What is BS EN 16475-2 - Chimney fans — Requirements and test methods about?
BS EN 16475-2 is the second part of the multi-series standard that is applicable to chimneys accessories.
BS EN 16475-2 covers electrically operated metal fans for chimneys that are able to create a stable positive or negative pressure for the chimney.
BS EN 16475-2 covers fans installed inline in the connecting flue pipe (inline fans) or mounted on the chimney outlet (exhaust fans).
You can test and evaluate the performance of chimney fans with requirements and test methods given in BS EN 16475-2.
Note-
BS EN 16475-2 excludes chimney cowls (Terminals with aerodynamic characteristics).
Who is BS EN 16475-2 - Chimney fans — Requirements and test methods for?
BS EN 16475-2 on chimney fans — Requirements and test methods are useful for:
- Contractors and architects
- Chimney silencer manufacturers and suppliers
- Chimney fans manufacturers
- Regulatory authorities
- Testers of chimney fans
Why should you use BS EN 16475-2 - Chimney fans — Requirements and test methods?
The inline fan is fan positioned in the connecting flue pipe and the exhaust fan is fan positioned on the outlet of the chimney
BS EN 16475-2 provides you with product characterises, testing, assessment and sampling methods, assessment and verification of constancy of performance (AVCP), designation, marking, labelling and packaging. This will help you to eliminate any risk throughout the foreseeable lifetime of the machinery including the phases of transport, assembly, dismantling, disabling and scrapping.
Overall, BS EN 16475-2 help you to test and improve the performance of the chimney fan.