scope:

This Standard sets out a method for the determination of the average efficiency and average thermal power output from a batch-fed domestic solid fuel burning appliance and the associated efficiency acceptance criteria/ion.

APPLICATION

General This Standard applies to domestic solid fuel burning appliances. 

Included appliances

Appliances within the scope of this Standard include-

(a) space-heating appliances; and

(b) space-heating appliances that include water-heating devices.

Excluded appliances

Appliances excluded from this Standard are-

(a) site-built masonry appliances;

(b) central heating appliances;

(c) cooking appliances;

(d) appliances intended solely for water heating;

(e) appliances intended solely to distribute convective heat via ducting to locations remote from the appliance; and

(f) appliances that, when fired at the high burn rate [see Clause 6.3(a)] prescribed in this Standard, have a maximum carbon dioxide output from the combustion chamber of less than 5% by volume with any optional doors fitted and closed.