EN 1949:2002
(Main)Specification for the installation of LPG systems for habitation purposes in leisure accommodation vehicles and in other road vehicles
General Information
- Abstract
This standard specifies the requirements for the installation of liquefied petroleum gas appliances for habitation purposes in leisure accomodation vehicles and other road vehicles. It does not include the installation of LPG appliances to be used for commercial purposes or for boats. It details safety and health requirements on the selection of materials, components and appliances, on design considerations and testing and of the inspection of installations and on the contents of the user's instructions.
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Publication Date
- 27-Aug-2002
- Withdrawal Date
- 08-Feb-2011
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 181 - Dedicated liquified petroleum gas appliances
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 181/WG 6 - Space heaters for vehicles and boats
- Current Stage
- 9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
- Start Date
- 09-Feb-2011
- Completion Date
- 09-Feb-2011
Relations
- Effective Date
- 19-Feb-2011
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 08-Jun-2022
- Effective Date
- 22-Dec-2008
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 1949:2002 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Specification for the installation of LPG systems for habitation purposes in leisure accommodation vehicles and in other road vehicles". This standard covers: This standard specifies the requirements for the installation of liquefied petroleum gas appliances for habitation purposes in leisure accomodation vehicles and other road vehicles. It does not include the installation of LPG appliances to be used for commercial purposes or for boats. It details safety and health requirements on the selection of materials, components and appliances, on design considerations and testing and of the inspection of installations and on the contents of the user's instructions.
This standard specifies the requirements for the installation of liquefied petroleum gas appliances for habitation purposes in leisure accomodation vehicles and other road vehicles. It does not include the installation of LPG appliances to be used for commercial purposes or for boats. It details safety and health requirements on the selection of materials, components and appliances, on design considerations and testing and of the inspection of installations and on the contents of the user's instructions.
EN 1949:2002 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 43.100 - Passenger cars. Caravans and light trailers; 97.200.30 - Camping equipment and camp-sites. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 1949:2002 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 1949:2011, EN 1065:1998, EN 1949:2002/A1:2005; is excused to EN 624:2000. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Festlegungen für die Installation von Flüssiggasanlagen in bewohnbaren Freizeitfahrzeugen und zu Wohnzwecken in anderen StraßenfahrzeugenSpécifications pour les installations de systemes GPL pour les besoins domestiques dans les véhicules habitables de loisirs et les autres véhicules routiersSpecification for the installation of LPG systems for habitation purposes in leisure accommodation vehicles and in other road vehicles43.100Osebni avtomobili. Bivalne prikolice in lahke prikolicePassenger cars. Caravans and light trailersICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 1949:2002SIST EN 1949:2004en,fr,de01-januar-2004SIST EN 1949:2004SLOVENSKI
STANDARD
EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 1949August 2002ICS 43.100; 97.200.30English versionSpecification for the installation of LPG systems for habitationpurposes in leisure accommodation vehicles and in other roadvehiclesSpécifications pour les installations de systèmes GPL pourles besoins domestiques dans les véhicules habitables deloisirs et les autres véhicules routiersFestlegungen für die Installation von Flüssiggasanlagen inbewohnbaren Freizeitfahrzeugen und zu Wohnzwecken inanderen StraßenfahrzeugenThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 6 July 2002.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the Management Centre or to any CEN member.This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Management Centre has the same status as the officialversions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece,Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
B-1050 Brussels© 2002 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 1949:2002 ESIST EN 1949:2004
LPG supply by means of a plug-in connector.147Components.147.1Hoses.147.2Pipes.147.3Pipe fittings.147.4Jointing materials.167.5Shut-off valves.168Installation design.168.1General.168.2Protection against mechanical damage.168.3Avoidance of corrosion.168.4Pipe sizing.168.5Pipe fittings.168.6Positioning of LPG pipes near to other services.178.7Fixing.178.8Shut-off valves.178.9Earthing of LPG pipes.179Connection of appliances to the LPG supply installation.1710Appliances.1810.1Suitability of appliances.1810.2Installations.1810.3Space heaters.1810.3.1Space heating appliances in caravans, motor caravans and other road vehicles.1810.3.2Space heating appliances in caravan holiday homes.19SIST EN 1949:2004
National situations in the member states.25Annexe B (informative)
Countries where underfloor flueing is not permitted.26Bibliography.27SIST EN 1949:2004
— The shaded areas represent the volume where no part of exhaust system shall be locatedwithout installation of the protection shieldAlternatively, thermal shielding shall be installed to prevent entry of exhaust gases into the compartment, orprojection of the exhaust heat flow towards the cylinder(s) (see Figure 2).SIST EN 1949:2004
only one cylinder may be installed with a maximum capacity of 7 kg;b) the duct shall have a minimum internal diameter of 20 mm;c) the maximum length of the duct shall not exceed 5 times the internal diameter of the duct. It may be extended toten times the internal diameter of the duct, if this is necessary, to avoid interference with underfloor flue outlets;d) the duct shall be positioned at low level in the floor and be resistant to LPG;e) the duct shall fall throughout its entire length to the outside of the vehicle.5.6 Appliances, components and fittings in cylinder comp
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