Commission Regulation (EU) No 672/2010Show full title

1. Introductory Text

2. Article 1. Scope

3. Article 2. Definitions

4. Article 3. Provisions for EC type-approval of a vehicle with regard to windscreen defrosting and demisting systems

5. Article 4. Validity and extension of approvals granted under Directive 78/317/EEC

6. Article 5. Entry into force

7. Signature

8. 1. ANNEX I

      Administrative documents for EC type-approval of motor vehicles with regard to windscreen defrosting and demisting systems

      1. PART 1 Information document

         1. MODEL

            1. 0. GENERAL

               1. 0.1. Make (trade name of manufacturer): …

               2. 0.2. Type: …

                  1. 0.2.1. Commercial name(s) (if available): …

               3. 0.3. Means of identification of type, if marked on the vehicle:...

                  1. 0.3.1. Location of that marking: …

               4. 0.4. Category of vehicle: …

               5. 0.5. Name and address of manufacturer: …

               6. 0.8. Name(s) and address(es) of assembly plant(s): …

               7. 0.9. Name and address of the manufacturer’s representative (if any): …...

            2. 1. GENERAL CONSTRUCTION CHARACTERISTICS OF THE VEHICLE

               1. 1.1. Photographs and/or drawings of a representative vehicle: …

               2. 1.6. Position and arrangement of the engine: …

               3. 1.8. Hand of drive: left/right.

            3. 3. POWER PLANT

               1. 3.1. Manufacturer of the engine: …

                  1. 3.1.1. Manufacturer’s engine code (as marked on the engine or other...

               2. 3.2. Internal combustion engine

                  1. 3.2.1. Specific engine information

                     1. 3.2.1.1. Working principle: positive ignition/compression ignition Cycle: four stroke/two stroke/rotary

                     2. 3.2.1.2. Number and arrangement of cylinders: …

                     3. 3.2.1.3. Engine capacity: …cm3

                     4. 3.2.1.6. Normal engine idling speed: … min–1

                     5. 3.2.1.8. Maximum net power: …kW at … min–1 (manufacturer’s declared value)...

                  2. 3.2.2. Fuel

                     1. 3.2.2.1. Light-duty vehicles: Diesel/Petrol/LPG/NG or Biomethane/Ethanol (E85)/Biodiesel/Hydrogen

                  3. 3.2.5. Electrical system

                     1. 3.2.5.1. Rated voltage: … V, positive/negative ground

                     2. 3.2.5.2. Generator

                        1. 3.2.5.2.1. Type: …

                        2. 3.2.5.2.2. Nominal output: …VA

                  4. 3.2.7. Cooling system: liquid/air

                     1. 3.2.7.1. Nominal setting of the engine temperature control mechanism: …

                     2. 3.2.7.2. Liquid

                        1. 3.2.7.2.1. Nature of liquid: …

                        2. 3.2.7.2.2. Circulating pump(s): yes/no

                        3. 3.2.7.2.3. Characteristics: … or

                           1. 3.2.7.2.3.1. Make(s): …

                           2. 3.2.7.2.3.2. Type(s): …

                        4. 3.2.7.2.4. Drive ratio(s): …

                        5. 3.2.7.2.5. Description of the fan and its drive mechanism: …

                     3. 3.2.7.3. Air

                        1. 3.2.7.3.1. Fan: yes/no

                        2. 3.2.7.3.2. Characteristics: … or

                           1. 3.2.7.3.2.1. Make(s): …

                           2. 3.2.7.3.2.2. Type(s): …

               3. 3.3. Electric motor

                  1. 3.3.1. Type (winding, excitation) …

                     1. 3.3.1.1. Maximum hourly output: … kW

                     2. 3.3.1.2. Operating voltage: … V

                  2. 3.3.2. Battery

                     1. 3.3.2.1. Number of cells: …

                     2. 3.3.2.2. Mass: … kg

                     3. 3.3.2.3. Capacity: … Ah (Amp-hours)

                     4. 3.3.2.4. Position: …

               4. 3.4. Engine or motor combination

                  1. 3.4.1. Hybrid electric vehicle: yes/no

                  2. 3.4.2. Category of hybrid electric vehicle: off-vehicle charging/not off-vehicle charging:

                  3. 3.4.3. Operating mode switch: with/without

                     1. 3.4.3.1. Selectable modes

                        1. 3.4.3.1.1. Pure electric: yes/no

                        2. 3.4.3.1.2. Pure fuel consuming: yes/no

                        3. 3.4.3.1.3. Hybrid modes: yes/no (if yes, short description): …

                  4. 3.4.4. Description of the energy storage device: (battery, capacitor, flywheel/generator)

                     1. 3.4.4.1. Make(s): …

                     2. 3.4.4.2. Type(s): …

                     3. 3.4.4.3. Identification number: …

                     4. 3.4.4.4. Kind of electrochemical couple: …

                     5. 3.4.4.5. Energy: … (for battery: voltage and capacity Ah in 2 h,...

                     6. 3.4.4.6. Charger: on board/external/without

               5. 3.6. Temperatures permitted by the manufacturer

                  1. 3.6.1. Cooling system

                     1. 3.6.1.1. Liquid cooling, maximum temperature at outlet: … K

                     2. 3.6.1.2. Aircooling

                        1. 3.6.1.2.1. Reference point: …

                        2. 3.6.1.2.2. Maximum temperature at reference point: … K

                  2. 3.6.2. Maximum outlet temperature of the inlet intercooler: … K

                  3. 3.6.3. Maximum exhaust temperature at the point in the exhaust pipe(s)...

            4. 9. BODYWORK

               1. 9.1. Type of bodywork using the codes defined in Part C...

               2. 9.2. Materials used and methods of construction: …

               3. 9.3. Occupant doors, latches and hinges

                  1. 9.3.1. Door configuration and number of doors: …

               4. 9.4. Field of vision

                  1. 9.4.1. Particulars of the primary reference marks in sufficient detail to...

                  2. 9.4.2. Drawing(s) or photograph(s) showing the location of component parts within...

               5. 9.5. Windscreen and other windows

                  1. 9.5.1. Windscreen

                     1. 9.5.1.1. Materials used: …

                     2. 9.5.1.2. Method of mounting: …

                     3. 9.5.1.3. Angle of inclination: …

                     4. 9.5.1.4. Type-approval number(s): …

                     5. 9.5.1.5. Windscreen accessories and the position in which they are fitted...

               6. 9.6. Windscreen wiper(s)

                  1. 9.6.1. Detailed technical description (including photographs or drawings): …

               7. 9.7. Windscreen washer

                  1. 9.7.1. Detailed technical description (including photographs or drawings) or, if approved...

               8. 9.8. Defrosting and demisting

                  1. 9.8.1. Detailed technical description (including photographs or drawings): …

                  2. 9.8.2. Maximum electrical consumption: …kW

               9. 9.10. Interior arrangement

                  1. 9.10.1. Interior protection for occupants

                     1. 9.10.1.1. Layout drawing or photographs showing the position of the attached...

                     2. 9.10.1.3. Photographs, drawings and/or an exploded view of the interior fittings,...

                  2. 9.10.3. Seats

                     1. 9.10.3.1. Number of seating positions: …

                        1. 9.10.3.1.1. Location and arrangement: …

                     2. 9.10.3.5. Coordinates or drawing of the R-point

                        1. 9.10.3.5.1. Driver’s seat: …

                     3. 9.10.3.6. Design torso angle

                        1. 9.10.3.6.1. Driver’s seat: …

      2. PART 2 EC type-approval certificate

         1. MODEL Format: A4 (210 × 297 mm) EC TYPE-APPROVAL CERTIFICATE Stamp of type-approval authority...EC TYPE-APPROVAL CERTIFICATE Stamp of type-approval authority Communication concerning: Delete...

            1. SECTION I 0.1. Make (trade name of manufacturer): …

               1. 0.1. Make (trade name of manufacturer): …

               2. 0.2. Type: …

                  1. 0.2.1. Commercial name(s) (if available): …

               3. 0.3. Means of identification of type, if marked on the vehicle:...

                  1. 0.3.1. Location of that marking: …

               4. 0.4. Category of vehicle: …

               5. 0.5. Name and address of manufacturer: …

               6. 0.8. Name(s) and address(es) of assembly plant(s): …

               7. 0.9. Name and address of the manufacturer’s representative (if any): …...

            2. SECTION II 1. Additional information: see Addendum.

               1. 1. Additional information: see Addendum.

               2. 2. Technical service responsible for carrying out the tests: …

               3. 3. Date of test report: …

               4. 4. Number of test report: …

               5. 5. Remarks (if any): see Addendum.

               6. 6. Place: …

               7. 7. Date: …

               8. 8. Signature: …

      3. Addendum

         to EC type-approval certificate No …

         1. 1. Additional information:

         2. 2. Hand of drive: left/right

         3. 3. Power plant: positive ignition/compression ignition/electric/hybrid electric/ …

         4. 4. Defrost test temperature: – 8 °C/– 18 °C

         5. 5. Remarks: …

   2. ANNEX II

      Requirements for windscreen defrosting and demisting systems

      1. 1. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

         1. 1.1. Windscreen defrosting

            1. 1.1.1. Every vehicle shall be equipped with a system for removing...

            2. 1.1.2. The efficiency of the system shall be verified by determining...

            3. 1.1.3. The requirements of paragraphs 1.1.1 and 1.1.2 shall be checked...

            4. 1.1.4. The following requirements shall be satisfied:

               1. 1.1.4.1. 20 minutes after the start of the test period, vision...

               2. 1.1.4.2. 25 minutes after the start of the test period, the...

               3. 1.1.4.3. 40 minutes after the start of the test period, vision...

         2. 1.2. Windscreen demisting

            1. 1.2.1. Every vehicle shall be equipped with a system for removing...

            2. 1.2.2. The demisting system shall be effective enough to restore visibility...

            3. 1.2.3. The following requirements shall be satisfied:

               1. 1.2.3.1. Vision area A, as determined in accordance with Appendix 3...

               2. 1.2.3.2. Vision area B, as determined in accordance with Appendix 3...

      2. 2. TEST PROCEDURE

         1. 2.1. Windscreen defrosting

            1. 2.1.1. The test shall be carried out at a temperature of...

            2. 2.1.2. The test shall be carried out in a cold chamber...

            3. 2.1.3. Before the test, the inner and outer surfaces of the...

            4. 2.1.4. The vehicle shall be switched off and shall be kept...

               1. 2.1.4.1. If it is possible to check whether the vehicle’s engine...

            5. 2.1.5. Following the exposure period prescribed in paragraph 2.1.4, an even...

               1. 2.1.5.1. The spray nozzle, adjusted to full fan pattern and maximum...

                  1. 2.1.5.1.1. A spray gun having a nozzle of 1,7 mm diameter and...

            6. 2.1.6. After the ice has been formed on the windscreen, the...

            7. 2.1.7. After the period prescribed in paragraph 2.1.6 has elapsed, one...

               1. 2.1.7.1. If the vehicle is fitted with an engine, the engine...

               2. 2.1.7.2. During the final 35 minutes of the test period (or...

                  1. 2.1.7.2.1. The engine, if fitted, shall run at a speed not...

               3. 2.1.7.3. All batteries shall be fully charged at the start of...

               4. 2.1.7.4. During the test, the voltage at the terminals of the...

               5. 2.1.7.5. The temperature in the test chamber shall be measured at...

               6. 2.1.7.6. The horizontal component of the speed of the air cooling...

               7. 2.1.7.7. If fitted, the engine bonnet, roof, all doors, windows and...

               8. 2.1.7.8. The vehicle’s defrosting system controls shall be set as recommended...

               9. 2.1.7.9. The windscreen wipers may be used during the test, but...

            8. 2.1.8. The observer(s) shall outline the defrosted area on the inside...

            9. 2.1.9. On completion of the test, the pattern of the defrosted...

         2. 2.2. Windscreen demisting

            1. 2.2.1. Before the test, the inside surface of the windscreen shall...

            2. 2.2.2. The test shall be carried out in an environmental chamber...

               1. 2.2.2.1. The temperature in the test chamber shall be measured at...

               2. 2.2.2.2. The horizontal component of the speed of the air cooling...

               3. 2.2.2.3. If fitted, the engine bonnet, roof, all doors, windows and...

            3. 2.2.3. The mist shall be produced by means of the steam...

            4. 2.2.4. The inside surface of the windscreen shall be cleaned as...

            5. 2.2.5. The steam generator shall be placed with its outlets in...

            6. 2.2.6. After the generator has been operating for five minutes inside...

            7. 2.2.7. One minute after the observer(s) have entered the vehicle, the...

               1. 2.2.7.1. If the vehicle is fitted with an engine, it shall...

               2. 2.2.7.2. The vehicle’s demisting system controls shall be set as recommended...

               3. 2.2.7.3. All batteries shall be fully charged at the start of...

               4. 2.2.7.4. The voltage at the terminals of the demisting device may...

            8. 2.2.8. At the end of the test, the demist pattern shall...

      3. Appendix 1

         Procedure for verification of the R-point or seating reference point

         1. The R-point or seating reference point is established in accordance...

      4. Appendix 2

         Procedure for determining primary reference marks in the three-dimensional reference system

         1. The dimensional relationships between primary reference marks on drawings and...

      5. Appendix 3

         Procedure for determining vision areas on windscreens of vehicles

         1. The vision areas A and B are established in accordance...

      6. Appendix 4

         Requirements for the steam generator

         1. 1. CHARACTERISTICS

            1. 1.1. The steam generator used for the test shall have the...

               1. 1.1.1. The water container shall have a capacity of at least...

               2. 1.1.2. The heat loss at boiling point shall not exceed 75 W...

               3. 1.1.3. The fan shall have a capacity of 0,07 to 0,10 m3/min...

               4. 1.1.4. Six steam outlet holes shall be positioned at the top...

               5. 1.1.5. The generator shall be calibrated at – 3 ± 1 °C to give reading...

            2. 1.2. The specified parts shall have the following dimensional and material...

               1. 1.2.1. Nozzle

                  1. 1.2.1.1. Dimensions:

                     1. 1.2.1.1.1. Length 100 mm.

                     2. 1.2.1.1.2. Inside diameter 15 mm.

                  2. 1.2.1.2. Material:

                     1. 1.2.1.2.1. Brass.

               2. 1.2.2. Dispersion chamber

                  1. 1.2.2.1. Dimensions:

                     1. 1.2.2.1.1. Pipe outside diameter 75 mm.

                     2. 1.2.2.1.2. Wall thickness 0,38 mm.

                     3. 1.2.2.1.3. Length 115 mm.

                     4. 1.2.2.1.4. Six evenly spaced holes of 6,3 mm in diameter, 25 mm above...

                  2. 1.2.2.2. Material:

                     1. 1.2.2.2.1. Brass.