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  • EN 50291-1:2018

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    Gas detectors - Electrical apparatus for the detection of carbon monoxide in domestic premises - Part 1: Test methods and performance requirements

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    Superseded date:  22-01-2021

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    Published date:  27-04-2018

    Publisher:  European Committee for Standards - Electrical

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    European foreword
    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Terms and definitions
    4 Symbols and abbreviations
    5 Design requirements
    6 Test and performance requirements
    7 Apparatus using radio links
    8 User instructions
    9 Packaging
    Annex A (informative) - Extended stability
            test - Sample protocol
    Annex B (informative) - Calculation of the expected
            battery service life
    Annex C (informative) - Visual and audible fault
            indication sequences
    Annex D (informative) - A-deviations
    Annex E (informative) - Test arrangement schematics
    Annex F (informative) - Additional requirements for
            units displaying low (warning) CO concentrations
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    This European Standard specifies general requirements for the construction, testing and performance of electrically operated carbon monoxide gas detection apparatus, designed for continuous operation in domestic premises. The objective is to detect defective fossil fuel or solid fuel appliances so that they can be repaired or replaced. The function of the standard is not to monitor low levels of CO for health purposes. (Annex F gives recommendations for units displaying low (warning) CO concentrations). The apparatus may be mains-powered or battery-powered. Such apparatus is intended to warn of an acute level of CO, enabling the occupant to react before being exposed to significant risk.Additional requirements for apparatus to be used in recreational vehicles and similar premises are specified in EN 50291-2.NOTE 1For caravan holiday homes EN 50291-1 applies.This European Standard specifies two types of apparatus, these are:-type A - to provide a visual and audible alarm and an executive action in the form of a transmittable output signal that can be used to actuate directly or indirectly a ventilation or other ancillary device;-type B - to provide a visual and audible alarm only.NOTE 2Both type A and type B apparatus can be interconnected.This European Standard excludes apparatus for:-the detection of combustible gases, other than carbon monoxide itself (see EN 50194-1);-the detection of CO in industrial installations (see EN 45544-1, EN 45544-2 and EN 45544-3) or commercial premises;-CO measurement for smoke and fire detection;-CO measurement in carparks and tunnels.NOTE 3See EN 50545-1.

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    Committee CLC/TC 216
    Development Note Supersedes EN 50291. (05/2010)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher European Committee for Standards - Electrical
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By

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    EN 50270:2015 Electromagnetic compatibility - Electrical apparatus for the detection and measurement of combustible gases, toxic gases or oxygen
    EN 45544-3 : 2015 WORKPLACE ATMOSPHERES - ELECTRICAL APPARATUS USED FOR THE DIRECT DETECTION AND DIRECT CONCENTRATION MEASUREMENT OF TOXIC GASES AND VAPOURS - PART 3: PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR APPARATUS USED FOR GENERAL GAS DETECTION
    EN 45544-1:2015 Workplace atmospheres - Electrical apparatus used for the direct detection and direct concentration measurement of toxic gases and vapours - Part 1: General requirements and test methods
    EN 50194-2 : 2006 AMD 1 2016 ELECTRICAL APPARATUS FOR THE DETECTION OF COMBUSTIBLE GASES IN DOMESTIC PREMISES - PART 2: ELECTRICAL APPARATUS FOR CONTINUOUS OPERATION IN A FIXED INSTALLATION IN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES AND SIMILAR PREMISES - ADDITIONAL TEST METHODS AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
    EN 13878 : 2003 LEISURE ACCOMMODATION VEHICLES - TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
    AS/NZS 5601.2:2020 Gas installations LP Gas installations in caravans and boats for non-propulsive purposes
    EN 50291-2:2010 Electrical apparatus for the detection of carbon monoxide in domestic premises - Part 2: Electrical apparatus for continuous operation in a fixed installation in recreational vehicles and similar premises including recreational craft - Additional test methods and performance requirements
    EN 45544-2:2015 Workplace atmospheres - Electrical apparatus used for the direct detection and direct concentration measurement of toxic gases and vapours - Part 2: Performance requirements for apparatus used for exposure measurement
    EN 50292:2013 ELECTRICAL APPARATUS FOR THE DETECTION OF CARBON MONOXIDE IN DOMESTIC PREMISES, CARAVANS AND BOATS - GUIDE ON THE SELECTION, INSTALLATION, USE AND MAINTENANCE
    EN 50271:2010 Electrical apparatus for the detection and measurement of combustible gases, toxic gases or oxygen - Requirements and tests for apparatus using software and/or digital technologies
    EN 45544-1:2015 WORKPLACE ATMOSPHERES - ELECTRICAL APPARATUS USED FOR THE DIRECT DETECTION AND DIRECT CONCENTRATION MEASUREMENT OF TOXIC GASES AND VAPOURS - PART 1: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND TEST METHODS
    119999/5/EC : 1999 DIRECTIVE 1999/5/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL OF 9 MARCH 1999 ON RADIO EQUIPMENT AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS TERMINAL EQUIPMENT AND THE MUTUAL RECOGNITION OF THEIR CONFORMITY
    EN 50194-1:2009 Electrical apparatus for the detection of combustible gases in domestic premises - Part 1: Test methods and performance requirements
    EN 45544-3:2015 Workplace atmospheres - Electrical apparatus used for the direct detection and direct concentration measurement of toxic gases and vapours - Part 3: Performance requirements for apparatus used for general gas detection
    EN 60335-1:2012/A13:2017 HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES - SAFETY - PART 1: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (IEC 60335-1:2010, MODIFIED)
    EN 45544-2 : 2015 WORKPLACE ATMOSPHERES - ELECTRICAL APPARATUS USED FOR THE DIRECT DETECTION AND DIRECT CONCENTRATION MEASUREMENT OF TOXIC GASES AND VAPOURS - PART 2: PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR APPARATUS USED FOR EXPOSURE MEASUREMENT
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