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  • EN 12864:2001/A3:2009

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    LOW-PRESSURE, NON ADJUSTABLE REGULATORS HAVING A MAXIMUM OUTLET PRESSURE OF LESS THAN OR EQUAL TO 200 MBAR, WITH A CAPACITY OF LESS THAN OR EQUAL TO 4 KG/H, AND THEIR ASSOCIATED SAFETY DEVICES FOR BUTANE, PROPANE OR THEIR MIXTURES

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    Superseded date:  01-06-2013

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    Published date:  12-01-2013

    Publisher:  Comite Europeen de Normalisation

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    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Terms and definitions
       3.1 General definitions
       3.2 Definitions concerning gas
       3.3 Definitions concerning pressures
       3.4 Definitions concerning rates
    4 Terminology
    5 Structural characteristics
       5.1 General
       5.2 Materials
       5.3 Special requirements
       5.4 Mechanical strength
       5.5 Soundness
       5.6 Mechanical endurance
       5.7 Resistance to humidity changes
       5.8 Resistance to corrosion
    6 Performance characteristics
    7 Test methods
       7.1 General conditions
       7.2 Verification of structural characteristics
       7.3 Verification of performance characteristics
    8 Marking - Packaging - Instructions
       8.1 General
       8.2 Marking of the regulator
       8.3 Packaging
       8.4 Instructions for use and maintenance
    Annex A (normative) Special requirements for regulators
            fitted with pressure or rate operated safety
            devices
       A.1 Regulators fitted with an overpressure relief
            valve of a limited flow rate
       A.2 Regulators fitted with an overpressure shut off
            device
       A.3 Regulators fitted with an underpressure shut off
            safety device
       A.4 Regulators fitted with an excess flow valve
    Annex B (normative) Special requirements for regulators
            fitted with a temperature operated safety device
       B.1 Definition
       B.2 Structural characteristics
       B.3 Performance characteristics
       B.4 Test methods
    Annex C (normative) Special requirements for low pressure
            regulators under extreme temperature conditions
    Annex D (normative) Multimode connection regulator for
            LPG cylinders to supply appliances installed in
            caravans and motor caravans or freshwater boats
       D.1 Scope
       D.2 Design characteristics
       D.3 Structural characteristics
       D.4 Operating characteristics
       D.5 Marking - Packaging - Instructions
    Annex E (normative) Complementary test requirements for
            non metallic thermoplastic or thermosetting
            materials used in the construction of regulators
       E.1 Scope
       E.2 Materials
       E.3 Special conditions for carrying out the test
            mentioned in the body of the standard
       E.4 Special requirements
       E.5 Sampling and order of tests
    Annex F (normative) Supplementary requirements for reinforced
            diaphragms and elastomeric seals used in LPG
            appliances and their associated equipment
    Annex G (normative) Inlet connections
    Annex H (normative) Outlet connections
    Annex I (normative) Special requirements for low pressure
            non adjustable regulators fitted with two or three
            outlets for outdoor use
       I.1 Constructional characteristics
       I.2 Performance characteristics
       I.3 Test methods
       I.4 Marking
    Annex J (normative) Method for measuring leaks at test
            pressures less than or equal to 20 bar
       J.1 Scope
       J.2 Diagram of the test bench
       J.3 Determination of coefficient K
       J.4 Measurement of the leak
       J.5 Checks
    Annex K (normative) Special requirements for regulators
            fitted with an inlet valve
       K.1 Definition
       K.2 Structural characteristics
       K.3 Performance characteristics: mechanical strength
       K.4 Test method
    Annex L (informative) Alternative test method for
            resistance to corrosion
       L.1 Principle
       L.2 Reagents
       L.3 Apparatus
       L.4 Test method
       L.5 Results
    Annex M (normative) Regulator for LPG cylinders to supply
            appliances installed in seawater boats
       M.1 Scope
       M.2 General
       M.3 Maximum guaranteed rate
       M.4 Regulators fitted with a pressure relief valve
       M.5 Vent
       M.6 Connections
       M.7 Material
    Annex ZA (informative) Clauses of this European Standard
             addressing essential requirements or other
             provisions of EU directives

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    Specifies the structural and operational characteristics, the safety requirements and test methods, the marking, of low-pressure, non adjustable regulators for butane, propane or their mixtures, referred to in the body of the text as "regulators".

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    Committee TC 181
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher Comite Europeen de Normalisation
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By

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    DIN EN ISO 15995:2010-11 GAS CYLINDERS - SPECIFICATIONS AND TESTING OF LPG CYLINDER VALVES - MANUALLY OPERATED
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    09/30202307 DC : 0 BS EN 12514-1 - PARTS FOR SUPPLY SYSTEMS FOR CONSUMING UNITS WITH LIQUID FUELS - PART 1: SAFETY REQUIREMENTS AND TESTS - TERMINOLOGY, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
    DIN EN 15609 E : 2012 LPG EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES - LPG PROPULSION SYSTEMS FOR BOATS, YACHTS AND OTHER CRAFT
    EN ISO 15995:2010 Gas cylinders - Specifications and testing of LPG cylinder valves - Manually operated (ISO 15995:2006)
    EN ISO 14245:2010 Gas cylinders - Specifications and testing of LPG cylinder valves - Self-closing (ISO 14245:2006)
    EN 15202:2012 LPG equipment and accessories - Essential operational dimensions for LPG cylinder valve outlet and associated equipment connections
    I.S. EN 15202:2012 LPG EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES - ESSENTIAL OPERATIONAL DIMENSIONS FOR LPG CYLINDER VALVE OUTLET AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT CONNECTIONS
    DIN EN 15033 E : 2007 ROOM SEALED STORAGE WATER HEATERS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF SANITARY HOT WATER USING LPG FOR VEHICLES AND BOATS
    BS EN 13785 : 2005 REGULATORS WITH A CAPACITY OF UP TO AND INCLUDING 100 KG/H, HAVING A MAXIMUM NOMINAL OUTLET PRESSURE OF UP TO AND INCLUDING 4 BAR, OTHER THAN THOSE COVERED BY EN 12864 AND THEIR ASSOCIATED SAFETY DEVICES FOR BUTANE, PROPANE OR THEIR MIXTURES
    BS EN 13786 : 2004 AUTOMATIC CHANGE-OVER VALVES HAVING A MAXIMUM OUTLET PRESSURE OF UP TO AND INCLUDING 4 BAR WITH A CAPACITY OF UP TO AND INCLUDING 100 KG/H, AND THEIR ASSOCIATED SAFETY DEVICES FOR BUTANE, PROPANE OR THEIR MIXTURES
    BS EN 15202:2012 LPG equipment and accessories. Essential operational dimensions for LPG cylinder valve outlet and associated equipment connections
    EN 15609:2012 LPG equipment and accessories - LPG propulsion systems for boats, yachts and other craft
    DIN EN 15033:2007-02 Room sealed storage water heaters for the production of sanitary hot water using LPG for vehicles and boats
    UNI EN 1949 : 2013 SPECIFICATION FOR THE INSTALLATION OF LPG SYSTEMS FOR HABITATION PURPOSES IN LEISURE ACCOMMODATION VEHICLES AND ACCOMMODATION PURPOSES IN OTHER VEHICLES
    EN 15033:2006/AC:2008 ROOM SEALED STORAGE WATER HEATERS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF SANITARY HOT WATER USING LPG FOR VEHICLES AND BOATS
    DIN EN ISO 14245:2010-11 GAS CYLINDERS - SPECIFICATIONS AND TESTING OF LPG CYLINDER VALVES - SELF-CLOSING
    DIN EN 15609:2012-07 LPG equipment and accessories - LPG propulsion systems for boats, yachts and other craft
    BS EN 15609:2012 LPG equipment and accessories. LPG propulsion systems for boats, yachts and other craft
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    ISO 14245:2006 Gas cylinders Specifications and testing of LPG cylinder valves Self-closing
    I.S. EN 1949:2011 SPECIFICATION FOR THE INSTALLATION OF LPG SYSTEMS FOR HABITATION PURPOSES IN LEISURE ACCOMMODATION VEHICLES AND ACCOMMODATION PURPOSES IN OTHER VEHICLES (INCLUDING IRISH NATIONAL ANNEX)
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    I.S. EN ISO 14245:2010 GAS CYLINDERS - SPECIFICATIONS AND TESTING OF LPG CYLINDER VALVES - SELF-CLOSING
    BS EN ISO 15995:2010 Gas cylinders. Specifications and testing of LPG cylinder valves. Manually operated
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    PREN 1949 : DRAFT 2009 SPECIFICATION FOR THE INSTALLATION OF LPG SYSTEMS FOR HABITATION PURPOSES IN LEISURE ACCOMMODATION VEHICLES AND ACCOMMODATION PURPOSES IN OTHER VEHICLES
    I.S. EN 15609:2012 LPG EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES - LPG PROPULSION SYSTEMS FOR BOATS, YACHTS AND OTHER CRAFT
    ISO 15995:2006 Gas cylinders Specifications and testing of LPG cylinder valves Manually operated
    DIN EN 1949:2013-05 Specification for the installation of LPG systems for habitation purposes in leisure accommodation vehicles and accommodation purposes in other vehicles (includes Amendment A1:2013)
    DIN EN 13786:2010-07 AUTOMATIC CHANGE-OVER VALVES HAVING A MAXIMUM OUTLET PRESSURE OF UP TO AND INCLUDING 4 BAR WITH A CAPACITY OF UP TO AND INCLUDING 100 KG/H, AND THEIR ASSOCIATED SAFETY DEVICES FOR BUTANE, PROPANE OR THEIR MIXTURES
    DIN EN 13785:2010-05 REGULATORS WITH A CAPACITY OF UP TO AND INCLUDING 100 KG/H, HAVING A MAXIMUM NOMINAL OUTLET PRESSURE OF UP TO AND INCLUDING 4 BAR, OTHER THAN THOSE COVERED BY EN 12864 AND THEIR ASSOCIATED SAFETY DEVICES FOR BUTANE, PROPANE OR THEIR MIXTURES
    UNE-EN 1949:2011 Specification for the installation of LPG systems for habitation purposes in leisure accommodation vehicles and accommodation purposes in other vehicles
    UNI EN 15202 : 2012 LPG EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES - ESSENTIAL OPERATIONAL DIMENSIONS FOR LPG CYLINDER VALVE OUTLET AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT CONNECTIONS
    UNI EN 13786 : 2009 AUTOMATIC CHANGE-OVER VALVES HAVING A MAXIMUM OUTLET PRESSURE OF UP TO AND INCLUDING 4 BAR WITH A CAPACITY OF UP TO AND INCLUDING 100 KG/H, AND THEIR ASSOCIATED SAFETY DEVICES FOR BUTANE, PROPANE OR THEIR MIXTURES
    UNI EN 13785 : 2009 REGULATORS WITH A CAPACITY OF UP TO AND INCLUDING 100 KG/H, HAVING A MAXIMUM NOMINAL OUTLET PRESSURE OF UP TO AND INCLUDING 4 BAR, OTHER THAN THOSE COVERED BY EN 12864 AND THEIR ASSOCIATED SAFETY DEVICES FOR BUTANE, PROPANE OR THEIR MIXTURES
    BS ISO 15995:2006 Gas cylinders. Specification and testing of LPG cylinder valves. Manually operated
    05/30125303 DC : DRAFT APR 2005 BS EN 15202 - LPG EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES - ESSENTIAL OPERATIONAL DIMENSIONS FOR LPG CYLINDER VALVE OUTLET AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT CONNECTIONS
    PREN 15609 : DRAFT 2010 LPG EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES - LPG PROPULSION SYSTEMS FOR BOATS, YACHTS AND OTHER CRAFT - INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
    13/30261510 DC : 0 BS EN ISO 10239 - SMALL CRAFT - LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS (LPG) SYSTEMS
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    BS ISO 14245:2006 Gas cylinders. Specification and testing of LPG cylinder valves. Self-closing
    UNI EN ISO 15995 : 2010 GAS CYLINDERS - SPECIFICATIONS AND TESTING OF LPG CYLINDER VALVES - MANUALLY OPERATED
    I.S. EN ISO 15995:2010 GAS CYLINDERS - SPECIFICATIONS AND TESTING OF LPG CYLINDER VALVES - MANUALLY OPERATED
    BS EN 1949:2011+A1:2013 Specification for the installation of LPG systems for habitation purposes in leisure accommodation vehicles and accommodation purposes in other vehicles
    DIN EN 15202 E : 2012 LPG EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES - ESSENTIAL OPERATIONAL DIMENSIONS FOR LPG CYLINDER VALVE OUTLET AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT CONNECTIONS
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    UNE-EN 15202:2012 LPG equipment and accessories - Essential operational dimensions for LPG cylinder valve outlet and associated equipment connections
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    UNI EN 15609 : 2012 LPG EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES - LPG PROPULSION SYSTEMS FOR BOATS, YACHTS AND OTHER CRAFT
    BS EN 1949 : 2011 SPECIFICATION FOR THE INSTALLATION OF LPG SYSTEMS FOR HABITATION PURPOSES IN LEISURE ACCOMMODATION VEHICLES AND ACCOMMODATION PURPOSES IN OTHER VEHICLES
    DIN EN 15202:2012-09 LPG EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES - ESSENTIAL OPERATIONAL DIMENSIONS FOR LPG CYLINDER VALVE OUTLET AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT CONNECTIONS
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