• BS 7977-1:2002

    Superseded A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

    Specification for safety and rational use of energy of domestic gas appliances Radiant/convectors

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  31-07-2009

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  18-12-2002

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Committees responsible
    Foreword
    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Definitions
       3.1 Domestic gas-fired radiant/convector heating
           appliances
       3.2 Gases
       3.3 Appliance construction
       3.4 Immobilizing an adjuster or a control
       3.5 Appliance performance
    4 Classification of appliances
       4.1 Classification according to the nature of the gases
           used (categories)
       4.2 Conversion to different gases
    5 Constructional requirements
       5.1 Materials and method of construction
       5.2 Adjusters, controls and safety devices
       5.3 Design requirements for wall-mounted appliances and
           floor-mounted appliances not requiring a hearth
    6 Performance and test methods
       6.1 General
       6.2 Soundness of the gas circuit
       6.3 Heat input
       6.4 Safety of operation
       6.5 Combustion
       6.6 Spillage monitoring system
       6.7 Cyclic use
       6.8 Efficiency
    7 Marking and instructions
       7.1 Marking on the appliance
       7.2 Marking of the packaging
       7.3 Utilization of symbols on the appliance and packaging
       7.4 Instructions
    8 Particular requirements for inset live fuel effect gas
       appliances (see Figure 1) not exceeding a net heat input
       of 15 kW based on the net calorific valve
       8.1 Constructional requirements
       8.2 Performance and test methods
       8.3 Marking and instructions
    Annex A (normative) Equivalence rules
    Annex B (informative) Calculation of conversions of NO[x]
    Annex C (informative) A Guide to the Clauses of this British
            Standard addressing the essential requirements of the
            Gas Appliance Directive (GAD)
    Bibliography
    Tables and Figures

    Abstract - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    Gives requirements and methods of test for the construction, safety, rational use of energy, classification and marking of 2nd and 3rd family gas-fired domestic radiant convector heating appliances not exceeding a nominal heat input of 15 kW based on the net calorific value and which incorporate a natural draught burner.

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    Committee GSE/36
    Development Note Supersedes BS 5258-16(1991), BS 5258-5(1989), BS 6332-2(1983) and 98/708846 DC (12/2002)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
    Supersedes

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

    06/30096954 DC : DRAFT APR 2006 BS 5871-4 - SPECIFICATION FOR THE INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF GAS FIRES, CONVECTOR HEATERS, FIRE/BACK BOILERS AND DECORATIVE FUEL EFFECT GAS APPLIANCES - PART 4: INDEPENDENT GAS-FIRED FLUELESS FIRES, CONVECTOR HEATERS AND HEATING STOVES OF NOMINAL HEAT INPUT NOT EXCEEDING 6 KW (2ND AND 3RD FAMILY GASES)
    05/30135982 DC : DRAFT JUL 2005 BS 715 - SPECIFICATION FOR METAL FLUE BOXES FOR GAS FIRED APPLIANCES NOT EXCEEDING 20 KW
    BS 5871-2:2005 Specification for the installation and maintenance of gas fires, convector heaters, fire/back boilers and decorative fuel effect gas appliances Inset live fuel effect gas fires of heat input not exceeding 15 kW, and fire/back boilers (2nd and 3rd family gases)
    BS 5871-3:2005 Specification for the installation and maintenance of gas fires, convector heaters, fire/back boilers and decorative fuel effect gas appliances Decorative fuel effect gas appliances of heat input not exceeding 20 kW (2nd and 3rd family gases)
    BS 5871-1:2005 Specification for the installation and maintenance of gas fires, convector heaters, fire/back boilers and decorative fuel effect gas appliances Gas fires, convector heaters, fire/back boilers and heating stoves (2nd and 3rd family gases)
    BS 5871-1:2001 Specification for installation of gas fires, convector heaters, fire/back boilers and decorative fuel effect gas appliances Gas fires, convector heaters, fire/back boilers and heating stoves (1st, 2nd and 3rd family gases)
    BS 5871-4:2007 Specification for the installation and maintenance of gas fires, convector heaters, fire/back boilers and decorative fuel effect gas appliances Independent gas-fired flueless fires, convector heaters and heating stoves of nominal heat input not exceeding 6 kW (2nd and 3rd family gases)
    BS 715:2005 Specification for metal flue boxes for gas-fired appliances not exceeding 20 kW

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

    BS 1289-1:1986 Flue blocks and masonry terminals for gas appliances Specification for precast concrete flue blocks and terminals
    BS EN 437 : 2003 TEST GASES - TEST PRESSURES - APPLIANCE CATEGORIES
    ISO 274:1975 Copper tubes of circular section — Dimensions
    PD 6574:1994 Determination of emissions from appliances burning gaseous fuels during type-testing
    BS EN 257:2010 Mechanical thermostats for gas-burning appliances
    EN ISO 3166-1:2014 Codes for the representation of names of countries and their subdivisions - Part 1: Country codes (ISO 3166-1:2013)
    BS EN 126:2012 Multifunctional controls for gas burning appliances
    IEC 60817:1984 Spring-operated impact-test apparatus and its calibration
    ISO 7-1:1994 Pipe threads where pressure-tight joints are made on the threads Part 1: Dimensions, tolerances and designation
    BS EN 88:1991 Pressure governors for gas appliances for inlet pressures up to 200 mbar
    BS EN 161 : 2011 AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF VALVES FOR GAS BURNERS AND GAS APPLIANCES
    BS 715:1993 Specification for metal flue pipes, fittings, terminals and accessories for gas-fired appliances with a rated input not exceeding 60 kW
    BS EN 50165:1997 Electrical equipment of non-electric appliances for household and similar purposes. Safety requirements
    BS EN 125 : 2010 FLAME SUPERVISION DEVICES FOR GAS BURNING APPLIANCES - THERMOELECTRIC FLAME SUPERVISION DEVICES
    BS EN 60335-1 : 2012 HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES - SAFETY - PART 1: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (IEC 60335-1:2010, MODIFIED)
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