Table of Contents

European foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Symbols and abbreviations
5 Testing
Annex A (normative) - Thermal performance
        presentation sheet
Annex B (normative) - Reference conditions for
        performance prediction
Annex C (informative) - Assessment of the ability of
        solar DHW systems to resist the extreme climatic
        conditions
Annex D (informative) - Ageing test for thermostatic
        valves
Annex E (informative) - Lightning protection test
        for solar heating systems
Annex F (informative) - Lightning Protection testing
        sheet
Annex G (normative) - Reporting format in the
        framework of the EU Regulations CDR 811,
        812 and 814 dated 2013
Annex ZA (informative) - Relationship between this
         European Standard and the energy labelling
         requirements of Commission Delegated Regulation
         (EU) No 811/2013 aimed to be covered
Annex ZB (informative) - Relationship between this
         European Standard and the energy labelling
         requirements of Commission Delegated Regulation
         (EU) No 812/2013 aimed to be covered
Annex ZC (informative) - Relationship between this
         European Standard and the ecodesign requirements
         of Commission Regulation (EU) No 814/2013 aimed
         to be covered
Bibliography

Abstract

Defines test methods for validating the requirements for Factory Made Thermal Solar Heating Systems as specified in EN 12976-1. Also describes two test methods for thermal performance characterization by means of whole system testing.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	British Standards Institution
Pages
ISBN
Committee	RHE/25
Supersedes	12/30257357 DC : 0 04/30114109 DC : DRAFT MAY 2004 97/718663 DC : NOV 97 14/30298612 DC : 0
Superseded By	BS EN 12976-2 : 2019