This standard specifies the minimum content requirements for user manuals covering automotive LPG propulsion systems installed in road vehicles.
BS EN 13856:2026 specifies the minimum requirements for user manuals supplied with automotive LPG propulsion systems fitted in road vehicles. It covers system descriptions, fuel information, operating and switch-over procedures, LPG container filling, manual valve operation, level indicators, safety instructions, leak response, maintenance and requalification, defects, repairs, and diagnostic system use. The standard supersedes EN 13856:2002 and emphasizes competent maintenance and compliance with applicable national legal requirements.
Application Scope: Intended for manufacturers of automotive LPG systems and LPG vehicles, workshops, competent maintenance personnel, vehicle operators, and organizations responsible for preparing or reviewing user manuals for road-vehicle LPG systems. It does not cover user manuals for forklift trucks or other industrial machinery.
