Subject matter and scope
Article 1
1. This Regulation establishes ecodesign requirements for the placing on the market and/or putting into service of water heaters with a rated heat output ≤ 400 kW and hot water storage tanks with a storage volume ≤ 2 000 litres, including those integrated in packages of water heater and solar device as defined in Article 2 of Delegated Regulation (EU) No 812/2013. 2. This Regulation shall not apply to: (a) water heaters specifically designed for using gaseous or liquid fuels predominantly produced from biomass; (b) water heaters using solid fuels; (c) water heaters within the scope of Directive 2010/75/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council ( 5 ) ; (d) combination heaters as defined in Article 2 of Commission Regulation (EU) No 813/2013 ( 6 ) ; (e) water heaters which do not meet at least the load profile with the smallest reference energy, as specified in Annex III, Table 1; (f) water heaters designed for making hot drinks and/or food only; (g) heat generators designed for water heaters and water heater housings to be equipped with such heat generators placed on the market before 1 January 2018 to replace identical heat generators and identical water heater housings. The replacement product or its packaging shall clearly indicate the water heater for which it is intended.