• PREN 378-2 : DRAFT 2013

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    REFRIGERATING SYSTEMS AND HEAT PUMPS - SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS - PART 2: DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, TESTING, MARKING AND DOCUMENTATION

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    Superseded date:  01-11-2016

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    Published date:  12-01-2013

    Publisher:  Comite Europeen de Normalisation

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    Foreword
    Introduction
    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Terms, definitions and abbreviated terms
    4 Significant hazards
    5 Safety requirements
    6 Requirements for assemblies
    Annex A (normative) - Additional requirements for
            refrigerating systems and heat pumps
            containing R717
    Annex B (normative) - Determination of category for
            assemblies
    Annex C (normative) - Requirements for intrinsic
            safety test
    Annex D (normative) - List of significant hazards
    Annex E (informative) - Assessment of assemblies for
            compliance with directive 97/23/EC
    Annex F (informative) - Examples for arrangement of
            pressure relief devices in refrigerating
            systems
    Annex G (informative) - Checklist for external visual
            inspection of the installation
    Annex H (informative) - Stress corrosion cracking
    Annex ZA (informative) - Relationship between this
             European Standard and the Essential
             Requirements of EU Directive 97/23/EC
    Annex ZB (informative) - Relationship between this
             European Standard and the Essential
             Requirements of EU Directive 98/37/EC
    Annex ZC (informative) - Relationship between this
             European Standard and the Essential
             Requirements of EU Directive 2006/42/EC
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    Abstract - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    Defines the requirements for the safety of persons and property, gives guidance for the protection of the environment and establishes procedures for the operation, maintenance and repair of refrigerating systems and the recovery of refrigerants.

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    Comment Closes On
    Committee TC 182
    Document Type Draft
    Publisher Comite Europeen de Normalisation
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By

    Standards Referenced By This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    PREN 378-3 : DRAFT 2013 REFRIGERATING SYSTEMS AND HEAT PUMPS - SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS - PART 3: INSTALLATION SITE AND PERSONAL PROTECTION
    13/30291777 DC : 0 BS EN 378-3 - REFRIGERATING SYSTEMS AND HEAT PUMPS - SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS - PART 3: INSTALLATION SITE AND PERSONAL PROTECTION
    03/314353 DC : 0 EN 378-4 - REFRIGERATING SYSTEMS AND HEAT PUMPS - SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS - PART 4: OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND RECOVERY
    03/314352 DC : 0 EN 378-3 - REFRIGERATING SYSTEMS AND HEAT PUMPS - SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS - PART 3: INSTALLATION SITE AND PERSONAL PROTECTION
    PREN 378-1 : DRAFT 2013 REFRIGERATING SYSTEMS AND HEAT PUMPS - SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS - PART 1: BASIC REQUIREMENTS, DEFINITIONS, CLASSIFICATION AND SELECTION CRITERIA
    96/700629 DC : DRAFT JAN 1996 PREN 12284 REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS AND HEAT PUMPS - VALVES - REQUIREMENTS, TESTING AND MARKING
    13/30291771 DC : DRAFT DEC 2013 BS EN 378-1 - REFRIGERATING SYSTEMS AND HEAT PUMPS - SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS - PART 1: BASIC REQUIREMENTS, DEFINITIONS, CLASSIFICATION AND SELECTION CRITERIA
    03/314350 DC : 0 EN 378-1 - REFRIGERATING SYSTEMS AND HEAT PUMPS - SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS - PART 1: BASIC REQUIREMENTS, DEFINITIONS, CLASSIFICATION AND SELECTION CRITERIA
    13/30291780 DC : 0 BS EN 378-4 - REFRIGERATING SYSTEMS AND HEAT PUMPS - SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS - PART 4: OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND RECOVERY
    PREN 12693 : DRAFT 1996 REFRIGERATING SYSTEMS AND HEAT PUMPS - SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS - REFRIGERANT COMPRESSORS
    PREN 378-4 : DRAFT 2013 REFRIGERATING SYSTEMS AND HEAT PUMPS - SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS - PART 4: OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND RECOVERY
    97/700630 DC : DRAFT JAN 1997 PREN 12693 - REFRIGERATING SYSTEMS AND HEAT PUMPS - SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS - REFRIGERANT COMPRESSORS

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