AS/NZS 3869:1999 PDF Download

The specifications for the design and construction of solid fuel-burning appliances used in home settings are laid forth in the AS/NZS 3869:1999 standard. Appliances that can be fully constructed before being transported to the installation location fall under the purview of this specification.

The measurement of performance factors including heat output, efficiency, and emissions, as well as the specifications for appliance and flue-system installations, are not covered by this standard, which is crucial to highlight. Other standards like AS/NZS 4012, AS/NZS 4013, AS 2918, and NZS 7421 cover these subjects.

This standard's application covers both new solid fuel-burning appliance construction and manufacturing as well as rebuilt or modified appliances. It covers a variety of equipment, including space heaters, kitchen appliances, open-vented water heaters, central heating furnaces, and their combinations, and is relevant to both domestic and commercial settings.

According to the standard, testing results on a prototype appliance or accessory can be used to compare the performance of other appliances or accessories with the same construction. However, it does not apply to appliances with flue outlets larger than 100,000 mm2 or warm air distribution ducting systems with secondary wall, floor, or ceiling penetrations.