EN 26:1997
(Main)Gas-fired instantaneous water heaters for sanitary uses production, fitted with atmospheric burners (Including Corrigendum 1998)
General Information
- Abstract
The object of this standard is to define the classification and the principal constructional and operational characteristics of gas-fired instantaneous water heater for sanitary uses. It covers safety, rational use of energy and fitness for purpose. It applies to instantaneous water heaters for sanitary uses, with a permanent pilot or automatic ignition, with a nominal useful output not exceeding 45 kW and capable of operating with the gases of the various Wobbe number ranges.
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Publication Date
- 21-Jan-1997
- Withdrawal Date
- 16-Sep-2026
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 48 - Domestic gas-fired water heaters
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 48/WG 1 - Revision of EN 26
- Current Stage
- 9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
- Start Date
- 13-May-2015
- Completion Date
- 17-Sep-2026
- Directive
- Not Harmonized2009/142/EC - Appliances burning gaseous fuelsOJ Ref: C, C 349 OJ Date: 22-Dec-2010
Not Harmonized90/396/EEC - Appliances burning gaseous fuelsOJ Ref: C, C 142, C 187 OJ Date: 03-Jul-1999
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Relations
- Replaced By
EN 26:2015 - Gas-fired instantaneous water heaters for the production of domestic hot water - Effective Date
- 24-Oct-2011
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 08-Jun-2022
- Effective Date
- 08-Jun-2022
- Effective Date
- 08-Jun-2022
- Effective Date
- 08-Jun-2022
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 26:1997 is a standard + national annex and/or foreword published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Gas-fired instantaneous water heaters for sanitary uses production, fitted with atmospheric burners (Including Corrigendum 1998)". This standard covers: The object of this standard is to define the classification and the principal constructional and operational characteristics of gas-fired instantaneous water heater for sanitary uses. It covers safety, rational use of energy and fitness for purpose. It applies to instantaneous water heaters for sanitary uses, with a permanent pilot or automatic ignition, with a nominal useful output not exceeding 45 kW and capable of operating with the gases of the various Wobbe number ranges.
The object of this standard is to define the classification and the principal constructional and operational characteristics of gas-fired instantaneous water heater for sanitary uses. It covers safety, rational use of energy and fitness for purpose. It applies to instantaneous water heaters for sanitary uses, with a permanent pilot or automatic ignition, with a nominal useful output not exceeding 45 kW and capable of operating with the gases of the various Wobbe number ranges.
EN 26:1997 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 91.140.65 - Water heating equipment. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 26:1997 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 26:2015, EN 126:2012, EN 26:1997/A2:2004, EN 26:1997/A3:2006, EN 26:1997/A1:2000, EN 26:1997/AC:1998. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 26:1997 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2009/142/EC, 90/396/EEC; Standardization Mandates: M/BC/CEN/89/6. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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