• I.S. EN 12864:2001

    Superseded A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

    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

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  27-06-2013

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  01-01-2001

    Publisher:  National Standards Authority of Ireland

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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
    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.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
       M.8 Corrosion
       M.9 Marking
       M.10 Instructions for use and maintenance
    Annex ZA (informative) Clauses of this European Standard
             addressing essential requirements or other
             provisions of EU directives

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    States 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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    Development Note Supersedes I.S. 208 (01/2003)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher National Standards Authority of Ireland
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
    Supersedes

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    ISO 7-1:1994 Pipe threads where pressure-tight joints are made on the threads Part 1: Dimensions, tolerances and designation
    EN 437:2003+A1:2009 Test gases - Test pressures - Appliance categories
    ISO 180:2000 Plastics Determination of Izod impact strength
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    EN 549:1994 Rubber materials for seals and diaphragms for gas appliances and gas equipment
    ISO 301:2006 Zinc alloy ingots intended for castings
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