SN EN 498 : 2012

Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Definitions
4 Classification
5 Constructional characteristics
    5.1 Conversion to different gases
    5.2 Materials
    5.3 Ease of cleaning
    5.4 Strength
    5.5 Assembly
    5.6 Stability
    5.7 Soundness of the gas circuit assembly
    5.8 Connections
    5.9 Locking of wheels and castors
    5.10 Taps
    5.11 Control handles
    5.12 Injectors
    5.13 Ignition devices
    5.14 Flame supervision devices
    5.15 Burners
    5.16 Grid
    5.17 Turnspits
    5.18 Appliance incorporating a gas container
    5.19 Durability of markings
    5.20 Auxiliary energy
6 Performance characteristics
    6.1 Soundness
    6.2 Verification of the nominal heat input
    6.3 Flame supervision devices
    6.4 Safety of operation
    6.5 Temperatures
    6.6 Overheating of the gas container
    6.7 Combustion
    6.8 Sooting
7 Test methods
    7.1 General
    7.2 Verification of the constructional characteristics
    7.3 Verification of the performance characteristics
8 Marking
    8.1 Appliance marking
    8.2 Packaging marking
    8.3 Instructions for assembly, use and maintenance
Annexes
A (normative) National situations
A.1 Categories marketed in the various countries
A.2 Nominal appliance operating pressures
A.3 Types of connection used in various countries
B (normative) Method of calculation of the nominal heat
    input
C (normative) Composition of test gases
D (informative) Connection of appliances
ZA (informative) Clauses of this European Standard
    addressing essential requirements or other provisions
    of EU Directives

Defines the constructional and performance characteristics, safety specifications, relevant methods of test and marking of barbecues, burning liquefied petroleum gas. Applicable to barbecues for use outdoors, fitted with at least one cooking device. Also applicable to built in barbecues. Applies only to type testing.