• I.S. EN 12979:2002

    Superseded A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

    AUTOMOTIVE LPG-SYSTEMS - INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  26-06-2022

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  31-12-2001

    Publisher:  National Standards Authority of Ireland

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    Foreword
    Introduction
    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Terms and definitions
    4 Symbols and abbreviated terms
    5 Installation requirements
      5.1 General requirements
      5.2 Connections to LPG-system
      5.3 LPG identification mark for M[2] and M[3] category
           vehicles
      5.4 Changes to the vehicle structure
      5.5 Container installation
      5.6 Installation of more than one container
      5.7 Components on or in the container
           5.7.1 General requirements
           5.7.2 Remote-controlled service valve with excess
                  flow valve on the container
           5.7.3 Pressure relief valve
           5.7.4 Filling unit
           5.7.5 80 % stop valve
           5.7.6 Level indicator
           5.7.7 Gas-tight housing
      5.8 Gas pipes and hoses
      5.9 Gas connections between components of the LPG-system
      5.10 Remote-controlled shut-off valve
      5.11 Vehicle connector
      5.12 Electrical installation
      5.13 Fuel selection system
      5.14 Pressure relief device
      5.15 Installation manual
           5.15.1 General
           5.15.2 Contents of the installation manual
    6 Markings in case of retrofit installation
    Annex A (normative) Definitions of vehicle categories
            (extract from Directive 70/156)
       A.1 International classification of vehicle categories
       A.2 Load and checking conditions
    Annex B (normative) Container fixing requirements up to a
            capacity of 150 litres
       B.1 General requirements
       B.2 Container frame
    Annex C (normative) Arrangement of approval markings
       C.1 Type approval marking
       C.2 International country numbers
    Annex D (normative) Provisions regarding the identification
            for M[2] and M[3] category vehicles
    Annex E (normative) Provisions regarding the identification
            of the service coupling
    Annex F (informative) Installation of more than one container
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    Describes the requirements for the installation of automotive LPG components that comply with prEN 12805 and prEN 12806.

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    Document Type Standard
    Publisher National Standards Authority of Ireland
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By

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