SN EN 60531 : 2000

Clause
1 Scope
2 Normative reference
3 Definitions
4 Classification
5 List of measurements
6 General conditions for measurements
7 Dimensions and mass
8 Charge acceptance
9 Room heating capability
10 Heat retention
11 Temperature rises of air-outlet grilles and external surfaces
12 Temperature rises of surfaces surrounding the heater
13 Stability of room temperature
14 Storage heater having a direct-acting heating function
Figures
Annexes
A Calorimeter
B Climatic test room
C Relationship between the heating capability of the
  storage heater and the room
D Information provided at point of sale
E Test report form
F Bibliography
ZA (normative) Normative references to international
   publications with their corresponding European publications

Applies to electric storage heaters which have a daily operating cycle and are meant to heat the room in which they are located. Defines the main performance characteristics of storage heaters and establishes procedures to measure the characteristics for the information of users. Does not specify values for performance characteristics. The EN and BS EN were derived by CENELEC from IEC. The CENELEC modifications have been implemented at the appropriate places in the text and are indicated by a margin side line.