BS EN 13315:2002

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Function
5 Design characteristics
  5.1 General
  5.2 Pressure rating
  5.3 Materials of construction
  5.4 Temperature range
  5.5 Dimensional characteristics
  5.6 Electrical resistance
6 Optional features
  6.1 Visual and flow controls
  6.2 Adaptor actuation
  6.3 Interlock operation
7 Tests
  7.1 General
  7.2 Production tests
      7.2.1 General
      7.2.2 Shell tightness test
      7.2.3 Operability test
      7.2.4 Test results
  7.3 Type tests
      7.3.1 General
      7.3.2 Shell tightness test
      7.3.3 Operability test
      7.3.4 Test results
8 Marking
9 Installation, operating and maintenance recommendations

Applicable to gravity discharge coupler and specifies the performance requirements, critical dimensions and tests necessary to verify the compliance of the equipment to this standard.

This European Standard covers the gravity discharge coupler and specifies the performance requirements, critical dimensions and tests necessary to verify the compliance of the equipment to this standard. The equipment specified by this standard is suitable for use with liquid petroleum products and other dangerous substances of Class 3 (flammable liquids) of the European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR) which have a vapour pressure at 50°C not greater than 110kPa.