BS EN 13483:2013

Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Classification
5 Materials and construction
6 Pressure requirements
7 Dimensions and tolerances
8 Physical properties
9 End fittings
10 Type tests
11 Frequency of testing
12 Marking
Annex A (normative) - Test method for determination
        of low temperature class resistance at
        -30 degrees C (for normal temperature
        class) and -40 degrees C (for low
        temperature class)
Annex B (normative) - Test method for pressure
        requirements of vapour recovery hoses and tubes
Annex C (normative) - Test method for determination
        of change in length due to swelling
Annex D (normative) - Test method for determination
        of pressure loss
Annex E (normative) - Method for determination of
        adhesion between components
Annex F (normative) - Test method for the
        determination of low temperature flexibility
Annex G (normative) - Test method for the
        determination of rate of fuel permeation
Annex H (normative) - Test method for flammability
Annex I (normative) - Test method for the
        determination of leakage (leak test)
Annex J (normative) - Test method for fatigue
        strength under reversed bending stresses
        (flex test)
Annex K (normative) - End-fitting pull-off test
Annex L (normative) - Test frequency for type
        tests and routine tests
Annex M (informative) - Test frequency for
        production acceptance tests
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Describes the requirements and test methods for verification for hose assemblies with vapour recovery for delivery systems on petrol filling stations.

This European Standard specifies the requirements and test methods for verification for hose assemblies with vapour recovery for delivery systems on petrol filling stations. The hose assemblies with vapour recovery for delivery systems on petrol filling stations need to be capable of withstanding anticipated mechanical, thermal and chemical stressing and be resistant to the combustible liquids used in these applications as well as their vapour and vapour air mixtures. It is imperative that the assemblies be constructed in such a way that actions during normal operation cannot give rise to dangerous electrostatic charges nor that there will be any reduction in the performance of the vapour recovery. The assemblies are intended for use at ambient temperatures between –3 0 °C and +55 °C for normal temperature class and –40 °C and +55 °C for low temperature class at a working pressure ? 16 bar ). Hoses can be constructed from rubber or thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) and this document specifies the requirements for three types of hoses in two grades and two classes of hose assemblies for measured fuel dispensing systems, including oxygenated fuels (? 15 % oxygenated compounds) with internal vapour recovery tubing or hose. NOTE This European Standard is not applicable to multi chamber fuel dispensing hoses. As part of the certification of a new dispenser, testing of fuel samples in accordance with EN 228 should be carried out at least eight weeks after the first use of the equipment to avoid unrepresentative sulphur content results.