Common Position (EC) No 4/2001 of 17 November 2000 adopted by the Council, acting in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 251 of the Treaty establishing the European Community, with a view to adopting a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council relating to heating systems for motor vehicles and their trailers, amending Council Directive 70/156/EEC and repealing Council Directive 78/548/EEC
Date: 2000-11-17
Institutions: Council of the European Union
Subjects: commercial vehicle, heating, motor vehicle, vehicle parts

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COUNCIL

COMMON POSITION (EC) No 4/2001

adopted by the Council on 17 November 2000

with a view to adopting Directive 2000/(cid:133)/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council
of (cid:133) relating to heating systems for motor vehicles and their trailers, amending Council Directive
70/156/EEC and repealing Council Directive 78/548/EEC

(2001/C 36/01)

THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF THE
EUROPEAN UNION,

to vehicle systems, components and separate technical
units apply to Directive 78/548/EEC.

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community, and in particular Article 95 thereof,

(2)

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (1),

Having regard to the opinion of
Committee (2),

the Economic and Social

Acting in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article
251 of the Treaty (3),

(3)

Whereas:

(1)

Council Directive 78/548/EEC of 12 June 1978 on the
approximation of the laws of the Member States relating
to heating systems for the passenger compartment of
motor vehicles (4) was adopted as one of the separate
directives of the EC type-approval procedure which was
established by Council Directive 70/156/EEC of 6
February 1970 on the approximation of the laws of the
Member States relating to the type-approval of motor
the
vehicles
provisions laid down in Directive 70/156/EEC relating

trailers (5). Consequently,

their

and

In particular, under Article 3(4) and Article 4(3) of
Directive 70/156/EEC each separate directive is to be
accompanied
document
incorporating the relevant items of Annex I to Directive
70/156/EEC and also a type-approval certificate based
on Annex VI thereto in order that type-approval may be
computerised.

information

by

an

for

compartment

In the light of technical progress, combustion heaters,
usually fuelled by diesel, petrol or liquefied petroleum
gas, are now fitted to many types of vehicle in order to
provide heat
(for
the passenger
example of buses), the load area (for example of trucks
and trailers) or the sleeping compartment (for example
of
trucks and motor caravans) so that heat can be
provided efficiently and without the noise and gaseous
emissions associated with running the propulsion engine
when the vehicle is parked. For reasons of safety, it is
necessary to extend the scope to include requirements
for combustion heaters, and for their installation. Such
requirements
highest
standards consistent with current technology.

correspond

should

the

to

(1) OJ C 326, 24.10.1998, p. 4 and OJ C 116 E, 26.4.2000, p. 2.
(2) OJ C 101, 12.4.1999, p. 15.
(3) Opinion of the European Parliament of 13 April 1999 (OJ C 219,
30.7.1999, p. 58), Council Common Position of 17 November
2000 and Decision of the European Parliament of (cid:133) (not yet
published in the Official Journal).

(4) OJ L 168, 26.6.1978, p. 40.
(5) OJ L 42, 23.2.1970, p. 1. Directive as last amended by Directive
98/91/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 11,
16.1.1999, p. 25).

(4)

(5)

is necessary to provide

It
for
combustion heaters as components and for vehicles in
which a combustion heater is installed.

type-approval

for

It will be necessary to supplement this Directive with
additional
for LPG combustion
heaters by the addition of an Annex.

safety requirements

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(6)

The measures necessary for the implementation of this
Directive should be adopted in accordance with Council
Decision 1999/468/EC of 28 June 1999 laying down
the procedures for the exercise of implementing powers
conferred on the Commission (1).

2. With effect from (cid:133) (**) Member States:

(cid:151) shall no longer grant EC type-approval, and

(7)

For reasons of clarity it is advisable to repeal Directive
78/548/EEC and replace it by this Directive,

(cid:151) may refuse to grant national type-approval,

HAVE ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE:

for a type of vehicle on grounds relating to heating systems, or
for a type of combustion heater, if the requirements of this
Directive are not fulfilled.

Article 1

3. With effect from (cid:133) (***) Member States:

For the purposes of this Directive, (cid:145)vehicle(cid:146) means any vehicle
to which Directive 70/156/EEC applies.

(cid:151) shall consider certificates of conformity which accompany
in accordance with the provisions of
the

new vehicles
Directive 70/156/EEC to be no longer valid for
purposes of Article 7(1) of that Directive, and

Article 2

(cid:151) may refuse the sale, registration, and entry into service of

new vehicles,

No Member State may refuse to grant EC type-approval or
national type-approval of a type of vehicle or of a type of
heating system on grounds relating to the heating system for
the passenger compartment or load area if the system satisfies
the requirements set out in the Annexes.

on grounds relating to heating systems if the requirements of
this Directive are not fulfilled.

Article 3

This paragraph shall not apply to vehicle types equipped with
a waste-heat heating system using water as
the transfer
medium.

No Member State may refuse or prohibit the sale, registration,
entry into service or use of any vehicle or the sale, entry into
service or use of any heating system on grounds relating to the
heating system for the passenger compartment or load area if
the system satisfies the requirements set out in the Annexes.

this
4. With effect
Directive relating to combustion heaters as components, shall
apply for the purposes of Article 7(2) of Directive 70/156/EEC.

the requirements of

from (cid:133) (***)

Article 4

Article 5

1. With effect
grounds relating to heating systems:

from (cid:133) (*) Member States may not, on

(cid:151) refuse, in respect of a type of vehicle or heating system, to

grant EC type-approval or national type-approval, or

(cid:151) prohibit

vehicles, or
systems,

the sale, registration, or entry into service of
the sale or entry into service of heating

if the heating system complies with the requirements of this
Directive.

the Commission shall

than (cid:133) (****)
safety requirements with respect

examine
No later
additional
to liquefied
petroleum gas (LPG) fuelled heating systems of motor vehicles,
and, if appropriate, amend this Directive in accordance with
the procedure referred to in Article 6(2).

Article 6

1.
The Commission shall be assisted by the Committee for
Adaptation to Technical Progress, set up by Article 13 of
Directive 70/156/EEC hereinafter referred to as (cid:145)the Committee(cid:146)

(*) Eighteen months after the entry into force of this Directive.
(1) OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 23.

Thirty months after the entry into force of this Directive.
Forty-two months after the entry into force of this Directive.

(**)
(***)
(****) Twelve months after the entry into force of this Directive.

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2. Where reference is made to this paragraph, Articles 5
and 7 of Decision 1999/468/EC shall apply, having regard to
the provisions of Article 8 thereof.

The period laid down in Article 5(6) of Decision 1999/468/EC
shall be set at three months.

3.

The Committee shall adopt its Rules of Procedure.

Article 7

Directive 70/156/EEC is hereby amended as follows.

1.

Item 36 in Part 1 of Annex IV shall be replaced by the following:

(cid:145)Subject

Directive No

Official Journal
reference

36. Heating
systems

2000/(cid:133)/EC

Applicability

M1 M2

M3

x

x

x

N1

x

N2

x

N3

x

O1

x

O2

x

O3

x

O4

x(cid:146)

2.

In Annex XI:

(a)

Item 36 in Appendix 1 shall be replaced by the following:

(cid:145)Item

Subject

Directive No

M1
˜ 2 500 kg (1)

36.

Heating systems

2000/(cid:133)/EC

I

M1
> 2 500 kg (1)

G + P(cid:146)

(b) Item 36 in Appendix 2 shall be replaced by the following:

(cid:145)Item

36.

Subject

Heating systems

Directive No

2000/(cid:133)/EC

Article 8

Armoured vehicles of category M1

X(cid:146)

Article 10

Directive 78/548/EEC shall be repealed with effect from (cid:133) (*).
References made to Directive 78/548/EEC shall be construed as
references to this Directive.

This Directive shall enter
publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.

into force on the day of

its

Article 9

1. Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations
and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this
Directive before (cid:133) (**), and shall
forthwith inform the
Commission thereof.

When Member States adopt these measures, they shall contain
a reference to this Directive or be accompanied by such
reference on the occasion of
their official publication. The
methods of making such a reference shall be laid down by the
Member States.

Article 11

This Directive is addressed to the Member States.

Done at (cid:133)

2. Member States shall communicate to the Commission the
text of the main provisions of national law which they adopt
in the field covered by this Directive.

For the European Parliament

The President

For the Council

The President

(*) Thirty months after the entry into force of this Directive.
(**) Eighteen months after the entry into force of this Directive.

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LIST OF ANNEXES

ANNEX I:

Administrative provisions for EC type-approval

Appendix 1:

Information document (cid:151) EC type-approval of a vehicle

Appendix 2:

EC type-approval certificate (vehicle)

Appendix 3:

Information document (cid:151) EC component type-approval

Appendix 4:

EC type-approval certificate (component)

Appendix 5:

EC component type-approval mark

ANNEX II:

Scope, definitions and requirements

ANNEX III:

Requirements for waste heating systems (cid:151) air

ANNEX IV:

Test procedure for air quality

ANNEX V:

Test procedure for temperature

ANNEX VI:

Test procedure for exhaust emissions

ANNEX VII:

Requirements for combustion heaters and their installation

ANNEX VIII:

Safety requirements for LPG combustion heaters

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ANNEX I

ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS FOR EC TYPE-APPROVAL

1.

APPLICATION FOR EC TYPE-APPROVAL OF A VEHICLE TYPE

1.1.

The application for EC type-approval pursuant to Article 3(4) of Directive 70/156/EEC of a vehicle type with
regard to its heating system shall be submitted by the manufacturer.

1.2.

A model for the information document is given in Appendix 1.

1.3.

The following must be submitted to the technical service responsible for conducting the type-approval tests:

1.3.1.

a vehicle representative of the type to be approved.

2.

GRANTING OF EC TYPE-APPROVAL OF A VEHICLE TYPE

2.1.

If the relevant requirements are satisfied, EC type-approval pursuant to Article 4(3) of Directive 70/156/EEC
shall be granted.

2.2.

A model for the EC type-approval certificate is given in Appendix 2.

2.3.

An approval number in accordance with Annex VII to Directive 70/156/EEC shall be assigned to each type of
vehicle approved. The same Member State shall not assign the same number to another type of vehicle.

3.

APPLICATION FOR EC TYPE-APPROVAL OF A TYPE OF COMBUSTION HEATER

3.1.

The application for EC type-approval pursuant to Article 3(4) of Directive 70/156/EEC of a type of combustion
heater as a component shall be submitted by the manufacturer of the heating system.

3.2.

A model for the information document is given in Appendix 3.

3.3.

The following must be submitted to the technical service responsible for conducting the type-approval tests:

3.3.1.

a combustion heater representative of the type to be approved.

4.

GRANTING OF EC TYPE-APPROVAL OF A TYPE OF COMBUSTION HEATER

4.1.

the relevant requirements are satisfied, EC type-approval pursuant

If
Article 4(4) of Directive 70/156/EEC shall be granted.

to Article 4(3) and,

if applicable,

4.2.

A model for the EC type-approval certificate is given in Appendix 4.

4.3.

An approval number in accordance with Annex VII to Directive 70/156/EEC shall be assigned to each type of
combustion heater approved. The same Member State shall not assign the same number to another type of
combustion heater.

4.4.

Every combustion heater conforming to a type approved pursuant
component type-approval mark as specified in Appendix 5.

to this Directive shall bear an EC

5.

MODIFICATIONS OF THE TYPE AND AMENDMENTS TO APPROVALS

5.1.

In the case of modifications of the type of vehicle or type of combustion heater approved pursuant to this
Directive, the provisions of Article 5 of Directive 70/156/EEC shall apply.

6.

CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION

6.1.

Measures to ensure the conformity of production shall be taken in accordance with the provisions laid down in
Article 10 of Directive 70/156/EEC.

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Appendix 1

INFORMATION DOCUMENT No (cid:133)

in accordance with Annex I to Council Directive 70/156/EEC (1) relating to EC type-approval of a vehicle with
regard to its heating systems (2)

(Directive 2000/(cid:133)/EC)

The following information, if applicable, must be supplied in triplicate and include a list of contents. Any drawings
must be supplied in appropriate scale and in sufficient detail on size A4 or on a folder of A4 format. Photographs, if
any, must show sufficient detail.

the systems, components or separate technical units have electronic controls,

If
performance must be supplied.

information concerning their

0.

0.1.

0.2.

GENERAL

Make (trade name of manufacturer):

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Type:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0.2.1.

Commercial name(s) if available:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0.3.

Means of identification of type, if marked on the vehicle (b):

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0.3.1.

Location of that marking:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0.4.

0.5.

0.8.

1.

1.1.

3.

Category of vehicle (c):

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Name and address of manufacturer:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Address(es) of assembly plant(s):

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

GENERAL CONSTRUCTION CHARACTERISTICS OF THE VEHICLE

Photographs and/or drawings of a representative vehicle:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

POWER PLANT (q)

3.1.1.

Manufacturer’s engine code:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(as marked on the engine, or other means of identification)

3.2.1.1.

Working principle: positive ignition/compression ignition, four stroke/two stroke (1)

3.2.1.2.

Number and arrangement of cylinders:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.2.1.8.

Maximum net power: (cid:133) kW at (cid:133) minﬂ1 (manufacturer’s declared value)

3.2.7.

Cooling system (liquid/air) (1)

3.2.7.1.

Nominal setting of the engine temperature control mechanism:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.2.8.1.

Pressure charger: yes/no (1)

(1) The item numbers and footnotes used in this information document correspond to those set out

in Annex I

to Directive

70/156/EEC. Items not relevant for the purpose of this Directive are omitted.

(2) In the case of heating systems using heat from the engine cooling fluid, only Items 0 to 0.8, 3.2.7 and 9.10.5.1 are applicable.

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3.2.8.1.2.

Type(s):

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.2.8.1.3.

Description of the system (e.g. maximum charge pressure: (cid:133) kPa, wastegate if applicable)

9.

BODYWORK

9.10.5.

Heating systems for the passenger compartment

9.10.5.1.

A brief description of the vehicle type with regard to the heating system if the heating system uses the
heat of the engine cooling fluid:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

9.10.5.2.

A brief description of the vehicle type with regard to the heating system if the cooling air or the exhaust
gases of the engine are used as the heat source, including:

9.10.5.2.1.

layout drawing of the heating system showing its position in the vehicle:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

9.10.5.2.2.

layout drawing of the heat exchanger for heating systems using the exhaust gases for heating or of the
parts where the heat exchange takes place (for heating systems using the engine cooling air for heating):
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

9.10.5.2.3.

sectional drawing of the heat exchanger or the parts respectively where the heat exchange takes place,
indicating the thickness of the wall, materials used and the characteristics of the surface:

. . . . . . . . . . . .

9.10.5.2.4.

specifications shall be given for further important components of the heating system, such as e.g. the
heater fan, with regard to their method of construction and technical data.

9.10.5.3.

Maximum electrical consumption: (cid:133) kW.

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Appendix 2

MODEL

(maximum format: A4 (210 mm (cid:215) 297 mm))

EC TYPE-APPROVAL CERTIFICATE

Stamp of administration

Communication concerning the

(cid:151) type-approval (1),

(cid:151) extension of type-approval (1),

(cid:151) refusal of type-approval (1),

(cid:151) withdrawal of type-approval (1),

of a type of vehicle/component/separate technical unit (1) with regard to Directive 2000/(cid:133)/EC.

Type-approval number:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Reason for extension:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SECTION I

0.1. Make (trade name of manufacturer):

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0.2.

Type:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0.2.1. Commercial name(s), if available:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0.3. Means of identification of type if marked on the vehicle/component/separate technical unit (1) (2):

. . . . . . . . . .

0.4.

Category of vehicle (1) (3):

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0.5. Name and address of manufacturer:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0.7.

In the case of components and separate technical units, location and method of affixing of the EC approval
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
mark:

0.8. Address(es) of assembly plant(s):

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SECTION II

1.

2.

3.

Additional information (where applicable): see Addendum

Technical service responsible for carrying out the tests:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Date of test report:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(1) Delete where not applicable.
(2) If the means of identification of type contains characters not relevant to describe the vehicle, component or separate technical unit
types covered by this type-approval certificate such characters shall be represented in the documentation by the symbol (cid:145)?(cid:146) (e.g.
ABC??123??).

(3) As defined in Annex IIA to Directive 70/156/EEC.

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4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

Number of test report:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Remarks (if any): see Addendum

Place:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Date:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Signature:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The index to the information package lodged with the approval authority, which may be obtained on request, is
attached.

Addendum

to EC type-approval certificate No (cid:133) concerning the type-approval of a type of vehicle with regard to Directive 2000/(cid:133)/EC

1.

Additional information

1.1. Heating system using heat from the engine cooling fluid/exhaust gases/engine cooling air (1)

1.2.

Combustion heaters, if any

5.

Remarks:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(1) As defined in Annex II to Directive 70/156/EEC.

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Appendix 3

INFORMATION DOCUMENT No (cid:133)

relating to EC component type-approval of a combustion heater

(Directive 2000/(cid:133)/EC)

The following information, if applicable, must be supplied in triplicate and include a list of contents. Any drawings
must be supplied in appropriate scale and in sufficient detail on size A4 or on a folder of A4 format. Photographs, if
any, must show sufficient detail.

the systems, components or separate technical units have electronic controls,

If
performance must be supplied.

information concerning their

0.

GENERAL

0.1.

Make (trade name of manufacturer):

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0.2.

Type:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0.2.1.

Commercial description(s) (if available):

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0.5.

Name and address of manufacturer:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0.7.

In the case of components and separate technical units,
type-approval mark:

the EC
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

location and method of affixing of

0.8.

Address(es) of assembly plant(s):

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.0.

COMBUSTION HEATER

1.1.

Test pressure (in the case of a combustion heater) fuelled by liquified petroleum gas or similar, the pressure
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
applied at the gas inlet connector of the heater:

1.2.

Etc.

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Appendix 4

MODEL

(maximum format: A4 (210 mm (cid:215) 297 mm))

EC TYPE-APPROVAL CERTIFICATE

Stamp of administration

Communication concerning the:

(cid:151) type-approval (1):

(cid:151) extension of type-approval (1):

(cid:151) refusal of type-approval (1):

(cid:151) withdrawal of type-approval (1):

of a type of vehicle/component/separate technical unit (1) with regard to Directive 2000/(cid:133)/EC.

Type-approval number:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Reason for extension:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SECTION I

0.1. Make (trade name of manufacturer):

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0.2.

Type and general commercial description(s):

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0.3. Means of identification of type if marked on the vehicle/component/separate technical unit (1) (2):

. . . . . . . . . .

0.4.

Category of vehicle (1) (3):

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0.5. Name and address of manufacturer:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0.6.

In the case of components and separate technical units, location and method of affixing of the EC approval
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
mark:

0.7. Address(es) of assembly plant(s):

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SECTION II

1.

2.

3.

Additional information (where applicable): see Addendum

Technical service responsible for carrying out the tests:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Date of test report:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(1) Delete where not applicable.
(2) If the means of identification of type contains characters not relevant to describe the vehicle, component or separate technical unit
(cid:145)?(cid:146) (for

types covered by this type-approval certificate such characters shall be represented in the documentation by the symbol:
example: ABC??123??).

(3) As defined in Annex IIA to Directive 70/156/EEC.

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4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

Number of test report:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Remarks (if any): see Addendum

Place:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Date:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Signature:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The index to the information package lodged with the approval authority, which may be obtained on request, is
attached.

Addendum

to EC type-approval certificate No (cid:133) concerning the component type-approval of a type of combustion heater with regard to
Directive 2000/(cid:133)/EC

1.

Additional information

1.1. Description of the type of combustion heater, etc.:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5.

Remarks:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Appendix 5

EC component type-approval mark

1.

GENERAL

1.1.

The EC component type-approval mark consists of:

1.1.1.

a rectangle surrounding the lower case letter (cid:145)e(cid:146) followed by the distinguishing number or letters of the
Member State which has granted the EC component type-approval:

1

2

3

4

5

6

9

11

12

13

17

18

21

23

24

for Germany

for France

for Italy

for the Netherlands

for Sweden

for Belgium

for Spain

for the United Kingdom

for Austria

for Luxembourg

for Finland

for Denmark

for Portugal

for Greece

for Ireland

1.1.2.

in the vicinity of the rectangle the (cid:145)base approval number(cid:146) contained in Section 4 of the type-approval number
referred to in Annex VII to Directive 70/156/EEC, preceded by the two figures indicating the sequence number
assigned to the most recent major technical amendment to Directive 78/548/EEC on the date EC component
type-approval was granted. In this Directive, the sequence number is 00.

1.2.

The EC component type-approval mark must be clearly legible and indelible.

2.

EXAMPLE OF THE EC COMPONENT TYPE-APPROVAL MARK

2.1.

The above component type-approval mark shows that the combustion heater in question has been approved
in Germany (e1) under approval number 2439. The first two digits (00) indicate that this component was
approved according to this Directive.

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ANNEX II

SCOPE, DEFINITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

1.

SCOPE

1.1.

This Directive applies to all vehicles in categories M, N and O where a heating system is fitted.

2.

DEFINITIONS

For the purposes of this Directive:

2.1.

2.2.

(cid:145)heating system(cid:146) means any type of device which is designed to increase the temperature of the interior of a
vehicle, including any load area;

(cid:145)combustion heater(cid:146) means a device directly using liquid or gaseous fuel and not using the waste heat from the
engine used for propulsion of the vehicle;

2.3.

(cid:145)vehicle type with regard to heating system(cid:146) means vehicles which do not differ in essential respects such as:

(cid:151) functioning principle(s) of the heating system,

(cid:151) type of combustion heater, if any;

2.4.

(cid:145)type of combustion heater(cid:146) means devices which do not differ in essential respects such as:

(cid:151) fuel type (for example liquid or gaseous),

(cid:151) transfer medium (for example air or water),

(cid:151) vehicle location (for example passenger compartment or load area);

2.5.

(cid:145)waste-heat heating system(cid:146) means any type of device using the waste heat from the engine used for propulsion
of the vehicle to increase the temperature of the interior of the vehicle, this may include water, oil or air as the
transfer medium;

2.6.

(cid:145)interior(cid:146) means the inside of a vehicle used for the accommodation of the vehicle occupants and/or the load;

2.7.

2.8.

2.9.

(cid:145)heating system for the passenger compartment(cid:146) means any type of device designed to increase the temperature
of the passenger compartment;

(cid:145)heating system for the load area(cid:146) means any type of device designed to increase the temperature of the load
area;

(cid:145)passenger compartment(cid:146) means the interior part of the vehicle used to accommodate the driver and any
passengers;

2.10.

(cid:145)gaseous fuel(cid:146) includes fuels that are gaseous at normal temperature and pressure (288,2 K and 101,33 kPa),
such as liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and compressed natural gas (CNG);

2.11.

(cid:145)overheating(cid:146) means the condition that exists when the air inlet for the heating air to the combustion heater is
completely blocked.

3.

REQUIREMENTS FOR HEATING SYSTEMS

3.1.

The passenger compartment of every vehicle in categories M and N shall be fitted with a heating system.

3.2.

The general requirements for heating systems are that:

(cid:151) the heated air entering the passenger compartment shall be no more polluted than the air at the point of

inlet to the vehicle,

(cid:151) the driver and passengers, during road use, will not be able to come into contact with parts of the vehicle

or heated air liable to cause burns,

(cid:151) the exhaust emissions from combustion heaters are within acceptable limits.

The test procedures for the verification of each of these requirements are set out in Annexes IV, V and VI.

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3.2.1. The following table indicates which Annexes apply to each type of heating system within each vehicle category:

Heating system

Vehicle category

Annex IV

Air quality

Annex V

Temperature

Annex VI

Exhaust

Annex VIII

LPG safety

Engine waste heat

(cid:151) water

Engine waste heat

(cid:151) air

See note 1

Engine waste heat

(cid:151) oil

Gaseous fuel
heater

See notes 2 and 3

Liquid fuel heater

See note 3

M

N

O

M

N

O

M

N

O

M

N

O

M

N

O

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

3.3.

Other requirements for combustion heaters and their installation in vehicles are laid down in Annex VII.

Note 1:

vehicles which comply with the requirements of Annex III are exempt from these test requirements.

Note 2:

a new Annex VIII (cid:145)Safety requirements for LPG combustion heaters(cid:146) will be added to this Directive
in accordance with Article 5.

Note 3:

combustion heaters located outside the passenger compartment, using water as a transfer medium,
are deemed to comply with Annexes IV and V.

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ANNEX III

REQUIREMENTS FOR WASTE HEATING SYSTEMS (cid:151) AIR

1.

2.

3.

4.

4.1.

4.2.

5.

5.1.

The requirements set out in point 3.2 of Annex II are considered satisfied in respect of heating systems which
include a heat exchanger, the primary circuit of which is passed over by exhaust gases or polluted air, provided
that the following conditions are satisfied:

the walls of the primary circuit of the heat exchanger must be leakproof at any pressure up to and including
2 bar;

the walls of the primary circuit of the heat exchanger must not include any detachable component;

the wall of the heat exchanger where the exchange of heat takes place must be at least 2 mm thick if made of
non-alloy steels;

in cases where other materials are used (including composite or coated materials), the thickness of the wall must
be such as to ensure that the heat exchanger has the same service life as in the case referred to in point 4;

if the wall of the heat exchanger where the exchange of heat takes place is enamelled, the wall where such
enamel has been applied must be at least 1 mm thick and this enamel must be durable,
leakproof and not
porous;

the pipe conducting the exhaust gases must include a corrosion test zone at least 30 mm long, this zone being
situated directly downstream of the heat exchanger, uncovered and easily accessible;

the wall of this corrosion test zone must not be thicker than the pipes for the exhaust gases situated inside the
heat exchanger and the materials and surface properties of this section must be comparable with those of these
pipes;

5.2.

if the heat exchanger forms a single unit with the vehicle exhaust silencer, the external wall of the latter must be
regarded as the zone complying with point 5.1 where any corrosion should occur.

6.

In the case of waste-heat heating systems using the cooling air of the engine for heating purposes, the conditions
of point 3.2 of Annex II are considered satisfied without the use of a heat exchanger provided that the following
conditions are satisfied:

(cid:151) the cooling air which is used for heating purposes comes into contact only with surfaces of the engine

which do not include any detachable part, and

(cid:151) the connections between the walls of this cooling-air circuit and the surfaces used for the transfer of heat are

gastight and oil-resistant.

These conditions are considered satisfied if, for example:

6.1.

a sheath around each sparking plug draws off any gas leaks outside the heating air circuit;

6.2.

the joint between the cylinder head and the exhaust manifold is situated outside the heating air circuit;

6.3.

there is double leak protection between the cylinder head and the cylinder and any leaks from the first joint are
drawn off outside the heating air circuit,

or

the leak protection between the cylinder head and the cylinder still holds when the cylinder head nuts are
cold-tightened at one third of the nominal torque prescribed by the manufacturer,

or

the area where the cylinder head is joined to the cylinder is situated outside the heating air circuit.

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ANNEX IV

TEST PROCEDURE FOR AIR QUALITY

1.

In the case of complete vehicles the following test shall be carried out:

1.1. operate the heater for one hour at maximum output in conditions of still air (wind speed ˜ 2 m/s), with all
windows closed and, in the case of a combustion heater, the propulsion engine switched off. If, however, having
selected the maximum output the heater switches off automatically in less than an hour, the measurements may
be made before switch-off.

1.2. The proportion of CO in the ambient air shall be measured by taking samples from:

(a) a point outside the vehicle as close as possible to the heating air inlet; and

(b) a point inside the vehicle less than 1 m from the heated air outlet.

1.3. Readings shall be taken for a representative time of 10 minutes.

1.4. The reading from position (b) shall be less than 20 ppm CO higher than from position (a).

2.

In the case of combustion heaters as components the following test shall be carried out after the tests of Annexes
V, VI and point 1.3 of Annex VII.

2.1. The primary circuit of the heat exchanger shall be subjected to a leakage test to ensure that polluted air cannot

enter the heated air intended for the passenger compartment.

2.2. This requirement shall be considered to be fulfilled if, at a gauge pressure of 500 hpa, the leakage rate from the

heat exchanger is ˜ 30 dm3/h.

ANNEX V

TEST PROCEDURE FOR TEMPERATURE

1.

2.

2.1.

3.1.

3.2.

Operate the heater for one hour at maximum output in conditions of still air (wind speed ˜ 2 m/s), with all
windows closed. If, however, having selected the maximum output the heater switches off automatically in less
than an hour, the measurements may be made earlier. If the heated air is drawn from outside the vehicle the test
shall be carried out at an ambient temperature of not less than 15 (cid:176)C.

The surface temperature of any part of the heating system likely to come into contact with the driver of the
vehicle during normal road use shall be measured with a contact thermometer. No such part or parts shall
exceed a temperature of 70 (cid:176)C for uncoated metal or 80 (cid:176)C for other materials.

In the case of part or parts of the heating system behind the driver’s seat, and in the case of overheating, the
temperature shall not exceed 110 (cid:176)C.

In the case of vehicles of categories M1 and N, no part of the system likely to come into contact with seated
passengers during normal road use of the vehicle, with the exception of the outlet grille, shall exceed a
temperature of 110 (cid:176)C.

In the case of vehicles of categories M2 and M3, no part of the system likely to come into contact with
passengers during normal road use of the vehicle, shall exceed a temperature of 70 (cid:176)C for uncoated metal or
80 (cid:176)C for other materials.

4.

The temperature of the heated air entering the passenger compartment shall not exceed 150 (cid:176)C to be measured
at the centre of the outlet.

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ANNEX VI

TEST PROCEDURE FOR EXHAUST EMISSIONS

1.

2.

Operate heater for one hour at maximum output in conditions of still air (wind speed ˜ 2 m/s) and an ambient
temperature of 20 (cid:176)C – 10 (cid:176)C.
the heater switches off
automatically in less than an hour, the measurements may be made before switch-off.

If, however, having selected the maximum output

The dry and undiluted exhaust emissions, measured using an appropriate meter, shall not exceed the values
indicated in the following table:

Parameter

Heaters using gaseous fuels

Heaters using liquid fuel

CO

NOx

HC

˜ 0,1 % vol.

˜ 200 ppm

˜ 100 ppm

Bacharach reference unit (*)

˜ 1

(*) Reference unit (cid:145)Bacharach(cid:146) ASTM D 2156 is used.

˜ 0,1 % vol.

˜ 200 ppm

˜ 100 ppm

˜ 4

3.

The test shall be repeated in conditions equivalent to a vehicle speed of 100 km/h. Under these conditions the
CO value must not exceed 0,2 % volume. If the test has been carried out on the heater as a component, then it
need not be repeated in the case of the vehicle type in which the heater is installed.

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REQUIREMENTS FOR COMBUSTION HEATERS AND THEIR INSTALLATION

ANNEX VII

1.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1.

1.2.

1.3.

1.4.

Operating and maintenance instructions shall be supplied with every heater and, in the case of heaters intended
for the after-market, installation instructions shall also be supplied.

Safety equipment shall be installed (either as part of the combustion heater or as part of the vehicle) to control
the operation of every combustion heater in an emergency. It shall be designed such that,
if no flame is
obtained at start-up or if the flame goes out during operation, the ignition and switching times for the supply
of fuel are not exceeded by four minutes in the case of liquid fuel heaters or in the case of gaseous fuel heaters,
one minute if the flame supervision device is thermoelectric or 10 seconds if it is automatic.

The combustion chamber and the heat exchanger shall be capable of withstanding a pressure of twice the
normal operating pressure or 2 bar (gauge), whichever is greater. The test pressure shall be noted in the
information document.

The heater must have a maker’s label showing the maker’s name, the model number and type together with its
rated output in kilowatts. The fuel type must also be stated and, where relevant, the operating voltage and gas
pressure.

1.5.

Delayed shut-off of combustion air blowers

1.5.1.

If a combustion air blower is fitted a delayed shut-off must be provided even in the event of overheating and in
the event of interruption of the fuel supply.

1.5.2. Other measures to prevent damage due to deflagration and exhaust corrosion can be applied if
manufacturer provides evidence to the satisfaction of the approval authority of their equivalent effect.

the

1.6.

Requirements for electrical supply

1.6.1. All technical requirements affected by the voltage must be within the voltage range of – 16 % of the rated
figure. However if undervoltage and/or overvoltage protection is provided, the requirements shall be met at
rated voltage and in the immediate vicinity of the cut-off points.

1.7. Warning light

1.7.1. A clearly visible telltale in the operator’s field of view shall inform when the combustion heater is switched on

or off.

2.

VEHICLE INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

2.1.

Scope

2.1.1.

Subject to point 2.1.2, combustion heaters shall be installed according to the requirements of this Annex.

2.1.2. Vehicles of category O having liquid fuel heaters are deemed to comply with the requirements of this Annex.

2.2.

Positioning of heater

2.2.1. Body sections and any other components in the vicinity of the heater must be protected from excessive heat

and the possibility of fuel or oil contamination.

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2.2.2. The combustion heater shall not constitute a risk of fire, even in the case of overheating. This requirement shall
be deemed to be fulfilled if the installation ensures an adequate distance to all parts and suitable ventilation, by
the use of fire-resistant materials or by the use of heat shields.

2.2.3.

In the case of M2 and M3 vehicles, the heater must not be positioned in the passenger compartment. However
an installation in an effectively sealed envelope which also complies with the conditions in point 2.2.2 may be
used.

2.2.4. The label referred to in point 1.4, or a duplicate, must be positioned so that it can be easily read when the

heater is installed in the vehicle.

2.2.5.

Every reasonable precaution should be taken in positioning the heater to minimise the risk of injury and
damage to personal property.

2.3.

Fuel supply

2.3.1. The fuel filler must not be situated in the passenger compartment and must be provided with an effective cap

to prevent fuel spillage.

2.3.2.

In the case of liquid fuel heaters, where a supply separate to that of the vehicle is provided, the type of fuel and
its filler point must be clearly labelled.

2.3.3. A notice, indicating that the heater must be shut down before refuelling, must be affixed to the fuelling point.

In addition a suitable instruction must be included in the manufacturer’s operating manual.

2.4.

Exhaust system

2.4.1. The exhaust outlet must be located so as to prevent emissions from entering the vehicle through ventilators,

heated air inlets or opening windows.

2.5.

Combustion air inlet

2.5.1. The air for the combustion chamber of the heater must not be drawn from the passenger compartment of the

vehicle.

2.5.2. The air inlet must be so positioned or guarded that blocking by rubbish or luggage is unlikely.

2.6.

Heating air inlet

2.6.1. The heating air supply may be fresh or recirculated air and must be drawn from a clean area not likely to be
contaminated by exhaust fumes emitted either by the propulsion engine, the combustion heater or any other
vehicle source.

2.6.2. The inlet duct must be protected by mesh or other suitable means.

2.7.

Heating air outlet

2.7.1. Any ducting used to route the hot air through the vehicle must be so positioned or protected that no injury or

damage could be caused if it were to be touched.

2.7.2. The air outlet must be so positioned or guarded that blocking by rubbish or luggage is unlikely.

2.8.

Automatic control of the heating system

The heating system must be switched off automatically within five seconds when the vehicle’s engine stops
running, unless a manual device is activated to keep the heating system in operation. This point does not apply
to trailers.

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ANNEX VIII

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR LPG COMBUSTION HEATERS

(See Annex II, point 3.3, note 2)

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STATEMENT OF THE COUNCIL’S REASONS

I.

INTRODUCTION

1. On 28 September 1998 the Commission forwarded to the Council a proposal on the
approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to heating systems for the passenger
compartment of motor vehicles (1), based on Article 100A of
the Treaty (new numbering:
Article 95).

2.

The European Parliament delivered its opinion at first reading on 13 April 1999 (2) Following
receipt of that opinion, the Commission presented an amended proposal on 13 August 1999 (3).

The Economic and Social Committee delivered its opinion on 23 October 1998 (4).

3. On 17 November 2000, the Council adopted its Common Position pursuant to Article 251 of

the Treaty.

II. OBJECTIVE

4.

The objective of the proposal is to introduce improved provisions for all sorts of heating systems
for passenger compartments, and to align the administrative provisions of the directive with
those of Directive 70/156/EEC relating to the type-approval of motor vehicles and their
trailers (5).

III. ANALYSIS OF THE COMMON POSITION

5.

6.

7.

In general terms, the Common Position essentially corresponds to the Commission’s amended
proposal. The text of the Common Position takes account of most of the amendments made by
the European Parliament which the Commission incorporated into its amended proposal. The
Council has also introduced some editorial amendments which do not change the contents of the
European Parliament’s amendments. All these amendments to the amended proposal have been
accepted by the Commission.

The Council has thus accepted amendments 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 and 9 of the European Parliament,
which clarify the technical provisions of the proposal.

The Common Position also stipulates that within one year the Commission shall examine the
safety of LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) fuelled systems and if appropriate present a proposal to
the (cid:145)Committee for Adaptation to Technical Progress(cid:146) referred to in Article 13 of Directive
70/156/EEC.

8. Amendment 7 asks the Commission, before 1 October 2001, to draw up proposals for tests of
the efficiency of heating systems; the Council has not incorporated this amendment, in the belief
that such proposals lie within the Commission’s right of
initiative (nor was amendment 7
incorporated by the Commission).

9. As regards amendment 11 (incorporated by the Commission) determining where the notice
indicating that the heater must be shut down before refuelling should be affixed, the Council
believes that this amendment would reduce the level of safety. Thus, to increase safety, the
Council prefers wording which stipulates that the warning notice must be affixed to the fuelling
point.

(1) OJ C 326, 24.10.1998.
(2) OJC C 219, 30.7.1999).
(3) OJ C (cid:133).
(4) OJ C 101, 12.4.1999.
(5) OJ L 42, 23.2.1970. p. 1.

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10. The Council was not able to incorporate amendment 12 (which was not accepted by the
Commission) on the conditions under which a combustion heater could be fitted to the
passenger compartment of M2 and M3 vehicles. The Council believes that the proposed wording
provides a lower level of safety than that afforded by the Common Position.

IV. CONCLUSION

11. Overall the Council, which has incorporated most of the European Parliament’s amendments,

believes that it has found a balanced solution.