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BS 6778:1986
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Specification for fireguards for use with portable, free-standing or wall-mounted heating appliances
Hardcopy , PDF
08-07-2002
English
31-10-1986
Foreword
Committees responsible
Specification
1. Scope
2. Definitions
3. Design and dimensions
4. Performance requirements
5. Marking, labelling and instructions
Appendices
A. Test for soluble metals in paint, etc.
B. Front surface strength test
C. Rigidity test
Figures
1. Features of a typical movable fireguard for a
portable heating appliance
2. Features of a typical fixed fireguard for a free-
standing or wall-mounted heating appliance
3. Arrangement for front surface strength test
4. Reference points for loading and measurements
5. Arrangement for rigidity testing
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