Commission Decision of 28 May 2014: 2014-314-EU

Policy Details

1. The product group water-based heaters shall comprise products that are used to generate heat as part of a water- based central heating system; where the heated water is distributed by means of circulators and heat emitters in order to reach and maintain the indoor temperature of an enclosed space such as a building; a dwelling; or a room; at a desired level. 2. The maximum output power of the water-based heaters shall be 400 kW. 3. Combination heaters are included in the scope of this product group; provided that their primary function is to provide space heat. 4.The following products are excluded from the scope of this product group: A. heaters whose primary function is to provide hot drinking or sanitary water; B. heaters for heating and distributing gaseous heat transfer media such as vapour or air; C. cogeneration space heaters with a maximum electrical capacity of 50 kW or above; D. space heaters that combine both indirect heating; using water-based central heating system; and direct heating; by direct emission of heat into the room or space where the appliance is installed. See more