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  • BS ISO 3468:2014

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    Passenger cars. Windscreen defrosting and demisting systems. Test method

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  31-05-2014

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Foreword
    Introduction
    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Terms and definitions
    4 Test method for defrosting systems
    5 Test method for demisting systems
    Annex A (informative) - Recommended method of
            recording cleared area
    Bibliography

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    Defines the test method for passenger car (ISO 3833:1977, 3.1.1) windscreen defrosting and demisting systems, when these are fitted.

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    This International Standard specifies the test method for passenger car (ISO3833:1977, 3.1.1) windscreen defrosting and demisting systems, when these are fitted.

    This International Standard does not specify reference areas or levels of performance.

    The test condition of −18°C±3°C specified for defrosting systems will meet the majority of cold climatic requirements.

    The tests for demisting systems are conducted at a temperature of −3°C±1°C, since this is the practical minimum temperature at which mist, as defined in 3.7, can normally occur.

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    Committee AUE/12
    Development Note Supersedes 13/30266115 DC. (06/2014)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Current
    Supersedes

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

    ISO 1176:1990 Road vehicles — Masses — Vocabulary and codes
    ISO 6255:1997 Passenger cars Rear-window washing and wiping systems Test methods
    ISO 3469:1989 Passenger cars — Windscreen washing systems — Test methods
    ISO 20176:2011 Road vehicles H-point machine (HPM-II) Specifications and procedure for H-point determination
    ISO 9619:1992 Passenger cars — Windscreen wiping systems — Test method
    ISO 3833:1977 Road vehicles — Types — Terms and definitions
    SAE J 902 : 2011 PASSENGER CAR WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING SYSTEMS
    ISO 5898:1997 Passenger cars Rear-window defrosting system Test method
    ISO 6549:1999 Road vehicles Procedure for H- and R-point determination
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