ECU/437
WTO/TBT
EC Ecuador
  • 84 - Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof
2019-07-19
2019-05-28

Instantaneous or storage water heaters, non-electric: (HS 84191)

Proyecto de Segunda Revisión del Reglamento Técnico Ecuatoriano PRTE INEN 109 (2R) "Seguridad y eficiencia térmica de calentadores de agua a gas" (Draft second revision (2R) of Ecuadorian Technical Regulation PRTE INEN No. 109, "Safety and thermal efficiency of gas water heaters") (21 pages, in Spanish)

The notified Ecuadorian Technical Regulation establishes the requirements in terms of performance and minimum thermal efficiency levels that are to be met by gas water heaters prior to the marketing of domestic and imported products, with a view to protecting human safety and preventing deceptive practices.

It applies to the following products: Liquefied petroleum gas- or natural gas-fired storage or instantaneous water heaters with an effective rated output not exceeding 108 kW.