired with liquid or gaseous fuels, with an output of 4 –
400 kW.
!This document has been prepared under mandate M/495, given to CEN by the European Commission and
the European Free Trade Association to provide a means of conforming to:
- requirements of Commission Regulation (EC) No 813/2013 of 2 August 2013 implementing Directive

2009/125/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to ecodesign requirements for space
heaters and combination heaters;
- requirements of Commission Delegated Regulation (EC) No 811/2013 of 18 February 2013 supplementing

Directive 2010/30/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to energy labelling of space
heaters, combination heaters, packages of space heater, temperature control and solar device and packages
of combination heater, temperature control and solar device."
!For relationship with EU Directive(s) and Commission Regulations, see informative Annexes ZA, ZB, ZC
and ZD which are integral parts of this document."
Annex V lists which existing standards are intended to be replaced by this standard in combination with the
relevant Part 2. The standards listed in Annex V are to be used until the relevant Part 2 cover the types
indicated. This European Standard by itself does not replace any European Standard.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organisations of the following
countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech
Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece,
Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal,
Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom.
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Introduction
A gas-fired heating boiler is an appliance using gas as fuel designed to heat water with the purpose of
providing heat to a building (or portion of a building) from one point to multiple rooms using heat emitters such
as radiators and convectors to transmit the heat from the water to the room. The boiler may also be used to
provide domestic hot water via an indirect hot water storage tank.
The basic function of gas-fired heating boiler is to generate heat by direct heat transfer in a heat exchanger,
from the combustion gasses to the water.
The boiler may include in one design more than one function. It may include for example:
— a sanitary hot water function;
— a function to supply the combustion air from the outside of the building;
— a function to dispose the combustion products to the outside of the building.
The boiler design may be supplied to the market in more than one part. If the boiler is supplied to the market
in multiple parts, the boiler is the assembly of various parts according to the installation instructions.
Boilers may be designed to be connected to specific parts of a building. Connection to a chimney and the
means of combustion air supply is particularly relevant.
This European Standard was established to deal with aspects related to:
a) safety;
b) rational use of energy;
c) fitness for purpose.
This European Standard is a first part of a series of standards that will describe the special requirements for
specific boiler types. This European Standard contains the common requirements that are applicable for the
majority of the specific boiler types.
This European Standard is to be used in conjunction with the specific Part 2.
Matters related to quality assurance systems, tests during production, and certificates of conformity of
auxiliary devices are not dealt with in this series of European Standards.
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1 Scope
This European Standard specifies the common requirements and test methods concerning, in particular the
construction, safety, fitness for purpose, and rational use of energy, as well as the classification!, marking
and energy labelling" of gas-fired central heating boilers that are fitted with atmospheric burners, fan
assisted atmospheric burners or fully premixed burners, and are hereafter referred to as “boilers”.
This European Standard is to be used in conjunction with the specific Parts 2 (Part 2-1 and following ones).
This European Standard applies to boilers of types B and C !deleted text".
!NOTE For further background information on appliance types see CEN/TR 1749:2014 [1]."
a) that use one or more combustible gases of the three gas families at the pressures stated in EN 437;
b) where the temperature of the heat transfer fluid does not exceed 105 °C during normal operation;
c) where the maximum operating pressure in the water circuit does not exceed 6 bar;
d) which can give rise to condensation under certain circumstances;
e) !which are declared in the installation instructions to be either a "condensing" boiler or a "low
temperature boiler" or a "standard boiler" or an "other boiler". If no declaration is given the boiler is to be
considered both a "standard boiler" and an "other boiler";
NOTE The Ecodesign Directive defines "other boilers", "low temperature boilers" and "condensing boilers". The
Boiler Efficiency Directive defines "standard boilers", "low temperature boilers" and "condensing boilers". Depending
on the legislation applied, a boiler can be both "a standard boiler" and an "other boiler"."
f) which are intended to be installed inside a building or in a partially protected place;
g) which are intended to produce hot water either by the instantaneous or storage principle, the whole being
marketed as a single unit.
This European Standard applies to boilers designed for sealed water systems or for open water systems.
This general standard and the specific standards (see Part 2) provide requirements for boilers with known
constructions. For boilers with any alternative constructions, which might not fully be covered by this standard
or a specific standard, the risk associated with this alternative construction will need to be assessed.
An example of an assessment methodology, based upon risk assessment, is given in Clause 11.
This European Standard is not intended to cover appliances intended for connection to gas grids where the
quality of the distributed gas is likely to vary to a large extent over the lifetime of the appliance.
2 Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are
indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references,
the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 88-1:2011, Pressure regulators and associated safety devices for gas appliances - Part 1: Pressure
regulators for inlet pressures up to and including 50 kPa
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EN 125:2010, Flame supervision devices for gas burning appliances - Thermoelectric flame supervision
devices
EN 126:2012, Multifunctional controls for gas burning appliances
EN 161:2011, Automatic shut-off valves for gas burners and gas appliances
EN 298:2012, Automatic burner control systems for burners and appliances burning gaseous or liquid fuels
EN 437:2003+A1:2009, Test gases - Test pressures - Appliance categories
EN 1057:2006+A1:2010, Copper and copper alloys - Seamless, round copper tubes for water and gas in
sanitary and heating applications
EN 1092-1:2007, Flanges and their joints —- Circular flanges for pipes, valves, fittings and accessories, PN
designated – Part 1: Steel flanges
EN 1092-2:1997, Flanges and their joints - Circular flanges for pipes, valves, fittings and accessories, PN
designated - Part 2: Cast iron flanges
designated - Part 3: Copper alloy flanges
designated - Part 4: Aluminium alloy flanges
!deleted text"
EN 10029:2010, Hot-rolled steel plates 3 mm thick or above - Tolerances on dimensions and shape
EN 10226-1:2004, Pipe threads where pressure tight joints are made on the threads - Part 1: Taper external
threads and parallel internal threads - Dimensions, tolerances and designation
EN 10226-2:2005, Pipe threads where pressure tight joints are made on the threads - Part 2: Taper external
threads and taper internal threads - Dimensions, tolerances and designation
EN 12067-2:2004, Gas/air ratio controls for gas burners and gas burning appliances - Part 2: Electronic types
EN 13203-1:2006, Gas-fired domestic appliances producing hot water — Appliances not exceeding 70 kW
heat input and 300 l water storage capacity — Part 1: Assessment of performance of hot water deliveries
!EN 13203-2:2015", Gas-fired domestic appliances producing hot water — Part 2: Assessment of energy
consumption
EN 13611:2007+A2:2011, Safety and control devices for gas burners and gas burning appliances - General
requirements
EN 14459:2007, Control functions in electronic systems for gas burners and gas burning appliances -
Methods for classification and assessment
!EN 15036-1:2006, Heating boilers — Test regulations for airborne noise emissions from heat generators -
Part 1: Airborne noise emissions from heat generators"
EN 50090 (all parts), Home and Building Electronic Systems (HBES)
EN 60335-1:2002, Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 1: General requirements (IEC
60335-1:2001, modified)
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EN 60335-2-102:2006, Household and similar electrical appliances — Safety — Part 2-102: Particular
requirements for gas, oil and solid-fuel burning appliances having electrical connections (IEC 60335-2-
102:2004, modified)
EN 60529:1991, Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP code) (IEC 60529:1989)
EN 60730-2-9:2010, Automatic electrical controls for household and similar use — Part 2-9: Particular
requirements for temperature sensing controls (IEC 60730-2-9:2008, modified)
EN ISO 228-1:2003, Pipe threads where pressure-tight joints are not made on the threads - Part 1:
Dimensions, tolerances and designation (ISO 228-1:2000)
prEN ISO 2553:2011, Welding and allied processes — Symbolic representation on drawings — Welded,
brazed and soldered joints (ISO/DIS 2553:2011)
EN ISO 3166-1:2006, Codes for the representation of names of countries and their subdivisions — Part 1:
Country codes (ISO 3166-1:2006)
EN ISO 4063:2010, Welding and allied processes — Nomenclature of processes and reference numbers
(ISO 4063:2009, Corrected version 2010-03-01)
ISO 857-1:1998, Welding and allied processes — Vocabulary — Part 1: Metal welding processes
ISO 857-2:2005, Welding and allied processes — Vocabulary — Part 2: Soldering and brazing processes and
related terms
3 Terms, definitions and symbols
3.1 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in EN 437:2003+A1:2009 and the following
apply.
3.1.1
gas supply
3.1.1.1
aeration adjuster
device enabling the primary aeration of a burner to be set to the desired value according to the supply
conditions
3.1.1.2
gas circuit
assembly of parts of the boiler that carry or contain the combustible gas between the boiler gas inlet
connection and the point at which air is admitted
3.1.1.3
gas inlet connection
part of the boiler intended to be connected to the gas supply
3.1.1.4
gas rate adjuster
component allowing the gas rate of the burner to be brought to a predetermined value according to the supply
conditions
Note 1 to entry: The action of operating this device is called “adjustment of the gas rate”.
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3.1.1.5
injector
component that admits gas into the burner
3.1.1.6
putting an adjuster or a control device out of service
action intended to put an adjuster or control (rate, pressure, etc.) out of service
3.1.1.7
range-rating device
component on the boiler intended to be used by the installer to adjust the nominal heat input of the boiler
within the range of maximum and minimum heat inputs stated by the manufacturer, to suit the actual heat
requirements of the installation
3.1.1.8
restrictor
device (with one or more orifices if any), which is placed in the gas circuit so as to create a pressure drop and
thus bring the gas pressure at the burner to a predetermined value for a given supply pressure and a given
rate
3.1.1.9
sealing an adjuster or a control
arrangements made to make evident any attempt to change its adjustment (e.g. breakage of a device or of a
sealing material)
Note 1 to entry: A sealed adjuster or control is considered to be non-existent.
3.1.2
burners
3.1.2.1
alternating ignition burner
ignition burner that is extinguished as soon as ignition of the main burner is effected and re-igniting at the
main burner flame just before the latter extinguishes
3.1.2.2
automatic ignition system
automatic system which ignites the ignition burner or the main burner directly
3.1.2.3
ignition burner
burner intended to ignite a main burner
3.1.2.4
ignition device
any means (flame, electrical ignition device or other device) used to ignite the gas admitted to the ignition
burner or the main burner
3.1.2.5
intermittent ignition burner
ignition burner that is ignited before and extinguished at the same time as the main burner
3.1.2.6
interrupted ignition burner
ignition burner that operates only during the ignition period
3.1.2.7
main burner
burner that is intended to assure the thermal function of the boiler, generally called “the burner”
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3.1.2.8
manual ignition device
device by means of which the ignition burner is ignited following manual intervention
3.1.2.9
pre-mixed burner
burner in which the gas and a quantity of air at least equal to that theoretically necessary for complete
combustion are mixed before the flame ports
3.1.2.10
permanent ignition burner
ignition burner that operates continuously throughout the whole period that the boiler is in use
3.1.3
air supply and combustion products circuit
3.1.3.1
combustion circuit
circuit from the air inlet to the combustion products outlet of the appliance
Note 1 to entry: This will include the combustion chamber and heat exchanger and depending on the type includes the
air supply duct, the combustion products evacuation duct, the fitting piece, the connection to the terminal, the inlet
terminal, the outlet terminal.
3.1.3.2
air supply circuit
means for transporting combustion air to the burner
3.1.3.3
combustion products evacuation duct
means for transporting combustion products to the outlet of the appliance or to the terminal
3.1.3.4
damper
device placed in the air inlet duct or the combustion products outlet duct to control the volume flow
3.1.4
adjusting, control and safety devices
3.1.4.1
adjustable control thermostat
control thermostat that permits the user to obtain setting temperatures between a minimum and a maximum
value
3.1.4.2
adjustable pressure regulator
pressure regulator fitted with a means of adjusting the downstream pressure
Note 1 to entry: This means is considered as an “adjusting device”.
3.1.4.3
automatic burner control system
system that comprises a programming unit and all the elements of a flame detector
Note 1 to entry: All the functions of an automatic burner control system may be assembled in one or more housings.
3.1.4.4
automatic valve
device that automatically opens, closes or varies a rate on a signal from the control circuit and/or the safety
circuit
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3.1.4.5
closure member
movable part of the valve or the thermoelectric device that opens, varies or shuts off the gas way
3.1.4.6
control knob
component intended to be moved by hand in order to act on a boiler control (tap, thermostat, etc.)
3.1.4.7
control thermostat
device enabling the water temperature to be kept automatically within a given range at a predetermined value
Note 1 to entry: This definition is dedicated to this standard and its scope, but correlates in principle with the definition
of EN 60730-1:2011, 2.2.6, which reads "cycling temperature sensing control, which is intended to keep a temperature
between two particular values under normal operating conditions and which may have provision for setting by the user ".
3.1.4.8
diaphragm
flexible component that operates the valve by means of a force resulting from a pressure difference
3.1.4.9
external soundness
soundness, with respect to the atmosphere, of an enclosure containing gas
3.1.4.10
fault tolerating time
time between the occurrence of a fault and the shut-down of the burner which is tolerated by the application
without creating a hazardous situation
3.1.4.11
flame detector
device which detects and signals the presence of a flame. It may consist of a flame sensor, an amplifier and a
relay for signal transmission
Note 1 to entry: These parts, with the possible exception of the actual flame sensor, may be assembled in a single
housing for use in conjunction with a programming unit.
3.1.4.12
flame signal
signal given by the flame detector, normally when its sensor reacts to a flame
3.1.4.13
flame supervision device
device that, in response to a signal from the flame detector, keeps the gas supply open and shuts it off in the
absence of the supervised flame
3.1.4.14
frost protection system
system that actively protects the water in the boiler against freezing
Note 1 to entry: An anti-freeze solution is not considered as an active frost protection system.
3.1.4.15
gas/air ratio control
device that automatically adapts the combustion air rate to the gas rate or vice versa
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3.1.4.16
ignition interlock
part which prevents the operation of the igniter as long as the main gasway is open
3.1.4.17
internal soundness
soundness of a closure member in the closed position and isolating an enclosure containing gas from another
enclosure or from the outlet of the valve
3.1.4.18
maximum allowable working temperature
temperature the material can withstand over a long period of time under working conditions
3.1.4.19
maximum water service pressure
maximum pressure permitted in the domestic water circuit of combinations boilers, as declared by the
manufacturer
3.1.4.20
multi-functional control
device having at least two functions, one of which is a shut-off function, integrated in one housing, whereby
the functional elements cannot operate if separated
3.1.4.21
nominal voltage
voltage or range of voltages stated by the manufacturer at which the boiler can operate normally
3.1.4.22
overheat cut-out device
device that causes safety shutdown and non-volatile lockout at a preset value before the boiler is damaged
and/or before safety is put in question
of EN 60730-1:2011, 2.2.8, which reads "temperature sensing control intended to keep a temperature below or above one
particular value during abnormal operating conditions and which has no provision for setting by the user".
3.1.4.23
pressure regulator
device which maintains the downstream pressure constant to within fixed limits independent of variations,
within a given range, of the upstream pressure and the gas rate
3.1.4.24
proportional control of the domestic hot water operation
means of control in which the gas rate is subordinated proportionally to the domestic hot water rate; the
proportioning factor may be adjustable
3.1.4.25
recycling
automatic process by which, after loss of flame during operation, the gas supply is interrupted and the full start
procedure is re-initiated automatically
3.1.4.26
remote control function
function providing automatic and normal operation by means of a control intended to be actuated with or
without line of sight of the boiler e.g. through:
a) communication lines/protocols;
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b) additional hardware and/or software;
c) ultra-sonic;
d) infra red (IR) / radio frequency (RF) transmission;
e) all kind of combinations of a) to c) via Internet using e.g. modems, portable telephones
3.1.4.27
remote control
device that performs the remote control function, by wires or wireless, with or without line of sight of the boiler
3.1.4.28
remote reset
device that performs a specific remote control function, being reset from lock-out to allow a restart attempt
3.1.4.29
re-start interlock
mechanism which prevents the re-opening of the gasway to the main burner or to the main burner and the
pilot burner until the armature plate has separated from the magnetic element
Note 1 to entry: This has to do with the dropout time of a thermocouple.
3.1.4.30
tank
reservoir of combination boilers for domestic hot water
3.1.4.31
temperature holding thermostat
device which maintains the water in the tank or the thermal store at a given temperature
3.1.4.32
temperature limiter
device that shuts off the gas supply when a limit value of the temperature is reached, and automatically
reopens the gas supply when the temperature returns below the fixed limit
of EN 60730-1:2011, 2.2.7, which reads "temperature sensing control which is intended to keep a temperature below or
above one particular value during normal operating conditions and which may have provision for setting by the user".
3.1.4.33
temperature relief valve of the domestic hot water circuit
valve that opens automatically at a given temperature to discharge the domestic hot water
3.1.4.34
temperature sensing element
component that detects the temperature of the environment to be supervised or controlled
3.1.4.35
thermal store
heat reservoir sited mainly in heating water, as opposed to the domestic hot water storage in the tank
3.1.4.36
thermostatic control of the domestic hot water operation
means of control in which the gas rate is subordinated to a thermostatic device controlling the domestic hot
water temperature, the set point of the device may be adjustable
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3.1.5
operation of the boiler
3.1.5.1
ignition rate
average heat input during the ignition safety time
— Symbol Qign
— Unit kilowatt (kW)
3.1.5.2
lock-out
complete interruption of the gas supply with lock-out
3.1.5.3
non-volatile lockout
shutdown condition such that a restart can only be accomplished by a manual reset
3.1.5.4
safety shutdown
process which is effected immediately following the response of a protection device or the detection of a fault
and puts the burner out of operation; the resulting state of the system is defined by deactivated terminals for
the shut-off valves and the ignition device (Comparable to EN 298:2012, 3.17)
3.1.5.5
spark restoration
automatic process by which, following flame failure, the ignition device is switched on again without total
interruption of the gas supply
3.1.5.6
summer operating mode
operating mode in which the combination boiler only provides heating of the domestic water
3.1.5.7
useful efficiency
ratio of the useful output to the heat input, expressed as a percentage
— Symbol ηu
— Unit percent (%)
3.1.5.8
volatile lockout
shutdown condition such that a restart can also be accomplished by restoration of the electrical supply after its
loss
3.1.6
outputs
3.1.6.1
nominal output
useful output stated by the manufacturer in kW, corresponding to the operation of the boiler in a nominal (like
80 °C/60 °C) water temperature regime
3.1.6.2
nominal condensing output
useful output declared by the manufacturer in kW, corresponding to the operation of the boiler in a condensing
(like 50 °C/30 °C) water temperature regime
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useful output
heat output transmitted to the heat carrier in kW
3.1.6.4
rated heat output
Prated
useful output stated by the manufacturer in kW, corresponding to the operation of the boiler in a nominal
(80 °C/60 °C) water temperature regime"
3.1.7
combustion
3.1.7.1
complete combustion
combustion with no more than traces of combustible constituents (hydrogen, hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide,
carbon etc.) in the combustion products
3.1.7.2
condensate
liquid formed from the combustion products during the condensation process
3.1.7.3
flame stability
characteristics of flames that remain on the burner ports or in the flame retention zone
3.1.7.4
flame lift
phenomenon characterised by the total or partial lifting of the base of the flame away from the burner port or
the flame retention zone
3.1.7.5
incomplete combustion
combustion at which at least one combustible constituent is present in significant proportions in the
combustion products
3.1.7.6
light-back
phenomenon characterised by the entry of a flame into the body of the burner
3.1.7.7
sooting
phenomenon appearing during incomplete combustion and characterised by deposits of soot on the surfaces
or parts in contact with the combustion products or with the flame
3.1.7.8
yellow tipping
phenomenon characterised by the yellowing of the tip of the blue cone of an aerated flame
3.1.8
times
3.1.8.1
extinction delay time (TIE)
thermoelectric flame supervision device, the time that elapses between disappearance of the supervised
flame and interruption of the gas supply
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3.1.8.2
extinction safety time (TSE)
time that elapses between extinction of the supervised flame and the order to shut off of the gas supply to the
burner
3.1.8.3
ignition opening time (TIA)
thermoelectric flame supervision device, the time that elapses between ignition of the supervised flame and
the moment when the closure element is held open by the flame signal
3.1.8.4
ignition safety time (TSA)
time that elapses between the order to open and the order to close the gas supply to the burner in the event of
ignition not taking place
3.1.8.5
purge
mechanical introduction of air into the combustion circuit in order to displace any gas/air mixture which could
remain there;
a distinction is made between:
a) pre-purge: the purge that takes place between the start-up command and the ignition device being
energised;
b) post-purge: the purge that takes place following burner shutdown
3.1.9
auxiliary energy
3.1.9.1
electric auxiliary energy
electric energy consumed by the system components such as pump, fan, valves, heating elements and
control unit required for the heat generator‘s designed operation
3.1.9.2
rated power input
power input assigned to the appliance by the manufacturer, see EN 60335
3.1.9.3
rated voltage
voltage assigned to the appliance by the manufacturer, see EN 60335-1
3.1.9.4
stand-by
operating mode without heat demand. The system immediately starts up in the required mode however, when
there is a heat demand
3.1.10
design types of boilers
3.1.10.1
combination boiler
boiler designed both for central heating and for the production of domestic hot water
Note 1 to entry: Depending on its type of domestic hot water production, the combination boiler is classified in
accordance with the manufacturer's declaration as instantaneous type or storage type.
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condensing boiler
boiler in which, under normal operating conditions and at certain operating water temperatures, the water
vapour in the combustion products is partially condensed, in order to make use of the latent heat of this water
vapour for heating purposes
3.1.10.3
low temperature boiler
boiler which can work continuously with a water supply temperature of 35 °C to 40 °C, producing
condensation in certain circumstances
3.1.11
installation
3.1.11.1
boilers intended to be installed in a partially protected place
boilers intended to be installed in the open air, not exposed to the direct action and infiltration of rain, snow or
hail
Note 1 to entry: If a boiler is sold with a casing intended to provide protection, this casing is an integral part of the
boiler.
3.1.11.2
minimum declared installation temperature for boilers in partially protected places
minimum ambient temperature as declared by the manufacturer, at which the boiler is designed to operate
and at which all materials and devices shall operate properly and safely
3.1.12
operation of the boiler
3.1.12.1
heat input (Q)
quantity of energy used in unit time corresponding to the volumetric or mass flow rates, the calorific value
used being either the net or gross calorific value
Symbol Q
Unit: kilowatt (kW)
3.1.12.2
nominal heat input (Qn)
value of the heat input declared by the manufacturer
Symbol: Qn
Unit: kilowatt (kW)
3.1.12.3
nominal domestic hot water heat input (Qnw)
value of the heat input in the domestic hot water mode indicated by the manufacturer
Symbol: Qnw
Unit: kilowatt (kW)
!
3.1.13
relevant eco-design and labelling regulations terms
3.1.13.1
electric auxiliary energy for eco-design and labelling regulations
electric energy consumed by the system components such as fan, valves, heating elements required for the
heat generator‘s designed operation, but no circulation pump
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3.1.13.2
seasonal space heating energy efficiency
ratio between the space heating demand for a designated heating season, supplied by the boiler and the
annual energy consumption based on GCV required to meet this demand
— Symbol ηs
3.1.13.3
water heating energy efficiency
ratio between the useful energy in drinking or sanitary water provided by a combination boiler and the energy
required for its generation based on GCV
— Symbol ηWH
3.1.13.4
sound power level
A-weighted sound power level, indoors
— Symbol LWA
— Unit dB(A)
3.1.13.5
package
package of boilers or combination boilers, temperature control and solar devices means a package offered to
the end-user containing one or more boilers or combination boilers combined with one or more temperature
controls and/or one or more solar devices
Note 1 to entry: Definition based on Labelling Regulation 811/2013 Article 2 - (19) and (20).
3.1.13.6
maximum load profile
load profile for combination water boilers with the greatest reference energy that a combination boiler is able
to provide while fulfilling the temperature and flow rate conditions of that load profile "
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3.2 Symbols
Table 1 — Main symbols and abbreviations used
Net calorific value Hi
Gross calorific value Hs
Density of test gas d

Density of reference gas dr
Net Wobbe index Wi
Gross Wobbe index Ws
Normal test pressure pn
Minimum test pressure pmin
Maximum test pressure pmax
Gas pressure at the meter pg
Atmospheric pressure pa
Volume gas rate under test conditions V

Volume gas rate under reference conditions Vr
Volume gas rate, nominal Vn
Mass rate M
Nominal mass rate Mn
Heat input Q
Nominal heat input Qn
!Heat input at the arithmetic mean of the maximum and Qa"

minimum nominal heat input
Corrected heat input Qc
Nominal domestic hot water heat input Qnw

Useful output P
Nominal output Pn
!Useful output at the arithmetic mean of the maximum Pa"

and minimum nominal useful output
Condensing output Pnc
Useful efficiency ηu
!Seasonal space heating energy efficiency GCV ηs
Water heating energy efficiency GCV ηWH
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Weighted value of the NOx concentration, in milligrams per NOx,pond Hs

kilowatt-hour (mg/kWh) GCV
Weighted value of the NOx concentration, in milligrams per NOx,pond
kilowatt-hour (mg/kWh) NCV
The useful efficiency at 30 % of the nominal heat input η1
GCV
The useful efficiency at nominal heat input GCV η4
The useful efficiency at 30 % of the nominal heat input η30
NCV
The useful efficiency at nominal heat input NCV η100
Auxiliary electricity consumption at nominal heat input [kW] elmax
Auxiliary electricity consumption at 30 % of the nominal elmin
heat input [kW]
Auxiliary electricity consumption at stand-by [kW] PSB "
Maximum waterside operating pressure (heating water) PMS
Maximum water service pressure (sanitary water) PMW
Ignition opening time TIA

Ignition safety time TSA
Extinction delay time TIE
Extinction safety time TSE

Gas temperature tg
4 Classification
4.1 Gases and categories
Gases are classified into families, groups and ranges in accordance with EN 437.
Boilers are classified into categories in accordance with EN 437.
4.2 Mode of air supply and evacuation of the combustion products
!The types of boilers are specified on the boiler (see 12.1.1.i)."
4.3 Maximum water-side operating pressure
Boilers are classified according to their maximum water-side operating pressure (PMS) as:
a) pressure class 1: PMS = 1 bar;
b) pressure class 2: PMS = 3 bar;
c) pressure class 3: 3 bar < PMS < 6 bar.
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5 Construction
5.1 General
Except where otherwise stated, the constructional requirements are verified by inspection of the boiler and
tank where incorporated and its technical documents.
For boilers intended to be installed in a partially protected place, all materials employed in the construction,
including seals, gaskets and sealing pastes, if any, shall function properly in the environmental conditions
under which they are expected to operate. The manufacturer shall declare in the technical instructions for the
installer the minimum and maximum ambient temperatures at which the boiler is designed to operate (see
12.2.1).
5.2 Conversion to different gases
The following operations are allowed in order to convert from a gas of one family or group to a gas of another
family or group:
a) adjustment of the gas rate of the main burner and ignition burner;
b) change of injectors or restrictor;
c) change of the ignition burner or its components;
d) change of the gas rate modulation system;
e) putting out of service and sealing a gas rate adjuster and/or a regulator;
f) changes of configuration parameters by data exchange (for requirement see EN 14459).
For each of the operations mentioned above the appliance shall be tested with each of the gases. These
operations shall be possible without having to interfere with the connections of the boiler to its pipe-work (gas,
water, duct system).
5.3 Materials
5.3.1 General
The quality and thickness of the materials used in the construction of the boilers, and the method of
assembling the various parts, shall be such that the constructional and operational characteristics are not
significantly altered during a reasonable life and under normal conditions of installation and use.
In particular, all parts of the boiler and the combustion circuit shall withstand the mechanical, chemical and
thermal conditions to which they may be subjected when the boiler is used normally.
Materials downstream of the heat exchanger shall be corrosion-resistant or be effectively protected against
corrosion.
The use of materials containing asbestos is forbidden.
Hard solder containing cadmium shall not be used in the construction of boilers.
Requirements for materials and characteristics used for combustion product evacuation ducts, fitting pieces
and terminals are specified in the Specific Standard, Part 2.
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5.3.2 Materials and thicknesses of walls or tubes with water side operating pressure for boilers of
pressure class-3
5.3.2.1 General
The characteristics of the materials and the thicknesses of walls under pressure shall comply with the
requirements of 5.3.2.2, 5.3.2.3 and 5.3.2.4. If other materials and/or other thicknesses are used, the
manufacturer shall provide appropriate justification in respect of fitness for purpose.
5.3.2.2 Materials
Materials for parts under pressure shall be appropriate for their duty and envisaged use.
The following materials satisfy these criteria:
a) steels that have the properties and chemical composition detailed in Annex A;
b) cast irons that have the mechanical properties detailed in Annex B;
c) the non-ferrous materials detailed in Annex C and Annex D.
For other materials, the manufacturer shall provide proof the suitability of that material.
5.3.2.3 Thicknesses
The minimum wall thicknesses are given in Annex E and Annex F.
For rolled steel, the tolerances are given in EN 10029.
The thicknesses of cast walls given in the production drawings shall not be less than the nominal minimum
thickness given in Annex F for parts of cast iron or of cast materials which are subjected to pressure.
The actual minimum thickness of the boiler sections and of parts subjected to pressure shall be greater than
0,8 times those given in the drawings.
5.3.2.4 Welded seams and welding fillers
Materials shall be suitable for welding. The welded joints given in Annex G may be used and do not require
additional heat treatment for welding.
Welded seams shall show no cracks or bonding faults and butt welded seams shall be faultlessly welded over
the whole cross-section.
Single-sided fillet welds and half Y-welds without full penetration into the base metal shall not be subjected to
bending stresses. Flue pipes, set-through stays and similar components need not to be welded from both
sides. Double fillet welds are permissible if sufficiently cooled.
Projections into the flueways in areas of high thermal stresses shall be avoided.
Corner welds, edge welds and similar welds which are subject to considerable bending stresses under
unfavourable manufacturing or operating conditions are to be avoided.
For welded-in longitudinal stays, stay tubes or stay bolts, the shearing cross-section of the fillet weld shall be
at least 1,25 times the required cross-section of the bolt or stay tube.
Details of the welds mentioned are given in Annex G. Welding fillers shall permit a joint appropriate to the
base material to be made.
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The terms given in Annex G are in accordance with prEN ISO 2553; the reference numbers of welding
processes are respectively in accordance with ISO 857-1:1998, ISO 857-2:2005 and EN ISO 4063.
5.3.2.5 Materials and method of construction of components of the domestic water circuit for
combination boilers
Materials shall be appropriate for their use, under intended application and at the maximum water pressure
stated by the manufacturer.
The requirements relating to thermal insulation and its use specified in 5.3.4 only apply to parts of the
domestic water circuit likely to come into contact with flames or sited close to the combustion products outlet.
The materials of the parts containing domestic water shall not affect the quality of the domestic water in
respect of either health or taste.
The whole of the domestic hot water circuit shall be made up of corrosion resistant materials or shall be
protected against corrosion.
5.3.3 Domestic water connections
Threaded connections shall comply with EN ISO 228-1, EN 10226-1 or EN 10226-2.
If copper tubes are used for the connection, the end of the tube shall comply with EN 1057.
In accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, the domestic water circuit shall be able to be drained,
without the discharge of water compromising electrical safety.
5.3.4 Thermal Insulation
The insulation shall withstand the normally expected thermal and mechanical stresses, without deformation
and shall retain its insulating properties under the influences of heat and ageing.
The insulation shall be of non-combustible material. However, inflammable materials are permitted provided
that:
a) the insulation is applied to surfaces in contact with water;
b) or the temperature of the surface to which it is applied does not exceed 85 °C in normal operation;
c) or the insulation is protected by a non-combustible case having an appropriate wall thickness.
If flames can come into contact with the insulation or if the insulation is applied close to the combustion
products outlet, the insulation shall be non-combustible or protected by a non-combustible case having an
appropriate wall thickness.
5.4 Method of construction
5.4.1 Design
The boiler shall be designed such that when it is installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions, it shall be possible to vent the air from the boiler waterways, if it is not self-venting.
If condensation takes place, this shall not:
a) affect the operational safety;
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b) drop outside the appliance. This requirement does not apply to the flow of condensate which is produced
at the outlet of the combustion products evacuation duct.
Constructional parts accessible during use and servicing, in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions,
shall be free from sharp edges and corners that might cause damage or personal injury during use and
servicing.
5.4.2 Checking the state of operation
The installer shall be able to observe visually the ignition and operation of the burner(s) and also the length of
the flame(s) of the ignition burner, if any.
In addition, mirrors, sight glasses, etc., shall continue to retain their optical properties. However, when the
main burner is fitted with its own flame detector, an indirect means of indication (e.g. an indicator light) is
allowed.
The indication of flame presence shall not be used to indicate any fault, except for a fault in the operation of
the means of checking the flame itself, which shall result in an indication that there is no flame.
It shall be possible for the user, perhaps after opening a door, to check at any time that the boiler is operating,
either by visual observation of the flame or by some other indirect means.
If the indirect signal of flame presence is only available on a remote control, this remote control shall be
supplied and tested with the appliance (see also 5.7.9.2.2.).
5.4.3 Use and servicing
The user and/or the operator shall be able to gain access to and operate all control knobs, buttons, etc.,
necessary for normal use of the boiler without having to remove any part of the case. However, part of the
case may be removable provided that:
a) this part can be handled easily and safely by the operator; and
b) this part can be removed without the use of tools; and
c) incorrect replacement is difficult (e.g. by the provision of stops).
All markings intended for the user and/or the operator shall be easily visible and shall be made in a clear and
indelible manner.
Parts which are required to be inspected or removed for servicing shall be easily accessible, possibly after
removal of the case, in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Removable parts shall be designed or marked so that they are difficult to re-assemble incorrectly.
In accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, it shall be possible to clean the burner, combustion
chamber and parts in contact with combustion products easily and/or remove them easily for servicing with the
use of commercially available tools. This shall not involve disconnection of the boiler from the gas or water
pipes. The gas circuit shall be designed to permit separate removal of the burner or of the burner and control
assembly.
For boilers connected to an air supply system and/or combustion products evacuation system that forms part
of the construction of the building, it shall be possible to carry out servicing of the boiler without dismantling
the permanent connections to the duct.
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The soundness of the combustion circuit shall be maintained after reassembly and, if necessary, in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, after replacement of the seal(s) following cleaning and
servicing operations.
5.4.4 Connections to the gas and water pipes
5.4.4.1 General
The boiler connections shall be easily accessible. They shall be clearly identified in the installation instructions
and possibly on the boiler. The clearance around the connections, after removing the case if necessary, shall
allow use of the tools required to make the connection. It shall be possible to make all the connections without
special tools.
5.4.4.2 Connection to the gas pipe
It shall be possible to connect the boiler by rigid or flexible metallic means to the gas supply pipe.
If the boiler has no flanges, pipe connection shall comply with EN ISO 228-1, EN 10226-1, EN 10226-2, or
EN 1057. In the first case (EN ISO 228-1), the end of the boiler inlet connection shall offer a sufficiently flat
annular surface to allow the use of a sealing washer.
If flanges are used, they shall comply with EN 1092 and the manufacturer shall provide the counter-flanges
and sealing gaskets.
5.4.4.3 Connections to the central heating circuit
Threaded connections shall comply with EN ISO 228-1, EN 10226-1 or EN 10226-2.
If copper connections are used, the connecting end of the tube shall comply with EN 1057.
If other than metallic materials are used, the manufacturer shall provide the appropriate justification for their
suitability of use.
5.4.5 Soundness
5.4.5.1 Soundness of the gas circuit
The gas circuit shall consist of metallic parts.
Holes for screws, studs, etc., intended for the assembly of parts shall not open into gas-ways. The wall
thickness between drillings and gas-ways shall be at least 1 mm. This does not apply to orifices for
measurement purposes. It shall not be possible for water to penetrate into the gas circuit.
The soundness of parts and assemblies making up the gas circuit and likely to be dismantled for routine
maintenance in situ shall be achieved by means of mechanical joints, e.g. metal to metal joints, gaskets or
toroidal seals, i.e. excluding the use of all sealing materials such as tape, paste or liquid. However, the sealing
materials mentioned above may be used for permanent assemblies. These sealing materials shall remain
effective under normal conditions of boiler use.
Where parts of the gas circuit are assembled without threads, soundness of the assembly shall not be
achieved by means of soft solder or by means of adhesives.
5.4.5.2 Soundness of the combustion circuit
The combustion circuit shall be constructed so as to prevent any leakage of combustion products.
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Any means used to achieve soundness of the combustion circuit shall be such that it remains effective under
normal conditions of use and servicing.
Parts, which have to be removed during routine service and affect the soundness of the boiler 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 boiler case forms part of the combustion circuit and it can be removed without the use of tools,
either the boiler shall not operate, or there shall be no leakage of combustion products into the room where
the boiler is installed when the case is replaced incorrectly.
However, parts of the assembly that are not intended to be dismantled for maintenance may be joined in such
a way, that permanent soundness is assured during continuous service under normal conditions of use.
The ducts, bends, if any, and the terminal or fitting piece shall fit together correctly and shall form a stable
assembly. Parts intended to be dismantled for periodic servicing shall be designed and arranged so that
soundness is assured after reassembly.
Any fitting piece shall allow a sound connection to be made to the system intended for the evacuation of
combustion products and supply of air.
5.4.6 Supply of combustion air and evacuation of the combustion products
The manufacturer shall design the boiler so that there is an adequate supply of combustion air during ignition
and over the whole range of possible heat inputs stated.
5.4.7 Dampers
For boilers with heat inputs in excess of 70 kW it is permissible to incorporate control dampers in the air or
combustion products circuit.
Moveable components of the damper shall interlock and shall have no relative motion with respect to one
another.
Any limit switch shall be designed and arranged so that incorrect signals about the open position of the
damper are eliminated.
The damper system shall be provided with a means of proving that the position of any interlocks is correct
prior to the damper being operated. This requirement is deemed to be met by limit switches which are
protected against the effects of short circuits by suitable protective devices. These devices shall operate
before the short circuit current exceeds 50 % of the rated current of the switches.
At the start-up and at every operating state, it shall be ensured that the damper is or has been moved to a
position in which the air flow rate and heat input are in the specified ratios.
If the ratio of heat input to air flow rate is not as specified or if there is a fault in the switching system:
a) either the damper shall be moved to a position which increases the excess air;
b) or, there shall be a safety shutdown of the gas supply to the main burner.
5.4.8 Air proving
Boilers with fans shall be fitted with a system for air proving.
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Before each fan start it is checked that there is no simulation of air flow; this requirement is deemed to be met
if the boiler is fitted with a gas/air ratio control.
The supply of combustion air shall be checked by one of the following:
a) supervision of the combustion air pressure or the combustion products pressure;
b) supervision of the combustion air rate or the combustion products rate;
c) automatic gas/air ratio control;
d) indirect supervision (e.g. fan speed supervision) when there is an air proving device which proves the air
rate at least once at each start up and provided that there is a shutdown at least once every 24 h.
5.4.9 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.
Pneumatic gas/air ratio controls shall comply with the relevant requirements of EN 88-1.
Electronic gas/air ratio controls shall comply with the relevant requirements of EN 12067-2.
5.4.10 Fan
Direct access to the rotating parts of a fan shall be prevented. Parts of a fan in contact with combustion
products shall be effectively protected against corrosion unless they are made of corrosion resistant material;
they shall withstand the temperature of the combustion products.
5.4.11 Drainage
If it is not possible to drain the boiler by means of its water connections, it shall carry a device that enables it
to be drained and can be operated by means of a tool such as a spanner or screwdriver. Suitable directions
for drainage shall be included in the instructions.
5.4.12 Operational safety in the event of failure of the auxiliary energy
If the boiler uses auxiliary energy, its design shall be such that no risk can occur in the event of failure of the
auxiliary energy or following its restoration.
5.4.13 Special provision for Low Temperature Boilers and Condensing Boilers
5.4.13.1 Materials in contact with condensate
All parts of the heat exchanger(s) and other parts of the boiler likely to come into contact with condensate
shall be constructed of sufficiently corrosion resistant materials or materials protected by a suitable coating in
order to ensure a reasonable life for a boiler that is installed, used and maintained in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions.
5.4.13.2 Discharge of condensate
Requirements:
Condensing boilers shall be fitted with a condensate discharge system of corrosion-resistant material or
covered by a durable protection against corrosion.
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Where disposal of condensate from the boiler is by gravity the internal diameter of the condensate discharge
connection shall be at least 13 mm. If the boiler incorporates some form of pump assisted condensate
disposal the size of the discharge from the boiler and connection to any point of gravity discharge shall be
specified by the boiler manufacturer. The disposal system, forming part of the boiler or supplied with the
boiler, shall be such that:
a) it can be easily inspected and cleaned in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions;
b) it cannot transmit combustion products or let enter air into the room where the boiler is installed; this
requirement is met if the disposal system incorporates a water trap.
Surfaces in contact with condensates (except purpose provided drains, water traps and siphons) shall be
designed to prevent condensate retention.
It shall be possible to service and clean the system easily. There may be a common condensate drain for flue
gas exhaust and the condensing boiler.
Test conditions:
By measurements, visual inspection or manual tests it is checked whether the requirements for the
condensate discharge are fulfilled.
5.4.13.3 Control of the combustion products temperature
If the combustion products circuit contains materials that are likely to be affected by heat or is intended to be
connected to a flue (including seals) that is likely to be affected by heat from the combustion products, the
boiler shall incorporate a device to prevent the combustion products temperature exceeding the maximum
allowable working temperature for the material as declared by the manufacturer.
The device for limiting the combustion products temperature shall be non-adjustable and shall not be
accessible without tools.
5.4.13.4 Chemical composition of the condensate
If the manufacturer states the chemical composition of the condensate, the composition shall be verified at the
end of the test of 9.3.
5.5 Burners
The cross-section of the flame ports and also the burner and ignition burner injectors shall not be adjustable.
Every removable injector and/or removable restrictor shall carry an indelible means of identification preventing
any confusion. In the case of non-removable injectors and/or restrictors, the marking may be on the manifold.
It shall be possible to change injectors and restrictors without the need to disconnect the boiler. When the
injectors and restrictors are removable, their position shall be well defined and their method of fixing shall be
such that it is difficult to position them incorrectly.
Burners shall be accessible without the need to dismantle a major part of the boiler. If the burners or a part of
the burners are removable, their position shall be well defined and their method of fixing shall be such that it is
difficult to position them incorrectly.
Up to 70 kW aeration adjusters are forbidden.
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5.6 Pressure test points
Boilers shall be fitted with at least two pressure test points permitting measurement of the inlet pressure and
the burner pressure. These shall be arranged in a position carefully selected so as to permit easy access.
Each of the test points shall have an external diameter of 9,0 (+0, -0,5) mm and a useful length of at least
10 mm to enable a tube to be fitted. The minimum diameter of the bore of the test point shall not exceed
1 mm. It shall be possible to measure the gas pressure without disturbing the operating condition of the boiler.
5.7 Requirements for the application of control and safety devices
NOTE Requirements for control and safety devices are specified in Clause 7.
5.7.1 General
Adjusting and control devices shall not overrule the operation of safety devices.
The design of the control and safety system shall be such that it is not possible to perform two or more actions
which are unacceptable in combination. The order of the actions shall be fixed in such a manner that it is not
possible to change it.
When there are several control knobs (taps, thermostats, etc.), they shall not be interchangeable if this could
lead to confusion and their function shall be clearly indicated.
5.7.2 djusters and range-rating devices
5.7.2.1 General
Any parts of a boiler, which are not intended to be altered by the user or the installer, shall be protected in an
appropriate manner. Paint may be used for this purpose provided that it withstands the temperature to which it
is subjected during normal operation of the boiler.
The adjusting screws shall be arranged in such a way that they cannot fall into the gas-ways.
The soundness of the gas circuit shall not be put at risk by the presence of adjusters and range-rating
devices.
Adjustment of the adjuster and/or of the range rating device may be continuous (e.g. use of an adjusting
screw) or discrete (e.g. change of restrictors).
5.7.2.2 Adjuster
st
Gas rate adjusters are mandatory for boilers using several groups of 1 family gas and optional for other
boilers.
An adjuster shall:
a) be sealed if adjustment is made by the manufacturer;
b) be able to be sealed if adjustment is carried out by the installer.
For boilers in a category which includes a “+” sign, the adjusters shall be sealed by the manufacturer.
5.7.2.3 Range-rating devices
The boiler may have a range-rating device.
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If this device and the gas rate adjuster are one and the same, the installation instructions shall specify the use
of the adjuster.
5.7.3 Gas circuit
5.7.3.1 Control devices
Every boiler shall be provided with at least one device to enable the user to control the gas supply to the
burner and to the ignition burner, if any.
The shut-off shall be effected without delay, for example it shall not be subject to the delay time of the
thermoelectric flame supervision device.
No markings are required if incorrect operation is impossible, for example when a single button controls a
flame supervision device for the burner and ignition burner. However, where it is necessary to use markings,
the following symbols shall be used:
Off Full disc

Ignition Stylised star
Full rate of the burner Stylised flame
If the boiler has two distinct gas rate controls, one for the burner and one for the ignition burner, the operation
of these devices shall be interlocked in such a way that it is impossible for the burner to be supplied before the
ignition burner.
If the burner and ignition burner are served by a single tap, the position for ignition of the latter shall have a
stop or notch making this position clearly perceptible to the user. It shall be possible to carry out the unlatching
operation (if any) with one hand.
If the only gas shut-off device operates by turning, it shall turn off in a clockwise direction as seen by an
observer facing the knob.
5.7.3.2 Composition of the gas circuit
The gas circuit shall meet the requirements of Table 2. The classification of the valves is according to
EN 161:2011.
For individual gas lines > 0,250 kW, safety devices which require non-volatile lockout to occur shall give rise
to simultaneous signal to close the two valves. However, for a thermoelectric device, the safety devices may
act only on this device.
In the case of direct ignition of the main burner and if the order to close in response to a control device is not
given simultaneously to the two valves, the two valves shall be class C. (B for > 150 kW and A for > 300 kW).
In response to a control device, if the delay between the signals to close the two valves is not greater than 5 s,
the signals are considered to be simultaneous.
Illustrations of the composition of the gas circuit are given in Annex H.
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Table 2 — Composition of the gas circuit
BOILER WITHOUT BOILER WITH FAN

FAN
Heat input of the With Without pre-purge but with a Without

Individual gas line valve proving system or pre-purge
within the gas circuit pre-purge permanent or alternating ignition
flame
kW
input ≤ 0,250 Ca Ca
input ≤ 150 Ca,b + J Ca,b + C or
B+J
150 < input ≤ 300 B+C B+B
300 < input ≤ 1000 B+B A+A
a Or the valve of the flame supervision device.
b For ignition burners with a heat input ≤ 1 000 W which meet the criteria of 8.11.6.2.1 fourth paragraph, only
one Class C valve is needed.
5.7.4 Gas pressure regulator
Boilers intended to operate with first family gases shall have a gas pressure regulator in accordance with
EN 88-1; boilers with heat inputs above 70 kW operating on second family gases shall also be fitted with a gas
pressure regulator according to EN 88-1.
For other boilers a gas pressure regulator is optional.
A gas pressure regulator intended for operation with a pressure couple shall be, or shall be able to be
adjusted in a manner such that it cannot operate between the two normal pressures.
However, when operating with a pressure couple, a non-adjustable gas pressure regulator for the ignition
burner is permitted.
The design and accessibility of the gas pressure regulator shall be such that it can be easily adjusted or put
out of operation when another gas is supplied, but precautions shall be taken to make unauthorised
interference with the adjuster difficult.
5.7.5 Ignition devices
5.7.5.1 Ignition of the ignition burner
It shall be possible to ignite the ignition burner, without interfering in the combustion circuit.
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Ignition devices for the ignition burner shall be designed and fitted in such a way that they are located
correctly in relation to the components and the ignition burner. It shall be possible to fit or remove the ignition
device for the ignition burner, or the ignition burner-ignition device assembly, using commonly available tools.
5.7.5.2 Ignition device for the main burner
5.7.5.2.1 General
The main burner shall be fitted with an ignition burner or a device for direct ignition. Direct ignition shall not
cause deterioration of the burner.
5.7.5.2.2 Ignition burners
Ignition burners shall be designed and fitted in such a way that they are located correctly in relation to the
components and to the burners which they ignite. If different ignition burners are used for the different gases,
they shall be marked, easy to substitute for one another and easy to fit. The same applies to injectors where
only they have to be changed.
If the rate of the ignition burner is not governed, a gas rate adjuster is mandatory for boilers operating on first
family gases and optional for second family and third family gases. However, it is forbidden for second and
third family gases if a pressure couple is used. The adjuster may be omitted if ignition burners and/or injectors
suiting the characteristics of the gas used can be changed easily.
Admission of gas to the ignition burner (QIB ≤ 0,250 kW) during the pre-purge is permitted, if ignition is
effected after the pre-purge period.
5.7.5.2.3 Direct ignition
Devices for direct ignition shall ensure safe ignition even if the voltage is varied from 85 % to 110 % of the
nominal voltage. The order to energise ignition devices shall be given no later than the order to open the
automatic valve controlling the gas to be ignited.
Excluding flame detection, the ignition device shall be de-energised no later than at the end of the ignition
safety time.
5.7.6 Flame supervision devices
5.7.6.1 General
The presence of a flame shall be detected:
a) either by a thermoelectric flame supervision device;
NOTE See also Table 2 regarding valve requirements.
b) or by the flame detector of an automatic burner control system.
At least one flame detector is required.
If the main burner is ignited by an ignition burner, the presence of flame at the ignition burner flame shall be
detected before gas is released to the main burner.
5.7.6.2 Thermoelectric flame supervision device
The device shall cause non-volatile lockout of the boiler in the event of flame failure, and in the event of
damage to the sensing element or to the connection between the sensing element and the device responding
to its signal.
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The device shall incorporate either an ignition interlock or a re-start interlock.
5.7.6.3 Automatic burner control system
Automatic burner control systems shall comply with the appropriate requirements of EN 298.
In case of flame failure, the system shall cause at least:
a) spark restoration;
b) or restart;
c) or volatile lockout.
In the case of spark restoration or restart, an absence of flame at the end of the ignition safety time (TSA) shall
result in, at least, volatile lockout.
5.7.7 Gas/air ratio control tubes
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 specific tests.
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Control tubes for air or combustion products shall have a minimum cross-sectional area of 12 mm 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
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5.7.8 Thermostats and water temperature limiting devices
5.7.8.1 General
Boilers shall be fitted with a fixed setting or adjustable control thermostat complying with 7.3.2.1. In addition,
boilers shall be fitted with additional temperature limiting devices specified below.
Alternatively an electronic temperature control system can be used to control the temperature at a fixed or
adjustable set point. Such a system shall comply with requirements for a class A device according to
EN 14459:2007, Annex K.
5.7.8.2 Boilers intended exclusively for central heating systems with an open expansion vessel
Temperature limiting devices are not required when the boiler is designed to be installed exclusively with an
open expansion vessel and when a failure of the control thermostat does not cause a dangerous situation for
the user or damage to the boiler. Appropriate information shall be given in the technical instructions.
5.7.8.3 Boilers intended for central heating systems with open or sealed expansion vessels
5.7.8.3.1 Boilers with electromechanical controls
Boilers shall be fitted with:
a) Either a temperature limiter complying with 7.3.2.2, having a preset limit of maximum 110 °C and an
overheat cut-out device complying with 7.3.2.3 is required, having a preset limit that causes non-volatile
lockout before the boiler is damaged and/or before a dangerous situation occurs. For boilers of pressure
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class 1 and 2 instead of a temperature limiter, other devices (e.g. water rate monitoring device, low water
detector safety device) are possible in as much as all the requirements of 8.11.8 and 7.3 are met;
b) Or an overheat cut-out complying with 7.3.2.3, having a preset limit of maximum 110 °C causing non-
volatile lockout before the boiler is damaged and/or before a dangerous situation occurs.
The temperature limiter shall cause at least safety shut-down before the water flow temperature exceeds the
preset value. When the water temperature falls below the preset value, the gas supply to the burner may be
restored automatically. The overheat cut-out device shall cause non-volatile lockout before the boiler is
damaged and/or a dangerous situation for the user occurs.
5.7.8.3.2 Boilers with electronic controls
Boilers shall be fitted with systems either a) or b):
a) An electronic temperature control system can be used to control and limit the temperature in combination
with an electromechanical overheat cut-out according to the requirements from this standard. This
electronic temperature control system shall have two different settings, being: control temperature and
limiting temperature, and should meet the requirements for a class A device according to EN 14459:2007,
Annex K. At a limit temperature set point of maximum 110 °C the system shall shut down, restoring
normal operation when the temperature drops below the limit value.
b) An electronic temperature control system can be used to control and limit the temperature and provide
the overheat cut-out function. Such a control system shall meet the requirements of the class C
Temperature Control Function as specified in EN 14459:2007, Annex K. The system shall have at least
three levels of temperature setting, being: control temperature, limit temperature and overheat cut-out
temperature. At limit temperature set point of maximum 110 °C the system shall shut down, restoring
normal operation when the temperature drops below the limit value. The system shall go in non-volatile
lockout at overheat cut-out temperature set point, being the set point before the boiler is damaged and/or
before a dangerous situation for the user occurs.
5.7.9 Remote control
5.7.9.1 General
Boilers with a remote control device or devices shall be so designed and constructed that failure of this device
can not lead to an unsafe situation. The design of the remote control device shall be such as to prevent
accidental operation or manipulation.
Appropriate measures shall be taken to prevent unauthorised controls from operating the boiler.
Connection of any remote controls recommended by the manufacturer shall be possible without disturbing the
internal electrical connections except for purpose-designed removable links.
Operation of the controls at the boiler shall take priority over remote control.
In case of connection to Home and Building Electronic Systems (HBES) the relevant requirements of the
EN 50090 series shall apply.
For more detailed requirements on data exchange, see EN 14459.
5.7.9.2 Remote control reset functions
5.7.9.2.1 General
Boilers that allow remote control reset functions shall be fitted with a switch or other means for switching off
the boiler.
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5.7.9.2.2 Functional requirements
A reset action of a boiler is intended to be a clear defined manual action.
An automatic reset (e.g. resets generated by automatic devices, like timers etc.) shall not be possible.
Whenever the remote reset function is performed by a mobile device at least 2 manual actions are required to
activate a reset.
The remote reset function shall be at least a class B function according to EN 14459 (assessment according
to EN 14459:2007, 6.3), with a fault tolerating time of 24 h.
Any fault of the remote reset shall not cause the boiler to operate outside the applicable requirements. It shall
be detected before the next start-up or shall not prevent the boiler from going to shut-down or lock-out.
For reset functions where the manual action is initiated without line of sight of the boiler the following
additional requirements apply:
a) the actual status and relevant information of the process under control shall be visible to the user before,
during and after the reset action;
b) the maximum number of resets accepted by the control in the boiler shall be limited to 5 actions within a
time span of 15 min. After this period, the boiler shall not reset by remote control.
5.7.9.2.3 Evaluation of the remote reset function on the boiler
The remote reset function shall be evaluated with the boiler.
If the reset is activated by manual switching of a thermostat or device with similar function this shall be
declared by the manufacturer and be approved with the boiler.
5.7.10 Expansion vessel and pressure gauge
If the boiler incorporates a sealed system expansion vessel, this shall be located or protected in such a way
that heat cannot damage the diaphragm and the boiler shall be fitted with a pressure gauge stating the
maximum water-side operating pressure (PMS).
5.7.11 Protection against frost for boilers intended to be installed in a partially protected place
If the minimum ambient temperature declared by the manufacturer is less than 0 °C, a boiler intended to
operate in a partially protected place, shall be protected from freezing by a frost protection system.
For combination boilers, the domestic hot water production circuit is also to be protected from damage caused
by frost.
The condensate drain, if any, shall be protected from damage and shall not block the drain function in the
case of frost.
5.7.12 Adjusting, control and safety devices for the domestic hot water circuit
If necessary, the domestic hot water circuit shall be fitted with control and safety devices necessary to comply
with the requirements, of 5.7.8 of this standard.
The tank shall be fitted with a device for controlling the water temperature. This device shall allow a
temperature to be attained which is sufficient to prevent the build-up of bacteria (see 8.11.3.1.3.3).
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If the appliance is equipped with a temperature relief valve, any device controlling the temperature of the
sanitary hot water shall act before this valve.
6 Electrical safety
The boiler shall comply with the relevant requirements of EN 60335-2-102.
If the boiler is fitted with electronic components or electronic systems providing a safety function, these shall
comply with the relevant requirements in Clause 7.
If the manufacturer states, on the data plate, the nature of the electrical protection of the boiler, this statement
shall comply with EN 60529.
For boilers intended to be installed in a partially protected place:
a) the enclosure protection degree shall be at least IPX4D;
b) the electrical and/or electronic equipment temperature range shall be relevant for the specified
temperature range of the boiler.
7 Controls
7.1 General
In 7.2 controls requirements are specified by reference to existing controls standards. For some clauses,
additional requirements and/or deletions are given in 7.2.
For boiler specific controls, approved for a specific boiler, some requirements can be waived, as these are
covered by the boiler standard. See 7.2 for details on this.
7.2 Detailed specifications
7.2.1 Control and safety devices shall comply with the following standards:
EN 88-1, Pressure governors for gas appliances
EN 125, Thermo-electric flame supervision devices for gas burning appliances
EN 126, Multifunctional controls for gas burning appliances
EN 161:2011, Automatic shutoff valves for gas burners and gas appliances
EN 298, Automatic gas burner control systems
EN 12067-2, Gas/air ratio controls for gas burners and gas burning appliances – Part 2: Electronic types
EN 13611, Safety and control devices for gas burners and gas burning appliances – General requirements
EN 14459, Control functions in electronic systems for gas burners and burning appliances – Method for
classification and assessment
7.2.2 In addition, for boilers the following applies:
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a) Valves using auxiliary fluids shall close automatically on reducing the actuating pressure to 15 % of the
highest pressure declared by the manufacturer;
b) A valve with pneumatic or hydraulic actuating mechanisms is energised at the maximum actuating
pressure, and the actuating pressure is reduced slowly to 15 % of the maximum actuating pressure. At
this point the valve shall have travelled to the closed position.
7.2.3 Boiler controls which have not been separately type tested shall be tested in combination with the
boiler. In that case clauses of the above mentioned standards, which refer to the below mentioned aspects,
can be waived:
a) Connections: as mentioned in EN 13611:2007+A2:2011, 6.4, 6.4.1, 6.4.2, 6.4.3, 6.4.4, 6.4.5 and 6.4.6;
b) Rated flow rate: as mentioned in EN 13611:2007+A2:2011, 7.6: (already covered in the nominal heat
input/output tests);
c) EMC/Electrical requirements: as mentioned in EN 13611:2007+A2:2011, 8.1 to 8.10;
d) Marking: as mentioned in EN 13611:2007+A2:2011, Clause 9;
e) Protection against environmental influences: as mentioned in EN 298:2012, 8.2 to 8.8;
f) Marking, installation and operating instructions: as mentioned in EN 298:2012, Clause 11.
NOTE Alternative clause numbers may apply when the product standard (e.g. EN 88-1 / EN 161:2011) is used.
7.2.4 Boilers controls which have not been separately type tested shall be tested in combination with the
boiler. In that case, the following additional aspects need to be considered:
a) EN 13611:2007+A2:2011, 6.4.8, the strainer can also be in the boiler;
b) EN 13611:2007+A2:2011, 7.1, the control shall work correctly taking into consideration the max. working
pressure, as specified for the boiler, is used and for mounting position, the position of the control in the
boiler is used;
c) EN 13611:2007+A2:2011, 7.3, tests are limited to the pressures as defined for the boiler;
d) EN 13611:2007+A2:2011, 7.4 and 7.5, tests are performed unless it’s evident that the control will not
have any bending and torque load, for example because of the way of construction or installation in the
boiler;
e) EN 88-1:2011, 7.101.5, correct functioning of the regulator is demonstrated on the boiler according to the
requirements of the specific standards, comparable with a class C regulator, for the gases specified.
7.3 Thermostats and water temperature limiting devices
7.3.1 General
To protect a gas appliance against the basic risks of fire and explosion as a result of overheat, a Temperature
Control Function (TCF) is required.
Scope of the TCF is to control the temperature (control thermostat and temperature limiter) and to prevent the
risk of excessive temperature (overheat cut-out which could lead to the hazard of overheat for gas burning
appliances. The TCF is a system which consists of temperature sensing, signal processing, switching actions
(on/off or protective action) and reset.
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Practical realisation of the TCF can be done with one control (electronic systems) or more controls, specifying
control thermostats, temperature limiters and, overheat cut-out’s). Also constructional measures, like an open
expansion vessel system, can cover part of the risk.
Making use of existing classifications for safety related control functions (see EN 14459), the TCF is classified
as class C. This is based on a comparison, made between the automatic burner controller and the TCF, the
implication on safety of either function being considered equivalent.
Appliance standards can allow a lower safety class in combination with constructional measures, resulting in
an overall TCF safety class C, e.g. open expansion vessel systems.
Traditional solutions as specified in 7.3.2 and 7.3.3, using a combination of electro-mechanical thermostats as
specified in the specific appliance standards have been considered to fulfil the requirements for class C. This
assumption is based on electro-mechanical solutions with specific constructional requirements, originating
from practice over many years and relying on redundancy as the principle.
Electronic solutions for the overall Temperature Control Function are based on a fault assessment approach
like EN 298 or EN 60730, with specific requirements described in EN 14459.
7.3.2 Construction requirements
7.3.2.1 Control thermostat
The control thermostat shall comply with the requirements of EN 60730-2-9 for type 1 devices.
If the control thermostat is adjustable, the manufacturer shall at least state the maximum temperature in the
instructions. The positions of the temperature selector shall be easy to establish and it shall be possible to
ascertain in which direction the water temperature rises or falls. If numbers are used for this purpose, the
highest number shall correspond to the highest temperature.
At its maximum setting, it shall cause at least controlled shut-down.
7.3.2.2 Temperature limiter
The temperature limiter shall comply with the requirements of EN 60730-2-9 for type 1 devices.
The maximum set point temperature of this device shall not be able to be adjusted.
The temperature limiter contacts shall open before the temperature exceeds a preset limit and close again
when the temperature falls below that preset limit.
7.3.2.3 Overheat cut-out device
The overheat cut-out device shall comply with the requirement of EN 60730-2-9 for type 2 devices.
This device shall not be adjustable and normal operation of the boiler shall not give rise to a change in its set
point temperature.
The contacts of the overheat cut-out device shall open, resulting in non-volatile lockout, before the
temperature exceeds a preset limit.
Interruption of the link between the temperature sensing element and the device responding to its signal shall
cause at least safety shutdown.
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7.3.2.4 Overheat cut-out device for appliances > 70 kW
For an overheat cut-out device in a appliance > 70 kW, the requirements of 7.3.2.3 are applicable with the
following modifications:
a) preset limit is 110 °C;
b) the manufacturer may adjust the set-point temperature to achieve a maximum water flow temperature of
less than 110 °C provided that once the adjustment has been made, re-adjustment above the new set-
point is not possible without the use of a tool.
7.3.2.5 Sensors
Thermostats, temperature limiters and overheat cut-out devices shall have independent temperature sensing
elements.
With an electronic system, thermostats and temperature limiters may have the same temperature sensing
element provided that its failure cannot give rise to a dangerous situation for the user or damage to the boiler.
The temperature sensing elements shall withstand the thermal overload resulting from an overheat condition
specified in this standard without the predetermined set point being affected.
EN 14459 shall be used for specific requirements on electronic temperature control systems and their
sensors.
7.3.3 Performance
7.3.3.1 General
Requirements:
Under the test conditions as mentioned below, the opening and closing temperatures of the thermostats shall
not differ from those stated by the manufacturer by more than 6 K. For adjustable thermostats, this
requirement applies at the minimum and maximum temperatures of the control range.
Test conditions:
Where the devices are tested separately, they shall be mounted in a position identical to that which they
occupy on the boiler. If the tests are carried out away from the boiler, the sensor and body of the thermostats
are each placed in a thermostatically controlled enclosure.
The temperature of the body is that to which the device is subjected in the boiler, adjusted to the nominal heat
input with the reference gas when thermal equilibrium is reached, with an adjustable thermostat adjusted to
the position corresponding to the maximum water temperature.
Except where otherwise stated, the tests are carried out at ambient temperature and at the maximum
temperature.
The sensor is subjected to the temperature stated in 7.3.3.2.
60 % of the cycles are carried out at 1,10 times the nominal voltage; the remaining tests at 0,85 times the
nominal voltage.
At the end of these tests, it is checked that the requirements are met.
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7.3.3.2 Control thermostat – Endurance
Requirements:
Thermostats shall withstand an endurance test of 250 000 cycles under the test conditions as specified. At the
end of the tests, their operation shall comply with the following requirements:
— the switch point of a fixed setting thermostat shall be within ± 10 K of the temperature stated by the
manufacturer;
— for an adjustable thermostat, it shall be possible to select the switch point, to within ± 10 K of a
temperature in the range as stated by the manufacturer.
Test conditions:
Bulb thermostats are placed in an enclosure, the temperature of which varies at a maximum rate of 2 K/min
between the opening and closing temperatures of the device.
Adjustable thermostats are set to 0,7 times the maximum setting temperature. Non-adjustable thermostats are
tested at their maximum temperature as set by the manufacturer.
Contact thermostats are tested under the same conditions, except that they are subjected to a contact
temperature instead of an ambient temperature.
After the endurance tests, it is checked that the requirements are met.
7.3.3.3 Water temperature limiting devices – Endurance
7.3.3.3.1 Temperature limiters
Requirements:
Temperature limiters shall withstand an endurance test of 10 000 cycles under the test conditions as
specified.
At the end of the tests, their operation shall comply with the requirements of 7.3.3.1.
Test conditions:
These devices are subjected to the same test conditions as non-adjustable thermostats (see 7.3.3.2).
After the endurance tests it is checked that the requirements are met.
7.3.3.3.2 Overheat cut-out devices
Requirements:
The devices shall withstand an endurance test of 4 500 thermal cycles without activation and 500 cycles of
locking and resetting, under the test conditions as specified.
At the end of the tests, their operation shall comply with the requirements of 7.3.3.1.
Under the test conditions, an interruption of the link between the sensor and the device responding to its
signal shall result in at least safety shut-down.
Test conditions:
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These devices are, during the first test series, subjected to the same test conditions as non-adjustable
thermostats (see 7.3.3.2), except that the enclosure temperature or surface temperature varies between
0,70 times and 0,95 times the maximum cut-out temperature.
The second test series is carried out alternately at the temperature causing shut-off and that which permits
resetting.
After the endurance tests it is checked that the requirements are met.
Finally, the link between the sensor and the device responding to its signal is interrupted. It is checked that the
requirements are met.
8 Operational requirements
8.1 General
The following requirements are checked under the test conditions of 8.1.1 and 8.1.2, except where otherwise
specified in particular clauses.
8.1.1 Characteristics of the reference and limit gases
8.1.1.1 General
Boilers are intended to use gases of various qualities. One of the aims of these specifications is to check that
the operation of the boilers is satisfactory for each of the gas families or gas groups and for the pressures for
which they are designed, after making use of adjusters where appropriate.
For boilers with heat inputs over 300 kW, it is impractical to use the full range of test gases to EN 437 since
their availability may present problems for test houses and manufacturers. Informative Annex U gives
guidance on the use of gases for tests in order to ensure conformity with 2009/142/EC “Directive relating to
appliances burning gaseous fuels” (codified version).
8.1.1.2 Requirements for the preparation of test gases
The requirements for the preparation of test gases are given in EN 437.
8.1.1.3 Characteristics and choice of test gases
The requirements for the characteristics and choice of test gases are given in EN 437.
When tests have to be carried out with only one of the reference gases, the priority according to the boiler
category shall be G 20, G 25, G 30 or G 31.
Where an actually distributed gas is permitted for certain tests, this gas shall belong to the gas family and
group to which the reference gas, which it replaces, belongs.
8.1.1.4 Test pressures
The test pressures are given in EN 437. If not mentioned specially, the tests are carried out at nominal
pressure.
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8.1.2 General test conditions
8.1.2.1 Installation of the boiler
The boiler is installed in accordance with the technical instructions in a well-ventilated, draught free room (air
speed less than 0,5 m/s), which has an ambient temperature of (20 ± 5) K. The boiler is protected from direct
solar radiation.
Depending on the type of boiler, the manufacturer shall supply the boiler, fitted with all the accessories
necessary for its installation, accompanied by the mounting instructions.
Wall-mounted boilers 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 manufacturer’s instructions. The plywood panel shall
be (25 ± 1) mm thick and painted matt black; the panel dimensions are at least 50 mm greater than the
corresponding dimensions of the boiler.
Method for sampling combustion products is covered in the relevant Part 2. The sampling probe is positioned
so as to obtain a representative sample of the combustion products.
8.1.2.2 Gas circuit
The tests are carried out with reference gases and limit gases with the boiler fitted with the appropriate parts
(ignition burners, pressure regulators, adjusters, injectors, etc.) for the gas range, gas group or gas family in
accordance with the information given by the manufacturer.
For boilers with heat inputs > 300kW it is possible to carry out tests using distributed gas. More information on
this possibility is given in Annex U, U.2.
8.1.2.3 Conduct of the test to obtain a heat input
When in specific clauses tests at the nominal heat input are required, these tests are carried out at:
a) the nominal heat input, or
b) the maximum heat input for range rating boilers.
The tests are carried out under the following conditions. The required gas rate that has to be measured at the
meter shall be determined for the appropriate heat input (nominal, maximum or minimum) as follows:
Qi
M
= 3, 6 ⋅
Hi
where
M is the measured mass flow rate, in kg/h;

Hi is the net calorific value of the dry reference gas at 15 °C, 1 013,25 mbar in MJ/kg;
Qi is the appropriate heat input, in kW at:
1) the nominal heat input,
2) the maximum heat input,
3) or the minimum heat input;
or
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Qi 1013, 25 273,15 + tg
V = 3, 6 ⋅ ⋅ ⋅
H i pa + pg − ps 288,15
where
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V is the measured volumetric rate, in m /h;
Qi is the appropriate heat input, in kW at:
1) the nominal heat input,
2) the maximum heat input,
3) or the minimum heat input;
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Hi is the net calorific value of the dry reference gas at 15 °C, 1 013,25 mbar, MJ/m ;
tg is the gas temperature at the meter, in °C;
pg is the gas pressure at the meter, in mbar;
pa is the atmospheric pressure at the time of the test, in mbar;
ps is the saturated vapour pressure of water at tg in mbar (equal zero if dry gas meter is used).
Depending on the supply conditions, the temperature of the test room, the atmospheric pressure and the
measuring conditions (dry meter or wet meter), the test laboratory will arrange that the nominal heat input can
be obtained within ± 2 %.
When the gas rate cannot be obtained, a correction to the boiler shall be carried out, except for the verification
done in 8.4.1:
c) by adjustment of the determined gas rate by altering the gas rate adjuster or the boiler regulator for
adjustable boilers, or
d) by changing the supply pressure for boilers without an adjuster. Any non-adjustable pressure regulator
shall be put out of action. For tests at limit pressure, the pressure of EN 437 shall be corrected such that:
pn, ,
pmin p,
= = max
pn pmin pmax
where
is the corrected nominal pressure according to EN 437;

pn,
, is the corrected minimum pressure according to EN 437;
pmin
, is the corrected maximum pressure according to EN 437;
pmax
pn is the nominal pressure according to EN 437;
pmin is the minimum pressure according to EN 437;
pmax is the maximum pressure according to EN 437.
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8.1.2.4 Water circuit
The boiler is connected to the insulated test rig shown schematically in Figure 1 or Figure 2, or to other
equipment giving comparable results and equivalent measurement uncertainties; it is purged of air in
accordance with the information stated in the technical instructions.
If the boiler is fitted with a thermostat / electronic temperature control system which is adjustable up to 95 °C
or higher, or with a non-adjustable thermostat / electronic temperature control system which has a set point in
the range 70 °C to 105 °C, the tests are carried out with a flow temperature of (80 ± 2) °C.
However, where the maximum flow temperature, by design, cannot exceed a lower value, the tests are carried
out at the maximum flow temperature stated by the manufacturer in his technical instructions.
Valve II of Figure 1 or Figure 2 are used to obtain a temperature difference between the flow and return of
(20 ± 1) K, or the value stated by the manufacturer if the design of the boiler control system does not allow
correct operation at a 20 K temperature difference.
8.1.2.5 Thermal equilibrium
Except where otherwise stated, the tests are carried out with the boiler at thermal equilibrium, i.e. when the
water flow and return temperatures of the boiler have stabilised to within ± 2 K.
Precautions shall be taken to prevent thermostats or other adjustable controls or an electronic temperature
control system from operating and affecting the gas rate, unless this is necessary for the test.
8.1.2.6 General test conditions for combination boilers
Unless otherwise specified, the general test conditions for the hot water provision of combination boilers are:
a) cold inlet water temperature: (10 ± 2) °C;
b) delivered hot water temperature: 50 °C or as near as possible;
c) The domestic water pressure shall be adjusted to ± 4 % of the required value.
For the tests:
d) the domestic water pressure is the difference between the static inlet and outlet pressures of the boiler
measured as close as possible to the boiler;
e) the inlet and outlet temperatures of the domestic water are measured in the centre of the flow and as
close as possible to the boiler.
In certain tests, a "low inertia thermometer" is used.
"Low inertia thermometer" means a measuring instrument with a response time such that 90 % of the final
temperature rise, in the range 15 °C to 100 °C, is obtained within 5 s when the sensor is plunged into still
water.
Except where otherwise specified, the tests are carried out with the boiler operating in the domestic water
mode and the "summer" operating mode.
8.1.2.7 Electrical supply
The boiler is supplied at the nominal voltage or one of the nominal voltages, except where otherwise stated in
the particular clauses.
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8.1.2.8 Tolerances of measurements
Except where otherwise stated in the particular clauses, measurements shall be carried out using equipment
with maximum tolerances indicated below:
a) Atmospheric pressure ± 5 mbar;
b) Combustion chamber and test flue pressure ± 5 % full scale or 0,05 mbar;
c) Gas pressure ± 2 % full scale;
d) Water-side pressure loss ± 5 %;
e) Water rate ± 1 %;
f) Gas rate ± 1 %;
g) Air rate ± 2 %;
h) Time
– up to 1 h ± 0,2 s
– beyond 1 h ± 0,1 %;
i) Auxiliary electrical energy ± 2 %;
j) Temperatures:
– Ambient ± 1 K;
– Water ± 2 K;
– Combustion products ± 5 K;
– Gas ± 0,5 K;
– Surface ± 5 K;
k) CO, CO2 and O2 for the calculation of flue losses ± 6 % full scale;
– CO2 in extracted air ± 0,01 %;
l) Gas calorific value ± 1 %;
m) Gas density ± 0,5 %;
n) Mass ± 0,05 %;
o) Torque ± 10 %;
p) Force ± 10 %,
The full range of the measuring apparatus is chosen to be suitable for maximum anticipated value.
For the determination of the leakage rate during the soundness tests, a method is used, which gives such
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The measurement uncertainties indicated concern individual measurements. For measurements requiring a
combination of individual measurements (e.g. efficiency measurements), the lower uncertainties associated
with individual measurements may be necessary to attain the total required uncertainty.
Tables representing the summary of the test gas supply conditions for the main tests which are carried out on
the boilers with first, second and third family gases are given in Annex I.
8.2 Soundness
8.2.1 Soundness of the gas circuit
Requirements:
The gas circuit shall be sound. Internal soundness requirements for the controls are given in Clause 7.
The external soundness of the gas circuit in the boiler is verified before and after all the tests of this standard.
External soundness is assured if, under the test conditions below, the leakage of air does not exceed
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Test conditions:
The tests are carried out at ambient temperature using air.
The following test is carried out when the boiler is delivered and before any other test, and again on
completion of all the tests in the standard, after removing and replacing the assemblies 5 times in the gas
circuit that have gas-tight joints whose removal is provided for in the manufacturer’s instructions regarding
routine servicing.
The leakage rate is checked with all the valves open, as if the boiler were in operation, and the gasway
blocked off by the use of suitable parts, to be supplied by the manufacturer, in place of the injectors.
The upstream pressure is 50 mbar for boilers which do not use third family gas and 150 mbar for boilers which
do use third family gas.
It is checked that the above requirement is met.
8.2.2 Soundness of the combustion circuit
Subject of specific standards.
8.2.3 Soundness of the water circuit
8.2.3.1 General
Requirements:
The boilers and/or their sections shall withstand a hydraulic test according to their classification as stated in
4.3.
Test conditions:
The tests are carried out with the water at ambient temperature and at the test pressures stated in 8.2.3.2,
8.2.3.3 or 8.2.3.4. The test pressure is maintained for at least 10 min.
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8.2.3.2 Boilers of pressure class 1
Requirements:
Under the test conditions below, there shall be neither leakage during the test nor permanent visible distortion
at the end of the test.
Test conditions:
The test pressure is 1,5 bar for boilers < 70 kW, and 2 x PMS for boilers > 70 kW.
It is checked that the above requirements are met.
Requirements:
Under the test conditions below, there shall be neither leakage during the test nor permanent visible distortion
at the end of the test.
Test conditions:
The test pressure is 4,5 bar for boilers < 70 kW, and 2 x PMS for boilers > 70 kW.
8.2.3.4.1 Boilers of sheet steel or non-ferrous metals
Requirements:
Under the test conditions below, there shall be neither leakage during the test, nor permanent visible
distortion, at the end of the test.
Test conditions:
The test pressure is (2 × PMS) bar. It is checked that the above requirements are met.
8.2.3.4.2 Boilers of cast iron and cast materials
8.2.3.4.2.1 Boiler body
Requirements:
At a test pressure of 2 × PMS, with a minimum of 8 bar, there shall be neither leakage nor permanent visible
distortion at the end of the test.
Test conditions:
8.2.3.4.2.2 Resistance to bursting
Requirements:
Under the test conditions below, the sections shall remain sound at a pressure of 4 × PMS + 2 bar.
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Test conditions:
Three samples of each type of section are subjected to the pressure. It is checked that the above
8.2.3.4.2.3 Tie bars
Requirements:
The tie bars shall withstand a pressure of 4 × PMS.
Verification method
It is checked by either calculation or testing that these requirements are met.
8.2.4 Soundness of the domestic water circuit
The domestic hot water circuit and the heating circuit shall be separate. If an actuator or a control has a sliding
shaft or a link with the diaphragm separating:
a) the gas circuit and the heating water circuit;
b) the heating water circuit and the domestic water circuit;
c) the gas circuit and the domestic water circuit.

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There shall be an air vent between these circuits. The area of this aperture shall be at least 19 mm and it
shall be possible to introduce a 3,5 mm pin gauge into it.
8.3 Hydraulic resistance
Requirements:
Under the test conditions below, the values of the hydraulic resistance or available pressure shall comply with
the values given by the manufacturer in the technical instructions for the installer.
Test conditions:
The hydraulic resistance of a boiler (measured in mbar) has to be determined for the water rate corresponding
to operation of the boiler at the nominal heat input with a water flow temperature of 80 °C and a temperature
difference between the flow and the return water of 20 K generally, or that stated by the manufacturer.
The test is carried out with the water at ambient temperature.
The test rig is specified in Figure 5. Before or after the test itself, the two test pipes are connected directly to
each other in order to determine their own resistance for different flow rates.
Under the same test conditions, the curve of available pressures supplied by the manufacturer for boilers with
integral pumps is checked.
8.4 Heat inputs and heat output
8.4.1 Determination of the nominal heat input or the maximum and minimum heat input
Requirements:
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The corrected heat input obtained under the test conditions below shall not differ by more than 5 % from:
a) the nominal heat input, for boilers without a range rating device, or,
b) the maximum and minimum heat input for boilers with a range rating device.
If this 5 % is less than 500 W, a tolerance of 500 W is acceptable.
Test conditions:
The boiler is supplied with each of the reference gases for the boiler category at the normal pressure for this
test. For boilers with a fixed output the adjustment shall not be changed for this test. Any adjusters shall be set
to the position stated by the manufacturer. The volumetric gas rate V obtained under these conditions (pa, pg,
tg, d) shall be corrected as if the test had been carried out under the reference test conditions (1 013,25 mbar,
15 °C, dry gas), and the corrected heat input is calculated using the following formulae:
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— If the volumetric gas rate V is measured in m /h:
103 1 013, 25 + pg pa + pg 288,15 d

Qc = H i ⋅ ⋅V ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅
3 600 1 013, 25 1 013, 25 273,15 + tg d r
hence
H i ⋅ V (1 013, 25 + pg ) ⋅ ( pa + pg ) d
Qc = ⋅ ⋅
214,9 273,15 + tg dr
— If the mass gas rate M is measured in kg/h:
103 1 013, 25 + pg 273,15 + tg d r

Qc = H i ⋅ ⋅M ⋅ ⋅ ⋅
3 600 pa + pg 288,15 d
hence
H i ⋅ M (1 013, 25 + pg ) ⋅ (273,15 + tg ) d r
Qc = ⋅ ⋅
61,1 ( pa + pg ) d
where
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Qc is the corrected heat input (1 013,25 mbar, 15 C, dry gas) with respect to the net calorific value in
kilowatt (kW);
V is the measured volumetric gas rate expressed under the humidity, temperature and pressure
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conditions at the meter, in cubic metres per hour (m /h);
M is the measured mass gas rate, in kilograms per hour (kg/h);
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Hi is, as appropriate, the net calorific value of dry reference gas at 15 °C, 1 013,25 mbar, in MJ/m , or
in MJ/kg;
tg is the gas temperature at the meter, in degrees Celsius (°C);
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d is the density of the test gas 1 ;
dr is the density of the reference gas;
pg is the gas pressure at the meter in millibar (mbar);
pa is the atmospheric pressure at the time of the test, in millibar (mbar).
NOTE The above given correction formulas are valid for appliances with burners using gas nozzles and injectors.
For appliances using gas/air ratio control systems other correction formulas apply, see Annex W.
8.4.2 Adjustment of the heat input by the downstream gas pressure
Requirements:
When the manufacturer’s instructions specify the value of the downstream pressure that enables the nominal
heat input to be obtained, the heat input obtained under the test conditions below shall not differ by more than
5 % from the nominal heat input. If this 5 % is less than 500 W, a tolerance of 500 W is acceptable.
Test conditions:
The boiler is supplied with each of the reference gases for the boiler category at the normal pressure.
The gas rate adjuster is set to the position giving the burner pressure stated by the manufacturer, measured at
the downstream pressure test point.
It is checked that the heat input, determined under the conditions of 8.4.1, meets the above requirements.
8.4.3 Ignition rate
Requirements:
For boilers, which may be ignited at a heat input less than the nominal heat input under the test conditions
below, the ignition rate of the boiler shall not exceed the ignition rate declared by the manufacturer.
Test conditions:
The ignition rate is determined under the test conditions described in 8.4.1.
It is checked that the ignition rate does not exceed the ignition rate stated by the manufacturer.
8.4.4 Nominal output
Requirements:
1) If a wet meter is used to measure the volumetric rate, it may be necessary to make a correction to the density of the
gas in order to take account of its humidity. The value of d is then replaced by dh given by the following formula.
d ( p + p − p ) + 0, 6222 p
a g s s
d =
h p +p
a g
where: ps is the saturated vapour pressure of water at tg in mbar.
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The product of the efficiency determined under test condition 9.2 and the nominal heat input shall be no less
than the nominal output.
8.4.5 Verification of the nominal condensing output
Requirements
If the manufacturer states the nominal condensing output it is verified under the following test conditions.
Test conditions
For boilers using second family gas, whether with or without another gas family, the tests are carried out with
one of the corresponding second family reference gases.
For boilers using only third family gas, the tests are carried out with one of the corresponding third family
reference gases.
The water rate is adjusted so as to obtain a return water temperature of (30 ± 0,5) °C and a temperature
difference between flow and return temperature of (20 ± 2) °C.
The efficiency is determined as stated in 9.2.2.
It is checked that the product of the efficiency determined and the nominal heat input (maximum heat input for
range rated boilers) is no less than the nominal condensing output.
8.4.6 Nominal domestic hot water heat input
Requirement
Under the test conditions below, the nominal domestic hot water heat input shall be obtained or may be
adjusted to within ± 5 %.
Test Conditions
The test is carried out with each of the reference gases (EN 437) at a water pressure of 2 bar. The gas rate
may be adjusted in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. A water draw off is carried out to check
that the requirement above is met.
8.4.7 Water pressure to obtain the nominal heat input for instantaneous combination boilers
Requirements
Under the test conditions below, the heat input obtained shall be at least 95 % of the heat input obtained in
8.4.6.
Test conditions
The test is carried out by lowering the water pressure to the minimum value stated by the manufacturer and it
is checked that the requirements above are met.
8.4.8 Obtaining the domestic hot water temperature for instantaneous combination boilers
Requirements
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Under the conditions below, it shall be possible to achieve or adjust to, a water rate that corresponds to a
temperature of between 50 °C and 80 °C for boilers with a thermostatic control or a temperature rise at the
boiler outlet of between 45 K and 65 K for boilers with proportioning control.
Test conditions
The boiler is adjusted as stated in 8.1.2.6 and 8.4.7 with one of the reference gases (EN 437). Then draw offs
are carried out at water pressures of 2 bar, 3 bar, 4 bar and 6 bar or at the water pressures declared by the
manufacturer if they are less than these values.
The domestic hot water rate is adjusted at the specific rate in accordance with EN 13203-1.
In the steady state condition, it is checked that the requirement above is met for the maximum and minimum
positions of the central heating thermostat if it is adjustable.
8.4.9 Heating-up time of the domestic hot water
Requirement
Under the test conditions below, the heating-up time shall not exceed 2 min.
Test conditions
The boiler is adjusted in accordance with 8.1.2.6 and 8.4.7 with one of the reference gases (EN 437).
The central heating thermostat and/or the temperature holding thermostat for the domestic hot water, if it
exists, is set to the minimum temperature position.
The water rate and the means of temperature adjustment (if it is adjustable) are adjusted to obtain the
following water temperature conditions at the nominal domestic hot water heat input and in the steady state:
— boilers with fixed output or proportioning control: a temperature rise of 45 K;
— boilers with thermostatic control: an outlet temperature of 50 °C.
Then the boiler is put into thermal equilibrium without any drawing off.
When thermal equilibrium is achieved, or at the end of a control cycle, if it exists, the drawing tap is opened.
The flow time is measured from the opening of the tap until 90 % of the temperature rise or the water outlet
temperature stated above is attained.
These temperatures are measured with a low inertia thermometer.
It is checked that the requirement above is met.
8.5 Limiting temperatures
8.5.1 General
The boiler is installed as stated in 8.1.2, supplied with one of the reference gases, or an actually distributed
gas distribute, at the nominal heat input and an adjustable thermostat or adjustable control temperature set
point is set to the position or value giving the highest temperature.
The limiting temperatures are measured when thermal equilibrium is reached.
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8.5.2 Limiting temperatures of the adjusting, control and safety devices
Requirements:
Under the test conditions below, the temperature of the adjusting, control and safety devices shall not exceed
the value stated by the manufacturer and their operation shall remain satisfactory.
The surface temperatures of the control knobs and of all the parts that have to be touched during normal use
of the boiler, measured only in the zones intended to be gripped, and under the conditions stated below, shall
not exceed the ambient temperature by more than:
35 K for metals;
45 K for porcelain;
60 K for plastics.
Nevertheless, parts of the case within 5 cm of the edge of the lighting hole or sight glass, if any, and within
15 cm of the flue duct are exempt from this requirement.
Test conditions:
The temperatures are measured using temperature sensors. It is checked that the above requirements are
met.
8.5.3 Limiting temperatures of the side walls, the front and the top
Requirements:
The temperature of the side walls, front and top of the boiler shall not exceed the ambient temperature by
more than 80 K, when measured under the test conditions below. Nevertheless, parts of the case within 5 cm
of the edge of the lighting hole or sight glass, and within 15 cm of the flue duct are exempt from this
requirement.
Test conditions:
The temperatures of the hottest places on the side walls, front and top are measured by means of
temperature sensors with the sensing elements applied against the external surface of these parts of the
boiler. It is checked that the above requirements are met.
8.5.4 Limiting temperature of the test panels and the floor
Requirements:
The temperature of the floor on which the boiler is placed, where appropriate, and that of the panels placed at
the side of and behind the boiler shall not, at any point, exceed the ambient temperature by more than 80 K
under the test conditions below.
When this temperature rise is between 60 K and 80 K, the manufacturer shall state in the technical
instructions for the installer the nature of the protection, which has to be applied between the boiler and the
floor or walls when these latter are made of inflammable materials.
This protection shall be supplied to the test laboratory which shall check that, with the boiler fitted with it, the
floor and panel temperatures measured under the test conditions below do not exceed the ambient
temperature by more than 60 K.
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Test conditions:
According to its design, the boiler is installed on a horizontal or vertical test panel of wood.
For boilers which the manufacturer states may be installed near a wall or walls, the distances between the
side and back walls of the boiler and the wooden test panels are those stated by the manufacturer or, in the
case of boilers designed to be mounted on the wall, those provided by the method of fixing; however in no
case shall this distance exceed 200 mm.
This distance is measured from the closest part of the boiler. The side panel is placed on the side of the boiler
exhibiting the highest temperatures.
For boilers, which the manufacturer states may be installed under a shelf or in a similar installation position,
an appropriate panel is placed above the boiler at the minimum distance appearing in the installation
instructions.
When the manufacturer gives no details on the installation of the boiler close to a wall or walls, or under a
shelf, the test is carried out with appropriate panels placed in contact with the boiler.
The wooden panels shall be (25 ± 1) mm thick and it shall be painted matt black; their dimensions are at least
5 cm greater than the corresponding dimensions of the boiler.
Temperature sensors are incorporated into the panels at the centre of 10 cm squares and penetrate the
panels from the outside so that the hot junctions are situated 3 mm from the surface facing the boiler.
After the boiler has been left to operate, the temperatures of the test panels are measured when these are
stable to within 2 K.
When the manufacturer states in the instructions that some form of protection has to be used, another test is
carried out with this protection in position.
The ambient temperature is measured at a height of 1,50 m above the floor and at a minimum distance of 3 m
from the boiler, with a temperature sensor protected against radiation from the test installation.
8.6 Ignition, cross lighting, flame stability
8.6.1 General
The tests are carried out twice, with the boiler at ambient temperature and at thermal equilibrium.
8.6.2 Limit conditions
Requirements:
Under the test conditions specified below and in still air, ignition and cross lighting shall be capable of being
effected correctly, rapidly and quietly. The flames shall be stable. A slight tendency to lift at the moment of
ignition is permissible, but the flames shall be stable thereafter.
Ignition of the burner shall occur at all gas rates, which can be given by the controls as stated by the
manufacturer and there shall be neither light-back nor prolonged flame lift. However, brief light-back during
ignition or extinction of the burner is accepted if this does not affect correct operation.
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A permanent ignition burner shall not be extinguished during ignition or extinction of the burner; while the
boiler is operating, the ignition burner flame shall not change to such an extent that it can no longer fulfil its
function (ignition of the burner, operation of the flame supervision device).
When the ignition burner has been alight for a sufficient time for normal and regular operation of the boiler to
be obtained, it shall always be ready to operate without fail, even if the gas supply to the burner is turned off
and on by several quick and successive adjustments of the thermostat or electronic temperature control
system.
For boilers fitted with a range rating-device, these requirements are checked both at the maximum heat input
and minimum heat input stated by the manufacturer.
In addition, to test flame stability for boilers, which have an indirect means of indicating the presence of the
flame, the carbon monoxide concentration, at thermal equilibrium, of the dry, air-free combustion products
using flame lift limit gas shall not be more than 1000 ppm.
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NOTE 1 ppm = 1 cm /m
The above requirements shall also be fulfilled where spark restoration or recycling is provided.
Test conditions:
The burner and ignition burner, if any, fitted with the appropriate injectors, are supplied successively with each
reference gas for the boiler category.
The following tests are then carried out:
— Test no 1
The test is carried out without altering the adjustment of the burner and ignition burner.
The pressure at the boiler inlet is reduced to 70 % of the normal pressure for first and second family
gases and to the minimum pressure for third family gases (see 8.1.2.2.).
Under these supply conditions, it is checked that the requirements above are met.
This test is repeated at the minimum heat input permitted by the controls, if ignition is possible under
these conditions.
— Test no 2
Without altering the initial adjustment of the burner and ignition burner, the reference gases are replaced
by the corresponding light-back limit gas and the pressure at the boiler inlet is reduced to the minimum
pressure.
It is then checked that ignition of the burner, by the ignition burner or ignition device, takes place correctly
and that the above requirements are met.
This test is repeated at the minimum heat input given by the controls, if ignition is possible under these
conditions.
— Test no 3
Without altering the initial adjustment of the burner and ignition burner, the reference gases are replaced
by the corresponding flame lift limit gas and the pressure at the boiler inlet is reduced to the minimum
pressure.
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It is then checked that ignition of the burner, by the ignition burner or ignition device, and the cross
lighting of the elements of the burner take place correctly and that the above requirements are met.
conditions.
— Test no 4
Without altering the initial adjustment of the burner and ignition burner, the boiler is supplied with the
flame lift limit gas at the maximum test pressure and the absence of lift is checked.
— Test no 5
For boilers incorporating an indirect means of indicating the presence of flame, without altering the initial
adjustment of the burner and ignition burner, the boiler is supplied with the flame lift limit gas at the
normal pressure and it is checked that the above requirements are met.
8.6.3 Special flue conditions
8.6.4 Reduction of the gas rate of the ignition burner
Requirements:
Under the test conditions below and when the gas rate of the ignition burner is reduced to the minimum
required to keep open the gas valve of the flame supervision device, ignition of the main burner shall be
assured without damage to the boiler.
Ignition of the main burner shall be assured without flame roll-out outside the case.
Test conditions:
The burner and ignition burner fitted with the appropriate injectors are supplied with the reference gases for
the category, at the nominal heat input.
For boilers without a regulator or fitted with an air/gas or gas/air ratio control, the supply pressure is set to the
minimum pressure.
For boilers fitted with a Gas pressure regulator, the pressure downstream of the regulator is reduced, if
necessary, to the value corresponding to 90 % of the nominal heat input for first family gases, 92,5 % of the
nominal heat input for second family gases and 95 % of the nominal heat input for third family gases.
By means of an appropriate adjuster in the gas supply line to the ignition burner, the rate is reduced
progressively to give the minimum energy necessary to keep the gas-way to the burner open.
It is then checked that ignition of the burner by the ignition burner takes place in the conditions specified
above.
For ignition burners having several distinct ports, the ports of the ignition burners are sealed except for that of
the flame heating the sensor element.
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8.7 Reduction of the gas pressure
Requirements:
Under the test conditions below, there shall be no dangerous situation for the user or damage to the boiler.
Test conditions:
With the boiler installed as stated in 8.6.2 and using reference gases the boiler supply pressure is reduced, in
1 mbar steps, from 70 % of the normal pressure to 0 mbar.
At each step it is checked that the above requirement is met or that at least safety shutdown occurs.
Incomplete cross lighting of the burner is however tolerated if the combustible gas concentration, measured at
the flue outlet, is below the lower flammability limit of the reference gas used.
8.8 Defective closure of the gas valve immediately upstream of the main burner
Requirements:
Where the gas line is designed such that the gas supply to the ignition burner is taken from between the two
main burner gas valves, it is checked under the test conditions below that no dangerous situation can arise in
the event of defective closure of the gas valve immediately upstream of the main burner when the ignition
burner is ignited.
Test conditions:
If the gas supply to the ignition burner is taken between the two automatic valves of the main burner, the gas
valve immediately upstream of the main burner is kept open artificially.
The boiler is supplied with the reference gas or a distributed gas at the normal pressure.
Under these conditions, it is checked that the above requirement is met.
8.9 Pre-purge
8.10 Functioning of a permanent ignition burner when the fan stops during the standby time
Requirements:
Under the test conditions below, the flame stability of the ignition burner shall be correct.
— The boiler is installed in accordance with the conditions of 8.1.2.
The ignition burner is adjusted using the reference gases at the normal pressure in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
Test conditions:
The test is carried out with the fan stopped, in still air, at the maximum test pressure using the incomplete
combustion and sooting limit gas. With the boiler at ambient temperature, the ignition burner is ignited and
kept in operation for 1 h. It is checked that the requirement above is met.
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8.11 Adjustment, control and safety devices
8.11.1 General
Except where otherwise stated, the tests are carried out at ambient temperature and at the maximum
temperature.
The maximum temperature is that to which the device is subjected in the boiler, adjusted to the nominal heat
input with the reference gas when thermal equilibrium is reached, with an adjustable thermostat or electronic
temperature control system set to the position corresponding the maximum water temperature.
8.11.2 Boilers intended to be installed in a partially protected place
For boilers intended to be installed in a partially protected place, the devices shall operate correctly at the
temperatures to which they are subjected on the basis of:
a) the "minimum declared installation temperature for boilers in partially protected places" (see definition);
b) eventually the maximum ambient temperature declared by the manufacturer.
8.11.3 Combination Boilers
If the nominal heat input in domestic hot water mode exceeds the nominal heat input in the central heating
mode, the safety requirements of this standard are checked at the nominal heat input in the domestic hot
water mode and at the maximum water temperature:
a) soundness of the combustion circuit;
b) limiting temperatures;
c) ignition - Cross lighting - Flame stability;
d) flame supervision device;
e) combustion products discharge safety device (for type B11BS boilers);
f) carbon monoxide.
8.11.3.1 Safety of the domestic hot water circuit
8.11.3.1.1 Instantaneous and storage types
8.11.3.1.1.1 Soundness of parts containing domestic water
Requirements
Under the following test conditions, the parts containing domestic water shall withstand the test pressure
without permanent distortion or soundness defects, with respect to the outside or the heating circuit.
Test methods
The domestic water circuit is subjected to a pressure of 1,5 times the maximum pressure given on the data
plate for 10 min.
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8.11.3.1.1.2 Overheating of the domestic hot water by the heating circuit
Requirements
Under the following test conditions, the domestic hot water temperature shall not exceed 95 °C.
Test methods
The boiler is supplied with one of the reference gases (EN 437). The central heating circuit thermostat is set at
its maximum position.
The appliance operates continuously for one hour at the nominal heat input in the central heating mode,
without drawing domestic hot water. A draw off at the lowest possible rate where the boilers is still operating is
then carried out and the above requirement is checked.
8.11.3.1.1.3 Failure of the domestic hot water temperature control device
Requirements
For boilers in which the sanitary water circuit is not in contact with the combustion products, with normal
control out of operation and according to the option chosen, at least the requirement relating to the
temperature limiter (see 8.11.8.2.2 Test no.1) or the overheat cut-out device (see 8.11.8.2.3 Test no.1 or nr.2
– depending of the used option) shall be met.
For boilers in which the sanitary water circuit does come into total or partial contact with the combustion
products, the temperature limiter shall at least cause safety shutdown before the tap water reaches a
temperature of 100 °C.
Test methods
The above requirement is checked after the control device of the sanitary hot water circuit has been put out of
operation:
a) for boilers in which the sanitary water circuit does not come into contact with the combustion products,
testing is carried out according to the tests methods relating to the temperature limiter (see 8.11.8.2.2) or
the overheat cut-out device (see 8.11.8.2.3). If the boiler is fitted with a device to adjust to the
installation's heat demand, the tests are performed at the maximum adjustable heat input in heating
mode;
b) for boilers in which the sanitary water circuit does come into total or partial contact with the combustion
products, the boiler's hot water tapping rate is progressively decreased until the point is reached where
the burner is shut off.
Where the boiler is fitted with a range rating device, the test is carried out at the maximum adjusted heat input
in the central heating mode.
8.11.3.1.2 Instantaneous type
8.11.3.1.2.1 Maximum temperature of the domestic hot water
Requirements
Under the test conditions below, the domestic hot water temperature shall not exceed 95 °C.
Test methods
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The boiler is supplied with one of the reference gases (EN 437) and is operated at the nominal domestic hot
water heat input with a domestic water supply pressure of 2 bar.
Starting with this 2 bar supply pressure, the pressure is progressively reduced until the burners are
extinguished. The water outlet temperature is measured continuously with a low inertia thermometer. The
maximum temperature is measured and shall satisfy the above requirements.
8.11.3.1.2.2 Overheating of the domestic hot water
Requirements
Under the test below conditions, the domestic hot water temperature shall not exceed 95 °C.
Test conditions
water heat input. The water rate (and, where appropriate, any water temperature control) is adjusted to obtain
the maximum water temperature at the nominal domestic hot water heat input.
After the boiler has operated for 10 min, the hot water delivery tap is turned off quickly. After 10 s the tap is
turned on quickly and the highest temperature at the centre of the flow, as close as possible to the boiler
outlet, is measured by means of a low inertia thermometer. The boiler remains in operation until it has again
reached its steady state condition. The same measurements are made during similar operating cycles, but
with the time that the draw off is stopped increased each time by 10 s, until the maximum temperature is
obtained.
8.11.3.1.3 Storage type
8.11.3.1.3.1 Maximum temperature of the domestic hot water
Requirements
Under the test conditions below, the domestic hot water temperature shall not exceed 95 °C.
Test conditions
water heat input with the domestic water thermostat at its maximum position. A draw off is carried out
immediately after the burner has been shut down by the controls. The maximum temperature measured shall
meet the requirement above.
8.11.3.1.3.2 Overheating of the domestic hot water
Requirements
Under the test conditions below, for boilers in which part of the tank is in contact with products of combustion,
the domestic hot water temperature shall not exceed 95 °C.
Test conditions
The test commences after the tank or the thermal store has reached temperature and after the burner has
been shut down a second time by the controls. Water is drawn off several times at a rate corresponding to 5
% of the water capacity of the tank, in litres per minute.
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On each occasion, water is drawn until the burner ignites and at least 95 % of the nominal domestic hot water
heat input is obtained. The next draw off then takes place immediately after the burner shuts down, and so on
until the maximum temperature is obtained.
For modulating burners or burners with several rates, the next drawing takes place when the gas rate has
decreased at least to 50 % of the maximum domestic hot water heat input reached.
As each draw off commences, the temperature of the delivered water is measured and it is checked that the
requirement above is met.
8.11.3.1.3.3 Temperature of the domestic hot water
Requirements
Under the test conditions below, it shall be possible to adjust to or obtain a domestic hot water temperature of
at least 60 °C in the tank.
Test conditions
Where applicable, the adjuster is placed in the position stated by the manufacturer. After a controlled
shutdown of the boiler, a draw off is carried out for 10 min at a rate equivalent to 5 % of the water capacity of
the tank per minute or at the minimum rate stated by the manufacturer which allows burner ignition if this is
greater than 5 % of the capacity of the tank per minute. After 1 min, it is checked that the requirements above
are met.
8.11.4 Control devices
8.11.4.1 Rotary knob
Requirements:
Under the test conditions below, the operating torque of a knob shall not exceed 0,6 N.m or 0,017 N.m/mm of
knob diameter.
Test conditions:
Using an appropriate torque meter it is checked that the requirements above are met. Operation is checked
over the whole range. The operations are carried out at a constant speed of 5 rotations per minute.
8.11.4.2 Push-button
Requirements:
Under the below test conditions the force required to open and/or to keep open the closure element shall not
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exceed 45 N or 0,5 N/mm of the area of the button.
Test conditions:
Using an appropriate dynamometer it is checked that the above requirements are fulfilled.
8.11.5 Ignition devices
8.11.5.1 Manual ignition device for the ignition burner
Requirements:
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Under the test conditions below, at least half the manual ignition attempts shall result in correct ignition of the
ignition burner.
The effectiveness of the ignition device shall be independent of the operating speed and sequence. The
operation of manually operated electrical ignition devices shall remain satisfactory at the maximum
temperature to which they are subjected in the boiler and when the voltage is varied between 0,85 times and
1,1 times the nominal voltage and under any combination of these conditions.
The supply of gas to the main burner shall only be permitted after detection of the ignition burner flame.
Test conditions:
The tests are carried out at ambient temperature with each of the reference gases for the boiler category at
the nominal heat input.
The ignition burners, fitted with the appropriate injectors and, if necessary, adjusted as stated by the
manufacturer, are operated 40 times, after a first positive ignition attempt, with intervals of at least 1,5 s.
8.11.5.2 Automatic ignition system for the ignition burner and main burner
8.11.5.2.1 General
Ignition shall be effected within a maximum of 5 automatic ignition attempts. Each ignition attempt starts with
the opening of the valve(s) and ends either by detecting flame or by closing of the gas valve(s).
8.11.5.2.2 Ignition
Requirements:
Under the test conditions below, ignition devices shall ensure safe ignition.
The ignition system shall be activated at the latest at the same time as the signal to open the valve(s).
The ignition shall continue at least to the moment flame is sensed but not exceeding the end of the TSA .
If flame sensing can be influenced by ignition, interruption of ignition is allowed to check availability of flame
signal.
Test conditions:
The burners and the ignition burners, fitted with the appropriate injectors, are first adjusted, if possible, as
stated by the manufacturer. The tests are carried out with each of the reference gases for the boiler category
at normal pressure and a voltage of 0,85 times the nominal voltage.
After a first successful ignition attempt, 20 ignition attempts, with a waiting time of 30 s between two
consecutive attempts, are made with the boiler at ambient temperature.
After a first successful ignition attempt, 20 ignition attempts, with a waiting time of 30 s between two
consecutive attempts, are made immediately after the burner has been deliberately extinguished when the
boiler is at thermal equilibrium.
Under these conditions and taking account of the requirements above, it is checked that each attempt results
in ignition.
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8.11.5.3 Ignition burner
Requirements:
Under the test conditions below, the heat input of any ignition burner that remains alight when the main burner
is extinguished shall not exceed 0,250 kW.
The signal to open the gas supply to the main burner shall only be given after the ignition burner flame has
been detected.
Test conditions:
The heat input of the ignition burner is determined by supplying it with the reference gas or gases at the
maximum test pressure given in EN 437 for first family gases and at the normal pressure for second and third
family gases. However, if the ignition burner has a gas rate adjuster this is adjusted as stated by the
manufacturer in the instructions.
It is checked that the requirement above is met.
8.11.6 Flame supervision device
8.11.6.1 Thermoelectric device
8.11.6.1.1 Ignition opening time (TIA)
Requirements:
Under the test conditions below, the TIA of a permanent ignition burner shall not exceed 30 s.
This time can be raised to 60 s if no manual intervention is required during it.
Test conditions:
The boiler is supplied successively with each of the reference gases for the boiler category.
With the boiler at ambient temperature, the gas supply is turned on and the ignition burner is lit. On expiry of
the time limit specified above, manual assistance is withdrawn and it is checked that the ignition burner
remains alight.
8.11.6.1.2 Extinction delay time (TIE)
Requirements:
Under the test conditions below, the extinction delay time of a thermoelectric flame supervision device shall
not exceed:
a) 60 s if Qn ≤ 35 kW;
b) 45 s if Qn > 35 kW.
When a safety device acts on the thermoelectric flame supervision device, closure shall occur without delay.
Test conditions:
The boiler is supplied successively with each of the reference gases for the boiler category. The boiler is first
left to operate for at least 10 min at its nominal heat input.
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The extinction delay time is measured between the moment when the ignition burner and main burner are
intentionally extinguished by shutting off the gas and the moment when, after admission of the gas is restored,
it ceases by the action of the safety device.
A gas meter or any other appropriate device may be used to detect the closure of the flame supervision
device.
It is checked that the requirements above are met.
8.11.6.2 Automatic burner control system
8.11.6.2.1 Ignition safety time (TSA)
Requirements:
The TSA is stated by the manufacturer.
If the heat input of the ignition burner does not exceed 0,250 kW, there is no requirement in respect of the TSA.
Where the heat input of the ignition burner is between 0,250 kW and 1 kW, there is no requirement in respect
of TSA if suitable evidence is given by the manufacturer that no dangerous situation for the user or damage to
the boiler occurs.
In all other cases, the TSA is chosen by the manufacturer in accordance with 8.11.6.2.5 (Delayed ignition)
However, a delayed ignition test is not necessary if the TSA, determined under the test conditions below,
complies with the following requirement:
Qn
for Qn ≤ 150 kW: TSA ≤ 5 ⋅ seconds but without exceeding 10 s;
Qign
5 ×150
for Qn >150 kW: TSA ≤ ⋅ seconds but without exceeding 10 s.
Qign
where
Qn is the nominal input in kW;

Qign is the ignition rate in kW.
Where several automatic ignition attempts are made without being followed by a purge corresponding to 8.9,
the sum of the duration of the ignition attempts shall comply with the above requirement for TSA.
Where several automatic ignition attempts are made followed by a purge corresponding to 8.9 the ignition
safety time shall be less than TSA for each attempt.
For B11 and B11BS boilers with several automatic ignition attempts, a waiting time of at least 30 s between
the attempts is required. When these boilers burn gases with relative densities greater than 1,0, the maximum
number of ignition attempts is 2. When these boilers burn gases with relative densities less than 1,0, the
maximum number of ignition attempts is 5.
Test conditions:
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The ignition safety time TSA is checked with reference gas, the boiler being adjusted to its nominal heat input
under extreme conditions of electrical supply and temperature, (at ambient temperature and at thermal
equilibrium).
8.11.6.2.2 Extinction safety time (TSE)
Requirements:
Under the test conditions below, unless spark restoration occurs, the extinction safety time of the ignition
burner and main burner shall not exceed, for heat inputs:
a) ≤ 70 kW 5s
b) > 70 kW 3s
Test conditions:
The boiler is supplied successively with each of the reference gases for the boiler category. The boiler is first
left to operate for at least 10 min at its nominal heat input.
The extinction safety time is measured between the moment when the ignition burner and main burner are
intentionally extinguished by shutting off the gas and the moment when, after admission of the gas is restored,
it ceases by the action of the safety device.
With the burner alight, flame failure is simulated by disconnection of the flame detector, and the time is
measured that elapses between this moment and that when the flame supervision device effectively shuts of
the gas supply.
The gas meter or any other appropriate device may be used to detect the closure of the flame supervision
device.
8.11.6.2.3 Spark restoration
Requirements:
If spark restoration takes place, under the test conditions below, the ignition device shall be re-energised
within a maximum time of 1 s after the disappearance of the flame signal.
In this case the TSA is the same as is used for ignition and it starts when the ignition device is energised.
Test conditions:
If spark restoration takes place it is checked that the requirements above are met.
8.11.6.2.4 Recycling
Requirements:
If recycling takes place, under the test conditions below, this shall be preceded by an interruption of the gas
supply; the ignition sequence shall restart from the beginning.
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In this case, the TSA is the same as is used for ignition and starts when the ignition device is energised.
Test conditions:
If recycling takes place it is checked that the above requirements are met.
8.11.6.2.5 Delayed ignition
Requirements:
Under the test conditions below, there shall be no deterioration of the boiler, no hazard to the user. The test as
stated below is repeated with the delay starting at one second and increased by one second each time up to a
maximum of TSA.
Test conditions:
A delayed ignition test is carried out under the following conditions:
a) the boiler is installed as indicated in 8.1.2;
b) with the boiler at ambient temperature, ignition starts after a delay following the gas valve opening.
8.11.7 Gas pressure regulator
Requirements:
Under the test conditions below, the gas rate of boilers fitted with a regulator shall not differ from the gas rate
obtained at normal pressure by more than:
a) + 7,5 % and - 10 % for first family gases;
b) + 5 % and - 7,5 % for second family gases without a pressure couple;
c) ± 5 % for second and third family gases with a pressure couple;
d) ± 5 % for third family gases without a pressure couple.
In the case where boilers, using gases of the second and third family without a pressure couple, do not meet
the requirements between pn and pmin, these boilers shall meet the requirements for a boiler without a Gas
pressure regulator, for this pressure range.
Test conditions:
If the boiler is fitted with a regulator, an adjustment is made, if necessary, to give the nominal heat input with
the reference gas at the normal pressure given in EN 437 and corresponding to this gas. Keeping the initial
adjustment, the supply pressures are varied between:
a) pn and pmax for first family gases;
b) pmin and pmax for second and third family gases without a pressure couple;
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c) upper pn and upper pmax for second and third family gases with a pressure couple;
This test is carried out for all the reference gases for which the regulator is not put out of action.
8.11.8 Thermostats and water temperature limiting devices
8.11.8.1 Water control thermostats
For electronic temperature control systems, the terms:
a) fixed setting thermostat should be read as fixed control temperature setpoint;
b) adjustable thermostat should be read as adjustable control temperature setpoint.
Requirements:
Under the test conditions below,
a) the maximum water temperature of boilers fitted with a fixed setting thermostat shall be within ± 10 K of
the temperature stated by the manufacturer;
b) for boilers fitted with an adjustable thermostat, it shall be possible to select, to within ± 10 K, the water
flow temperatures stated by the manufacturer;
c) the flow temperature shall not exceed the maximum temperature declared by the manufacturer; however,
when the control thermostat is located on the return, this requirement may be met by action of the
temperature limiter located on the water flow.
Test conditions:
The boiler is installed as stated in 8.1.2 and adjusted to the nominal heat input with one of the reference gases
for the boiler category or an actually distributed gas. The temperature limiter (unless the control thermostat is
on the return) and overheat cut-out device shall not operate.
Using control valve I in Figure 1 or Figure 2, the cold water rate is adjusted to give a rate of increase of the
flow temperature of about 2 K/min.
When the thermostat is adjustable, two tests are carried out:
a) a test at the maximum setting temperature, and
b) a test at the minimum temperature.
Under these test conditions, the boiler is started at ambient temperature and the controls left to operate. It is
checked that the above requirements are met.
8.11.8.2 Water temperature limiting devices
8.11.8.2.1 Inadequate water circulation
Requirements:
No deterioration of the boiler shall occur under the test conditions below. This requirement does not apply to
boilers intended exclusively for a central heating system with an open expansion vessel.
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Test conditions:
The boiler is installed and adjusted as stated in 8.1.2.1.
Using control valve II in Figure 1 or Figure 2, the water rate through the boiler is reduced progressively to
obtain a temperature increase of about 2 K/min, and it is checked that the above requirements are met.
8.11.8.2.2 Overheating of boilers of pressure classes 1 and 2
a) control thermostat should be read as control temperature set point;
b) temperature limiter should be read as temperature limit set point;
c) overheat cut-out device should be read as overheat cut-out set point.
Requirements:
Under the test conditions below (Test no 1) the temperature limiter shall cause safety shutdown before the
water flow temperature exceeds the preset value (See 5.7.8.3).
Under the test conditions of below (Test no 2) the overheat cut-out device shall cause non-volatile lockout of
the boiler before a situation occurs that is dangerous to the user or capable of damaging the boiler.
Test conditions:
The boiler is installed and adjusted as stated in 8.1.2.1. The boiler is at thermal equilibrium.
— Test no 1
After the control thermostat has been put out of service, the boiler cold water rate is progressively
reduced by operating control valve I of Figure 1 or Figure 2, to obtain a temperature increase of about
2 K/min, until the flame is extinguished.
It is checked that the above requirements (Test no 1) are met.
— Test no 2
The control thermostat and the temperature limiter are put out of service.
The boiler cold water rate is progressively reduced by operating control valve I of Figure 1 or Figure 2, to
obtain a temperature increase of about 2 K/min, until the flame is extinguished.
8.11.8.2.3 Overheating of Boilers of pressure class 3
a) control thermostat should be read as control temperature set point;
b) temperature limiter should be read as temperature limit set point;
c) overheat cut-out device should be read as overheat cut-out set point.
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Test no 1
Requirements for Test no 1:
Under the test conditions below (Test no 1) the temperature limiter shall cause safety shutdown before the
water flow temperature exceeds the preset value.
Test conditions for Test no 1:
The boiler is installed and adjusted as stated in 8.1.2.1. The boiler is at thermal equilibrium. After the control
thermostat has been put out of service, the boiler cold water rate is progressively reduced by operating
control valve I of Figure 1 or Figure 2, to obtain a temperature increase of about 2 K/min, until the flame is
extinguished.
Test no 2
Under the test conditions of below (Test no 2) the overheat cut-out device shall cause non-volatile
lockout of the boiler before a situation occurs that is dangerous to the user or capable of damaging the boiler
or if the temperature exceeds 110 °C.
thermostat and the temperature limiter has been put out of service, the boiler cold water rate is
progressively reduced by operating control valve I of Figure 1 or Figure 2, to obtain a temperature increase of
about 2 K/min, until the flame is extinguished.
It is checked that the above requirements (Test no 2) are met. If the temperature exceeds 110 °C then Test
number 3 has to be carried out.
Test no 3
Under the test conditions of below (Test no 3) the overheat cut-out device shall cause non-volatile
lockout of the boiler before the temperature exceeds 110 °C.
thermostat has been put out of service, the boiler cold water rate is progressively reduced by operating
control valve I of Figure 1 or Figure 2, to obtain a temperature increase of about 2 K/min, until the flame is
extinguished.
8.12 Carbon monoxide
8.12.1 General
Requirements:
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The CO concentration in the dry, air-free, products of combustion shall not exceed the values stated in 8.12.2
and 8.12.3.
Test conditions:
The boiler is supplied with the reference gases for the category to which it belongs and adjusted at the
nominal heat input.
NOTE For heat inputs > 300 kW it is permissible to use distributed gas of group H, E or L and of the third family in
place of the reference gas.
For range rated boilers, the tests are carried out at the maximum and minimum rated heat inputs. For
modulating boilers, the tests are carried out at the nominal input and the minimum input given by the control.
A sample of the combustion products is taken when the boiler has reached thermal equilibrium.
The CO concentration of the dry, air-free combustion products is given by the formula:
(CO 2 ) N
CO (CO) M ⋅
=
(CO 2 ) M
where
CO is the carbon monoxide concentration of the dry air-free combustion products in %;

(CO2)N the maximum carbon dioxide concentration of the dry, air-free combustion products in %;
(CO)M is the measured concentrations in the samples taken during the combustion test, both
expressed in %;
(CO2)M is the measured concentrations in the samples taken during the combustion test, both
expressed in %.
The concentrations, in percent, of (CO2)N for the test gases are given in Table 3.
Table 3 — (CO2)N concentration of the combustion products, in percent
Designation of the gas G 20 G 21 G 23 G 25 G 26 G 27 G 30 G 31
(CO2)N 11,7 12,2 11,6 11,5 11,9 11,5 14,0 13,7
Designation of the gas G 110 G 120 G 130 G 140 G 141 G 150 G 231 G 271
(CO2)N 7,6 8,35 13,7 7,8 7,9 11,7 11,5 11,2
The CO concentration, in percent, of the dry, air-free combustion products may also be calculated by the
formula:
21
CO (CO) M ⋅
= ,
21 − (O 2 ) M
where
(O2)M and (CO)M are the measured concentrations of oxygen and carbon monoxide in the samples taken
during the combustion test, both expressed in percent.
The use of this formula is recommended where the CO2 concentration is less than 2 %.
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8.12.2 Limit conditions
Requirements:
Under the test conditions below, the CO concentration shall not exceed 0,10 %.
Test conditions:
The tests are carried out under the following conditions:
a) at maximum test pressure pmax for boilers without a regulator or with gas/air ratio controls;
b) at 1,07 times the nominal heat input for boilers with a regulator using first family gas;
c) at 1,05 times the nominal heat input for boilers with a regulator using second and third family gas;
d) Additional test condition for low temperature boilers or condensing boilers, see 8.12.5.
Requirements:
The still air tests shall also be carried out when the boiler is operating in the condensing mode (50 °C/30 °C).
Test conditions:
The combustion characteristics are verified under two water temperature regimes: 80 °C/60 °C and 50 °C/30
°C
8.12.3 Special conditions
8.12.3.1 Incomplete combustion
Requirements:
Test conditions:
The adjustment is modified as follows:
a) boilers without regulators are adjusted to 1,075 times the nominal heat input;
b) boilers with gas/air ratio controls are adjusted to the nominal heat input;
c) boilers with regulators or boilers which are intended to be installed solely on a gas installation with a
governed meter, are adjusted to 1,05 times the nominal heat input.
The reference gas is then replaced by the incomplete combustion limit gas. It is checked that the above
Alternatively, for boilers with heat inputs > 300 kW it is permissible to carry out the incomplete combustion
tests above using a distributed gas for the group for which the boiler is adjusted in which case the following
procedures are to be adopted:
1) for an ungoverned boiler with a gas rate adjuster or for a boiler with gas/air ratio controls, the test is
carried out by adjusting the burner so as to obtain a burner rate of 1,21 times the nominal heat input for
first family gas, 1,19 times the nominal heat input for second family gas, 1,10 times the nominal heat input
for third family gas;
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2) for governed boilers, the test is carried out by adjusting the burner so as to obtain a burner rate of 1,16
times the nominal heat input for first family gas, 1,14 times the nominal heat input for second family gas,
1,05 times the nominal heat input for third family gas;
3) boilers with a gas rate adjuster and governor that is put out of action for one or more gas families are
tested as ungoverned boilers with a gas rate adjuster.
8.12.3.2 Supplementary test for fan assisted boilers
Requirements:
Test conditions:
Fan assisted boilers are supplied with the reference gases for the category to which it belongs at normal
pressure. It is checked that the requirements above are met when the supply voltage is varied between 85 %
and 110 % of the nominal voltage stated by the manufacturer.
8.12.3.3 Flame Lift
Requirements:
Test conditions
The adjustment is modified as follows:
a) for boilers without pressure regulators, the pressure at the boiler inlet is reduced to the minimum supply
pressure given in EN 437 for the gas category;
b) for boilers with gas/air ratio controls, the boiler is adjusted to the minimum heat input;
c) for boilers with pressure regulators, the boiler is adjusted to a heat input equal to 0,95 times the minimum
heat input.
The reference gas is then replaced by the flame lift limit gas. It is checked that the above requirements are
met.
For boilers with heat inputs > 300 kW, in place of carrying out the above test, the manufacturer may provide
evidence that the above requirements have been met.
8.12.4 Sooting
Requirements:
Under the test conditions below, no soot deposition shall be observed although yellow tipping is acceptable.
Test conditions:
The boiler is adjusted as stated in 8.12.3.1 The incomplete combustion limit gas is replaced by the sooting
limit gas. The boiler is operated depending on its input as follows:
a) In the case of boilers with heat inputs ≤ 70 kW, operated for 1 h;
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b) In the case of boilers with heat inputs > 70 kW, operated for 15 min.
8.12.5 Supplementary test for low temperature boilers and condensing boilers
Requirements:
The formation of condensate shall not impair the correct operation of the boiler.
If the is boiler is equipped with a condensate discharge then by choice of the manufacturer, the boiler shall
meet one of the following requirements:
a) when the condensate discharge is blocked, the gas supply of the boiler shall be shut off before the CO
concentration exceeds 0,20 %, or
b) when the condensate discharge is blocked, causing a restriction in the flow of combustion products or air
for combustion, resulting in a CO concentration equal to or greater than 0,10 % at equilibrium, restart
shall not be possible from cold.
In either case, there shall be no spillage of condensate from the boiler.
Test conditions:
The boiler is supplied with one of the reference gases or a distributed gas for the category to which it belongs.
The condensate discharge is blocked.
The boiler is operated with the temperature and heat input conditions specified for the category to which it
belongs in 9.3.2.2.2.
NOTE Artificially filling the condensate discharge system with water may shorten the test.
8.13 NOx
8.13.1 Requirement
!The NOx class of the boiler is to be stated in the technical instructions according to Table 4. The test and
calculation conditions below shall be applied. The permissible NOx concentration assigned to this class in the
dry, air free products of combustion shall not be exceeded.
Table 4 — NOx classes
NOx-Classes Limit NOx Limit NOx

concentration mg/kWh concentration mg/kWh
based on NCV based on GCV
1 260
2 200
3 150
4 100
5 70
6 56
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8.13.2 Test methods
8.13.2.1 General
The boiler is installed as indicated in 8.1.2.
For boilers intended to use second family gases, the tests are carried out with reference gas G 20.
For boilers intended to use only G 25, the tests are carried out with reference gas G 25.
For boilers intended to use only third family gases, the tests are carried out with reference gas G 30 and the
limit NOx value is multiplied by a factor of 1,30.
For boilers intended to use propane only, the tests are carried out with reference gas G 31 and the limit NOx
value is multiplied by a factor of 1,20.
The boiler is adjusted to its nominal heat input for a flow water temperature of 80 °C and a return temperature
of 60 °C.
For measurements at partial heat inputs lower than the nominal heat input Qn the return water temperature Tr
is calculated as a function of the particular heat input using the following formula:
=Tr 0, 4 Q + 20
where
Tr is the return water temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius (°C), and Q is the partial heat input,
expressed in percent of Qn.
The water flow is kept constant.
The NOx measurements are carried out when the boiler is at thermal equilibrium, conforming with details given
in CR 1404:1994.
No wet meters are used.
The reference conditions for the combustion air are:
— temperature: 20 °C;
— relative humidity: 10 g H2O /kg air.
If the test conditions are different to these reference conditions, it will be necessary to correct the NO x values
as specified below.
0, 02 NO x,m − 0,34
NO x,0= NO x,m + ⋅ (hm − 10) + 0,85 ⋅ (20 − Tm )
1 − 0, 02 (hm − 10)
where
NOx,m is the NOx measured at hm and Tm in milligram per kilowatt-hour (mg/kWh) in the range
50 mg/kWh to 300 mg/kWh;
hm is humidity during the measurement of NOxm in g/kg in the range 5 g/kg to 15 g/kg;
Tm is the temperature during the measurement of NOx m in °C in the range 15 °C to 25 °C;
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NOx 0 is the value of NOx corrected to the reference conditions expressed in milligram per kilowatt-
hour (mg/kWh).
!Annex J provides the factors to be used for correcting dry flue measurement values to mg/kWh."
Where appropriate, the measured NOx values are weighted in accordance with 8.13.2.2.
It is checked that the weighted NOx values comply with the values of Table 4, depending on the NOx class
chosen.
For the calculation of conversions of NOx see Annex J.
8.13.2.2 Weighting
The weighting of the NOx measured values shall be as described in 8.13.2.3 to 8.13.2.6, on the basis of the
values in Table 5.
Table 5 — Weighting factors
Partial heat input Qpi as a % of Qn 70 60 40 20

Weighting factor Fpi 0,15 0,25 0,30 0,30
For range rated boilers Qn is replaced by Qa, the arithmetic mean of the maximum and the minimum heat
input, as stated by the manufacturer.
The following symbols are used in 8.13.2.2:
Qmin the minimum modulating heat input, expressed in kilowatts (kW);

Qn the nominal heat input, expressed in kilowatts (kW);
Qpi the partial heat input for weighting, expressed in percent of Qn;
Fpi the weighting factor corresponding to the partial heat input Qpj;
NOx,pond the weighted value of the NOx concentration, in milligrams per kilowatt-hour (mg/kWh)
! on a NCV basis";
NOx,mes the measured (and possibly corrected) value:
– at the partial heat input: NOx,mes (70)’ , NOx,mes (60) , NOx,mes (40) , NOx,mes(20)
– at the minimum heat input (modulating boilers): NOx,mes,Qmin
– at the heat input corresponding to a single rate: NOx,mes(rate);
Qhigh rate the rate greater than Qpi;
Qlow rate the rate less than Qpi;
Fp high rate the apportioned weighting factor, high rate;
Fp low rate the apportioned weighting factor, low rate.”
8.13.2.3 On/off boilers
The NOx concentration is measured at the nominal heat input, Qn.
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8.13.2.4 Boilers with several rates
The NOx concentration is measured (and possibly corrected as specified in 8.13.2.2) at the partial heat input
corresponding to each of the rates and weighted in accordance with Annex K.
If necessary, the weighting factor specified in Annex K is recalculated for each rate as specified below.
If the heat inputs of two rates are between the partial heat inputs specified in Table 5, it will be necessary to
apportion the weighting factor between the heat inputs of the higher and lower rates, as follows:
Qpi − Qlow rate Qhigh rate

Fp,high rate =
Fpi ⋅ ⋅
Qhigh rate − Qlow rate Qpi
Fp,low rate
= Fpi − Fp,high rate
If the heat inputs of two rates cover more than one partial heat input specified in Table 5, then it is necessary
to apportion each weighting factor between the heat inputs of the higher and lower rate as indicated above.
The weighting NOx value is then equal to the sum of the products of the measured NOx values at the different
rates, NOx mes(rate), multiplied by their weighting factor, calculated as specified above:
NO x,pond = ∑ (NO x,mes(rate) ⋅ FP,rate )
NOTE See calculation example in Annex K.
8.13.2.5 Modulating boilers in which the minimum modulating heat input is no greater than 20% of
the nominal heat input
The NOx concentration is measured (and possibly corrected as specified in 8.13.2.2) at the partial heat inputs
specified in Table 5.
The NOx value is weighted as specified below:
NO x,pond = 0,15 NO x,mes(70) + 0,25 NO x,mes(60) + 0,30 NO x,mes(40) + 0,30 NO x,mes(20)
8.13.2.6 Modulating boilers in which the minimum modulating heat input is greater than 20% of the
nominal heat input
The NOx concentration is measured (and possibly corrected as specified in 8.13.2.2) at the minimum
modulating rate and at the partial heat inputs Qpi specified in Table 5, which are greater than the minimum
modulation rate.
The weighting factors for the partial heat inputs in Table 5, which are no greater than the minimum modulation
rate are added and multiplied by this heat input.
The NOx value is therefore weighted as follows:
NO x,pond = (NO x,mesQmin ⋅ ∑ Fpi (Q ≤ Qmin )+∑ (NO x,mes ⋅ Fpi )
8.13.3 NOx requirement for Eco-design regulation
Requirement:
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As from 26 September 2018, for boilers ≤ 400 kW nominal heat output, NOx,pond Hs shall not exceed 56
mg/kWh Heat input, based on GCV. This corresponds to the current NOx class 6 (see 8.13.1).
Test method:
NOx,pond based on NCV is determined in accordance with 8.13.2.
NOx,pond,Hs based on GCV shall be calculated according to the following formula:
Hi
NOx,pond,Hs = × NOx,pond
Hs
NOx,pond,Hs the weighted value of the NOx concentration, in milligrams per kilowatt-hour (mg/kWh Heat input)
on a GCV basis;
Hi
= the ratio of the Net to Gross Calorific Value for the appropriate gas family taken from Annex J."
Hs
8.14 Special provisions for boilers intended to be installed in a partially protected place
8.14.1 Frost protection system for boilers intended to be installed in a partially protected place
Requirements
Under the test conditions the frost protection system, if any, shall act. Boilers with a "minimum declared
installation temperature for boilers in partially protected places" (see definition) greater than 0 °C do not need
a frost protection system. The temperature of the water shall remain above 0,5 °C at any point in the boiler
during the test. For combination boilers, the domestic hot water production circuit is also to be protected from
damage caused by frost .
Test conditions
The boiler is placed in a climate chamber at ambient temperature. The boiler – in stand-by condition – is
connected to a system containing not more than 100 l of water. The temperature of the climate chamber is
reduced from ambient temperature to the "minimum declared installation temperature for boilers in partially
protected places" (see definition) in not less than 1 h. The test will last until a steady condition or a steady
repetition of cycles has been reached. It is checked that the requirements are met.
8.14.2 Protection against the ingress of rain
The boiler, including its protective casing, if any, shall meet the requirements for the enclosure protection
designated as IPX4D in accordance with EN 60529.
Immediately after the test for the protection against water in 14.2.4 of EN 60529:1991, which is part of the test
programme for the enclosure protection IPX4D, the boiler shall start.
8.15 Formation of condensate
Requirements
When the boiler is installed in accordance with the test conditions for efficiency measurement under 9.3.2 and
at the maximum flue length specified by the manufacturer, under the conditions specified the condensate shall
only form at the points intended for this purpose and shall be readily drained.
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Condensate shall not find its way to parts of the boiler which are not intended for formation, collection and
discharge of condensate, nor may the condensate cause any nuisance to the operation, the boiler and the
surroundings.
Test conditions
A low temperature boiler shall operate for 8 h with a return temperature of (37 ± 1) °C and a flow temperature
of 50 °C; the operating and off cycles are given by the boiler control. The use of an actually distributed gas,
appropriate to the boiler category, is permitted.)
A condensing boiler shall operate continuously for 4 h under the test conditions of 9.3.2.
It is verified that the requirement is fulfilled.
8.16 Temperature of combustion products
Requirements
The temperature of the combustion products shall not exceed the maximum allowable working temperature for
the materials of the combustion circuit and/or the flue materials, specified by the boiler manufacturer.
If the boiler incorporates a device to limit the maximum temperature of combustion products the operation of
the device shall cause non-volatile lock-out of the boiler.
Test conditions
The boiler is installed as specified in the general test conditions as applicable, and supplied with one of the
corresponding reference gases for the boiler category at the nominal heat input. The use of an actually
distributed gas, appropriate to the boiler category, is permitted.
Type B boilers are connected to a 1 m test flue and type C boilers are fitted with the shortest ducts specified
by the manufacturer.
The control thermostat or control temperature set point in electronic temperature control system is put out of
operation.
Where fitted the control to limit the temperature of combustion products remains in operation.
The temperature of the combustion products is progressively raised, either by increasing the gas rate or by
another means which increases the temperature (e.g. removal of baffles) as specified by the manufacturer.
The temperature rise shall be within the range 1,0 K/min and 3,0 K/min.
It is verified that the requirement is fulfilled.
8.17 Sound power level
From 26 September 2015 the sound power level of gas boilers and combination boilers ≤ 70 kW nominal heat
output shall be declared on the product label and in the product fiche. The declared value shall not be less
than the value measured according to EN 15036-1, when operating in heating mode, taking into account the
tolerances given in EN 15036-1."
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9 Useful efficiencies
9.1 General
9.1.1 Use of correction formulae
If the actual test conditions differ from the reference conditions (20 °C, 70 % relative humidity, 1 013,25 mbar)
and/or the return water temperature differs from the specified value, the correction formulae given in Annex T
are used to correct the determined useful efficiency for tests executed following the requirements of 9.1 and
9.2.
9.1.2 Use of the general test conditions
The requirements from 9.2 are checked under the test conditions of 8.1.2, except where otherwise specified.
9.2 Useful efficiency at the nominal heat input
9.2.1 Requirements
! The requirement below for useful efficiency is valid for:
- boilers with a nominal heat output > 400 kW,
- boilers with a nominal heat output ≤ 400 kW until 26 September 2015.
NOTE 1 For boilers with a nominal heat output ≤ 400 kW, from 26 September 2015, see 9.5.
The useful efficiency, measured according to 9.2.2, at nominal heat input, or the maximum heat input for
range rated boilers, expressed in percent, shall be at least:
84 + 2 log10 Pn;
87,5 + 1,5 log10 Pn for low temperature boilers;

91 + log10 Pn for condensing boilers.
where
Pn is the nominal output (maximum output for range rated boilers), expressed in kilowatts (kW).
NOTE 2 The value of efficiency is calculated using 400 kW as the maximum nominal output.
In addition, for range rated boilers, the efficiency measured according to 9.2.2, at a rate, corresponding to the
arithmetic mean of the maximum and minimum heat input, expressed in percent, shall be at least:
84 + 2 log10 Pa;
87,5 + 1,5 log10 Pa for low temperature boilers;

91 + log10 Pa for condensing boilers.
where
Pa is the arithmetic mean of the maximum and minimum useful heat output as stated in the technical
specifications, expressed in kilowatts (kW).
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NOTE 3 The limit value of efficiency is calculated using 400 kW as the maximum nominal output. If the minimum useful
heat output is also > 400 kW, then the efficiency will be calculated using 400 kW as Pa."
9.2.2 Tests
The boilers are installed as stated in 8.1.2, connected to the insulated test rig shown schematically in Figure 1
or Figure 2, or to any other equipment giving equivalent results, and supplied with the reference gas for the
boiler category.
The water rate through the boiler is adjusted so as to obtain a return water temperature of (60 ± 1) °C and a
temperature difference between flow and return water temperature of (20 ± 2) °C.
The measurement of the efficiency may begin once the boiler, with the control thermostat or temperature
control function in the electronic temperature control system put out of action, is at thermal equilibrium and the
return and flow temperatures are constant.
The hot water is passed into a vessel placed on scales (suitably tarred before the test) and at the same time
measurement of the gas rate (reading the meter) is started.
Readings of the water return and flow temperatures are taken periodically so as to obtain a sufficiently
accurate average.
Mass m1 of water is collected during the 10 min of the test. A further 10 min wait is required in order to
evaluate the evaporation corresponding to the test period. Mass m2 is obtained.
m1 - m2 = m3, the quantity of which note has to be taken in order to increase m1 by the value corresponding to
the evaporation, whence the corrected water mass m = m1 + m3.
The quantity of heat transferred by the boiler to the water collected in the vessel is proportional to the
corrected mass m and to the difference between temperatures t1 at the cold water inlet and t2 at the boiler
outlet.
The useful efficiency is determined by means of the following formula:
4,186 ⋅ m ⋅ ( t2 − t1 ) + Dp
=ηu ⋅100
103 ⋅ Vr(10) ⋅ H i
where
ηu is the useful efficiency in percent;

m is the corrected quantity of water expressed in kilogram (kg);
3
Vr(10) is the gas consumption in m measured during the test corrected to 15 °C, 1 013,25 mbar;
3
Hi is the net calorific value of the gas used, in Megajoule per cubic metre (MJ/m ) at 15 °C,
1 013,25 mbar, dry gas;
Dp is the heat loss from the test rig corresponding to the mean water flow temperature, expressed
in kilojoules (kJ), taking into account the heat loss from the circulation pump (a practical
calibration method for determining Dp is described in Annex L).
The measurement equipment tolerances are chosen in a way which ensures a total tolerance in the efficiency
measurement of ± 2 %.
The useful efficiency is determined at:
a) the nominal heat input for boilers without a range rating device;
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b) the maximum heat input and the arithmetic mean of the maximum and minimum heat input for boilers with
a range rating device.
It is checked that the requirements of 9.2.1 are met.
9.3 Useful efficiency at part load
9.3.1 Requirements
!The requirement below for useful efficiency is valid for:
- boilers with a nominal heat output > 400 kW,
- boilers with a nominal heat output ≤ 400 kW until 26 September 2015.
NOTE 1 For boilers with a nominal heat output ≤ 400 kW, from 26 September 2015, see 9.5.
The useful efficiency, measured according to 9.3.2, for a load corresponding to 30 % of the nominal heat input
or for range rated boilers to 30 % of the arithmetic mean of the maximum and minimum heat input, expressed
in percent, shall be at least:
80 + 3 log10 Pi;
87,5 + 1,5 log10 Pi for low temperature boilers
97 + log10 Pi for condensing boilers
where
Pi is the nominal output Pn, or the arithmetic mean Pa of the maximum and minimum useful
output as stated in the technical instructions for range rated boilers.
NOTE 2 Where Pi is > 400 kW, the value of efficiency is calculated using 400 kW as the maximum nominal output. If
the minimum useful heat output is also > 400 kW, then the efficiency will be calculated using 400 kW as Pi."
9.3.2 Tests
9.3.2.1 General
To determine the useful efficiency at a load corresponding to 30 % of the nominal heat input, or for range
rated boilers to 30 % of the arithmetic mean of the maximum and minimum heat input, the manufacturer shall
declare whether the direct method or the indirect method is used. !deleted text"
9.3.2.2 Direct method
9.3.2.2.1 General
The boiler is installed as stated in 8.1.2 and supplied with one of the reference gases as for the determination
of the useful efficiency at nominal heat input or at the arithmetic mean of the maximum and minimum heat
input in the case of range rated boilers.
Throughout the test, the water volume rate is maintained constant within ± 1 %, taking into account
temperature variations, and the pump operates continuously.
The following two operating modes alternatively are possible for the test. For condensing boilers only
o
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9.3.2.2.2 Operating mode no 1
The boiler is fitted to the test rig illustrated in Figure 3 (or any other test rig giving at least comparable results
and equivalent measurement accuracy).
!The boiler return temperature is held constant, for "condensing boilers" at (30 ± 0,5) °C, for "low
temperature boilers" at (37 ± 1) °C, for "standard boilers" at (47 ± 1) °C, and for "other boilers" at (50 ± 1) °C,
with a maximum variation in this temperature of ± 1 K during the measurement period.
NOTE The Ecodesign Directive defines "other boilers", "low temperature boilers" and "condensing boilers". The
Boiler Efficiency Directive defines "standard boilers", "low temperature boilers" and "condensing boilers". Depending on
the legislation applied, a boiler can be both a "standard boiler" and an "other boiler"."
If the boiler control does not permit operation at a return temperature that is low enough, the test is carried out
at the lowest return temperature compatible with the operation of the boiler. A timing device is fitted to the
ambient temperature thermostat to obtain a working cycle of 10 min.
The shutdown and operating times are calculated as indicated in Table 6.
The temperatures are measured continuously directly on the flow and return of the boiler.
The boiler is considered to be in thermal equilibrium when the efficiency measurement of three consecutive
cycles, combining any two results from three, does not vary by more than 0,5 %. In this case, the result is
equal to the average value of at least three consecutive measurement cycles.
For any other case, the average value shall be calculated from at least ten consecutive cycles.
The respective gas and water consumption over complete cycles are measured.
The efficiency is determined using the formula in 9.2.2.
A variation of ± 1 %, with respect to the 30 % of the nominal heat input is permitted. For variations up to ± 2 %
it is necessary to carry out two measurements, one above and one below 30 % of the nominal heat input. The
efficiency corresponding to 30 % is determined by interpolation.
!The efficiency for a "standard boiler" can be calculated from the efficiency of an "other boiler" (measured at
50 °C) by adding 0,1 % per degree to the efficiency of the "other boiler". The efficiency of an "other boiler" can
be calculated from the efficiency of a "standard boiler" (measured at 47 °C) by substracting 0,1 % per degree
from the efficiency of a "standard boiler"."
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Table 6 — Calculation of the useful part load efficiency

Conditions of operation Heat input Cycle time (s) Measurement Useful efficiency (%)
1 30 % reduced rate Q= 0,3 ⋅ Qn a
t2 = 600 η2 ηu = η2
2
2 Full rate Q1 = Qn a
180 Q 1 - 600 Q 3 η1 η1
Q 1t 1 + 0,8 Q 3t 3 - P st 3
Q1 - Q 3 100 x 100
Q1 t 1 + Q 3 t 3
Controlled off Q3 = permanent ignition burner t3 600 − t1
= Ps
3 Reduced rate Q21 > 0,3 ⋅ Qn a

180 Qn - 600 Q3 η21 η 21
! t21 = " Q 21t 21 + 0 ,8 Q 3t 3 - P st 3
Q21 - Q3 = ηu 100 ×100
Q 21t 21 + Q 3t 3
Controlled off Q3 = permanent ignition burner t3 600 − t21
= Ps
a
4 Full rate Q1 = Qn 180 Q 1 - 600 Q 22 η1 η1 η 22
Q 1t 1 + ( ) Q 22t 22
Q 1 - Q 22 100 100 x100
t1 =
Q 1 t 1 + Q 22 t 22
Reduced rate Q22 < 0,3 ⋅ Qn a
t22 600 − t1
= η22
5 Reduced rate 1 Q21 > 0,3 ⋅ Qn a

180 Q 21 - 600 Q 22 η 21 η21 η
Q 21t 21 + 22 Q 22 t 22
Q 21 - Q 22 =ηu 100 100 ×100
+
Q 21t 21 Q 22 t 22
Reduced rate 2 Q22 < 0,3 ⋅ Qn a
t22 600 − t21
= η22
a
6 Full rate Q1 = Qn t1 = measured value (see Annex L) η1 η1 η2
Q 1t 1 + Q t 2 +0,8 Q 3t 3 - P st 3
Reduced rate Q2 (180 - t 1 )Q 1 - (600 - t 1 )Q 3 η2 100 100 2 x 100
Q2 - Q3 Q1 t 1 + Q 2 t 2 + Q 3 t 3
t2 =
Controlled off Q3 = permanent ignition burner t3 = 600 − (t1 + t2 ) Ps
a
Qn is replaced by the arithmetic mean Qa of the maximum and minimum heat input for range-rated boilers.
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9.3.2.2.3 Operating mode n 2
The boiler is fitted to the test rig illustrated in Figure 2 or Figure 3 (or any other test rig giving at least
comparable results and equivalent measurement accuracies).
The boiler flow and return temperatures and the operating and off cycles are given by the boiler control. The
temperatures are measured continuously as close as possible to the flow and at the return of the boiler when
(30 ± 2) % of the nominal input or the arithmetic mean of the maximum and minimum input for range rated
boilers, is drawn through the heat exchanger.
The average water temperature shall be no less than 50 °C, for low temperature boilers than 40 °C.
If the boiler control does not permit operation at a return temperature that is low enough, the test is carried out
at the lowest return temperature compatible with the operation of the boiler.
The boiler is considered to be in thermal equilibrium when the efficiency measurement of three consecutive
cycles, combining any two results from three, does not vary by more than 0,5 %. In this case, the result is
equal to the average value of at least three consecutive measurement cycles. For any other case, the average
value shall be calculated from at least ten consecutive cycles.
The respective gas and water consumption’s over complete cycles are measured.
The efficiency is determined using the formula in 9.2.2.
A variation of ± 1 %, with respect to the 30 % of the nominal heat input is permitted. For variations up to ± 2 %
it is necessary to carry out two measurements, one above and one below 30 % of the nominal heat input. The
efficiency corresponding to 30 % is determined by linear interpolation.
9.3.2.3 Indirect method
9.3.2.3.1 Measurements
9.3.2.3.1.1 Useful efficiency at the nominal heat input at 50 °C
The useful efficiency at the nominal heat input (for range rated boilers at the arithmetic mean of the maximum
and the minimum nominal heat input ) is measured according to the test of !9.2.2", with a flow
temperature of (60 ± 2) °C and a return temperature of (40 ± 1) °C.
The measured value η1 is noted.
9.3.2.3.1.2 Efficiency at the minimum controlled rate
If the boiler is fitted with a control system incorporating a main burner reduced rate, a test is carried out at the
minimum heat input allowed by the control for a water flow temperature of (55 ± 2) °C and a return
temperature of (45 ± 1) °C.
The measured value is designated η2.
If the boiler is fitted with a control system incorporating two main burner reduced rates, in which one has a
heat input greater than 30 % of the nominal heat input and the other has a heat input less than 30 % of the
nominal heat input, the efficiencies corresponding to the two inputs are determined.
The measured values are designated by:
η21 for the larger heat input;

η22 for the smaller heat input.
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9.3.2.3.1.3 Standby losses
The test installation is described in Figure 4.
The circuits joining the different parts of the installation shall be insulated and as short as possible. The
inherent losses of the test installation and the thermal contribution of the pump for the different flow rates shall
be determined at the beginning to be able to take account of them (see Annex N).
The boiler is fitted with a largest diameter test flue as stated by the manufacturer in the technical instructions.
The boiler water temperature is brought to a mean temperature of (30 ± 5) K above ambient temperature.
The gas supply is then shut off, the pump (11) and the boiler pump, if any, are stopped, the exchanger circuit
(12) is shut off.
With the water circulating continuously by means of the pump (5) of the test rig, the thermal contribution of the
electric boiler is adjusted so as to obtain, in the steady state condition, a difference of (30 ± 5) K between the
mean water temperature and the ambient temperature.
Throughout the test, the variation in room temperature shall not exceed 2 °C per hour.
The following values are noted:
Pm in kW, the electrical power consumed by the auxiliary electric boiler, corrected for the losses of the test
rig and the thermal contribution of the pump (5);
T in °C, the mean water temperature equal to the mean of the temperature indicated by the two probes
(2) at the return and the flow of the boiler on test;
TA in °C, the ambient temperature during the test.
The standby losses Ps, expressed for a mean water temperature of 50 °C and an ambient temperature of 20
°C, are given, in kilowatts (kW), by:
1,25
 30 
Ps = Pm  
 T − TA 
For boilers where a fan does not run during the standby period the determination is made with any fan off.
For boilers where a fan maintains a continuous air flow during the standby period the determination is made
with the fan in operation at the standby rate.
For boilers where a fan causes an air flow at some time during the standby period (for example pre or post
purge or intermittent operation) the determination is made without fan operation (Ps1) and with fan operation
(Ps2). In this case the terms:
+ 0,8 Q3 t 3 - PS t 3
from Table 6 are replaced by:
+ 0,8 Q3 t 3 - PS1 (t 3 - t F ) - PS2 t F
where
tF is the time (in seconds) for which the fan is in operation during the standby period.
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9.3.2.3.1.4 Pilot recovery factor
The recovery factor for the pilot energy for an average water temperature of 50 °C and an ambient
temperature of 20 °C is taken to be equal to 0,8.
9.3.2.3.2 Calculation
The useful efficiency for a load of 30 % of the nominal heat input (or the arithmetic mean of the maximum and
minimum heat input for range rated boilers) and at an average water temperature of 50 °C is calculated for a
control cycle.
The symbols of Table 7 are used.
Table 7 — Symbols and quantities needed to calculate the efficiency at part load at 50 °C
Operational phases of Heat input Operational time Efficiency

the main burner
kW s %
Full rate Q1 T1 η1
Reduced rate = 0,3 Q1 Q2 t2 η2
Reduced rate Q21 T21 η21
> 0,3 Q1
Reduced rate Q22 T22 η22
< 0,3 Q1
Controlled off Q3 T3 Standby losses Ps (kW)
The efficiency is calculated from the ratio of the useful energy to the energy supplied by the gas during a
10 min cycle.
Depending on the means of control, the following operating cycles can be identified, which correspond to the
formulae in Table 6:
a) permanent operation with Q2 = 0,3 Q1 (fixed reduced rate or modulating);
b) full rate/controlled off (one fixed rate);
c) reduced rate/controlled off operation (one or several reduced rates or modulation where the minimum
heat input Q21 > 0,3 Q1) (or cycle 6 if, by design, the ignition is carried out at full rate);
d) full rate/reduced rate operation (one or several reduced rates where the minimum heat input Q22 < 0,3
Q1);
e) operation with two reduced rates (where Q21 > 0,3 Q1 and Q22 < 0,3 Q1);
f) full rate/reduced rate/controlled off operation (by design, ignition is carried out at Q1 for a time t1, with one
or several reduced rates or modulation such that the cycle comprises a controlled shut down ( t3 > 0);
otherwise cycle 4 above applies);
g) the efficiency is calculated as indicated in Table 6.
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9.4 Losses of combination boilers
9.4.1 Requirements for losses of combination boilers
The losses of the boiler and the tank (where applicable) measured under the test conditions below, shall be
less than the value given by the following formula:
2/3
qs = 0,014 . V + 0,02 . Qnw
where
qs are the losses of the boiler and the tank in kilowatts (kW);
V is the water capacity of the tank (including the water in any integral heat exchanger) and/or the
thermal store (if applicable) in litres (l);
Qnw is the nominal domestic hot water heat input of the boiler, in kilowatts (kW).
9.4.2 Test of losses of combination boilers
Depending on the way in which hot water is produced, the requirement above is checked under the test
conditions defined below.
9.4.2.1 Tank of combination boilers which can be disconnected from the boiler
9.4.2.1.1 General
The losses from the boiler/tank assembly are determined by adding up the losses from the boiler and the tank.
The manufacturer states how the tank has to be separated from the boiler, and which pipework has to be
taken into account in the boiler losses and which will be counted with the tank.
9.4.2.1.2 Boiler
For the boiler, the losses (standby losses) are measured as in 9.3.2.3.1.3.
The exchanger for the tank is disconnected from the boiler.
Also, where the boiler and the tank are coupled within the same case, the losses from the boiler alone are
measured with the tank empty.
9.4.2.1.3 Tank
For the tank, the following mode of operation is used:
If the tank and the boiler are coupled within the same case, the losses from the tank alone are determined
with the boiler empty.
Preliminary conditions:
The test is carried out with a rig equivalent to that described in Figure 6, in a room where the ambient
temperature is between 15 °C and 25 °C, with a permitted temperature variation of ± 5 °C during the test.
The installation includes an electrical resistance and a circulating pump (long circuit of Figure 6).
Before the test is carried out, the tank is placed in the position recommended by the manufacturer. For a tank
with two positions, vertical or horizontal, the test is done in the vertical position.
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It is filled with water heated to a temperature of (65 ± 2) °C by circulation in a closed circuit, having the tank
and its exchanger in series. The tank domestic water temperatures are deemed to have reached uniformity at
the moment t1 that circulation stops, if the following conditions are met:
a) the difference between the domestic water outlet temperature (Ts) and the domestic water inlet
temperature (Te) remains less than 1 K continuously for the 15 min before moment t1;
b) the inlet temperature (Te) has not changed by more than 1 K during this period.
It is assumed that the mean water temperature (To) of the tank at moment t1 is equal to the arithmetic mean of
the inlet and outlet temperatures at that moment:
Te + Ts
To =
2
The preliminary conditions are met if this temperature to is equal to (65 ± 2) °C.
Cooling of the tank and determination of the corrected final mean temperature (Tfc)
At moment t1, valves 2 and 3 of Figure 6 are shut off, and all the water connections are disconnected and
sealed at valves 2 and 3.
The parts of the pipework external to the tank shall be carefully insulated so that the heat losses attributable to
them are negligible compared to the losses from the tank.
The tank is left to cool for a measured time of 24 h, ± 20 min (moment t2). The ambient temperature is
measured at least every hour and the arithmetic mean (Tamb) calculated.
The final mean water temperature (Tf) of the tank at moment t2 is determined by the following method:
a) the connections of the short circuit of Figure 6 are remade and the circulating pump is put into operation;
b) the mean water temperature of the tank at moment t2 is that obtained after stabilisation when the
temperature difference between the inlet and outlet is less than 1 K. The re-circulation time is taken into
account in the cooling time;
c) the corrected final mean water temperature (Tfc) of the tank is calculated by taking account of the water
mass and water temperature of the test rig short circuit. This connecting circuit will be designed such that
the correction to the final temperature is less than 0,5 K for a tank of capacity exceeding 50 l and 1 K for
a tank of capacity less than 50 l.
The corrected final mean water temperature (Tfc) of the tank is calculated as follows:
(V + m b)T f - (m b . T a )
T fc =
V
where
Tfc is the corrected final mean water temperature in degrees Celsius (°C);
Tf is the mean water temperature of the tank measured at the final moment t2, in degrees Celsius
(°C);
Ta is the ambient temperature at moment t2, in degrees Celsius (°C)(assuming that at the end of 24 h
the short circuit is at ambient temperature);
V is the water capacity of the tank (including the water in any integral heat exchanger), in litres (l).
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This value is declared by the manufacturer and checked from the drawings;
mb is the mass of water in the connecting short circuit of the test rig, in kilograms (kg).
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The density of water is taken to be 1 000 kg/m .
Calculation of the losses of the tank
The value of the losses of the tank is given by the following relationship:
4186 V ( - )
q a 45 = . . ln T o T amb x 45
3600 t 2 - t1 (T fc - T amb)
or;
V ( - )
q a 45 = 52,33 . . 1n T o T amb
t 2 - t1 (T fc - T amb)
where
qa45 are the losses of the tank for a temperature rise of 45 K, in kilowatts (kW);
t2 t1is the period of cooling, in hours (h);
To is the mean water temperature of the tank at moment t1, in degrees Celsius (°C);
Tfc is the corrected mean water temperature of the tank at moment t2, in degrees Celsius (°C);
Tamb is the mean ambient temperature during cooling, in degrees Celsius (°C);
V is the water capacity of the tank (including the water in any integral heat exchanger), in litres (l).
This value is declared by the manufacturer and checked from the drawings.
9.4.2.2 Tank or thermal store which is integral with and cannot be separated from the boiler
The losses for the boiler-tank or the boiler-thermal store assembly are determined as stated for the boiler
alone (9.3.2.3.1.3), or for a temperature difference of 45 K between the average water temperature of the
boiler and the ambient temperature or for a difference between the temperature declared by the manufacturer
and the ambient temperature if the difference is greater than 45 K (8.4.8).
For this test, the tank and its exchanger (if appropriate) are connected in series with the boiler.
9.5 Compliance with the eco-design regulation for efficiency
9.5.1 Requirements for seasonal space heating energy efficiency
9.5.1.1 Type B1 boilers with rated heat output ≤ 10kW and Type B1 Combination boilers with rated
heat output ≤ 30kW
As from 26 September 2015 the seasonal space heating efficiency calculated according to 9.5.2 shall be at
least 75 %.
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9.5.1.2 Boilers and combination boilers with rated heat output ≤ 70 kW, with the exception of type
B1 boilers with rated heat output ≤ 10 kW and type B1 combination boilers with rated heat output ≤ 30
kW
As from 26 September 2015 the seasonal space heating efficiency calculated according to 9.5.2 shall be at
least 86 %.
9.5.2 Calculations for seasonal space heating energy efficiency
9.5.2.1 Conversion to gross calorific efficiency
All efficiencies measured according to 9.2 and 9.3 are converted from net calorific value (NCV) to gross
calorific value (GCV).
Full load useful efficiency at rated heat output
Hi
η 4 = η100 ×
Hs
where
η100 is the useful efficiency at nominal heat input Qn or for range rated boilers at the arithmetic mean of the
maximum and minimum heat input Qa and shall be determined according to the test of 9.2.2.
Hi is the ratio of the Net to Gross Calorific Value for the appropriate gas family taken from Annex J.
Hs
Useful efficiency at 30 % heat output
Hi
η=1 η30 ×
Hs
where
η30 is the useful efficiency at 30 % of the nominal heat input Qn or for range rated boilers at 30 % of the
arithmetic mean of the maximum and minimum heat input Qa and shall be determined according to the
test of 9.3.2.
9.5.2.2 Calculation of the seasonal space heating energy efficiency
The seasonal space heating energy efficiency ηs is calculated by means of the following formula:
ηs ηson -ΣF(i)
=
where
ηson is the seasonal space heating energy efficiency in active mode.
ηson= 0,85 ×η1 + 0,15 ×η4
The correction F(1) accounts for a negative contribution due to absence of temperature controls.
F (1) = 3
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The correction F(2) accounts for a negative contribution to the seasonal space heating efficiency by auxiliary
electricity consumption.
F (2) = 2,5 × (0,15 × el max + 0,85 × el min + 1,3 × PSB )/(0,15 × P4 + 0,85 × P1 ) x 100
where
2,5 = value of the conversion coefficient (CC) means a coefficient reflecting the estimated
40 % average EU generation efficiency;
elmax shall be determined in accordance with the test of 10.6.3;
elmin shall be determined in accordance with the test of 10.6.4;
PSB shall be determined in accordance with the test of 10.6.5;
P4 = is the nominal output Pn (maximum output for range rated boilers) in accordance with the test of 9.2.2;
P1 = is the output corresponding to 30 % of the nominal heat input (maximum input for range rated boilers) in
accordance with the test in 9.3.2.
The correction F(3) accounts for a negative contribution to the seasonal space heating efficiency by standby
heat losses and is given as follows:
F (3) = 0,5 × Pstby /P4 × 100
where
Pstby = Ps shall be determined in accordance with 9.3.2.3.1.3;
P4 = is the nominal output Pn (maximum output for range rated boilers) in accordance with the test of in 9.2.2.
The correction F(4) accounts for a negative contribution to the seasonal space heating efficiency by ignition
burner power consumption and is given as follows:
F (4) = 1,3 × Pign /P4 × 100
where
Pign shall be determined in accordance with the test conditions of 8.4.3;
P4 = is the nominal output Pn (maximum output for range rated boilers) in accordance with the test of 9.2.2.
F(4) is only applicable for boilers with a continuous operating pilot flame.
9.5.3 Useful efficiency for nominal heat output > 70kW and ≤ 400kW
Requirement:
The full load useful efficiency η4 shall be at least 86 % and the useful efficiency at 30 % of the rated heat
output η1 shall be at least 94%.
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9.5.4 Water heating energy efficiency for combined heaters
9.5.4.1 Load profiles
The appropriate load profile shall be declared in the technical instruction and in the user instruction
(see Annex AA). The declared load profile shall be the maximum load profile or the load profile one below the
maximum load profile as measured according to EN 13203-2:2015.
NOTE For combination boilers with outputs in excess of 70 kW the water heating efficiency will be determined in
accordance with the procedures of EN 13203-2:2015.
9.5.4.2 Requirements for water heating energy efficiency of a combination boiler of nominal heat
output ≤ 400 kW
As from 26 September 2015, the water heating energy efficiency, calculated according to 9.5.4.3, shall be at
least the following values:
Declared load 3XS XXS XS S M L XL XXL 3XL 4XL

profile
Water heating 22% 23% 26% 26% 30% 30% 30% 32% 32% 32%
energy
efficiency
As from 26 September 2017, the water heating energy efficiency, calculated according to 9.5.4.3,
shall be at least the following values:
Declared load 3XS XXS XS S M L XL XXL 3XL 4XL

profile
Water heating 32% 32% 32% 32% 36% 37% 38% 60% 64% 64%
energy
efficiency
9.5.4.3 Calculation of the water heating energy efficiency (ηWH)
The water heating energy efficiency shall be measured and calculated according to EN 13203-2:2015.
9.6 Compliance with the Labelling delegated regulation for efficiency
9.6.1 Seasonal space heating energy efficiency classes
Requirement:
The following requirements shall apply as from 26 September 2015 for boilers ≤ 70 kW nominal heat output.
The values of the seasonal space heating energy efficiency shall be taken from 9.5.2.2.
A printed label shall be provided with each boiler stating the seasonal space heating efficiency class
determined in accordance with Table 8.
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Table 8 — Seasonal space heating energy efficiency classes of boilers
Seasonal space heating energy efficiency class Seasonal space heating energy efficiency ηs in %
A+++ ηs ≥ 150
A++ 125 ≤ ηs < 150
A+ 98 ≤ ηs < 125
A 90 ≤ ηs < 98
B 82 ≤ ηs < 90
C 75 ≤ ηs < 82
D 36 ≤ ηs < 75
E 34 ≤ ηs < 36
F 30 ≤ ηs < 34
G ηs < 30
9.6.2 Annual energy consumption of space heating
The reference annual energy consumption QHE of space heating for average climate condition, expressed in
GJ is calculated according to the formula below:
H eh × Pdesign 3, 6
=QHE ×
hs 1000
100 %
H eh = 2066
H eh is the assumed annual number of hours a boiler has to provide the design load for heating (Pdesign) to
satisfy the reference annual heating demand (QHE), expressed in h.
For non-range rated appliances
Pdesign is the nominal output Pn multiplied by 800 and divided by 2066
or
For range rated appliances
Pdesign is the arithmetic mean of the maximum and minimum useful heat output Pa multiplied by 800 and
divided by 2066, expressed in kilowatts (kW).
9.6.3 Water heating energy efficiency classes
Requirement:
The following requirements shall apply as from 26 September 2015 for combination boilers ≤ 70 kW nominal
heat output.
The values of the water heating energy efficiency, shall be taken from 9.5.4.3.
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The water heating energy efficiency class of a combination boiler shall be determined on the basis of its water
heating energy efficiency as set out in Table 9.
Table 9 — Water heating energy efficiency classes of combination boilers, categorized by declared
load profiles ηWH in %
3XS XXS XS S M L XL XXL
A+++ ηWH ≥ 62 ηWH ≥ 62 ηWH ≥ 69 ηWH ≥ 90 ηWH ≥ 163 ηWH ≥ 188 ηWH ≥ 200 ηWH ≥ 213
A++ 53 ≤ ηWH < 53 ≤ ηWH < 61 ≤ ηWH < 72 ≤ ηWH < 130 ≤ ηWH < 150 ≤ ηWH < 160 ≤ ηWH < 170 ≤ ηWH <
62 62 69 90 163 188 200 213
A+ 44 ≤ ηWH < 44 ≤ ηWH < 53 ≤ ηWH < 55 ≤ ηWH < 100 ≤ ηWH 115 ≤ ηWH < 123 ≤ ηWH < 131 ≤ ηWH <
53 53 61 72 <130 150 160 170
A 35 ≤ ηWH < 35 ≤ ηWH < 38 ≤ ηWH < 38 ≤ ηWH < 65 ≤ ηWH < 75 ≤ ηWH < 80 ≤ ηWH < 85 ≤ ηWH <
44 44 53 55 100 115 123 131
B 32 ≤ ηWH < 32 ≤ ηWH < 35 ≤ ηWH < 35 ≤ ηWH < 39 ≤ ηWH < 50 ≤ ηWH < 55 ≤ ηWH < 60 ≤ ηWH <
35 35 38 38 65 75 80 85
C 29 ≤ ηWH < 29 ≤ ηWH < 32 ≤ ηWH < 32 ≤ ηWH < 36 ≤ ηWH < 37 ≤ ηWH < 38 ≤ ηWH < 40 ≤ ηWH <
32 32 35 35 39 50 55 60
D 26 ≤ ηWH < 26 ≤ ηWH < 29 ≤ ηWH < 29 ≤ ηWH < 33 ≤ ηWH < 34 ≤ ηWH < 35 ≤ ηWH < 36 ≤ ηWH <
29 29 32 32 36 37 38 40
E 22 ≤ ηWH < 23 ≤ ηWH < 26 ≤ ηWH < 26 ≤ ηWH < 30 ≤ ηWH < 30 ≤ ηWH < 30 ≤ ηWH < 32 ≤ ηWH <
26 26 29 29 33 34 35 36
F 19 ≤ ηWH < 20 ≤ ηWH < 23 ≤ ηWH < 23 ≤ ηWH < 27 ≤ ηWH < 27 ≤ ηWH < 27 ≤ ηWH < 28 ≤ ηWH <
22 23 26 26 30 30 30 32
G ηWH < ηWH < 20 ηWH < 23 ηWH < 23 ηWH < 27 ηWH < 27 ηWH < 27 ηWH < 28
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9.6.4 Annual Fuel consumption of water heating
The annual fuel consumption AFC shall be calculated according to EN 13203-2:2015.
9.6.5 Annual electricity consumption
The annual electricity consumption AEC in kWh shall be calculated according to EN 13203-2:2015."
10 Electric auxiliary energy
10.1 General
If the manufacturer declares the auxiliary energy consumption then it has to be determined according to this
clause.
Boilers without a pump can be assessed according to EN 15456.
10.2 System boundaries
The system boundary contains all electrical components between the manual shut-off device (for water and
fuel) and the flue outlet of the combustion circuit, including the circulation pump. At the outlet, the pressure for
the correct boiler operation has to be set.
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The following components shall also be covered by measurement provided they are considered to be a
component of the heating boiler required for the design operation:
a) Shut-off valves in the fuel supply;
b) Supply of combustion air (air fan) respectively flue gas removal (flue exhauster);
c) Control and monitoring devices (programming units, monitoring device/detector, etc.), if they are
mandatory for the operation of the boiler;
d) Circulation pump.
10.3 Auxiliary energy at nominal heat input
!Requirement
Under the test conditions of 9.2.2, the electrical auxiliary energy consumption per hour expressed in kilowatt
(kW) shall be recorded and the average shall be determined."
Test Conditions
The test conditions are appropriate to 9.1.2.
The external hydraulic resistance (test rig including connections) is adjusted in such a way that it is 0,15 bar at
20 K temperature difference at full load of the boiler.
For boilers not equipped with:
a) an integrated pump;
b) an optional pump supplied by the manufacturer;
c) a pump specified by the manufacturer.
It is impossible to measure by test.
In these cases the pump energy should be calculated as follows.
For rated heat input:
−0,39× Phyd
PHE100, Pump= 2, 21× ( Phyd + 55) × (1 − e )
Phyd = Qmax × ( hi + 2,5 ) × 2, 73
with
PHE100,,Pump electric power input to the pump in Watt at rated input;
Phyd hydraulic pump output in Watt at rated input (100 %);
Qmax maximum pump feed in m³/h, at rated input (100 %);
hi internal resistance of the heating boiler in m.
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10.4 Auxiliary energy at part load
Requirements
Under the test conditions of 9.3.2 the demand of auxiliary energy per hour expressed in kilowatt (kW) for a
load corresponding to 30 % of the nominal heat input, shall be recorded and the average consumption
determined.
Test conditions
The test conditions are appropriate to 9.2.2.
For boilers not equipped with an integrated or equipped with an optional pump the electric auxiliary energy
required to overcome internal hydraulic resistance is identical to that calculated for the full load condition.
10.5 Auxiliary energy at stand-by
Requirement
During the measurement in stand-by the demand of auxiliary energy per hour, expressed in kilowatt (kW),
shall be recorded.
Test Conditions
The power input is measured during operation in stand-by. The boiler is operated in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
10.6 Auxiliary electricity consumption measurements required for eco-design and labelling
regulations
10.6.1 General
The auxiliary energy consumption values declared in the technical documentation shall be determined
according to 10.6.2 to 10.6.5.
10.6.2 System boundaries
The system boundary contains all electrical components between the manual shut-off device (for water and
fuel) and the flue outlet of the combustion circuit, excluding the circulation pump.
Energy consumption for all types of temperature control devices as defined in DD.2 of Annex DD are
excluded.
The following components shall also be covered by measurement provided they are considered to be a
component of the heating boiler required for the design operation:
a) Shut-off valves in the fuel supply;
b) Mechanical supply of combustion air or flue gas removal respectively;
c) Control and monitoring devices (programming units, monitoring device/detector, etc.), if they are mandatory
for the operation of the boiler;
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10.6.3 Auxiliary electricity consumption [kW] at nominal heat input
Requirement:
The auxiliary electricity consumption [kW] (elmax), shall be recorded and the average shall be determined.
Test Conditions:
The test shall be carried out in accordance with 9.2.2.
10.6.4 Auxiliary electricity consumption at part load [kW]
Requirements:
The auxiliary electricity consumption [kW] (elmin) for a load corresponding to 30 % of the nominal heat input,
shall be recorded and the average shall be determined.
Test conditions:
The test shall be carried out in accordance with 9.3.2.2.2 or 9.3.2.2.
10.6.5 Auxiliary electricity consumption at stand by [kW]
Requirement:
During the measurement in stand-by the auxiliary electricity consumption [kW] (PSB), shall be recorded and
the average shall be determined.
Test Conditions:
The power input is measured during stand-by."
11 Risk assessment
Appliances shall be designed and built as to operate safely and present no danger to persons, domestic
animals or property when normally used. This danger can be expressed in risks, being considered to be the
inherent risks in relation to the combustion (use) of gas and heating of water.
For known solutions, these risks in appliances are covered either in this standard or the relevant part 2
(product standard).
For unknown solutions, a proper risk assessment should be done by the manufacturer to identify the risks and
to decide on measures needed to cover these risks.
In this standard an assessment method for risks is given as an example. Other methods are allowed.
The risk assessment method and the reasoning for the assumptions in this assessment, should be
documented by the manufacturer.
The example of a risk assessment method is given in Annex O.
Examples of this method are given in Annex P.
The realisation of protective measures is described in Annex Q.
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An overall classification of basic risks is given in Annex R.
12 Marking and instructions
12.1 Boiler marking
12.1.1 Data plate
Each boiler shall carry an indelible data plate, which is visible on installation, possibly after the removal of part
of the case, which is solidly fixed and durable, carrying at least the following information:
a) the manufacturer's name 2) or his identifying symbol;
b) the trade name of the boiler;
c) fixing the Mandatory markings and the code of the surveilling notified body;
d) the last two digits of the year in which the Mandatory markings was affixed;
e) the serial number and optional the year of manufacture;
f) the country(-ies) of destination, in accordance with EN ISO 3166-1;
g) the appliance category(ies) in relation to the direct countries of destination. Any category shall be
specified in accordance with EN 437;
h) the gas supply pressure in millibars, if several normal pressures can be used for the same gas group.
They are indicated by their numerical value and the unit “mbar”;
i) !the boiler type(s).
NOTE Many boiler type(s) are described in CEN/TR 1749:2014;"
j) the nominal output or, for range-rated boilers, the maximum and minimum useful outputs in kilowatts,
given by the symbol “Pn”, followed by the equals sign, the numerical value(s) and the unit “kW”; and
optionally the nominal condensing output (in kW);
k) the nominal heat input or, for range-rated boilers, the maximum and minimum heat inputs in kilowatts,
given by the symbol “Qn”, followed by the equals sign, the numerical value(s) and the unit “kW”;
l) the maximum water pressure at which the boiler can be used, in bars given by the symbol “PMS”,
followed by the equals sign, the numerical value and the unit “bar”;
m) the electrical supply;
n) the nature of the electrical supply given by the symbol “~” or “=”;
o) the rated voltage of the electrical supply in Volts given by the numerical value followed by the unit “V”;
p) the rated power input in Watts given by the numerical value followed by the unit “W”;
q) the type of boiler, i.e. “Low temperature boiler” or “Condensing boiler” if stated by the manufacturer;
2) "Manufacturer" means the organisation or company which assumes responsibility for the product.
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r) nominal heat input for combination boilers in the domestic hot water mode (Qnw), in kilowatts (kW), if there
are different nominal heat inputs for the central heating and domestic water modes;
s) maximum water service pressure for combination boilers for the domestic water circuit (PMW), in bar.
The indelibility of markings shall be checked by a test carried out in accordance with 7.1.4 of EN 60335-
1:2002.
12.1.2 Supplementary markings
On an additional plate, the boiler shall carry visible and indelible information relating to its state of adjustment:
a) the direct country(ies) of destination in accordance with the symbols in EN ISO 3166-1;
b) the gas group or range, the symbol of gas type, the gas supply pressure and/or the pressure couple in
accordance EN 437.
This information may be carried on the data plate.
12.1.3 Packaging
The packaging shall carry the category(ies), the boiler type and information given on the additional data plate
(see 12.1.2) as well as warnings in accordance with 12.1.4.
12.1.4 Warnings on the boiler and the packaging
One or more labels shall give at least the following warnings, such that they are visible and readable.
a) read the technical instructions before installing the boiler;
b) read the user’s instructions before lighting the boiler.
12.1.5 Other information
No other information shall be carried on the boiler or the packaging if it is likely to create confusion in relation
to the actual state of adjustment of the boiler, the corresponding category(ies) and the direct country(ies) of
destination in accordance with EN ISO 3166-1.
12.2 Instructions
12.2.1 Technical instructions
Each boiler shall be accompanied by technical instructions intended for the installer.
These instructions shall at least include the following instructions stated in 12.2.1.1 to 12.2.1.4.
12.2.1.1 General
a) the information on the data plate, with the exception of the serial number and the year of manufacture
(see 12.1.1);
b) the meaning of the symbols used on the boiler and its packaging, in accordance with 12.1.1 and 12.1.3;
c) reference to certain standards and/or particular regulations if these prove to be necessary for the correct
installation and use of the boiler;
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d) information, if necessary (see 8.5.3 and 8.5.4):
e) about the minimum distances to be met from inflammable materials;
f) that walls sensitive to heat, for example wood, shall be protected by suitable insulation;
g) that the clearance between the wall on which the boiler is installed and the hot parts on the outside of the
boiler are observed;
h) a general description of the boiler, with an illustration of the principal parts (sub-assemblies) which shall
be removed to rectify operational faults;
i) for electrical installation:
j) the obligation to earth boilers incorporating mains supplied electrical equipment;
k) a circuit diagram with terminals (including those for external control);
l) the recommended method for cleaning the boiler;
m) the servicing necessary and the recommended service interval;
n) indication that, following installation of the boiler, the installer shall instruct the user in the operation of the
boiler and the safety devices and shall give at least the user’s instructions to the user;
o) that the boiler is intended exclusively for a central heating system with open expansion vessel, where
applicable;
p) that the boiler is intended exclusively to be installed on a gas supply with a meter with gas pressure
regulator, where applicable;
q) the NOx class of the boiler;
r) reference to the national and/or local regulations for the discharge of condensate, in particular instructions
for the installation of the low temperature boiler or condensing boiler where a condensate neutralisation
system is necessary;
s) the mass rate, in grams per second (g/s), and the average temperature of the combustion products in the
domestic water mode, in degrees Celsius (°C);
t) for storage type combination boilers:
u) where necessary, describe how the boiler and the tank are connected;
v) indicate that it will be necessary to fit safety devices specified in local installation regulations, if they have
not been fitted on the boiler by the manufacturer;
w) for instantaneous type combination boilers;
x) the minimum pressure at the inlet to the domestic water circuit.
12.2.1.2 For installation and adjustment of the gas circuit
a) checks that the information of 12.1.2 concerning the state of adjustment given on the data plate or on the
additional data plate shall be compatible with the local supply conditions;
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b) adjustment instructions for boilers which are adjustable by the installer, incorporating an adjustment table
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in which the volume or mass rates are stated in m /h or kg/h, or the burner pressure in relation to the
possible adjustment data in accordance with the category(-ies). The reference conditions are 15 °C,
1 013,25 mbar, dry gas;
c) for boilers capable of operating on several gases, information of the operations required to convert from
one gas to another and indication that the adjustments and modifications shall only be carried out by a
qualified professional or competent person; when an adjustment is carried out by the installer, the
adjuster shall be sealed after the adjustment.
12.2.1.3 For installation on the central heating circuit
a) information about the maximum water temperature in °C;
b) an indication of the controls which can be used;
c) the precautions to be taken to limit the level of operating noise of the installation;
d) for sealed systems, instructions concerning the installation of a pressurised expansion vessel when the
boiler is not originally fitted with such a device;
e) for boilers which comply with 5.7.8.2, information that they can only be installed with a central heating
system with an open expansion vessel;
f) information on:
— either the characteristic curve of the water pressure head available at the boiler outlet connection if
the boiler has an integral pump;
— or the pressure loss as a function of water rate, in graphical or tabular form, for a boiler supplied
without a pump.
12.2.1.4 For installation of the combustion circuit
a) information about the type of installation for which the boiler is approved;
b) the instruction that the boiler has to be installed with the necessary accessories (e.g. ducts, terminal,
fitting piece) supplied with the boiler or give the specification of the necessary accessories that shall be
applied;
c) the instruction for the installation of parts intended to be fitted to the boiler;
d) information necessary to connect the boiler to a flue system or to design the flue system;
e) detailed specifications for the means of discharging the combustion products and any condensate.
Attention shall be drawn to the necessity of avoiding horizontal runs in the flue gas duct and the
condensate draining duct, furthermore the minimum slope for these ducts shall be indicated;
f) for type C boilers, the measures to be taken to avoid continuous discharge of condensate from the
terminal;
g) when the boiler complies with the requirements of 8.16 for combustion products temperature, the
manufacturer shall specify or supply the flue ducts and their accessories to be used, otherwise the
manufacturer shall specify that the boiler is not intended to be connected to flues that are likely to be
affected by heat (e.g. plastic ducts or ducts with internal plastic coatings).
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12.2.2 User’s instructions
Each boiler shall be accompanied by instructions intended for the user. They shall include the necessary
information on using and maintaining the boiler and incorporate at least the following:
a) point out that a qualified professional or competent person should be called on to install, convert and
adjust the boiler where appropriate;
b) specify the operations to start up and stop the boiler;
c) for boilers with manual ignition, mention the precautions to be taken before carrying out new ignition
attempts;
d) specify that it is necessary to abide by the warnings;
e) explain the operations necessary for normal operation, cleaning and day-today maintenance of the boiler;
f) explain any precautions to be taken against frost;
g) warn against incorrect use;
h) forbid any interference with a sealed component;
i) point out that the boiler should be checked and maintained periodically by a qualified professional or
competent person;
j) if necessary, draw the user’s attention to the risks of burning if in direct contact with the viewing window
or its immediate surroundings;
k) the instructions shall state that condensate outlet(s), if any, shall not be modified or blocked and shall
include instructions relating to the cleaning and servicing of any condensate neutralisation system.
12.2.3 Conversion instructions
Parts intended for conversion to another gas family, another group, another range and/or another supply
pressure, shall be accompanied by conversion instructions intended for the specialist.
The instructions shall:
a) specify the parts necessary to carry out the conversion and their means of identification;
b) clearly specify the operations necessary to change the parts and make the correct adjustment, where
appropriate;
c) specify that any broken seals shall be re-made and/or any adjusters shall be sealed;
d) state that for boilers operating with a pressure couple, any regulator shall either be made inoperative
within the range of normal pressures, or be put out of operation and sealed in that position.
A self-adhesive label, which is intended to be fitted on the boiler, shall be supplied with the parts and the
conversion instructions. It shall be possible to state on this label the marking specified in 12.1.2, indicating:
e) the gas group or range;
f) the gas type;
g) the gas supply pressure and/or the pressure couple;
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h) the adjusted heat input, where appropriate.
12.3 Presentation
All the information of 12.1 and 12.2 shall be given in the language(s) and in accordance with the rules of
installation in the countries in which the boiler will be installed.
12.4 Supplementary marking and instructions in the case of boilers to be installed in

partially protected places
12.4.1 General information
For boilers intended to be installed in a partially protected place the minimum declared installation
temperature, and if necessary the maximum declared installation temperature, shall be indicated.
12.4.2 Warning on the boilers and the packaging
Additional to the existing requirements of 12.1.5. the information shall be added that the boiler is intended to
be installed in a partially protected place.
12.4.3 Technical instructions
Additional to the existing requirements of 12.2 more information shall be added concerning the installation in a
partially protected place. All necessary instructions and requirements for a correct installation location,
including exterior pipe work, shall be specified.
The frost protection system, if any, shall be described in general terms in the technical instructions for the
installer. It shall be included in the technical instructions for the installer that materials used in the installation
of the boiler should be such as to maintain their function within the declared installation temperatures (see
12.4.1).
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1 boiler under test 8 constant pressure distribution pipe
2 circulating pump 9 three-way tap
3 control valve I 10 weighing vessel
4 control valve II 11 water meter
5 control valve III 12 temperature measurements
6 compensating tank 13 cooler
7 constant head tank
Figure 1 — Test rig with direct recirculation
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1 boiler under test 7 constant head tank
2 heat exchanger 8 constant pressure distribution pipe
3 control valve I 9 circulating pump
4 control valve II 10 weighing vessel
5 control valve III 11 three way tap
6 expansion vessel (not in the 12 temperature measurements
circulating system) 13 water temperature
Figure 2 — Test rig with heat exchanger
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1 boiler under test 14 control valve
2/17 shut-off valve 9/10 shut-off valve
3/18 gas pressure regulator 12 control and relief valve
4 gasmeter 13 flowmeter
5/8/11/15 thermometer 16 balance
6 drain tap 19 heat exchanger
7 expansion vessel 20 heat Buffer
Figure 3 — Test rig for determination of part-load efficiency
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1 boiler under test 6 auxiliary electric boiler
2 temperature probes 7 device for measuring the electric power
3 low inertia thermocouple 8 voltage regulator
4 recorder 9 1/4 Turn valves
5 pump with a rate such that the 10 electrical supply
temperature difference between the two 11 additional pump (if necessary)
probes is between 2 K and 4 K at the
maximum test temperature 12 cooling system on principle of exchange or mixing
Figure 4 — Test installation to determine the heat emissions of the boiler when the burner is off
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1 vent 5 test pipe
2 differential manometer 6 section at ‘X’ rotated through 90º
3 flexibles 7 flexible pipe
4 boiler 8 orifice 3 Ø smoothed internally
Figure 5 — Determination of the hydaulic resistance
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Keys
1 tank under test 11 valve 5
2 ambient Temperature probe 12 electric resistance
3 heating coil 13 water thermoscan
4 temperature probe 14 refill
5 insulation 15 insulated expansion vessel
6 valve 1 16 expansion valve
7 valve 2 17 short circuit
8 valve 3 18 long circuit
9 circulation pump
10 valve 4
Figure 6 — Test rig for measurement of losses of combination boilers
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13 Requirements for Eco-design Regulation (No 813/2013) and Energy Labelling

Regulation (No 811/2013)
13.1 Requirements for product information for the Eco-design Regulation (Annex II,
Regulation No 813/2013)
As from 26 September 2015 the following information shall be provided for boilers ≤ 400 kW nominal heat
output.
Product information shall be provided with the boiler in the technical instructions and in the user instructions:
— technical parameters in AA.1 of Annex AA;
— the relevant information for end-of-life disposal;
— for type B1 boilers and type B1 combination boilers, their characteristics and the following standard text:
"This natural draught boiler is intended to be connected only to a flue shared between multiple dwellings
in existing buildings that evacuates the residues of combustion to the outside of the room containing the
boiler. It draws the combustion air directly from the room and incorporates a draught diverter. Due to
lower efficiency, any other use of this boiler shall be avoided and would result in higher energy
consumption and higher operating costs.";
13.2 Energy label for Energy Labelling Regulation No 811/2013 Energy Label
13.2.1 Boiler energy label
As from 26 September 2015 a printed label complying with the format and content of information set out
in BB.1 (Boilers) and BB.2 (combination boilers) of Annex BB shall be provided for each boiler and
combination boiler ≤ 70 kW nominal heat output including those integrated in packages.
As from 26 September 2019 a printed label complying with the format and content of information set out
in BB.3 (Boilers) and BB.4 (combination boilers) of Annex BB shall be provided for each boiler and
combination boiler ≤ 70 kW nominal heat output including those integrated in packages.
13.2.2 Additional energy label for boilers intended to be used in a package
As from 26 September 2015 for boilers intended for use in a package, a second label complying with the
format and content of information set out in CC.1 (boiler) and CC.2 (combination boiler) of Annex CC shall be
provided for each boiler or combination boiler ≤ 70 kW nominal heat output (see 13.2.3);
13.2.3 Energy label for a package of space heater and temperature control and/or solar device
As from 26 September 2015 for a package, a second label complying with the format and content of
information set out in CC.1 (boiler) and in CC.2 (combination heaters) of Annex CC shall be provided for each
package containing a boiler or combination boiler ≤ 70 kW nominal heat output;
13.3 Product fiche for Energy Labelling Regulation 811/2013
13.3.1 General
As from 26 September 2015 a product fiche shall be provided for each boiler or combination boiler ≤ 70 kW
nominal heat output.
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One fiche may cover a number of appliance types.
The information contained in the fiche may be given in the form of a copy of the label, either in colour or in
black and white. Where this is the case, the information listed in 13.3.2 or 13.3.3 not already displayed on the
label shall also be provided.
13.3.2 Boilers
The information in the product fiche of the boiler shall be provided in the following order and shall be included
in the product brochure or other literature provided with the product:
a) supplier’s name or trademark;
b) supplier’s appliance type;
c) the seasonal space heating energy efficiency class of the appliance type in accordance with 9.6.1;
d) the nominal heat output for space heating, in kW in accordance with 8.4.4;
e) the seasonal space heating energy efficiency in % in accordance with 9.5.2.2;
f) the annual energy consumption in GJ in accordance with 9.6.2;
g) the sound power level L WA , indoors in dB in accordance with 8.17;
h) any specific precautions that shall be taken when the space heater is assembled, installed or maintained.
13.3.3 Combination boilers
The information in the product fiche of the combination boiler shall be provided in the following order and shall
be included in the product brochure or other literature provided with the product:
a) supplier’s name or trademark;
b) supplier’s appliance type;
c) the declared load profile in accordance with 9.5.4.1;
d) the seasonal space heating energy efficiency class in accordance with 9.6.1 e) the nominal heat output for
space heating and for water heating in kW in accordance with 8.4.4;
e) the annual energy consumption in GJ for space heating in accordance with 9.6.2;
f) the seasonal space heating energy efficiency in % in accordance with 9.5.2.2;
g) the water temperature regime for space heating according to 8.11.1;
h) the seasonal space heating energy efficiency class and the water heating energy efficiency class in
accordance with 9.6.3;
i) the sound power level L WA , indoors, in dB in accordance with 8.17;
j) annual fuel consumption in GJ for water heating in accordance with 9.6.4;
k) annual electricity consumption in GJ for water heating in accordance with 9.6.5;
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l) if applicable, an indication that the combination heater is able to work only during off-peak hours;
m) any specific precautions that shall be taken when the combination heater is assembled, installed or
maintained.
13.3.4 Packages of space heater and temperature control and/or solar device
A product fiche is provided for each package of space heater, temperature control and solar.
For preferential boilers the fiche for packages shall contain the elements set out in the figure referred to
under DD.1 of Annex DD. The class of the temperature control shall be used in accordance with DD.2 of the
Annex DD.
The information in the fiche of a package shall be provided in the following order and shall be included in the
product brochure or other literature provided with the product:
a) the value of the seasonal space heating energy efficiency of the preferential boiler, expressed in %;
b) the factor for weighting the heat output of the preferential boiler and supplementary heater of a package as
set out in DD.3 of Annex DD;
c) the value of the mathematical expression 294/(11 x Pn), whereby Pn or Pa for range rated boilers is related
to the preferential boiler;
d) the value of the mathematical expression 115/(11 x Pn), whereby Pn or Pa for range rated boilers is related
to the preferential boiler.
13.3.5 Packages of combination heater and temperature control and/or solar device
A product fiche is provided for each package of combination heater, temperature control and solar;
For preferential combination boilers the fiche for packages shall contain the elements set out in the figure
referred to under DD.1 of Annex DD and additional the figure referred to under DD.4 of Annex DD. The class
of the temperature control shall be used in accordance with DD.2 of the Annex DD.
The information in the fiche of package shall be provided in the following order and shall be included in the
product brochure or other literature provided with the product:
a) the value of the seasonal space heating energy efficiency of the preferential boiler or preferential
combination boiler, expressed in %;
b) the factor for weighting the heat output of the preferential boiler and supplementary heater of a package as
set out in DD.3 of Annex DD;
c) the value of the mathematical expression 294/(11 x Pn), whereby Pn or Pa for range rated boilers is related
to the preferential combination boiler;
d) the value of the mathematical expression 115/(11 x Pn), whereby Pn or Pa for range rated is related to the
preferential combination boiler;
e) the value of the water heating energy efficiency of the combination heater, expressed in %;
f) the value of the mathematical expression (220.Qref)/Qnonsol, where Qref is taken from EN 13203-2 and Qnonsol
from the product fiche of the solar device for the declared load profile;
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g) the value of the mathematical expression (Qaux*2.5)/(220*Qref), expressed in %, where Qaux is taken from
the product fiche of the solar devise and Qref from EN 13203-2 for the declared load profile.
13.3.6 Technical documentation for Energy Labelling Regulation No 811/2013
13.3.6.1 General
As from 26 September 2015, the technical documentation, as set out in 13.3.6.2 shall be provided on request
to the authorities of the Member States and to the Commission for boilers and combination boilers ≤ 70kW
nominal heat output.
13.3.6.2 Boilers, combination boilers and packages
For boilers and combination boilers and packages the following information shall be stated in the technical
documentation:
(a) the name and address of the supplier;
(b) a description of the appliance type or package type sufficient for its unambiguous identification;
(c) where appropriate, the references of the harmonised standards applied;
(d) where appropriate, the other technical standards and specifications used;
(e) the identification and signature of the person empowered to bind the supplier;
(f) technical parameters for boilers and combination boilers the technical parameters set out in Table AA.2 of
Annex AA;
(g) any specific precautions that shall be taken when the boiler or combination boiler is assembled, installed or
maintained."
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Annex A
(informative)
Properties of carbon and stainless steels
Table A.1 — Mechanical properties and chemical compositions of carbons and stainless steels
Mechanical Properties Chemical composition by mass

%
Materials Steel type Tensile Yield point Breaking Breaking C P S Si Mn Cr Mo Ni Ti Nb/Ta
strength elongation elongation
RoH/Rp 0,2
Along Atransv
Rm
at at
Lo = 5do Lo = 5do
2 2
N/mm N/mm % %
a
carbon ≤ 520 ≤ 0,7 ≥ 20 — ≤0,25 ≤0,05 ≤0,05 — — — — — — —
Sheets ferritic ≤ 600 ≥ 250 ≥ 20 ≥ 15 ≤0,08 ≤0,045 ≤0,030 ≤1,0 ≤1,0 15,5 to ≤1,5 — ≤7 × %C ≤12 × %C
18
Austenitic ≤ 800 ≥ 180 ≥ 30 ≥ 30 ≤0,08 ≤0,045 ≤0,030 ≤1,0 ≤2,0 16,5 to 2,0 to 9 to ≤5 × %C ≤8 × %C
20 3,0 15
a
Ratio yield point–tensile strength.
An adequate high temperature yield point for the highest possible temperature of the steel shall be guaranteed.
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Annex B
(normative)
Minimum requirements for cast iron
Table B.1 — Minimum requirements for cast iron
Flake graphite cast iron (EN 1561):

•Tensile strength Rm ≥ 150 N/mm2
•Brinell hardness 160 to 220 HB 2,5/187,5
Spheroidal graphite cast iron (annealed ferritic):
•Tensile strength Rm ≥ 400 N/mm2
•Notch impact strength 23 J/cm2
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Annex C
(normative)
Parts in aluminium and aluminium alloys
Table C.1 — Properties of aluminium and aluminium alloys
Tensile strength Temperature range

Rm °C
2
N/mm
Al 99,5 ≥ 75 up to 300
Al Mg2 Mn 0,8 ≥ 275 up to 250
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Annex D
(normative)
Parts in copper or copper alloys
Table D.1 — Properties of parts in copper or copper alloys
Tensile strength Temperature range
Rm °C
N/mm2
SF - Cu ≥ 200 up to 250
Cu Ni 30 Fe ≥ 310 up to 350
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Annex E
(normative)
Minimum thicknesses for rolled parts
Table E.1 — Minimum thicknesses for rolled parts
Carbon steels; aluminium, in mm Protected steels; stainless steels;

copper, in mm
Nominal A B C A B C
heat input
Qn in kW
≤ 300 4 3 2,9 2 2 1
> 300 6 5 2,9 4 2 1
Columns A:
For walls of combustion chambers exposed to water and fire, and for horizontal walls of convection
heating surfaces
Columns B:
For walls exposed only to water and for rigid shapes, for example convection heating surfaces outside
the combustion chamber
Columns C:
Tubes of convection heat exchangers
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(normative)
Nominal minimum thicknesses of boiler sections of cast materials under
water pressure
Table F.1 — Nominal minimum thicknesses of boiler sections of cast materials under water pressure
Nominal heat input Qn Flake graphite cast iron; Spheroidal graphite annealed
aluminium ferritic cast iron; copper
in kW
in mm. in mm.
≤ 35 3,5 3,0
35 to 70 4,0 3,5
70 to 300 4,5 4,0
> 300 5,5 5,0
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(normative)
Parameters for welded joints and welding processes
Table G.1 — Parameters for Welded joints and welding processes
No Weld joint type Material Welding Remarks

a
thickness process
t
in mm
1.1 Square butt weld, ≤6 135 Permissible up to t = 8 mm on use of
deep penetration electrodes or welding
(8) 12
on both sides
131
(111)
1.2 Square butt weld ≥6 12 Root gap b = 2 mm to 4 mm with

stiffener, powder holder necessary
à 12
1.3 Square butt weld (double) >8 135 Root gap b = 2 mm to 4 mm

up to 12 Deep penetration electrodes shall be
used for manual electro welding
12 (111)
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a
thickness process
t
in mm
1.4 Single-V butt weld To 12 (111) Seam preparation
V-seam 60°.
1.5 Single-V butt weld To 12 135 Seam preparation

12 V-seam 30° to 50°
depending on thickness of material.
1.6 Double-V butt weld > 12 135 Seam preparation double V-seam 30° to
50° depending on material thickness
12
1.7 Butt weld between plates with raised ≤ 6 135 Only permissible in exceptional cases for
edges parts welded in.
141 Moreover, the welds have to be kept

largely free from bending stresses.
131 Not suitable for directly fired wall parts
(111) s = 0,8 × t
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a
thickness process
t
in mm
1.8 Overlap welding ≥6 135 Welds of these types are to be kept
largely free from bending stresses.
12
Not suitable for directly fired wall parts
s=t
1.9 Overlap welding (cont) ≤6 135 Not suitable for directly fired wall parts
12 s=t
(111)
2.1 Fillet weld ≤6 135 Welds of these type are to be kept largely
free from bending stresses
12
a=t
(111)
2.2 Double fillet weld ≤12 135 a=t

> 12 12 a = 2/3 t
(111)
135
12
(111)
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a
thickness process
t
in mm
2.3 Double-bevel butt weld ≤12 135 a=t
>12 12 a = 2/3 t
(111)
135
12
(111)
2.4 Single bevel butt weld ≤12 135 for (111) ß = 60°
> 12 12 for 135, 12 ß = 45° to 50°
(111)
135
12
2.5 Single-bevel butt weld ≤ 12 135 for (111) ß = 60°

12 for 135, 12 ß = 45° to 50°
(111)
2.6 ≤ 12 135 Tube ends shall not project beyond fillet

weld if it is subjected to heat radiation.
(111)
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a
thickness process
t
in mm
2.7 ≤6 135 Welding in of tube under high thermal
stress a ≥ t
(111)
2.8 135 Welding in of tube under high thermal

stress
(111)
For (111) ß = 60°
For 135 ß = 45° to 50°
a
Reference numbers of welding processes in accordance with ISO 857-1:1998, ISO 857-2:2005 or EN ISO 4063:
Reference number Process
012 Submerged arc welding
111 Metal-arc welding with covered electrode
131 Metal-arc inert gas welding; MIG welding
135 Metal-arc-active gas welding; MAG welding
141 Tungsten inert gas arc welding; TIG welding
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Annex H
(informative)
Composition of the gas circuit
H.1 General
For valve arrangements on appliances with automatic ignition which have ignition burner heat inputs between
250 W and 1000 W, 8.11.6.2.1, third indent, is applicable.
H.2 Boilers with permanent ignition burner or alternating ignition burner or leakage
control device or with pre-purge
H.2.1 Heat inputs not exceeding 70 kW
Figure H.1 — Heat inputs up to 70 kW
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H.2.4 Heat Inputs exceeding 300 kW but not exceeding 1 000 kW
Key
1)
See special conditions in 8.11.6.2.1, third indent, if the ≤ 1 000 W value is to apply.
Figure H.4 — Boilers with permanent ignition burner or alternating ignition burner or leakage control
device or with pre-purge
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H.3 Boilers without permanent ignition burner or alternating ignition burner, without
leakage control device and without pre-purge
H.3.1 Heat inputs up to 70 kW
Two gas valves in line of Class C may be replaced by one B and one J valve.
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Key
2)
See special conditions in 8.11.6.2.1, third indent, if the ≤ 1 000 W value is to apply.
Figure H.8 — Boilers without permanent ignition burner or alternating ignition burner, without leakage
control device or without pre-purge
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Annex I
(informative)
Compilation of the test conditions for the various gas families
Table I.1 — first family

a
Test Test gas Pressure/Heat input
Initial adjustment with reference gas G 110 Q
Ignition, cross-lighting with reference gas G 110 0,7 pn
Light-back with limit gas G 112 pmin
Flame lift with limit gas G 110 pmin/pmax
Nominal voltage G 110 1,07 Q
Nominal voltage G 110 0,95 Q
Combustion 85 % of the nominal voltage G 110 Q
110 % of the nominal voltage G 110 Q
Wind conditions G 110 Q
a
Q is either the nominal heat input (Qn) or the minimum heat input (Qmin) achieved by adjustment or by normal
operation of the control, as appropriate.
Table I.2 — second family

a
Test Test gas groups Pressure/Heat input
E H L Without With regulator
b
regulator
Initial adjustment with reference gas G 20 G 20 G 25 Q Q
Ignition, cross-lighting with reference gas G 20 G 20 G 25 0,7 pn 0,7 pn
Light-back with limit gas G 222 G 222 G 25 pmin pmin
Flame lift with limit gas G 231 G 23 G 27 pmin/pmax pmin/pmax
Nominal voltage G 20 G 20 G 25 pmax 1,05 Q
c
Nominal voltage G 21 G 21 G 26 1,075 Q 1,05 Q
Combustion Nominal voltage G 231 G 23 G 27 pmin 0,95 Q
85 % of the nominal voltage G 20 G 20 G 25 pn Q
110 % of the nominal voltage G 20 G 20 G 25 pn Q
Wind conditions G 20 G 20 G 25 pn Q
a
Q is either the nominal heat input (Qn) or the minimum heat input (Qmin) achieved by adjustment or by normal operation of
the control, as appropriate.
b
Or with a gas/air ratio control.
c
1,05 Q, if the boiler is intended to be installed exclusively on an installation with a meter with regulator or pmax for gas/air
ratio controls.
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Table I.3 — third family

a
Test Test gas groups Pressure/Heat input
Butane/ Propane Without With
b
Propane regulator regulator
Initial adjustment with reference gas G 30 G 31 Q Q
Ignition, cross-lighting with reference gas G 30 G 31 pmin pmin
Light-back with limit gas G 32 G 32 pmin pmin
Flame lift with limit gas G 31 G 31 pmin/pmax pmin/pmax
Nominal voltage G 30 G 31 pmax 1,05 Q
c
Nominal voltage G 31 G 31 pmin 0,95 Q
Combustion 85 % of the nominal voltage G 30 G 31 pn Q
110 % of the nominal voltage G 30 G 31 pn Q
Wind conditions G 30 G 31 pn Q
a
Q is either the nominal heat input (Qn) or the minimum heat input (Qmin) achieved by adjustment or by
normal operation of the control, as appropriate.
b
Or with a gas/air ratio controls.
c
pmax for gas/air ratio controls.
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(informative)
Calculation of conversions of NOx
Table J.1 — Conversion of the emission value of NOx for first family gases
3
1 ppm = 2,054 mg/m G 110
3 3
(1 ppm = 1 cm /m ) mg/kWh mg/MJ
O2 = 0 % 1 ppm = 1,714 0,476
3
1 mg/m = 0,834 0,232
O2 = 3 % 1 ppm = 2,000 0,556
3
1 mg/m = 0,974 0,270
Table J.2 — Conversion of the emission value of NOx for second family gases
3
1 ppm = 2,054 mg/m G 20 G 25
3 3
(1 ppm = 1 cm /m ) mg/kWh mg/MJ mg/kWh mg/MJ
O2 = 0 % 1 ppm = 1,764 0,490 1,797 0,499
3
1 mg/m = 0,859 0,239 0,875 0,243
O2 = 3 % 1 ppm = 2,059 0,572 2,098 0,583
3
1 mg/m = 1,002 0,278 1,021 0,284
Table J.3 — Conversion of the emission value of NOx for third family gases
3
1 ppm = 2,054 mg/m G 30 G 31
3 3
(1 ppm = 1 cm /m ) mg/kWh mg/MJ mg/kWh mg/MJ
O2 = 0 % 1 ppm = 1,792 0,498 1,778 0,494
3
1 mg/m = 0,872 0,242 0,866 0,240
O2 = 3 % 1 ppm = 2,091 0,581 2,075 0,576
3
1 mg/m = 1,018 0,283 1,010 0,281
!
Table J.4 — Table of Ratio Gross/Net and Net/Gross for Gas Families 1, 2 and 3
Gas Family Ref Gas Net CV Gross CV Ratio Ratio

3 3
MJ/m MJ/m gross/net net/gross
First G 110 13.95 15.87 1.138 0.8790
Second H + E G 20 34.02 37.78 1.111 0.900
Second L G 25 29.25 32.49 1.111 0.900
Third Propane G 31 116.09 125.81 1.084 0.923
Third Butane G 30 88.00 95.65 1.098 0.920
Calorific Value Data from EN 437:2003+A1:2009"
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Annex K
(informative)
Example of calculation of the weighting factors NOx
Example of calculation of the weighting factors for a boiler with several rates.
Rates of the boiler: 100 %, 50 % and 30 %.
Table K.1 — Weighting factors NOx
Qpi 70% 60% 40% 20%

Fpi 0,15 0,25 0,30 0,30
100 % 50 % 30 %
Apportioning of
Qpi = 20 %
Qmin is 30 %, which is larger than 20 %, so the Fpi of 20 % is added to the Fpi of 30 % ;
Fpi (30 %) = 0,3
Apportioning of
Qpi = 40 %
Qpi = 40 % has to be apportioned between Qpi = 30% (low rate) and Qpi = 50% (high rate);
Q(40 %) − Q(30 %) Q(50 %)

— high rate : Fpi (50 %) =
Fpi (40 %) ⋅ ⋅ ⇔
Q(50 %) − Q(30 %) Q(40 %)
40 − 30 50
Fpi (50 %) = 0,3 × ⋅ = 0,1875
50 − 30 40
— low rate : Fpi (30 %) =

Fpi (40 %) − Fpi (50 %) =
0,3 − 0,1875 =
0,1125
Apportioning of
Qpi = 60 %
Qpi = 60 % has to be apportioned between Qpi = 50 % (low rate) and Qpi = 100 % (high rate)
Q(60 %) − Q(50 %) Q(100 %)

Fpi (60 %) ⋅ ⋅ ⇔
Q(100 %) − Q(50 %) Q(60 %)
60 − 50 100
Fpi (100 %) = 0, 25 ⋅ ⋅ = 0, 0833
100 − 50 60
— low rate : Fpi (50 %) =Fpi (60 %) − Fpi (100 %) =0, 25 − 0, 0833 =0,1667
Apportioning of
Qpi = 70 %
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Qpi = 70 % has to be apportioned between Qpi = 50 % (low rate) and Qpi = 100 % (high rate)
Q(70 %) − Q(50 %) Q(100 %)

Fpi (70 %) ⋅ × ⇔
Q(100 %) − Q(50 %) Q(70 %)
70 − 50 100
Fpi (100 %) = 0,15 ⋅ ⋅ = 0, 0857
100 − 50 70
— low rate : Fpi (50 %) =

Fpi (70 %) − Fpi (100 %) =
0,15 − 0, 0857 =
0, 0643
Total apportioning
Table K.2 — Apportion rates
Rate: 20 % 40 % 60 % 70 % Total
30 % 0,30 + 0,1125 = 0,4125
50 % 0,1875 + 0,1667 + 0,0643 = 0,4185
100 % 0,0833 + 0,0857 = 0,1690
Total 0,30 + 0,30 + 0,25 + 0,15 =1
The ponderation formula is:
NO x,  pond =
0, 4125 ⋅ NO x,  mes(30%) + 0, 4185 ⋅ NO x,  mes(50%) + 0,169 ⋅ NO x,  mes(100%)
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Annex L
(informative)
Practical method of calibrating the test rig to enable the heat loss Dp to
be determined
Substitute for the boiler (1) in Figure 1 or Figure 2 a well-insulated water container of small volume (about
250 ml) containing an electric immersion heater. Fill the circulating system and start the pump running at its
normal setting. The immersion heater shall be connected to mains supply via a continuously variable
transformer and a Watt-hour meter. Adjust the transformer so that the temperature of the circulating water
reaches equilibrium (this may take 4 h or more). Note the ambient temperature and measure the heat input. A
series of tests at different temperatures will give the test rig heat losses over various temperature rises above
ambient.
When the actual test is carried out, the ambient temperature is noted and the heat loss Dp corresponding to
the temperature difference between the ambient and mean test rig temperatures can be determined.
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Annex M
(informative)
Means of determining the ignition time at full rate
The boiler is installed as indicated in Figure 5. The water circuit comprises of an insulated circuit incorporating
a reservoir.
The installation contains at least 6 litres of water per kilowatt of nominal output.
The gas circuit is fitted with a gas rate meter or a manometer p1 measuring the pressure upstream of the
injector.
The initial water temperature being (47 ± 1) °C, the boiler is operated and the time t1 in seconds is measured,
which elapses between ignition of the burner and the moment when, due to the action of the controls:
— either the heat input reaches the value equal to:
0,37 Q nom + 0,63 Q red
or the pressure at the injector reaches the value equal to:
(0,37 p nom + 0,63 p red )2
where
Qnom is the heat input corresponding to the full rate;

Qred is the heat input corresponding to the reduced rate;
pnom is the pressure corresponding to the full rate;
pred is the pressure corresponding to the reduced rate.
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Annex N
(informative)
Determination of the heat losses from the test rig of the indirect method
and the contributions of the circulating pump of the test rig
The boiler is fitted to the test rig as shown in Figure 5 and the flow and return pipes are connected directly.
The pump (11) is stopped and the valves (9) on the exchanger are shut.
The pump (5) is started and operates continuously at the intended water rate.
The values (T - TA) are measured in the steady state under the following three conditions:
a) without electrical contribution from the boiler (6);
b) with an electrical contribution from the boiler (6), so as to obtain a value of;
(T - TA) of (40 ± 5) K,
c) with an electrical contribution from the boiler (6), so as to obtain a value of;
(T - TA) of (60 ± 5) K,
where
T is the mean temperature value, indicated by the two probes (2) at the return and the flow of the
boiler on test (1);
TA is the ambient temperature.
The measured values are plotted to determine the curve of the electrical contribution, expressed in watts (W),
as a function of the value of (T - TA), expressed in Kelvin (K).
It can be considered to be a straight line.
The equation of this straight line gives, for the water rate considered, the heat losses and contributions from
the circulating pump of the test circuit as a function of (T - TA).
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Annex O
(informative)
Example of a risk assessment method
Risk assessment on appliances is done by starting at the basic risk and from that point go top down in the risk
analysis tree (see Figure O.1) up to the actual sub-source for this risk.
Figure O.1 — Fault analysis tree
For practical examples of this failure tree, see Annex P.
The assessment methodology for gas appliances using alternative constructions, consists of the following
steps:
a) In this step the basic risk with overall classification is identified.
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Basic risks, which are currently known:
b) fire;
c) explosion (gas or steam);
d) poisoning;
e) suffocation.
For above basic risks, overall class C is assumed based on practice.
For new basic risks, a method to define the overall risk is given in Annex R.
f) In this step the sources and sub sources of the basic risk are identified. Basic risks can have various
sources each of their own and individual origin. Furthermore each of these sources can have various sub
sources.
g) In this step the condition of the source or sub-source is identified in being normal or abnormal.
(Un = the nominal voltage).
Abnormal condition is a condition of the appliance under the effect of a foreseeable but unlikely
situation. This implies that following the abnormal condition the appliance shall be safe.
Normal condition is a condition of the appliance under the effect of a foreseeable and likely situation.
This implies that following the normal condition the appliance shall be safe and function correctly.
h) List of examples of abnormal conditions (not exhaustive):
— line voltage larger than 0 V and smaller than (Un – 15 %);
— line voltage above (Un + 10 %);
— gas pressure higher than 0 mbar and lower than pmin;
— gas pressure above pmax;
— blocked flue with regular maintenance;
— false flame simulation;
— to be continued.
i) List of examples of normal conditions (not exhaustive):
— loss of line voltage;
— line voltage between 0,85 Un and 1,1 Un;
— gas pressure between pmin and pmax;
— loss of gas pressure;
— lack of water pressure;
— blocked flue without regular maintenance;
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— loss of flame;
— to be continued.
j) In this step the classification of the necessary protective measure is identified, making use of the
described safety philosophy.
For classification of the protective measure, an abnormal condition is considered as a first fault.
This means that for a normal condition, the protective measure has to be classified according to the basic risk
and for an abnormal condition the protective measure may be classified one level lower than the basic risk.
For background on realisation of protective measures, see Annex Q.
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(informative)
Examples of risk assessment with a method described in Annex O
P.1 Introduction
A recent development, at least in the Netherlands, is that for type C4 and type C8 appliances the possibility is
foreseen to connect them to an overpressure common exhaust flue (see Figure P.1).
Advantages:
a) easier to apply in existing buildings;
b) cheaper (less material).
P.2 Risks
If one of the appliances, connected to the common flue, is not operating for some period, the exhaust gases in
the overpressure exhaust flue, produced by the other appliances, tend to flow into this appliance.
The exhaust gases, coming into the appliance, will cool down and form condensate. This condensate will
settle on parts in the appliance. These parts may be electric wiring, printed circuit boards and control and
safety devices.
The effect will be unpredictable. It can be a short circuit, which may cause fire or damage a safety device, or a
malfunctioning of a safety device, which may cause poisoning.
P.3 Risk assessment
See Table P.1.
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Figure P.1 — Common systems for C4 Types, example of risk assessment
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Table P.1 — Example of risk assessment

Typical risks for type C4 and C8 appliances connected to overpressure exhaust flue, with possible backflow of flue gases in appliance.
Potential Classification Source of Sub-source Sub-source Normal Classification of Technical examples to cover the risk
risks related of overall risk the risk safety measure
or
to safe use of
gas Abnormal
condition
SxOxD for the situation of backflow flue gas from one appliance into another appliance causing condense, resulting in fire = (7 - 9) x 4 x 7 = 196 – 252 = C
Fire C Short “ Condensation on Normal C - No cold surfaces

circuit in cold surfaces due to
- Condense cannot reach electric
electric Water on backflow flue
components
circuits electric gasses
components - No / limited amount of flue gas flowing
back
Blocked “ Condense on link Normal C - Electrical protection means

fan between motor and
- Fan inherent safe for blocked rotor
Corrosion of fan
fan motor - Choose corrosion resistant material
- No / limited amount of flue gas flowing
back
“ Backflow valve is a solution to prevent flue

gas backflow
“ Class A = open / close valve
“ Class B = open / close valve, tested on nr.
Of cycles
“ Class C = as B but with open / closed
detection
“ Failure detected in class C system should
result in either:
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or
to safe use of
gas Abnormal
condition
shut down of appliance
shut down of other appliances
SxOxD for the situation of backflow flue gas from one appliance into another appliance causing condense, resulting in poisoning = 3 x 6 x 8 = 144 = B
Poisoning B Corroded Condense Backflow of flue gas, Normal B - Burner surface resistant to corrosion
due to bad burner dripping on condensing on cold
- Heated burner surface (heating element)
combustion surface burner surfaces
surface - No / limited amount of flue gas backflow
Wrong Corrosion in Backflow of flue gas, Abnormal A - Corrosion resistant material

gas/air gas/air control condensing in or on
- No / limited amount of flue gas backflow
mixture gas/air control
- Heated control (heating element)
Lambda <
1
Recirculati Backflow of Normal - Backflow valve in all boilers of the
on of flue flue gas system
gas
- CO2 > O2 generator
- Activate fan for Δp (appliance) = 0
Backflow valve is a solution to prevent flue

gas backflow
Class A = open / close valve
Class B = open / close valve, tested on nr. of
cycles
Class C = as B but with open / closed
detection
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or
to safe use of
gas Abnormal
condition
Failure detected in class C system should
result in either:
- shut down appliance
- shut down other appliances
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Annex Q
(informative)
Realisation of a protective measure
When the need for a protective measure has been identified and the classification has been determined, the
measure has to be realised in the appliance.
A class B or C protective measure can be realised in a number of layers as shown in Figure Q.1.
Figure Q.1 — Layers of a safety system
Class A requires no protection layers and therefore no failure assessment is done.
Class B requires just a primary protection layer. In practice this means that a single failure assessment needs
to be performed.
Class C requires a primary and a secondary protection layer. In practice this means that a two failure
assessment needs to be performed.
a) The first layer comprises the components necessary for the control tasks, such as reading in signals from
sensors and sending control signals to actuators. This is therefore referred to as the control layer. In the
absence of any protective measures, failures in combination with normal conditions in the control layer
could lead directly to a hazardous situation, such as sending a spurious control signal to operate a valve.
Such failures are considered as 'critical failures'.
b) It will be necessary to incorporate safety measures to detect critical failures. These measures can be
considered as forming the second functional layer (primary protection) whose task is to initiate a
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protective action in the event of a critical failure in combination with all defined ‘normal conditions’. By
implementation of a control layer and a primary protection, a class B protective measure is realised.
c) Malfunctions, which remain undetected, are considered as ‘dormant failures’. This kind of failure, either
occurring in the protective function or in the control function, could nevertheless lead to a hazardous
situation, even years later, in combination with a second failure. It will be necessary to incorporate safety
measures, which prevents such a situation. In order to prevent a drop out of the primary protection due to
a dormant failure, the proper functioning of the safeguards is supervised. The necessary function can be
considered as a third functional layer (secondary protection). By implementation of a secondary
protection, a class C protective measure is realised.
d) Safety systems (including various layers) can have the various principles of operation e.g.:
Class C:
1) One single device being inherently fail safe (so without integrated primary or secondary protection);
2) One single device with periodic self testing and monitoring; the control layer, primary and secondary
protection are integrated in one single device;
3) Two independent devices with comparison, using the same or different technology. the secondary
protection is provided by the comparison;
4) Three independent devices without comparison, using the same or different technology.
Class B:
1) One single device with periodic self testing and without monitoring; the control layer and primary
protection are integrated in one single device.
2) Two independent devices without comparison, using the same or different technology.
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Annex R
(informative)
Overall classification of a basic risk
Factors relevant for risk assessment of applications are:
Parameter S:
— seriousness of defects and effects of failures;
Parameter O:
— occurring probability of failures on technical applications;
Parameter D:
— the probability of discovering failures.
Table R.1 — Example for a wall hanging boiler Type C

Fire caused by overheat due to lack of gas shut-off because of sticking valve
S O D Result
8 3 9 216
Local defect of building Unlikely Failure very hidden, High level of risk
nearly not recognised
Table R.2 — Evaluation
SxOxD Overall classification of the basic risks

> 175 C
> 100 B
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Table R.3 — Seriousness of defects and effects of failures – Parameter S
Comment S Explanation of the seriousness Example Repair of defect
Persons Result of accident/defect locally very

injured restricted
Destroyed building by
10 Ca. 10 affected people (dead)
explosion or fire,
Affected people are not close to the
appliance
Not possible
Injured person (death or very heavily
injuries with disablement) affected
Damages > 100.000 €
9 people is close to the appliance at
occurrence Fire in building
Building destroyed
Exchange Damage > 20.000 €
of parts Heavy remaining defects of health –
Fire in the installation Time for restoring:
necessary 8 still fit for work
room restoration also some weeks
Local defect of building necessary in neighbour
rooms
Minor remaining defects of health – Damage > 5.000 € Time for restoring:
temporary not fit for work one day after delivery
7 Burns with scars of appliance for
Local defect of building destroyed appliance exchange
Damage > 300 €
Curable injuries- temporary not fit for Time for restoring:
6 work Cuts, burner, control
1 to 2 h after delivery
defect – unclear reason of
destroyed component for exchange
failure
Repair by service
No injuries – strong emotions (entitled
Damage > 100 € staff
5 fear – apparently unsafe state)
Defect of ignitions mean Reaction time some
Defect in a component
hours
Repair by service
No injuries – loss of use – breakdown
staff on place
4 (annoyment) Breakdown of burner
Reaction time some
Reversible disturbance on appliance
hours
Repair by service
No injuries – dissatisfaction of client
staff on place
3 Function with reduced system Increased emissions
Reaction time few
Reversible capability and bad main function
hours
defects
Complaint on defects Repair by service
Annoying noise staff on place
2 Function with reduced system
capability and complete main function, Defect display Reaction time some
but reduced side function days
Defect without influence on function /
Repair during
1 utilisation (main and side function
inspection or service
completely fulfilled)
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Table R.4 — Occurring probability – Parameter O

1 000 000 heating facilities are regarded. The duration is 20 years of operation and 1 000 000 cycles.
Comment O
very often 10
more often 9
often 8
less often 7
occasional 6
less occasional 5
seldom 4
unlikely 3
practically not possible 2
not possible 1
Table R.5 — Probability of discovering – Parameter D

The discovering of failures by the appliance, the operator respectively external staff is regarded
Comment D Failure discovering

very low 10 Failure not recognised
Failure very hidden, nearly
Low 9
not recognised
Failure hidden, nearly not
minor 8
recognised
minor 7 Failure is noticed
less moderate 6
moderate 5
less high 4 Failure is certainly noticed
high 3
more high 2
very high 1 Failure is reliably noticed
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(informative)
Not exhaustive list of classification examples
Table S.1 — Explanation of the classification of the relevant items of EN 60730-2-9 in relation to
thermostats and water temperature limiting devices
Automatic action – Type 1 Automatic action – Type 2

A Type 1 control is tested fully to determine A Type 2 control is tested for inherent safety and
inherent safety, but is not tested to determine for consistency of operating temperature, both in
operating temperature consistency, either in the new condition, to check that the operating
new condition, or after the specified endurance temperature is within the manufacturers declared
test. Type 1 controls are therefore intended to be manufacturing tolerance (manufacturing
used in applications where the controlled deviation), and also for the change in operating
temperature is not critical, in terms of temperature after the specified endurance (drift).
performance or safety of the controlled
equipment.
Table S.2 — Further classification of constructional or operational features
Class Feature (constructional or Explanation

operational)
A Full-disconnection on operation A contact separation in all supply poles other
than earth, which provide the equivalent of basic
insulation between the supply mains and those
parts intended to be disconnected.
B Micro-disconnection on operation Provides adequate contact separation in at least
one pole so as to provide functional security.
C Micro-interruption Interruption of a circuit by contact separation, by
a cycling action or non-cycling action, and which
does not provide full-disconnection or micro-
disconnection.
D Trip-free mechanism A trip-free mechanism which cannot even
momentarily be re-closed against the fault.
F Reset by tool only An action which can only be reset by the use of a
tool.
G Reset under non load An action which is not intended to be reset under
electrically loaded conditions.
H Trip-free mechanism A trip-free mechanism in which the contacts
cannot be prevented from opening and which
may automatically be reset to the “closed”
position after normal operation conditions have
been restored if the reset means is held in the
“reset” position.
J Trip-free mechanism A trip-free mechanism in which the contacts
cannot be prevented from opening and the
control to function as an automatic reset device if
the reset means is held in the “reset” or “on”
position.
K Sensing action For sensing actions, no increase in the operating
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value as the result of a breakage in the sensing

element, or in parts connecting the sensing
element to the switch head.
L No external auxiliary energy An action that does not require any external
auxiliary energy source of electrical supply for its
intended operation.
M Declared ageing An action which operates after a declared ageing
period.
Table S.3 — EN 60730-2-9, Special requirements for temperature controls
Class Feature (constructional or Explanation

operational)
2.N At leakage no loss of operating value Not for Type 1 – only for Type 2: for sensing
actions, no increase in the operating value as a
result of any leakage from the sensing element,
or from parts connecting the sensing element to
the switch head (Type 2.N).
2.P Function after thermal cycling test Not for Type 1 – only for Type 2: an action
which operates after a declared thermal cycling
test as specified in 17.101 (Type 2.P). In general,
thermal cut-outs for specific applications, such as
pressurised water heating systems, may be
classified as having Type 2.P action.
X Push-and-turn or pull-and-turn An action which is initiated only after a push-and-
actuation –rotation turn or pull-and-turn actuation and in which only
rotation is required to return the actuating
member to the “off” or “rest” position.
Z Push-and-turn or pull-and-turn An action which is initiated only after a push-and-
actuation turn or pull-and-turn actuation
Xnew No reset under load An action which cannot be reset under electrically
loaded conditions.
V Manual reset required.
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Annex T
(normative)
Correction for the determined efficiency in the low water temperature
test of low temperature boilers (LTB) and condensing boilers (CB)
If the air humidity of the combustion air under the test conditions, differs from the standard value, the
determined efficiency in the low water temperature tests (return water temperature Tret,st = 37 °C (LTB) or
30 °C (CB)) is corrected with:
Δηcond,1 = 0,08(Xair,st - Xair,m) [absolute value as a percentage]
where
Δηcond,1 is the correction of the measured useful efficiency for air humidity deviation from the
reference value, expressed as a in percentage;
Xair,st is the air humidity of the combustion air under the reference conditions in gram/kilogram dry
air (Xair,st = 10 g/kg).;
Xair,m is the air humidity of the combustion air under the test conditions, in gram/kilogram dry air;
If the return water temperature differs from the standard value for the low water temperature tests the
determined efficiency is corrected with:
Δηcond,2 = 0,12(Tret,m – Tret,st) [absolute value as a percentage]
where
Δηcond,2 is the correction of the measured useful efficiency for return temperature deviation from the
reference value, in percent;
Tret,m is the return water temperature under the test conditions, in degrees Celsius;
Tret,st is the reference value for the return water temperature for the low water temperature tests (return
water temperature Tret,st = 37 °C (LTB) or 30 °C (CB)).
The total correction for the determined efficiency is thus as follows:
ηu = ηm + Δηcond,1 + Δηcond,2
where
ηu is the useful efficiency under reference conditions, expressed as a percentage;

ηm is the measured useful efficiency, expressed as a percentage.
These corrections shall be applied for test conditions where 0 ≤ Xair,m ≤ 20 g/kg dry air and
35 °C ≤ Tret,m ≤ 45 °C for LTB or 30 °C ≤ Tret,m ≤ 35 °C for CB.
The corrections in this annex are based on the results of Work Package 2 (Influence of ambient conditions) of
the European project “Full and Part Load Efficiency Measurements for Boilers”, which is sponsored by the
EC Bureau Communautaire de Référence.
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Annex U
(informative)
Use of test gases
U.1 Boilers within a range
For boilers within the scope of this European Standard which form part of a range of boilers, the input of which
extends below 300 kW, the following procedure may be adopted:
The results of tests carried out on boilers within the range, with inputs less than or equal to 300 kW can be
assumed to be valid for the boilers in the range that have inputs in excess of 300 kW, provided that:
— the burner is similar in design and construction;
— the burner flame port loading at maximum nominal input is within ± 5 % of that of the tested boiler(s) with
input(s) equal to or less than 300 kW;
— the combustion performance (% CO2 and % CO) is within ± 5 % of that of the tested boiler(s) with input(s)
equal to or less than 300 kW, when using the reference or distributed gas at maximum nominal input.
U.2 Guidance on the use of test gases
For the preparation of the reference gas the requirements of EN 437:2003+A1:2009, Annex A applies.
Limit gas tests for boilers with an input exceeding 300 kW can also be carried out using a reference or a
distributed gas of the same group as follows:
• Flame lift limit gas: The maximum nominal burner input pressure is adjusted to increase the gas rate by 9
%. Under this condition, the flame stability is observed and the carbon monoxide concentration in the flue
gas is measured. The flame should be stable and the CO concentration should not exceed 0,20 % under
this condition. Under the same input conditions, it is checked that no hazard occurs during ignition;
• Light-back limit gas: The minimum nominal burner input pressure is reduced to decrease the gas rate by
9 %. Ignition and cross lighting are checked to ensure that no hazard exists. It is checked that flames do
not issue out of the combustion chamber and that there is no light back at the burner injector(s).
Reference gas tests for boilers burning gasses of the second and third family can also be carried out using a
distributed gas of the same group as follows:
• For boilers with an input not exceeding 300 kW provided that the Wobbe index of that distributed gas
does not deviate more than 2% of the reference gas.
• For boilers with an input exceeding 300 kW, regardless of the Wobbe index of that distributed gas.
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Annex V
(informative)
Standards intended to be replaced by this standard in combination with
the relevant part 2
The table below shows the standards that are intended to be replaced by this standard in combination with
the relevant part 2 after the DOW. The following parts 2 are under development:
— Part 2-1 Specific standard for type C appliances and type B14, B2, B3 and B5 appliances of a nominal
heat input not exceeding 1 000 kW.
— Part 2-2 Specific standard for type B1 (excluding B14) appliances of a nominal heat input not exceeding 1
000 kW.
The standards (including all amendments) are to be used until the relevant part 2 is in place.
Types to be Types to be
Standard reference Title covered in covered in part
part 2-1 2-2
EN 297:1994 Gas-fired central heating boilers - Type B11 and B11BS B14, B2,B3 B1
boilers fitted with atmospheric burners of nominal heat and B5
(excluding
input not exceeding 70 kW
B14)
EN 656:1999 Gas-fired central heating boilers - Type B boilers of B14, B2,B3 B1

nominal heat input exceeding 70 kW but not exceeding and B5
(excluding
300 kW
B14)
EN 13836:2006 Gas fired central heating boilers - Type B boilers of B14, B2,B3 B1
nominal heat input exceeding 300 kW, but not exceeding and B5
1 000 kW (excluding
B14)
EN 483:1999 Gas-fired central heating boilers - Type C boilers of All None

nominal heat input not exceeding 70 kW
EN 15420:2010 Gas-fired central heating boilers - Type C boilers of All None

nominal heat input exceeding 70 kW, but not exceeding
1 000 kW
EN 677:1998 Gas-fired central heating boilers - Specific requirements All C types B1

for condensing boilers with a nominal heat input not and B14,
exceeding 70 kW B2,B3 and (excluding
B14)
B5

for condensing boilers with a nominal heat input greater and B14,
than 70 kW but not exceeding 1000 kW B2,B3 and, (excluding
B14)
B5

for the domestic hot water operation of combination and B14,
(excluding
boilers of nominal heat input not exceeding 70 kW B2,B3 and
B5 B14)
NOTE 1 As soon as Part 2-1 is in place EN 483 and EN 15420 can be withdrawn (after the DOW).
NOTE 2 As soon as both part 2-1 and part 2-2 are in place the above standards can be withdrawn (after the DOW).
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NOTE 3 After finalisation of part 1 and part 2-1 there will be no standard covering the B4 appliances, as there seems to
be a limited market for these appliances.
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(informative)
Alternative Method for the determination of the nominal heat input or the
maximum and minimum heat input (according to 8.4.1) for appliances
using a pneumatic gas/air ratio control system
The calculation of the corrected heat input Qc according to the formulas given in paragraph 8.4.1 is valid for
appliances where the gas flow is governed by a constant gas pressure, i.e. by an adjuster or a pressure
regulator, and a gas nozzle, and the gas is flowing out into an injector or any volume at about atmospheric
pressure.
If the gas flow is governed by a pneumatic gas/air ratio control, having e.g. a zero pressure regulator and
restrictors for gas and air or a mixing venturi, followed by a fan sucking the mixture into a burner, the following
alternative formulas apply:
- If the volumetric gas rate V is measured in m³/h:
103 1 013, 25 + pg 288,15 273,15 + ta d

Qc = H i ⋅ ⋅V ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅
3 600 1 013, 25 273,15 + tg 293,15 d r
- If the mass gas rate M is measured in kg/h:
103 1 013, 25 273,15 + tg 273,15 + ta d r

Qc = H i ⋅ ⋅M ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅
3 600 pa 288,15 293,15 d
where all variables are the same as in 8.4.1 except one:
ta is the temperature of the combustion air used from the surrounding, in degrees Celsius (°C).
NOTE For an electronic gas/air ratio control system the correction formulas should be checked according to the
system in use.
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Annex AA
(normative)
Product Information related to Eco-design Regulation and Labelling
Regulation
AA.1 Product information – technical parameters required by the ErP Regulation

(813/2013)
Table AA.1
Information requirements for boiler space heaters, boiler combination heaters

Model(s): [information identifying the model(s) to which the information relates]
Condensing boiler: [yes/no]
Low-temperature boiler: [yes/no]
B1 boiler: [yes/no]
Cogeneration space heater: no equipped with a supplementary heater: no
Combination heater: [yes/no]
Item Symbol Value Unit Item Symbol Value Unit

Nominal heat output for Pn X kW Seasonal space heating ηS X %
space heating energy efficiency
For boiler space heaters and boiler combination heaters: For boiler space heaters and boiler combination heaters:
Useful heat output Useful efficiency
At nominal heat output and P4 x,x kW At nominalheat output and η4 x,x %

high-temperature regime a high-temperature regime (*)
At 30 % of nominal heat P1 x,x kW At 30 % of nominal heat η1 x,x %

output and low-temperature output and low-temperature
regime b regime (**)
Auxiliary electricity consumption Other items

At full load elmax x,xxx kW Standby heat loss Pstby x,xxx kW
At part load elmin x,xxx kW Ignition burner power Pign x,xxx kW
consumption
In standby mode PSB x,xxx kW Emissions of nitrogen oxides Nox, X mg/

kWh
For combination heaters:

Declared load profile Water heating energy ηWH X %
efficiency
Daily electricity Qelec x,xxx kWh Daily fuel consumption Qfuel x,xxx kWh
consumption
Contact details Name and address of the manufacturer or its authorised representative.
a High-temperature regime means 60 °C return temperature at heater inlet and 80 °C feed temperature at heater outlet.
b Low temperature regime means for condensing boilers 30 °C, for low-temperature boilers 37 °C and for other heaters 50
°C return temperature
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AA.2 Product information – technical parameters required by the Labelling

Regulation (811/2013)
Table AA.2
Technical parameters for boiler space heaters, boiler combination heaters
Model(s): [information identifying the model(s) to which the information relates]
Condensing boiler: [yes/no]
Low-temperature boiler: [yes/no]
B1 boiler: [yes/no]
Cogeneration space heater: no equipped with a supplementary heater: no
Combination heater: [yes/no]
Item Symbol Value Unit Item Symbol Value Unit
Nominal heat output Pn X kW Seasonal space ηS x %
for space heating heating energy
efficiency
For boiler space heaters and boiler combination For boiler space heaters and boiler combination
heaters: Useful heat output heaters: Useful efficiency
At nominal heat output P4 x,x kW At nominal heat output η4 x,x %
and high-temperature and high-temperature
regime a regime (*)
At 30 % of nominal heat P1 x,x kW At 30 % of nominal heat η1 x,x %

output and low- output and low-
temperature regime b temperature regime (**)
Auxiliary electricity consumption Other items

At full load elmax x,x kW Standby heat loss Pstby x,x kW
At part load elmin x,x kW Ignition burner power Pign x,x kW
consumption
In standby mode PSB x,xxx kW Annual energy QHE x GJ
consumption
Sound power level, LWA x dB
indoors
For combination heaters:
Declared load profile Water heating energy ηWH x %
efficiency
Daily electricity Qelec x,xxx kWh Daily fuel consumption Qfuel x,xxx kWh
consumption
Annual electricity AEC x kWh Annual fuel AFC x GJ
consumption consumption
Contact details Name and address of the supplier.
a High-temperature regime means 60 °C return temperature at heater inlet and 80 °C feed temperature at heater
outlet.
b Low temperature regime means for condensing boilers 30 °C, for low-temperature boilers 37 °C and for other
heaters 50 °C return temperature
"
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Annex BB
(normative)
Product label for boilers required by the Labelling Regulation 811/2013
BB.1 Boiler space heaters in seasonal space heating efficiency classes A++ to G
According to Annex III (1.1.1) of the delegated Regulation EU N°811/2013
NOTE Please find added thumbnail example. For the exact label see regulation.
A++ to G and in water heating energy efficiency classes A to G
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BB.3 Boiler space heaters in seasonal space heating efficiency classes A+++ to D
(from 26-9-2019)
A+++ to D and in water heating energy efficiency classes A+ to F (from 26-9-2019)
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BB.5 The design of the label for boiler space heaters
According to Annex III (5) of the delegated Regulation EU N°811/2013
BB.6 The design of the label for combination boilers
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BB.7 Water heating load profiles of combination heaters
According to Annex VII (Table 15) of the delegated Regulation EU N°811/2013."
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Annex CC
(normative)
Product label for packages required by the Labelling Regulation

811/2013
CC.1 PACKAGES OF SPACE HEATER, TEMPERATURE CONTROL AND SOLAR

DEVICE
CC.2 PACKAGES OF COMBINATION HEATER, TEMPERATURE CONTROL AND

SOLAR DEVICE
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CC.3 Design of the label for packages of space heater, temperature control and
solar device
CC.4 Design of the label for packages of combination heater, temperature control
and solar device
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"
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Annex DD
(normative)
Calculation of the seasonal space heating energy efficiency of a package

of space heater, temperature control and solar
DD.1 Calculation of the seasonal space heating energy efficiency of a package
According to Annex IV (Figure 1) of the delegated Regulation EU N°811/2013.
DD.2 Classes of the temperature controls
The classes of the temperature controls as used in DD.1 (Annex IV (Figure 1) of the delegated Regulation EU
N°811/2013) are defined in the European Commission “Communication from the commission” document on
transitional methods of measurement and calculation (Ref XXXX(2014)).
The values and classes to be quoted shall be supplied by the controls manufacturer in the controls fiche. The
control class definitions are as follows:
Class I - On/off Room Thermostat: A room thermostat that controls the on/off operation of a heater.
Performance parameters, including switching differential and room temperature control accuracy are
determined by the thermostat's mechanical construction.
Class II - Weather compensator control, for use with modulating heaters: A heater flow temperature control
that varies the set point of the flow temperature of water leaving the heater dependent upon prevailing outside
temperature and selected weather compensation curve. Control is achieved by modulating the output of the
heater.
Class III - Weather compensator control, for use with on/off output heaters: A heater flow temperature control
that varies the set point of the flow temperature of water leaving the heater dependent upon prevailing outside
temperature and selected weather compensation curve. Heater flow temperature is varied by controlling the
on/off operation of the heater.
Class IV - TPI room thermostat, for use with on/off output heaters: An electronic room thermostat that controls
both thermostat cycle rate and in-cycle on/off ratio of the heater proportional to room temperature. TPI control
strategy reduces mean water temperature, improves room temperature control accuracy and enhances
system efficiency.
Class V - Modulating room thermostat, for use with modulating heaters: An electronic room thermostat that
varies the flow temperature of the water leaving the heater dependent upon measured room temperature
deviation from room thermostat set point. Control is achieved by modulating the output of the heater.
Class VI - Weather compensator and room sensor, for use with modulating heaters: A heater flow temperature
control that varies the flow temperature of water leaving the heater dependent upon prevailing outside
temperature and selected weather compensation curve. A room temperature sensor monitors room
temperature and adjusts the compensation curve parallel displacement to improve room comfort. Control is
achieved by modulating the output of the heater.
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Class VII - Weather compensator and room sensor, for use with on/off output heaters: A heater flow
temperature control that varies the flow temperature of water leaving the heater dependent upon prevailing
outside temperature and selected weather compensation curve. A room temperature sensor monitors room
temperature and adjusts the compensation curve parallel displacement to improve room comfort. Heater flow
temperature is varied by controlling the on/off operation of the heater.
Class VIII – Multi-sensor room temperature control, for use with modulating heaters: An electronic control,
equipped with 3 or more room sensors that varies the flow temperature of the water leaving the heater
dependent upon the aggregated measured room temperature deviation from room sensor set points. Control
is achieved by modulating the output of the heater.
DD.3 Weighting of the preferential boiler or preferential combination boiler and

supplementary heater
According to Annex IV (Table 5) of the delegated Regulation EU N°811/2013.
DD.4 Calculation of the water heating efficiency of a package
According to Annex IV (Figure 5) of the delegated Regulation EU N°811/2013."
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Annex ZA
(informative)
Clauses of this European Standard addressing essential requirements or

provisions of EU Directive 2009/142/EC, "Directive relating to appliances
burning gaseous fuels (codified version)" (GAD)
This European Standard has been prepared under mandate M89/6 given to CEN by the European
Commission and the European Free Trade Association to provide a means of conforming to Essential
Requirements of EU Directive 2009/142/EC, relating to appliances burning gaseous fuels (GAD).
Once this standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union under that Directive and has been
implemented as a national standard in at least one Member State, compliance with the normative clauses of
this standard given in Table ZA.1 confers, within the limits of the scope of this standard and in combination
with a specific part 2 of EN 15502 , a presumption of conformity with the relevant Essential Requirements of
that Directive and associated EFTA regulations.
Table ZA.1 — Identification form on the compliance of EN 15502-1 with the essential requirements of
the 2009/142/EC — Directive relating to appliances burning gaseous fuels
Essential Object Clauses in the standard

requirement
ANNEX 1 OF THE DIRECTIVE
1 GENERAL CONDITIONS
1.1 Safe design and construction Clause 1, Clause 5
!1.2 Marking and instructions
Installation instructions
User's instructions
Warnings on the appliance
Warnings on the packaging
Official languages
1.2.1 Information in the installation instructions
Gas type
Supply pressure
Combustion air rate
Discharge of combustion products
1.2.2 Contents of the user's instructions
1.2.3 Warnings on the appliance and on the packaging "
1.3 Fittings Not applicable
2 Materials
2.1 Characteristics 5.3
2.2 Guarantee Clause 1, Annexes
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requirement
3 Design and construction
3.1 General
3.1.1 Resistance to constraints 5.3, 5.4
3.1.2 Condensation 5.4.1
3.1.3 Risk of explosion 5.3, 5.4
3.1.4 Water penetration 5.4.4, 8.2.3.
3.1.5 Normal fluctuation of auxiliary energy Clause 10
3.1.6 Abnormal fluctuation of auxiliary energy Clause 10
3.1.7 Hazards of electrical origin Clause 6
3.1.8 Pressurised parts 5.3.2, 8.3
3.1.9 Failure of the safety devices Clause 7
— flame supervision device 5.7.6
— automatic burner control system 5.7.6, 7.3, 8.11.6
— overheat protection 5.7.8, 7.3
— gas circuit 5.7.3, 8.8
— air proving 5.4.8
— automatic shut-off valves 5.7.1
— regulators 5.7.4, 8.11.7
3.1.10 Safety, adjustment 5.7.1
3.1.11 Protection of parts set by the manufacturer 5.7.2
3.1.12 Marking of taps 5.7.1
3.2 Unburnt gas release
3.2.1 Risk of leakage 5.4.4, 5.4.5
3.2.2 Risk of gas accumulation in the appliance
— Ignition 5.7.5
— Re-ignition 8.11
— Flame extinction 8.11
3.2.3 Risk of gas accumulation in rooms 5.7.3
3.3 Ignition
— Ignition and re-ignition 8.6
— Cross-lighting 8.6
3.4.1 Flame stability 8.6, 8.10, 8.11
Unacceptable concentrations harmful to health 8.6
3.4.2 No accidental release of combustion products 8.6
3.4.3 Release of combustion products into the room or 8.2
appliances connected to a flue under abnormal
draught conditions
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requirement
3.5 Rational use of energy Clause 9
3.6 Temperature 8.5
3.6.1 Floor and adjacent walls 8.5
3.6.2 Knobs 8.5.2
3.6.3 Temperatures of external surfaces 8.5
WARNING — Other requirements and other EU Directives may be applicable to the products falling within the
scope of this European Standard. !(For examples see Annex ZD)".
!deleted text"
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Annex ZB
(informative)
Clauses of this European Standard addressing the methods for the

verification of the efficiency of the EU Directive 92/42/EEC, relating to the
efficiency of new hot boilers with an output of 4 – 400 kW
This European Standard has been prepared under mandate M066 given to CEN by the European
Commission and the European Free Trade Association to provide methods for the measurement of the
efficiency according to the EU Directive 92/42/EEC, relating to the efficiency of new hot water boilers with an
output of 4 – 400 kW (BED).
Once this standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union under that Directive and has been
implemented as a national standard in at least one Member State, !sub-clauses 9.1, 9.2 and 9.3 of this
European Standard specify" the relevant methods for verification of the efficiency, as meant in article 5.2 of
this directive.
WARNING — Other requirements and other EU Directives may be applicable to the products falling within the
scope of this European Standard. !(For examples see Annex ZD)".
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Annex ZC
(informative)
Relationship between this European Standard and the Requirements of

COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) No 813/2013 of 2 August 2013
implementing Directive 2009/125/EC of the European Parliament and of
the Council with regard to ecodesign requirements for space heaters and
combination heaters
This European Standard has been prepared under the Mandate M/495 given to CEN by the European
Commission and the European Free Trade Association to provide a means of conforming to requirements of
Commission Regulation (EC) No 813/2013 of 2 August 2013 implementing Directive 2009/125/EC of the
European Parliament and of the Council with regard to ecodesign requirements for space heaters and
combination heaters.
Once this standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union under that Commission Regulation,
compliance with the clauses of this standard given in Table ZC.1 confers, within the limits of the scope of this
standard, a presumption of conformity with the corresponding requirements of that and associated EFTA
regulations.
Table ZC.1 — Correspondence between this European Standard and Commission Regulation (EC)
No 813/2013
Clauses and sub-clauses

Requirements of Commission
of this EN Qualifying remarks/Notes
Regulation (EC) No 813/2013
9.5.1 Article 3, 2(a)(i) Annex II, 1(a) Seasonal space heating

efficiency, useful efficiency
9.5.3
8.13.3 Article 3, 2(c) Annex II, 4(a) NOx requirments
9.5.2 Annex III, 3 Measurement and calculation
9.5.4.1 Article 3, 2(a)(ii) Annex II, 2(a) Water heating energy efficiency
9.5.4.2 Article 3, 2(b)(ii) Annex II, 2(b)
9.5.4.3 Annex III, 5 Measurement and calculation
13.1 Article 4, 2 Annex II, 5(a) and Product information
(5c)
WARNING — Other requirements and other EU Directives may be applicable to the product(s) falling within
the scope of this standard (For examples see Annex ZD)."
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Annex ZD
(informative)
Relationship between this European Standard and the Requirements of

COMMISSION DELEGATED REGULATION (EU) No 811/2013 of 18
February 2013 supplementing Directive 2010/30/EU of the European
Parliament and of the Council with regard to the energy labelling of
space heaters, combination heaters, packages of space heater,
temperature control and solar device and packages of combination
heater, temperature control and solar device
This European Standard has been prepared under the Mandate M/495 given to CEN by the European
Commission and the European Free Trade Association to provide a means of conforming to requirements of
Commission Delegated Regulation (EC) No 811/2013 of 18 February 2013 supplementing Directive
2010/30/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to ecodesign requirements for space
heaters, combination heaters, packages of space heater, temperature control and solar device and packages
of combination heater, temperature control and solar device.
Once this standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union under that Commission Regulation,
compliance with the clauses of this standard given in Table ZD.1 confers, within the limits of the scope of this
standard, a presumption of conformity with the corresponding requirements of that and associated EFTA
regulations.
Table ZD.1 — Correspondence between this European Standard and Commission Regulation (EC)
No 811/2013
Clauses and sub-clauses of

Requirements of Commission
this EN Qualifying remarks/Notes
Regulation (EC) No 811/2013
8.17 Article 3, 1(a) (b), Annex III and Sound power level
IV
9.6.1 Article 3, 1(a), Annex II, 1 Energy efficiency classes
13.2 Article 3, 1(a), Annex III, 1.1 and Energy label for space heater
Annex III, 3
13.3 Article 3, 1(b), Annex IV, 1 and Product fiche for space heater
Annex IV, 5
13.3.6 Article 3, 1(c), Annex V, 1 Technical documentation for
space heater
9.6.3 Article 3, 1(a), Annex II, 2 Water heating efficiency classes
13.2 Article 3, 2(a), Annex III, 2.1 and Energy label for combination
Annex III, 4 heater
13.3 Article 3, 2(b), Annex IV, 2 and Product fiche for combination
Annex IV, 6 heater
13.3.6 Article 3, 2(c), Annex V, 2 Technical documentation for
combination heater
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WARNING — Other requirements and other EU Directives may be applicable to the product(s) falling within
the scope of this standard.
For clarity some examples of the EU Directives that may be applicable to the products falling within the scope
of this European Standard.
— The LVD. One may find relevant requirements in other European Standards.
— The EMC Directive. One may find relevant requirements in other European Standards.
— The PED (depending on for example the maximum allowable temperature, or the product of the volume
times maximum allowable pressure).
— The CPR. CEN/TC 109 is not aware of any European Standard covering the CPR for gas fired central
heating boilers.
This list is not exhaustive and it is up to the user of this standard to verify if other Legislation and/or related
standards are applicable for the product."
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method of evacuation of the combustion products (types)"
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kW, but not exceeding 1 000 kW
[3] EN 15456:2008, Heating boilers - Electrical power consumption for heat generators - System
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[4] EN 60730-1:2011, Automatic electrical controls for household and similar use - Part 1: General
requirements
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Incorporating corrigendum February 2015

BSI Standards Publication

Gas-fired heating boilers

The UK participation in its preparation was entrusted to Technical

ICS 27.060.30; 91.140.10 Supersedes EN 15502-1:2012

Gas-fired heating boilers - Part 1: General requirements and

EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION

CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Avenue Marnix 17, B-1000 Brussels

2 Normative references ................................................................................................................. 15

3 Terms, definitions and symbols ................................................................................................ 17

3.1 Terms and definitions .............................................................................................................. 17

3.1.1 Gas supply .............................................................................................................................. 17

3.1.2 Burners ................................................................................................................................... 18

3.1.3 Air supply and combustion products circuit ...................................................................... 19

3.1.4 Adjusting, control and safety devices ................................................................................. 19

3.1.5 Operation of the boiler .......................................................................................................... 23

3.1.6 Outputs ................................................................................................................................... 23

3.1.7 Combustion ............................................................................................................................ 24

3.1.8 Times ....................................................................................................................................... 24

3.1.9 Auxiliary energy ..................................................................................................................... 25

3.1.10 Design types of boilers ......................................................................................................... 25

3.1.11 Installation .............................................................................................................................. 26

3.1.12 Operation of the boiler .......................................................................................................... 26

3.1.13 Relevant eco-design and labelling regulations terms........................................................ 26

3.2 Symbols .................................................................................................................................... 28

4.1 Gases and categories .............................................................................................................. 29

4.3 Maximum water-side operating pressure .............................................................................. 29

5.1 General ...................................................................................................................................... 30

5.2 Conversion to different gases ................................................................................................ 30

5.3 Materials .................................................................................................................................... 30

5.3.3 Domestic water connections ................................................................................................. 32

5.3.4 Thermal Insulation .................................................................................................................. 32

5.4 Method of construction ............................................................................................................ 32

5.4.1 Design ...................................................................................................................................... 32

5.4.2 Checking the state of operation ............................................................................................ 33

5.4.3 Use and servicing ................................................................................................................... 33

5.4.4 Connections to the gas and water pipes.............................................................................. 34

5.4.5 Soundness .............................................................................................................................. 34

5.4.7 Dampers .................................................................................................................................. 35

5.4.8 Air proving ............................................................................................................................... 35

5.4.9 Gas/air ratio controls.............................................................................................................. 36

5.4.11 Drainage .................................................................................................................................. 36

5.5 Burners ...................................................................................................................................... 37

5.6 Pressure test points ................................................................................................................. 38

5.7.2 djusters and range-rating devices ........................................................................................ 38

5.7.3 Gas circuit ............................................................................................................................... 39

5.7.4 Gas pressure regulator .......................................................................................................... 40

5.7.5 Ignition devices ....................................................................................................................... 40

5.7.6 Flame supervision devices .................................................................................................... 41

5.7.7 Gas/air ratio control tubes .................................................................................................... 42

5.7.8 Thermostats and water temperature limiting devices........................................................ 42

5.7.9 Remote control ....................................................................................................................... 43

5.7.10 Expansion vessel and pressure gauge................................................................................ 44

6 Electrical safety ........................................................................................................................... 45

7.1 General ...................................................................................................................................... 45

7.2 Detailed specifications ............................................................................................................ 45

7.3 Thermostats and water temperature limiting devices ......................................................... 46