This Clause of EN 50194-1 is replaced by:

This document specifies test methods and performance requirements for electrical apparatus for the detection of combustible gases designed for continuous operation in a fixed installation in recreational vehicles and similar premises.

NOTE 1 For caravan holiday homes EN 50194-1 applies.

This document specifies apparatus designed to operate in the event of an escape of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and/or petrol (gasoline) vapour and to provide a visual and audible alarm and an executive action in the form of an output signal that can actuate directly or indirectly a shut-off device and/or other ancillary device (Type A of EN 50194-1).

The document excludes apparatus for the detection of toxic gases such as carbon monoxide (see EN 50291).

Apparatus complying with this document is not considered suitable for industrial or commercial installations for which EN 60079-29-1 apply.

NOTE 2 Apparatus tested in accordance with EN 60079-29-1 will not necessarily comply with this standard.

Cross References:
EN 13878:2003
EN 60068-2-6
EN 60068-2-7
EN 60721-3-6:1993
EN 60068-2-52
EN 60079-1
EN 60529
EN 60068-2-27
EN 437:2003
EN 50270:2015
ISO 7637-2:2011
EN 60945 (IEC 60945:2002) AS
EN 50194-1:2009
EN ISO 10239:2014
ISO 10239:2014
EN 60079-29-1:2007
ISO 7637-1:2015
IEC 60079-29-1:2007


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