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BS 4543-1:1990

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Factory-made insulated chimneys Methods of test

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

15-04-2000

Language(s)

English

Published date

31-05-1990

Foreword
Committees responsible
Methods
1. Scope
2. Definitions
3. Test structure and temperature measurement procedure
4. Measurement of internal diameter and length
5. Chimney support test
6. Leakage test
7. Regularity of the internal diameter test
8. Draught test
9. Thermal performance test
10. High temperature thermal shock test
11. Strength test (pendulum impact test)
12. Moisture test
13. Bend test
Tables
1. Flue gas generator inputs
2. Length of pendulum
Figures
1. Test structure for straight enclosed chimney showing
    ambient temperature, flue gas temperature and
    draught measurement positions
2. Section through joist area of test structure showing
    typical fire-stop and spacers
3. Joist assembly and thermocouple locations
4. Flue gas generator
5. Section through thermocouple, support bracket and
    flue pipe connector
6. Typical test structure for testing bends
7. Internal diameter measuring disc and suspension
8. Strength test arrangement
9. Spray apparatus

Methods of test for circular cross-sectional metal chimneys supplied in component form needing no site fabrication. Intended for internal use with appliances burning solid fuel, gas or oil.

Committee
B/506
DevelopmentNote
BS DRAFT 93/110669 DC REFERS TO AMD 1
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
24
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

BS 4543-3:1976 Factory-made insulated chimneys Specification for chimneys for oil fired appliances
BS 6461-2:1984 Installation of chimneys and flues for domestic appliances burning solid fuel (including wood and peat) Code of practice for factory-made insulated chimneys for internal applications

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