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  • BS 669-2:1997

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    Flexible hoses, end fittings and sockets for gas burning appliances Specification for corrugated metallic flexible hoses, covers, end fittings and sockets for catering appliances burning 1st, 2nd and 3rd family gases

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  15-04-1997

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Committees responsible
    Foreword
    Section 1. General
               1.1 Scope
               1.2 References
               1.3 Definitions
    Section 2. Flexible connection
               2.1 General
               2.2 Design and dimensions
               2.3 Materials
               2.4 Methods of assembly
               2.5 Performance
    Section 3. Requirements for end fittings and sockets
               3.1 General
               3.2 Materials
               3.3 Performance of the end fitting assembly
               3.4 Installation instructions
               3.5 Marking
    Tables
    1 Flow rate through flexible connection assemblies
    2 Dimensions of flexible connection assemblies
    3 Properties and methods of test for synthetic
               covers
    4 Test conditions
    5 Minimum locking torques
    Figures
    1 Rolling bend fatigue test
    2 Torsional loading test
    3 Pull test
    4 Impact test apparatus
    5 Impact test
    6 Drop test
    List of references

    Abstract - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    Defines minimum requirements for corrugated metallic flexible hoses, covers, end fittings and quick disconnect couplings or sockets to be used with catering appliances.

    Scope - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    This Part of BS 669 specifies the minimum requirements for corrugated metallic flexible hoses, covers, end fittings and quick disconnect couplings or sockets for use with catering appliances burning 1st, 2nd and 3rd family gases at a nominal inlet pressure not exceeding 50 mbar1).

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    Committee GSE/42
    Development Note Supersedes BS 669-2(1995) & 96/707106 DC. (08/2005) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, December 2011. (11/2011)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Current
    Supersedes

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

    BS 6173:2001 Specification for installation of gas-fired catering appliances for use in all types of catering establishments (2nd and 3rd family gases)
    BS 6173:2009 Specification for installation and maintenance of gas-fired catering appliances for use in all types of catering establishments (2nd and 3rd family gases)
    BS 5440-2:2009 Flueing and ventilation for gas appliances of rated input not exceeding 70 kW net (1st, 2nd and 3rd family gases) Specification for the installation and maintenance of ventilation provision for gas appliances
    BS 8446:2005 Specification for the installation and maintenance of open-flued, non-domestic gas-fired laundry appliances
    BS 6891:2015 Specification for the installation and maintenance of low pressure gas installation pipework of up to 35 mm (R1¼) on premises
    PD 5482-3:2005 Code of practice for domestic butane and propane gas-burning installations Installations in boats, yachts and other vessels
    BS 6891(2005) : 2005 INSTALLATION OF LOW PRESSURE GAS PIPEWORK OF UP TO 35 MM (R1[1/4]) IN DOMESTIC PREMISES (2ND FAMILY GAS) - SPECIFICATION
    PD 54823:2016 Guidance for the design, commissioning and maintenance of LPG systems in small craft
    BS 6896:2011 Specification for installation and maintenance of gas-fired overhead radiant heaters for industrial and commercial heating (2nd and 3rd family gases)
    BS 6896:2005 Specification for installation of gas-fired overhead radiant heaters for industrial and commercial heating (2nd and 3rd family gases)

    Standards Referencing This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    BS EN 377:1993 Lubricants for applications in appliances and associated controls using combustible gases except those designed for use in industrial processes
    BS 1179-6:1980 Glossary of terms used in the gas industry Combustion and utilization including installation at consumers\' premises
    BS 3673-4:1977 Specification for spring retaining rings Carbon steel circlips - metric series
    BS 3673-1:1968 Specification for spring retaining rings Carbon steel circlips
    BS 2901-2:1990 Filler rods and wires for gas-shielded arc welding Specification for stainless steels
    BS EN 10088-2:2014 Stainless steels Technical delivery conditions for sheet/plate and strip of corrosion resisting steels for general purposes
    BS 2056:1991 Specification for stainless steel wire for mechanical springs
    BS 5903:1980 Method for determination of resistance to intergranular corrosion of austenitic stainless steels: copper sulphate-sulphuric acid method (Moneypenny Strauss test)
    BS EN 549:1995 Specification for rubber materials for seals and diaphragms for gas appliances and gas equipment
    BS 6956-7:1992 Jointing materials and compounds Specification for anaerobic jointing compounds for use with 1st, 2nd and 3rd family gases
    BS EN ISO 9000:2015 Quality management systems. Fundamentals and vocabulary
    BS 6173:1990 Specification for installation of gas-fired catering appliances for use in all types of catering establishments (1st, 2nd and 3rd family gases)
    BS 669-1:1989 Flexible hoses, end fittings and sockets for gas burning appliances Specification for strip-wound metallic flexible hoses, covers, end fittings and sockets for domestic appliances burning 1st and 2nd family gases
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