En 13785 + A1 2008

BRITISH STANDARD
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
ICS 23.060.40
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BS EN 13785:2005+A1:2008
This British Standard was
published under the authority
of the Standards Policy and
Strategy Committee on
30 March 2005
BSI 2009
ISBN
Amendments/corrigenda issued since publication
Date Comments
National foreword
This British Standard is the UK implementation of EN 13785:2005+A1:2008
It supersedes BS EN 13785:2005 which is withdrawn.
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A list of organizations represented on this committee can be obtained on
request to its secretary.
This publication does not purport to include all the necessary provisions of a
contract. Users are responsible for its correct application.
Compliance with a British Standard cannot confer immunity from
legal obligations.
30 April 2009 Implementation of CEN amendment A1:2008

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GSE/24, Dedicated LPG appliances.
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EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPENNE
EUROPISCHE NORM

EN 13785:2005+A1

November 2008
ICS 23.060.40 Supersedes EN 13785:2005
English Version
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

Dtendeurs de dbit infrieur ou gal 100 kg/h,
pression de dtente nominale maximale infrieure ou gale
4 bar, autres que les dtendeurs relevant de l'EN 12864,
et leurs dispositifs de scurit associs pour butane,
propane ou leurs mlanges
Druckregelgerte mit einem hchsten Ausgansdruck von <
4 bar und einem Durchfluss < 100 kg/h, die nicht in EN
12864 geregelt sind, fr Butan, Propan oder deren
Gemische sowie die dazugehrigen
Sicherheitseinrichtungen
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 1 July 2004 and includes Corrigendum 1 issued by CEN on 14 February 2007 and
Amendment 1 approved by CEN on 27 September 2008.

CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European
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EN 13785:2005+A1:2008 (E)
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Contents Page
Foreword.............................................................................................................................................................. 5
1 Scope ...................................................................................................................................................... 6
2 Normative references............................................................................................................................ 6
3 Terms and definitions ........................................................................................................................... 7
3.1 General terms and definitions.............................................................................................................. 7
3.2 Terms and definitions concerning gas.............................................................................................. 10
3.3 Terms and definitions concerning pressures................................................................................... 10
3.4 Terms and definitions concerning rates ........................................................................................... 11
4 Types of regulators.............................................................................................................................. 11
4.1 Introduction.......................................................................................................................................... 11
4.2 Regulators for installations where the final regulator supplies a pressure specified in EN
437......................................................................................................................................................... 12
4.3 Other regulators................................................................................................................................... 12
5 Constructional characteristics........................................................................................................... 12
5.1 General.................................................................................................................................................. 12
5.2 Materials ............................................................................................................................................... 13
5.3 Special requirements .......................................................................................................................... 16
5.3.1 Pressure sensing subassembly......................................................................................................... 16
5.3.2 Regulation subassembly .................................................................................................................... 16
5.3.3 Back pressure subassembly .............................................................................................................. 16
5.3.4 Connection subassembly ................................................................................................................... 17
5.4 Mechanical strength............................................................................................................................ 19
5.4.1 Resistance to impact ........................................................................................................................... 19
5.4.2 Resistance to pressure ....................................................................................................................... 19
5.4.3 Strength of connections ..................................................................................................................... 20
5.5 Soundness............................................................................................................................................ 21
5.6 Mechanical endurance ........................................................................................................................ 22
5.6.1 General requirements.......................................................................................................................... 22
5.6.2 Special requirements .......................................................................................................................... 22
5.7 Resistance to humidity changes........................................................................................................ 22
5.8 Resistance to corrosion...................................................................................................................... 22
6 Performance characteristics .............................................................................................................. 23
6.1 General.................................................................................................................................................. 23
6.1.1 Introduction.......................................................................................................................................... 23
6.1.2 Supply pressure................................................................................................................................... 23
6.1.3 Regulated pressure ............................................................................................................................. 23
6.2 Supply pressure and regulated pressure according to 4.2............................................................. 24
6.2.1 Single stage fixed regulator for EN 437 pressures .......................................................................... 24
6.2.2 Two stages fixed or adjustable regulators for EN 437 pressures .................................................. 24
6.2.3 Three stages fixed or adjustable regulators for EN 437 pressures................................................ 25
6.3 Variable regulators .............................................................................................................................. 27
6.4 Regulators out of the pressures of EN 437....................................................................................... 27
7 Test methods........................................................................................................................................ 28
7.1 General conditions .............................................................................................................................. 28
7.1.1 Type of test gas.................................................................................................................................... 28
7.1.2 Test conditions .................................................................................................................................... 28
7.1.3 Equivalence formulas.......................................................................................................................... 28
7.1.4 Test samples ........................................................................................................................................ 29
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7.2 Verification of constructional characteristics.................................................................................. 29
7.2.1 Resistance to impact........................................................................................................................... 29
7.2.2 Resistance to pressure....................................................................................................................... 29
7.2.3 Mechanical strength of connections................................................................................................. 30
7.2.4 Regulation subassembly .................................................................................................................... 34
7.2.5 Soundness ........................................................................................................................................... 34
7.2.6 Mechanical endurance........................................................................................................................ 35
7.2.7 Resistance to humidity changes ....................................................................................................... 36
7.2.8 Resistance to corrosion...................................................................................................................... 37
7.3 Verification of performance characteristics ..................................................................................... 37
7.3.1 General ................................................................................................................................................. 37
7.3.2 Plotting of the performance curves................................................................................................... 40
8 Marking, packaging, instructions ...................................................................................................... 40
8.1 General ................................................................................................................................................. 40
8.2 Marking of the regulator ..................................................................................................................... 40
8.3 Packaging............................................................................................................................................. 41
8.4 Instructions for installation, use and maintenance ......................................................................... 41
Annex A (normative) Special requirements for regulators fitted with pressure or rate operated
safety devices...................................................................................................................................... 42
A.1 Regulators fitted with an over-pressure relief.................................................................................. 42
A.1.1 Definition.............................................................................................................................................. 42
A.1.2 Constructional characteristics........................................................................................................... 42
A.1.3 Performance characteristics.............................................................................................................. 42
A.1.4 Test methods ....................................................................................................................................... 43
A.1.5 Regulator marking............................................................................................................................... 43
A.2 Regulators fitted with an over-pressure shut off safety valve........................................................ 43
A.2.1 Definition.............................................................................................................................................. 43
A.2.2 Constructional characteristics........................................................................................................... 43
A.2.4 Test methods ....................................................................................................................................... 44
A.3 Regulators fitted with an under-pressure shut off safety device................................................... 45
A.3.1 Definition.............................................................................................................................................. 45
A.3.2 Constructional and performance characteristics ............................................................................ 45
A.3.3 Test methods ....................................................................................................................................... 46
A.4 Regulators fitted with an excess flow valve..................................................................................... 46
A.4.1 Definition.............................................................................................................................................. 46
A.4.3 Test methods ....................................................................................................................................... 46
A.4.4 User and maintenance instructions .................................................................................................. 47
A.5 Regulators fitted with a regulated pressure limiter ......................................................................... 47
A.5.1 Definition.............................................................................................................................................. 47
A.5.2 Constructional and performance characteristics ............................................................................ 47
A.5.3 Test methods ....................................................................................................................................... 48
A.5.4 User and maintenance instructions .................................................................................................. 48
Annex B (normative) Special requirements for regulators fitted with a thermal cut out .......................... 49
B.1 Definition.............................................................................................................................................. 49
B.2 Constructional characteristics........................................................................................................... 49
B.3 Performance characteristics.............................................................................................................. 49
B.4 Test methods ....................................................................................................................................... 49
Annex C (normative) Special requirements for low pressure regulators under extreme
temperature conditions (temperatures below -20 C)...................................................................... 51
Annex D (normative) Method for measuring leaks at test pressures less than or equal to 16 bar.......... 52
D.1 Scope.................................................................................................................................................... 52
D.2 Diagram of the test bench .................................................................................................................. 52
D.3 Coefficient K ........................................................................................................................................ 53
D.3.1 Method.................................................................................................................................................. 53
D.3.2 Calculations ......................................................................................................................................... 53
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D.4 Measurement of the leak..................................................................................................................... 53
D.4.1 Method .................................................................................................................................................. 53
D.4.2 Calculations.......................................................................................................................................... 53
D.5 Checks .................................................................................................................................................. 54
Annex E (normative) Complementary test requirements for non metallic thermoplastic or thermal
setting materials used in the construction of regulators................................................................ 55
E.1 Scope .................................................................................................................................................... 55
E.2 Materials ............................................................................................................................................... 55
E.3 Special conditions for carrying out the tests mentioned in the body of the document............... 55
E.3.1 Resistance to impact (see 5.4.1 and 7.2.1) ........................................................................................ 55
E.3.2 Mechanical resistance of connections (see 5.4.3 and 7.2.3) ........................................................... 55
E.3.3 Soundness (see 5.5 and 7.2.5)............................................................................................................ 56
E.4 Special requirements .......................................................................................................................... 56
E.4.1 Resistance to hydrocarbons .............................................................................................................. 56
E.4.2 Resistance to cracking under stress and when chemical agents are present ............................. 56
E.4.3 Characteristics relating to fire resistance......................................................................................... 56
E.4.4 Accelerated ageing.............................................................................................................................. 57
E.5 Sampling and order of tests ............................................................................................................... 57
Annex F (normative) Requirements for elastomeric reinforced diaphragms ............................................. 58
Annex G (normative) Inlet connections .......................................................................................................... 59
Annex H (normative) Outlet connections ..................................................................................................... 106
Annex I (informative) Test method for resistance to corrosion ................................................................. 136
I.1 Principle.............................................................................................................................................. 136
I.2 Reagents............................................................................................................................................. 136
I.2.1 Saline solution ................................................................................................................................... 136
I.2.2 Compressed air.................................................................................................................................. 136
I.2.3 Salt mist .............................................................................................................................................. 137
I.3 Apparatus ........................................................................................................................................... 137
I.3.1 Spraying chamber.............................................................................................................................. 137
I.3.2 Sprayers.............................................................................................................................................. 137
I.3.3 Heating device.................................................................................................................................... 138
I.3.4 Salt solution supply device .............................................................................................................. 138
I.3.5 Compressed air supply device......................................................................................................... 138
I.3.6 Mist collectors.................................................................................................................................... 138
I.4 Test method........................................................................................................................................ 139
I.4.1 Method of exposure of regulators.................................................................................................... 139
I.4.2 Duration of tests ................................................................................................................................ 139
I.4.3 Checks ................................................................................................................................................ 139
I.4.4 Cleaning of regulators....................................................................................................................... 139
I.5 Results................................................................................................................................................ 139
Annex ZA (informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential
Requirements of EU Directive 90/396/EEC...................................................................................... 142
Bibliography.................................................................................................................................................... 144

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EN 13785:2005+A1:2008 (E)
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Foreword
This document (EN 13785:2005+A1:2008) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 181
Dedicated liquefied petroleum gas appliances, the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical
text or by endorsement, at the latest by May 2009, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the
latest by May 2009.
This document includes Amendment 1, approved by CEN on 2008-09-27 and Corrigendum 1 issued by CEN
on 2007-02-14.
This document supersedes EN 13785:2005.
The start and finish of text introduced or altered by amendment is indicated in the text by tags ! ".
The modifications of the related CEN Corrigendum have been implemented at the appropriate places in the
text and are indicated by the tags
1)
.
This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the
European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU Directive(s).
For relationship with EU Directive(s), see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of this document.
This document includes a Bibliography.
This standard covers only type testing.
Items relating to quality assurance systems, production testing and particularly certificates of conformity are
not covered in this standard.
This standard is the second part of a series of standards covering different applications of LPG Regulators.
The two complementary standards are:
EN 12864: Low pressure, non adjustable regulators having a maximum regulated 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;
EN 13786: 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
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following
countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech
Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia,
Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain,
Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.

1)
Only applicable to the German version.
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1 Scope
This document defines the constructional and operational characteristics, the safety requirements, test
methods and the marking of regulators having a capacity of less than or equal to 100 kg/h, other than the
regulators covered by EN 12864, for butane, propane or their mixtures, in the gaseous phase.
Regulators for caravans up to 1,5 kg/h are covered by EN 12864.
NOTE 1 bar = 10
5
Pa.
This document also applies to the safety devices which are included within regulators covered by this
document. The characteristics of these devices are given in annexes A and B.
The requirements apply generally to regulators used in locations where the temperature likely to be reached
during use is between -20 C and +50 C. When the regulators are used at temperatures below -20 C it is
essential that they comply with special requirements which are defined in annex C.
This document does not include the installation rules for regulators. Reference should be made to national
regulations in force in the member countries.
This document only covers type testing.
WARNING NOTICE: The figures in annexes G and H show the types of connections used according to the country of use
of the regulators.
The top part of these figures (above the horizontal line) applies to the regulator and is normative.
The bottom part of these figures (below the horizontal line) applies to the part to be connected to the regulator. This is
given as a guide for the tests and is not normative.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated
references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced
document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 437:2003, Test gases - Test pressures - Appliances categories.
EN 549, Rubber materials for seals and diaphragms for gas appliances and gas equipment.
EN 12164, Copper and copper alloys - Rod for free machining purposes.
EN 12165, Copper and copper alloys - Wrought and unwrought forging stock.
EN 60695-11-10, Fire hazard testing - Part 11-10: Test flames - 50 W horizontal and vertical flame test
methods (IEC 60695-11-10:1999).
EN ISO 75, Plastics - Determination of temperature of deflection under load.
EN ISO 178, Plastics - Determination of flexural properties (ISO 178:2001).
EN ISO 180, Plastics - Determination of Izod impact strength (ISO 180:2000).
EN ISO 228-1, Pipe threads where pressure-tight joints are not made on the threads - Part 1: dimensions,
tolerances and designation (ISO 228-1:2000)
EN 13785:2005+A1:2008 (E)
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EN ISO 527, Plastics - Determination of tensile properties.
EN ISO 3166-1, Codes for the representation of names of countries and their subdivisions - Part 1: Country
codes (ISO 3166-1:1997).
EN ISO 4892-3, Plastics - Methods of exposure to laboratory light sources - Part 3: Fluorescent UV lamps
(ISO 4892-3:1994).
EN ISO 8434-1; Metallic tube connections for fluid power and general use - Part 1: 24 compression fittings
(ISO 8434-1:1994).
ISO 7-1, Pipe threads where pressure-tight joints are made on the threads - Part 1: Dimensions, tolerances
and designation.
ISO 301, Zinc alloy ingots intended for casting.
ISO 565, Test sieves - Metal wire cloth, perforated metal plate and electroformed sheet - Nominal sizes of
openings.
ISO 7005-2, Metallic flanges - Part 2: Cast iron flanges.
ISO 9227, Corrosion tests in artificial atmospheres - Salt spray tests.
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1 General terms and definitions
3.1.1
regulator
device which maintains a regulated pressure within preset limits, whatever the upstream pressure, rate and
temperature. The regulator can have fixed, variable or adjustable regulated pressure.
The terminology given is that shown in Figure 1. The diagram is given as information; no other method is
excluded
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Key
1 Pressure sensing subassembly

2 Regulation subassembly

3 Back pressure subassembly

4 Mechanical connection subassembly

5 Connection subassembly

Figure 1 - Principal parts of a regulator

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3.1.2
fixed regulator
regulator whose regulated pressure is adjusted by the manufacturer and fixed and whose adjustment cannot
be modified by the user
3.1.3
variable regulator
regulator whose regulated pressure may be modified by the user with simple manipulation between two fixed
limits
3.1.4
adjustable regulator
regulator whose regulated pressure may only be modified by a competent person at the time of installation; it
is then fixed
3.1.5
quick coupling
!connection system which allows the fitting of the regulator to the cylinder valve without a threaded
connection and without using tools"
!3.1.6
tap (manual closing device)
device for closing the gas flow which requires an intentional manual action (for example on a lever, a knob)"
3.1.7
self closing valve
!device allowing the automatic shut off of the gas flow, by simple disconnection of the regulator from the
cylinder valve"
3.1.8
valve
component part of the regulation subassembly which ensures soundness between the part of the regulator at
supply pressure and the part of the regulator at regulated pressure, when this one is higher or equal to the
closing pressure
3.1.9
sealing
any arrangement of any device, for example an adjuster, such that any interference likely to change its setting
causes the breaking of the device or sealing material making the interference apparent
3.1.10
nominal diameter
DN
numerical designation common to all the components of a same pipework other than those named by their
external diameter or by the size of the thread. It is a whole number used as a reference and related
approximately to the manufacturing dimensions
[EN 88]
!3.1.11
freely rotating outlet connection
integral outlet connection designed to fully rotate"
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3.2 Terms and definitions concerning gas
3.2.1
butane
mixture of third family gases whose vapour pressure (p
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) at 50 C is greater than or equal to 4,3 bar and at
most equal to 7,5 bar, of mean volumic mass in the gas phase equal to 2,4 kg/m
3

3.2.2
propane
v
) at 50 C is greater than or equal to 7,5 bar or at most
equal to 16 bar, of mean volumic mass in the gas phase equal to 1,85 kg/m
3

3.2.3
LPG
v
) at 50 C is greater than or equal to 4,3 bar or at most
equal to 16 bar, of mean volumic mass in the gas phase equal to 2,12 kg/m
3

3.3 Terms and definitions concerning pressures
The values of pressures given in the text are to be considered as gauge pressure and are expressed in bar
(bar) or millibar (mbar).
3.3.1
supply pressure
p
value of the gas pressure measured at the regulator inlet or at the self closing valve's inlet
3.3.2
regulated pressure
value of the gas pressure measured at the regulator outlet
3.3.3
nominal regulated pressure
p
d
value of the regulated pressure corresponding:
either to the normal pressure for appliances as defined in 3.6 of EN 437:2003;
either to the normal pressure for appliances operating outside the scope of EN 437:2003;
or to an intermediate pressure allowing for the supply of a second or third stage regulator under the
conditions fixed
3.3.4
lock up pressure
p
o
the maximum pressure obtainable at no flow for all values of the supply pressure given in 6.1.2
3.3.5
pressure loss coefficient
multiplication factor equal to 0,85 for a pressure loss of 15 % and 0,5 for a pressure loss of 50 %
3.3.6
minimum admitted pressure
pMg
minimum value of the regulated pressure supplied by the regulator for all values of the supply pressure and all
values of the flow rate
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3.3.7
maximum admitted pressure
pMp
maximum value of the regulated pressure supplied by the regulator for all values of the supply pressure and
all values of the flow rate between the closing area and the guaranteed rate
3.4 Terms and definitions concerning rates
3.4.1
guaranteed rate
M
g

the mass flow of gas that can be obtained at the minimum allowed regulated pressure, whatever the value of
the supply pressure
NOTE The guaranteed rate is expressed in grams per hour (g/h) or kilograms per hour (kg/h).
3.4.2
pilot rate
M
p
for regulators up to 4 kg/h and for pressures complying with EN 437, gas flow (15 g/h) necessary for the
supply of the ignition system of the appliance, generally called pilot
NOTE The pilot rate is expressed in grams per hour (g/h).
3.4.3
closing area
for regulators over 4 kg/h or for pressures not complying with EN 437, range between 0 and 5 % of the
guaranteed flow rate
3.4.4
operational area
rate range between the pilot rate or the maximum of the closing area and 100 % of the guaranteed rate
4 Types of regulators
4.1 Introduction
There are typically three types of pressure reduction:
1 Single stage:

the supply pressure of the regulator is equal to the pressure of the LPG supply container(s);
the regulator supplies a gas appliance.
2 Two stages

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the supply pressure of the first regulator is equal to the pressure of the LPG supply container(s);
the supply pressure of the second regulator depends on the regulated pressure of the first regulator and
on the pressure losses in the intermediate line;
the second regulator supplies a gas appliance.
3 Three stages

the supply pressure of the first regulator is equal to the pressure of the LPG supply container(s);
the supply pressure of the second and the third regulator depends on the regulated pressure of the
upstream regulator and on the pressure losses in the intermediate upstream line;
the third regulator supplies a gas appliance.
4.2 Regulators for installations where the final regulator supplies a pressure specified in EN 437
The last regulator, which supplies a gas appliance for pressures specified by EN 437 shall be a fixed regulator
(see 3.1.2).
It is recommended that all the other regulators of the installation are fixed regulators.
For interchangeability the recommended nominal value of intermediate regulated pressures (p
d
) are the
following:
3 1,5 1 0,75 0,5 0,4 0,3 0,15 bar
These settings accommodate pressure losses in the interstage pipe work. In general systems are designed
with a pressure loss of up to 15 %. However in some cases where additional equipment (i.e limiter) is fitted,
pressure losses of 50 % are found.
4.3 Other regulators
To supply appliances with pressures which are different from those specified by EN 437 fixed, variable or
adjustable regulators are used.
5 Constructional characteristics
5.1 General
Regulators shall be designed, manufactured and assembled in such a way that their operation is satisfactory
under the installation and service conditions specified by the manufacturer.
The safety devices, if incorporated in or onto the regulators covered by this document shall be designed and
constructed in accordance with the provisions of annexes A and B.
All the parts of a regulator shall be free from sharp corners or edges capable of causing damage, deterioration,
injury or faulty operation.
Parts shall be clean internally and externally.
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Holes for screws, pins, etc., intended for the assembly of the regulators components and for their fixing shall
not open into the gas ways. The thickness of the wall between these holes and the gas ways shall be at least
1 mm.
Holes necessary for machining which join gas ways to the atmosphere, but which have no influence on the
operation of the regulator, shall be permanently closed metallically. Appropriate additional sealing compounds
may be used.
Where pressure tight joints are made on threads they shall be in accordance with ISO 7-1 or with ENPT.
Devices capable of modifying the operation of the regulator shall not go out of adjustment and shall be sealed.
In particular, the regulator body and cover shall be assembled in such a way that separation is not possible
without permanent damage to these parts or the sealing.
For variable regulators the adjustment range shall be limited by two fixed stops. It shall not be possible to
reduce the regulated pressure below 5 mbar.
The operation of mobile parts, for example diaphragms or bellows, shall not be impaired by other parts.
So as to reproduce the adjustment, a marking device using numbers may be used (the larger figures
corresponding to the higher pressures) or a gauge may be installed to indicate the regulated pressure.
It shall not be possible to remove the adjuster unless it is in the position giving the minimum pressure. When
adjustment is carried out by rotation, the higher regulated pressures shall be obtained by rotation
clockwise !deleted text".
Any tap shall close clockwise.
5.2 Materials
The quality of materials, the dimensions used and the means of assembling the various components shall be
such that the construction and performance characteristics are secure. Performance characteristics shall not
alter significantly during the life expectancy declared by the manufacturer when the regulator is installed and
used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Under these conditions all components shall
withstand the mechanical, chemical and thermal conditions to which they may be submitted during their use,
when operating under normal conditions of use.
The regulator shall withstand the action of organic substances, either of vegetable or animal origin.
The body shall be made of metallic material. However for regulators having a regulated pressure of up to
200 mbar and of a rate smaller than 4 kg/h, directly fitted onto the cylinder using a quick coupling with self closing
valve and non threaded outlet connection, non metallic (thermoplastic or thermal setting) materials may be used if
the characteristics meet the requirements of this document as well as the complementary special requirements
defined in annex E.
Internal parts and parts of the cover not relating to pressure (except for connections, see Figure 2) may be
made of non metallic (thermoplastic or thermal setting) materials provided that they meet the following
requirements:
the materials used shall meet the requirements of annex E;
the whole regulator shall withstand the various tests specified in the body of the document;
the regulator, with non metallic parts removed, shall resist a pressure test as in 7.2.2.3 remaining sound
in the sense of 5.5 and without causing any danger.
!Zinc alloys shall only be used if they are of the Zn Al4 or Zn Al4 Cu1 quality, in accordance with ISO 301.
Brass alloys shall comply with EN 12164 or EN 12165.
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Components made of non-metallic materials shall only be used if they are not submitted to a temperature
higher than 80 C."
The rotating threaded parts of connections, whether they are male or female, shall be made of brass in
accordance with EN 12164 or EN 12165, or equivalent standard, or of steel. The materials and manufacturing
processes used shall not cause subsequent risk of stress corrosion.
Steel internal parts shall be protected against corrosion.
Fixed threaded parts of connections shall be made of metallic material. Non threaded fixed parts of
connections may be made of non metallic (thermoplastic or thermal setting) material, provided that they
comply with the tests specified in annex E.
The assembly of parts of the gas ways intended to assure soundness shall not be made with solder whose
lowest temperature in the melting range, after application, is below 450 C.
Non metallic (thermoplastic or thermal setting) components used in the construction of the regulator shall
meet the special requirements of annex E.
Elastomeric components shall comply with the requirements defined in EN 549, within the temperature range
specified in 1, including, for diaphragms, the requirements concerning resistance to ozone. In addition,
reinforced materials shall comply with the additional requirements defined in annex F.
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Key
1 Cover
2 Body
3 Connections
Figure 2 - Regulator diagram showing the metallic parts
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5.3 Special requirements
5.3.1 Pressure sensing subassembly
The dimensions, shape and the method of assembly of the components of the pressure sensing subassembly
shall avoid any risk of damaging the diaphragm.
The pressure sensing subassembly shall be manufactured in such a way that the operation of the regulator
complies with the requirements defined in 6 in the mounting positions of the regulator on the installation as
specified by the manufacturer in his instructions. The regulator shall meet the lock-up requirements in all the
specified mounting positions.
Whatever the position taken by the diaphragm, the spring shall not be fully compressed.
The diaphragm shall withstand, without rupture or slipping out of its fixing, the tests described in 7.2.2.2.
5.3.2 Regulation subassembly
At lock-up, the regulation subassembly shall act as a seal between the supply pressure and the regulated
pressure. It shall not move accidentally in use.
The soundness and function of the regulation subassembly shall not be affected by the tensile strength and
bending tests on the connections
After the test defined in 7.2.4, the valve shall not be displaced or come out of its housing.
5.3.3 Back pressure subassembly
The support surfaces of the cover and of the body shall be designed in such a way that they maintain the
diaphragm firmly in its housing and make it capable of resisting the pressure tests defined in 7.2.2.
Vent holes shall be:
mounted or placed in such a way that the risks of accidental blockage are reduced and to minimize the
penetration of rain water, particularly if their cross section is greater than 3 mm
2
;
constructed in such a way that accidental damage to the internal parts of the regulator, caused by an
object inserted through the vent hole, may be reasonably prevented;
when the regulator is installed in accordance with the manufacturers instructions.
For adjustable regulators, after the adjustment to the adjustable value made at the time of installation, it shall
be possible to block the setting and it shall be possible to seal the regulator.
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5.3.4 Connection subassembly
5.3.4.1 General
First and single stage regulators connected to mobile cylinders shall be fitted with an integrated filter. The filter
shall be manufactured from a corrosion and gas resistant material, situated on the regulator inlet upstream of
the valve pad. The filter mesh shall not exceed the recommended dimensions for the 125 opening in
accordance with ISO 565, or exceed 0,14 mm diameter in case of perforated sheet.
For other types of regulators the manufacturers instructions shall state the requirements relating to the
installation of a filter upstream.
The connections shall be of the following types:
flanged: when flanges are used, they shall fit connections in accordance with ISO 7005-2 with dimensions
corresponding to PN 16;
threaded: !threaded connections" where the seal is made on the thread may be used up to a
nominal diameter DN 50. Parallel internal connections threads in zinc or aluminium are permitted up to
and including DN 10 only;
non threaded.
The equivalent dimensions of connections are given in Table 1.
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Table 1 Connection dimensions
Nominal diameter
DN
Thread designation according to
ISO 7-1 or EN ISO 228-1
Nominal dimension of flanges
according to ISO 7005-2
6 1/8 6
8 1/4 8
10 3/8 10
15 1/2 15
20 3/4 20
25 1 25
32 1 1/4 32
40 1 1/2 40
50 2 50

The connections shall comply with
a) inlet connections:
1) one of the types in Figures G.1 to G.49
2)

if they are threaded;
2) one of the types in Figures G.50 to G.99
3)

if they are not threaded;
3) future types will be acceptable providing they are not interchangeable with the connections specified in
this document, and providing their assembly gives an equivalent degree of safety;
4) for connections made with a rotating nut using a seal the backward movement of the nut shall be sufficient
to expose the seal completely.
b) outlet connections:
1) one of the types in Figures H.1 to H.49
4)
if they are threaded;
2) one of the types in Figures H.50 to H.99
5)
if they are non threaded;
3) other connections may be mounted provided that the regulator is sold with a fixed outlet tube;
4) future types will be acceptable providing they are not interchangeable with the connections specified in
this document, and providing their assembly gives an equivalent degree of safety.

2)
A range of 49 figures has been reserved for each type of connections. However, the needs of this document do not
use all this range.

3)
use all this range.

4)
use all this range.

5)
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Tables G.1, G.2 and H.1, H.2 show, for information, the inlet and outlet connections used in the various
countries depending on their use.
If the regulator incorporates a pressure test point, the diameter of the hole through the pressure test point
shall not exceed 1,5 mm.
The connection shall be designed in such a way that it ensures the soundness function of the connection
under the assembly conditions specified in the manufacturers instructions.
If the union connection incorporates a seal it shall:
be of a distortable material;
be mounted in such a way that it cannot fall off;
be easily replaced by a new seal, if necessary, without using special tools;
have a size in accordance with the indications given in annexes G and H;
be fixed onto the regulator so as to be subject to all the tests in this document.
!No distortion or breakage shall be evident and the regulator shall comply with the soundness test
described in 5.5 after application of the forces defined in 5.4.2 and 5.4.3."
In addition, the manufacturer's instructions shall specify the use of a spanner when this is necessary for fitting
or removing the regulator.
5.3.4.2 Quick coupling regulators
Accidental disconnection shall not be possible, especially when operating the gas opening or closing device.
When turning off the gas and disconnecting the regulator is combined in a single control, a single continuous
movement of the control shall be prevented by a mechanism which shall be separately operated before the
regulator can be disconnected.
5.3.4.3 Regulators for fitting to a self closing valve
!For regulators intended to be fitted to a self closing valve, either with a thread, or with a quick coupling, a
manual means of closure of the gas flow shall exist on the regulator to ensure manual opening and closing of
the gas supply." The open and closed positions shall be marked and clearly visible in the position of use.
External soundness shall be maintained during the operation of fitting or removing the regulator on the valve,
even if the manual gas opening device has been left accidentally in the open position. Only the escape of the
volume of gas contained in the connection is allowed during disconnection. If this requirement cannot be met,
fitting and removing shall only be possible if the gas valve is in the closed position.
5.4 Mechanical strength
5.4.1 Resistance to impact
!If the regulator is designed to be connected directly onto a cylinder valve it shall be capable of resisting a
fall on hard ground under the conditions defined in 7.2.1 while continuing to operate as required by
Clause 6."
5.4.2 Resistance to pressure
5.4.2.1 The regulator shall be capable of resisting the pressure test described in 7.2.2.1 without rupture.
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5.4.2.2 The regulator shall be capable of resisting the pressure test described in 7.2.2.2, without rupturing
the diaphragm.
After these two tests, the regulator shall meet the soundness requirement specified in 5.5.
5.4.2.3 The regulator shall be capable of resisting the pressure test described in 7.2.2.3 without rupturing
at the level of the body/lid assembly.
5.4.3 Strength of connections
5.4.3.1 Strength of the union/regulator connection
The fixing of the inlet connection onto the regulator body, whether it is of the threaded or non threaded type or
in one piece, shall withstand the following tests, under the conditions defined in 7.2.3:
a torque of at least 30 Nm in both directions (see Table 12);
a bending moment created by a force of 400 N directed upwards and whose application point is at the
base of the outlet connection (see Table 14);
a tensile strength test of 2 000 N (see Table 12).
The fixing of the outlet connection onto the regulator body, whether it is of the threaded or non threaded type
or in one piece, shall resist the following tests, under the conditions defined in 7.2.3, Table 13:
a) for non threaded hose connections
1) a torque of at least 30 Nm in one direction (verification not required for one piece connection and for
freely rotating connections);
2) a bending moment of 10 Nm;
3) a tensile strength test of 2 000 N (verification not required for one piece connection).
b) threaded unions
1) a torque of at least 30 Nm in both directions (verification not required for freely rotating connections);
2) a bending moment of 10 N (not required for one piece connection);
3) a tensile strength test of 2 000 N (not required for one piece connection).
In addition:
for freely rotating connections, the torque necessary for the rotation of the connection shall not be greater
than 0,5 Nm at the end of all the tests carried out on the samples 3 and 5 in accordance with Table 10
(see 7.1.4);
for regulators with a nominal diameter DN 15, both connections shall resist a torque of 100 Nm.
5.4.3.2 Strength of regulator assembly when fitted
The regulator when installed as indicated in the manufacturers instructions, shall resist the following tests,
under the conditions defined in 7.2.3:
a) a torque in both directions
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1) of at least 20 Nm for non threaded hose outlet connections (15 Nm for quick coupling connections);
2) as specified in Table 2 for threaded connections and flanged connections. In addition, regulators with
screwed unions vertically mounted onto the valve, shall resist a torque of at least 20 Nm in the regulators
plane (15 Nm for quick coupling connections);
Table 2 Torque applicable to threaded connections and flanged connections
DN
Torque for cylindrical
threaded connections with
elastomer joint
N m
Torque for other threaded
connections and flanges
N m
6 15 20
8 20 30
10 35 50
15 50 90
20 85 110
25 100 135
32 125 165
40 130 175
50 140 185

b) a bending moment created by a force of 400 N directed upwards and whose application point is at the
base of the outlet connection;
c) a tensile strength test of 2 000 N (verification not required for inlet connections screwed onto the valve).
The mechanical strength required shall be ensured for all the positions of fixing of the regulator (as indicated
in the manufacturers instructions) onto the installation.
5.5 Soundness
The regulator shall be sound for all pressures and conditions defined in 7.2.5.1.
The manual closing device shall be sound for all pressures and requirements indicated in 7.2.5.2.
Soundness is considered to be satisfactory if the value of the leak measured is less than 15 cm
3
/h for
regulators with a nominal diameter of less than or equal to DN 15 and 30 cm
3
/h for regulators with a nominal
diameter greater than DN 15.
For regulators with quick connections, if the regulator can be mounted in different positions, soundness of the
connection shall be ensured in all positions. If the regulator can undergo rotation, soundness shall be ensured
in all positions and even during rotation.
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5.6 Mechanical endurance
5.6.1 General requirements
Under the conditions defined in 7.2.6.1, the regulator shall resist 50 000 cycles of opening/complete closing of
the valve without mechanical failure and remaining sound in accordance with 5.5.
!After the endurance test, the closing pressure shall not deviate by more than 5 % from the measured
value before this test. In addition, the regulation curves drawn in accordance with 7.3 shall remain within the
range covered by the perimeter ABCDE in Figure 3."
5.6.2 Special requirements
5.6.2.1 Regulators fitted with a tap
Under the conditions defined in 7.2.6.2, the regulator connected to its tap shall resist, for 5 000 cycles out of
50 000 defined in 5.6.1, of opening and closing of the tap.
After the test the regulator connected to its new tap shall operate, remain sound in the sense of 5.5 and meet
the general requirements of 5.6.1.
5.6.2.2 Quick coupling regulators
Under the conditions defined in 7.2.6.3, the quick coupling regulator shall resist 5 000 cycles of
disconnection/connection to the valve for which it is designed.
After the tests, the regulator connected to a new valve shall meet the general requirements of 5.6.1.
5.6.2.3 Regulator with freely rotating outlet connection
Under the conditions fixed in 7.2.6.4, the connection shall resist 2 500 cycles of rotation.
After the tests, the regulator shall remain sound in accordance with 5.5.
5.7 Resistance to humidity changes
Any material likely to be altered by humidity shall be submitted to a test cycle for resistance to humidity
changes as defined in 7.2.7.
The increase in mass between the second and the first weighing shall not exceed 20 % of the initial mass.
The change in mass between the first and the third weighing shall not exceed 5 % of the initial mass.
5.8 Resistance to corrosion
The complete regulator, not connected at the ends, is subjected to the tests defined in 7.2.8.
After this test, a visual examination shall reveal no corrosion of parts capable of impairing correct operation
(salt deposit resulting from the test is not taken into account). Performance characteristics shall remain in
accordance with the requirements given in 6.
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6 Performance characteristics
6.1 General
6.1.1 Introduction
Under the test conditions specified in 7.3 the regulator operation curves obtained using the method specified
in 7.3.2 shall lie within the perimeter defined by the pressure and guaranteed rate limits given in 6.2.
The regulator operation curves shall show no anomalies that indicate a fault.
Adjustable and variable regulators shall comply with operating requirements of this document in the regulated
pressure range declared by the manufacturer.
The range of an adjustable regulator shall remain within a tolerance of 15 % of the nominal regulated
pressure.
6.1.2 Supply pressure
- Regulators directly supplied at the gas container pressure:
Butane : pressure range: 0,3 bar 7,5 bar
Propane : pressure range: 1 bar 16 bar
LPG : pressure range: 0,3 bar 16 bar
- Regulators supplied by another regulator:
Performances are verified with the minimum and maximum supply pressures declared by the
manufacturer.
6.1.3 Regulated pressure
For regulators which supply gas appliances for pressure specified by EN 437, see Table 3.
For regulators with pressures which are different from those specified in EN 437:
p
max
: coefficient of 1,2
p
min
p
0
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Table 3 Pressure characteristics of the regulator
based on nominal pressures given in EN 437
Gas
Regulator
supply
pressure
Regulator regulated pressure
mbar
Maximum
pressure
loss
Appliance supply pressure
a)

mbar
Appliance
Categories
a)

bar
p
d
p
Mg
p
Mp
p
0

mbar
p
n
p
min
p
max

Butane 0,3 - 7,5 29 22 35 40 2
29
(28-30)
20 35 3B and 3+
Butane 0,3 - 7,5 50 47,5 57,5 62,5 5 50 42,5 57,5 3+
Butane 0,3 - 7,5 112 65 140 145 5 112 60 140 3+
LPG 0,3 - 16 29 27 35 40 2
29
(28-30)
25 35 3B/P
LPG 0,3 - 16 50 47,5 57,5 62,5 5 50 42,5 57,5 3B/P
Propane 1 - 16 37 27 45 50 2 37 25 45 3P and 3+
Propane 1 - 16 50 47,5 57,5 62,5 5 50 42,5 57,5 3P
Propane 1 - 16 67 55 80 85 5 67 50 80 3+
Propane 1 - 16 148 105 180 185 5 148 100 180 3+
a) For information, data from EN 437

6.2 Supply pressure and regulated pressure according to 4.2
6.2.1 Single stage fixed regulator for EN 437 pressures
Supply pressure:
Butane: 0,3 bar to 7,5 bar
LPG: 0,3 bar to 16 bar
Propane: 1 bar to 16 bar
Regulated pressure:
See Table 3
6.2.2 Two stages fixed or adjustable regulators for EN 437 pressures
6.2.2.1 First regulator, fixed or adjustable
Supply pressure:
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Butane: minimum: 0,3 or p
d
+ 0,2 if greater Maximum: 7,5 bar
LPG: minimum: 0,3 or p
d
+ 0,2 if greater Maximum: 16 bar
Propane : minimum: 1 or p
d
Table 4 - Regulated pressure
Definition of the pressure Numerical application given for information
Nominal regulated
pressure
p
d
3 1,5 1 0,75 0,5 0,4 0,3 0,15
Maximum lock Up
pressure
p
0
= p
d
1,3 3,90 1,95 1,30 0,98 0,65 0,52 0,39 0,20
Maximum pressure p
max
= p
d
1,2 3,60 1,80 1,20 0,90 0,60 0,48 0,36 0,18
Minimum pressure p
min
= p
d
0,7 2,10 1,05 0,70 0,53 0,35 0,28 0,21 0,11

6.2.2.2 Last regulator
Table 5 - Supply pressure
Nominal regulated
pressure
of the upstream regulator
p
d
3 1,5 1 0,75 0,5 0,4 0,3 0,15
Maximum pressure p
max
= p
d
1,3 3,90 1,95 1,30 0,98 0,65 0,52 0,39 0,20
Minimum pressure p
min
= p
d
0,7 0,85 1,79 0,89 0,60 0,45 0,30 0,24 0,18 0,09
According to the pressure loss(es) of 15 %
or 50 %
p
min
= p
d
0,7 0,5 1,05 0,53 0,35 0,26 0,18 0,14 0,11 0,05

Regulated pressure:
See Table 3
6.2.3 Three stages fixed or adjustable regulators for EN 437 pressures
6.2.3.1 First regulator
Supply pressure:
Butane: minimum: 0,3 or p
d
+ 0,2 if greater Maximum: 7,5 bar
LPG: minimum: 0,3 or p
d
Propane: minimum: 1 or p
d
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Nominal pressure p
d
3 1,5 1 0,75 0,5 0,4 0,3 0,15
Maximum lock Up
pressure
p
0
= p
d
1,3 3,90 1,95 1,30 0,98 0,65 0,52 0,39 0,20
Maximum pressure p
max
= p
d
1,2 3,60 1,80 1,20 0,90 0,60 0,48 0,36 0,18
Minimum pressure p
min
= p
d
0,7 2,10 1,05 0,70 0,53 0,35 0,28 0,21 0,11

6.2.3.2 Intermediate regulator
Nominal regulated
pressure
p
d
3 1,5 1 0,75 0,5 0,4 0,3 0,15
Maximum pressure p
max
= p
d
1,3 3,90 1,95 1,30 0,98 0,65 0,52 0,39 0,20
Minimum pressure p
min
= p
d
0,7 0,85 1,79 0,89 0,60 0,45 0,30 0,24 0,18 0,09
or 50 %
p
min
= p
d
0,7 0,5 1,05 0,53 0,35 0,26 0,18 0,14 0,11 0,05

Nominal regulated
pressure
p
d
3 1,5 1 0,75 0,5 0,4 0,3 0,15
Maximum lock Up
pressure
p
0
= p
d
1,3 1,95 1,30 0,98 0,65 0,52 0,39 0,20
Maximum pressure p
max
= p
d
1,2 1,80 1,20 0,90 0,60 0,48 0,36 0,18
Minimum pressure p
min
= p
d
0,7 1,05 0,70 0,53 0,35 0,28 0,21 0,11

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6.2.3.3 Last regulator
Nominal regulated
pressure
p
d
3 1,5 1 0,75 0,5 0,4 0,3 0,15
Maximum pressure p
max
= p
d
1,3 1,95 1,30 0,98 0,65 0,52 0,39 0,20
Minimum pressure p
min
= p
d
0,7 0,85 0,89 0,60 0,45 0,30 0,24 0,18 0,09
or 50 %
p
min
= p
d
0,7 0,5 0,53 0,35 0,26 0,18 0,14 0,11 0,05
Regulated pressure:
See Table 3
6.3 Variable regulators
For variable regulators it is considered that those regulators may operate in a regulated pressure range
specified by a minimum pressure (p
dmin
) and a maximum pressure (p
dmax
).
Their performances shall be checked in the range [p
dmax
1,3 ; p
dmax
1,2 and p
dmax
0,7] and in the range
[p
dmin
1,3 ; p
dmin
1,2 and p
dmin
0,7] with p
dmin
5 mbar.
6.4 Regulators out of the pressures of EN 437
For regulators which are out of the pressures of EN 437, other pressures may be chosen.
The minimum and maximum inlet and regulated pressures are specified with the same coefficients as those
given in 6.2.1 to 6.3.
2
p0 A
pMp C

pd

pMg E D
Mg 1
Key
= M
p
for pressures of EN 437 and flow rate less than or equal to 4 kg/h or 5 % of M
g
in the other cases.
1 Rate (g/h or kg/h)
Regulated pressure (mbar or bar)
a) Figure 3 - Operating limits allowed
B
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7 Test methods
7.1 General conditions
7.1.1 Type of test gas
Whatever the gas (see 3.2) to be used with the regulator, with the exception of the soundness test which shall
be carried out using air, tests which involve the passage of gas inside a regulator can be equally carried out
with air at (20 + 5) C or reference propane.
Reference propane is that defined as G 31 in EN 437:2003, the reference air is dry air as specified in EN 437.
The equivalence ratio between air and propane being defined by the formula:
q
n
(air) = 1,245 4 q
n
(G 31)
where air and propane rates are expressed in litres per hour (l/h).
7.1.2 Test conditions
Unless stated otherwise tests shall be carried out at a room temperature of (20 + 5) C, which remains
constant during each test.
All measurements are corrected to reference conditions: 15 C, 1 013,25 mbar.
If the regulator controls the valve opening, the tests shall be carried out on the valve/regulator assembly.
7.1.3 Equivalence formulas
From the results obtained with one of the reference gases, the mass rate corresponding to the type of gas
mentioned on the regulator can be calculated, under reference conditions, from the formula:
/ =
g n
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q
M

where
M
g
is the mass rate of the gas under reference conditions, expressed in kilogram per hour (kg/h);
q
n
is the measured volume rate, expressed in cubic metres per hour (m
3
/h), of the reference gas
used, corrected to reference conditions of 7.1.2, according to the formula:
013,25 1 + 273,15
288,15
=
a
(measured) n
p
t
q q
where
q
measured
is the actual volume rate measured, in cubic metres per hour (m
3
/h);
t is the temperature in degree Celsius (C);
p
a
is the atmospheric pressure in millibars (mbar);
is the density of the reference gas used under reference conditions, expressed in kilogram per
cubic metre (kg/m
3
), in accordance with 7.1.1 and 7.1.2;
g
is the density of the average liquefied petroleum gases for the appliance, expressed in kilogram
per cubic metre (kg/m
3
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7.1.4 Test samples
For the full sequence of tests, six identical samples are required.
Six regulators shall be numbered and submitted to the series of tests defined in Table 10 in the order
indicated.
NOTE Details concerning sampling are outside the field of this document and should be agreed between the
manufacturer and the certification body.
Table 10 Order of tests
Clause Test Regulator number

1 2 3 4 5 6
7.2.2 Resistance to pressure X X
7.2.3 Mechanical strength of connections X
7.2.5 Soundness (before) X X X X X X
7.2.4 Regulation subassembly X X
7.3 Verification of performance
characteristics (before)
X X X
7.2.6 Mechanical endurance X
7.2.1 Shock X
7.2.8 Resistance to corrosion X
7.2.5 Soundness (after) X X X X
7.3 Verification of performance
characteristics (after)
X X X

7.2 Verification of constructional characteristics
7.2.1 Resistance to impact
A complete regulator, whose unions have not been protected, is dropped from a height of one metre in any
position onto a hard floor (for example a concrete area).
The requirements given in 5.4.1 shall be verified, only the distortion due to the fall onto the ground is allowed.
7.2.2 Resistance to pressure
During the whole duration of the tests described in 7.2.2.1, 7.2.2.2 and 7.2.2.3, the temperature of the
regulator and of the supply water shall be maintained at (50 + 2) C.
NOTE Tests intended to be carried out with water can be carried out with air or with nitrogen provided that adequate
safety measures are taken.
When the regulator has a safety valve, these tests shall be carried out in accordance with annex A.
7.2.2.1 A regulator is connected by its inlet to a pipe supplied with water. After reaching the required
temperature, the outlet connection is blocked and the pressure of water is increased to 1,75 times the
maximum supply pressure (p
a
). The test shall not last less than 15 min after the application of the pressure.
At the end of this test, the requirements of 5.4.2 shall be met.
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7.2.2.2 !The regulator is connected by its outlet to a pipe supplied with air or nitrogen. After reaching
the required temperature, the pressure of air or nitrogen is increased to 1,5 time the regulated pressure with a
minimum of 0,5 bar." The test shall not last less than 15 min after the application of the pressure period
during which the leak at the regulator measured shall not exceed 50 cm
3
/h.
At the end of this test, the requirements of 5.3.1 and 5.4.2 shall be met.
7.2.2.3 Another regulator is connected by its outlet to a pipe supplied with water. The inlet connection,
the vent and any other orifice opening to the atmosphere are blocked. It is allowed for the diaphragm to be
pierced at the end of the test.
After reaching the required temperature, the water pressure is increased to the maximum supply pressure.
The test shall not last less than 15 min after the application of the pressure.
After each of the three tests described above the requirements of 5.4.2 shall be met.
7.2.3 Mechanical strength of connections
Tests for mechanical strength shall be carried out using a dynametric device allowing the measurement of
forces to within 5 % accuracy.
For the torque test a system which neutralizes bending moments shall be used (if a torque wrench is used it is
desirable that this is double handed).
The conditions for applying the torques forces shall be as follows:
a) for regulators with a capacity of less than or equal to 4 kg/h, the points where the regulator is fixed are
those in figures of Tables 12, 13 and 14;
b) for regulators with a capacity greater than 4 kg/h, the checks of 5.4.3 shall be carried out with the
regulator installed in accordance with the manufacturers instructions;
c) for flanged connections as in ISO 7005-2, the tightening force for the flange nuts is given in Table 11;
Table 11 Tightening force for the flange bolts as in ISO 7005-2
Nominal
diameter DN
6 8 10 15 20 25 32 40 50
Tightening force
N m
20 20 30 30 30 30 50 50 50

d) The duration of application of the torques and forces shall be 1 min.
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Table 12 - Mechanical strength test on inlet connections (union/regulator connection)
Test diagram Force Assembled Integral

T
F

T
F

30 Nm
2 000 N

T
F

T
F

30 Nm
2 000 N

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Table 13 Mechanical strength test on outlet connections (union/regulator connection)
Test diagram Force Assembled Integral

T
M
F

T
F
M

30 Nm
2 000 N
10 Nm

10 Nm

F
M
T

T
F
M

30 Nm
2 000 N
10 Nm

30 Nm
Key regulator fixing points ;
T = torque; F = tensile strength; M = bending moment

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Table 14 - Mechanical strength tests for the regulator assembly mounted on its cylinder valve
(self closing valve or manual valve)
Test diagram Force
Threaded inlet
connection
Quick
coupling
connection

T
F
F1

20 Nm
400 N

15 Nm
500 N
400 N

T
F
F1

20 Nm
400 N

15 Nm
500 N
400 N

T
F
F1

30 Nm
400 N

30 Nm
500 N
400 N

T1
T2
F
F1

30 Nm
20 Nm
400 N

30 Nm
15 Nm
500 N
400 N
Key regulator fixing points; F = tensile strength ; F1 = bending moment
valve T, T1, T2 = torque
T and T2 are not applied if the regulator is freely turning on its cylinder valve.
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For the tests carried out as in Table 14,
for regulators with threaded connections, the connection shall be mounted on its valve as indicated in the
manufacturers instructions;
for regulators with quick coupling, if the inlet connection rotates the tensile strength test of 15 Nm is not
necessary; if the connection is locked in the original position, the regulator shall be tested as such.
In all cases the requirements of 5.4.3 shall be met.
7.2.4 Regulation subassembly
The valve in position in its housing is placed in a pressurized container filled with liquid propene in such a way
that the assembly is immersed completely, for example 50 ml of liquid in a 200 ml container.
After 72 h at (20 5) C, the container is emptied, the valve and its housing are taken out.
At the time when it is taken out of the container and during the 10 min which follow, the assembly is checked
and shall comply with the requirements of the last paragraph of 5.3.2 concerning the valve.
7.2.5 Soundness
7.2.5.1 Soundness of the regulator
This test can be carried out according to the methods used in the laboratories provided that these methods
give results that can be reproduced.
The measurement shall be given with an accuracy of 20 % of the maximum permitted value.
In the event of disagreement the method described in annex D shall be used.
The regulator is connected through its inlet connection to a pipe supplied with air at a pressure of 150 mbar,
then at a pressure of 8,25 bar for butane regulators and 17,6 bar for propane and LPG regulators. The test
shall last for not less than 2 min, after reaching the pressure.
The regulator connection and tightening torque shall be as specified by the manufacturer unless otherwise
specified in this document.
If the regulator is fitted with a manual closing device, this shall be in the open position.
The regulator is then connected through its outlet connection to a pipe supplied with air at a pressure of
150 mbar for regulators for which the regulated pressure is less than 100 mbar and 1,5 times the regulated
pressure for regulators for which the regulated pressure is greater than 100 mbar.
When the regulator is fitted with a freely rotating outlet connection, the tests shall be carried out in any position
of the outlet connection.
The requirements of 5.5 shall be met.
7.2.5.2 Soundness of the manual closing device
A thin, flexible hose is fitted to the regulators outlet. The regulator is connected to its valve.
The valve being in the "closed" position and at the supply pressure p, the gas flow ceases with the absence of
bubbles when the flexible hose is dipped into water for a minimum of 2 min (water depth: 15 mm
approximately).
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The test shall be carried out for two values of the supply pressure p, equal to the values of minimum and
maximum pressures to be used with the regulator under test.
The requirements of 5.5 shall be met.
7.2.6 Mechanical endurance
7.2.6.1 General
The regulator is connected
at its inlet to a pipe supplied with air at a pressure of 1,4 bar for butane regulators and 7,5 bar for propane
and LPG regulators directly supplied by the gas container pressure, and the nominal supply pressure for
other regulators, at a temperature of (20 5) C;
at its outlet, to a jet giving a rate equal to 20 % of the guaranteed rate.
Quick acting valves are installed upstream and downstream of the regulator.
The valves are connected to an appropriate timer in such a way that when one of the valves opens, the other
closes with a length of complete cycle of approximately 5 s.
The test shall be carried out in such a way that the diaphragm has completely relaxed and the valve
maintained on its seat for a period of at least 1 s.
The requirements of 5.6.1 shall be met.
7.2.6.2 Regulator fitted with a tap
The life test on the tap shall be carried out at ambient temperature in accordance with the following method:
through the tap passes air at a pressure of 1,4 bar for butane regulators and 7,5 bar for propane and LPG
regulators at a temperature of (20 5) C flowing to a calibrated injector placed downstream of the
regulator giving a rate equal to 20 % of the guaranteed rate;
the tap shall resist 5 000 cycles of opening/closing, each cycle including rotation from the closed position
up to the fully open position, with the application of a torque of 0,3 Nm in the open and closed positions.
The frequency shall be (6 2) cycles/min.
At the end of these 5 000 cycles, the tap shall be closed with a torque of 0,5 Nm and soundness shall be
verified with air at working pressures and at the minimum and maximum temperatures.
The same test shall be carried out with an opened tap (injector sealed).
The requirements of 5.6.2.1 shall be met.
7.2.6.3 Regulator with quick coupling
The regulator is connected to a new valve, 5 000 cycles of disconnection and connection are carried out, each
cycle lasting 5 s approximately.
If the coupling is designed in such a way as to automatically open a valve, the test shall be carried out with the
valve at a pressure of 0,5 times the maximum supply pressure.
After the disconnection test the forces described in 5.4.3.2 b) and c) shall be applied to the regulator.
The requirements of 5.6.2.2 shall be met.
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7.2.6.4 Regulator with a freely rotating outlet connection
Under the conditions described in Figure 4, the outlet connection shall resist a bending of 0,5 N.m and the
regulator shall resist 2 500 rotation cycles.
At the end of this test, the requirements of 5.6.2.3 shall be met.

The regulator (2) is fixed onto the gear (7) via its connection (3). On the freely rotating outlet (5) a connecting rod (4) is placed
enabling the application of the bending moment M of 0,5 Nm. The rod (4) is locked in rotation but left free in the direction of the
bending moment using a device (6).
The motor (1), by reversing its direction of rotation, subjects the regulator to the following cycle (with a torque T of 0,3 Nm
maximum):
- 1/2 turn to the right in 5 s;
- an interval of 3 s;
- 1/2 turn to the left in 5 s.
Figure 4 Endurance test for regulators with a freely rotating outlet connection

7.2.7 Resistance to humidity changes
A sample is taken of any material capable of being altered in its structure and dimensional characteristics by
humidity.
It is submitted to the following test cycle:
drying in an oven at 50 C for 12 h;
weighing to an accuracy of 0,1 mg;
immersion in distilled water at 20 C for 24 h;
removal from the water, superficial removal of the excessive water with filter paper;
weighing to an accuracy of 0,1 mg;
drying in an oven at 50 C for 24 h;
weighing to an accuracy of 0,1 mg.
At the end of this test, the requirements of 5.7 shall be met.
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7.2.8 Resistance to corrosion
The whole regulator, not connected at the ends, is tested according to ISO 9227. Other test methods leading
to equivalent results, for example the method described in informative annex I, are allowed.
The test chamber being in a steady state, the regulator is placed in the position of use recommended by the
manufacturer in the instructions and left for 96 h.
At the end of this test the requirements of 5.8 shall be met.
7.3 Verification of performance characteristics
7.3.1 General
Tests shall be carried out whilst maintaining the regulator and gas at the temperatures shown in Table 15.
Performance tests shall be carried out:
for regulators having a rate of up to and including 4 kg/h, in all possible positions for fixing the regulator
onto the installation;
for regulators having a rate exceeding 4 kg/h, in the installation position or positions recommended by the
manufacturer in the instructions.
These tests, as well as the soundness test, shall be carried out before and after the endurance test.
Performance tests can be carried out using calibrated orifices or using rate meters which enable the obtaining
of a full range of rates up to the guaranteed rate.
NOTE The closing pressure should be measured 5 s after the effective closure.
The diameter of the pipework used shall be sufficiently large to avoid creating pressure drops which could
influence the results.
Whatever the method used tests are carried out with increasing rates from 0 to the guaranteed rate, then for
decreasing rates from the guaranteed rate to closure at no flow.
All the points obtained in this way give the regulation curve for the supply pressure considered.
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P1 P2

V3 V4

P3

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R3

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R2 V2 C1

L = 8d d
C
T1
Key
R1, R2 Supply adjustment regulators
V1, V2 Ball valves (DN inlet DN of R3, minimum DN 10)
V3, V4 Ball valves
P1, P2 Measuring devices of upstream pressure (class 0,1)
R3 Regulator under test
P3 Measuring device of downstream pressure (class 0,1)
T1 Thermometer (accuracy 1C)
VR Flow rate adjuster
C1 Flow rate measuring device
d outlet DN of R3, minimum DN 10
NOTE The supply device (R1/V1, R2/V2) is given as a guide.
Figure 5 a) Performance tests: volume rate method
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P1 P2

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P4
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R1 V1 L = 10d V5

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V7

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1 Calibrated injectors
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P1, P2 Measuring devices of upstream pressure (class 0,1)
R3 Regulator under test
P3, P4 Measuring devices of downstream pressure (class 0,1)
T1 Thermometer (accuracy : 1 C)
d DN (10 min)
NOTE The supply device (R1/V1, R2/V2) is given as a guide.
Figure 5 b) Performance tests: calibrated injectors method (principle)
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7.3.2 Plotting of the performance curves
The performance curves are plotted under appropriate supply conditions:
for first or single stage regulators, the pressure values are those of Table 15, starting with maximum
pressures;
for second or third stage regulators, the sole supply pressure value is the nominal indicated by the
manufacturer for the whole temperature range given in Table 15.
Table 15 Performance curves - Supply conditions
Type of gas Temperature C Pressure bar
Butane +50 2 7,5
+20 5 0,3 or pd + 0,2 if greater -7,5
0 2 0,3 or pd + 0,2 if greater
LPG +50 2 16
+20 5 0,3 or pd + 0,2 if greater - 16
-20 2 0,3 or pd + 0,2 if greater
Propane +50 2 16
+20 5 1 or pd + 0,5 if greater - 16
-20 2 1 or pd + 0,5 if greater

For temperatures other than 20 C the curve will be limited to the maximum flow rate for regulators 4 kg/h or
at 10% of the maximum flow rate without being less than 4 kg/h for regulators 4 kg/h.
All the curves define the typical operational range of the regulator. If the points of the curve are distributed
abnormally, additional tests shall be carried out at intermediate supply pressures, to ensure that all operational
points are well within the typical range.
8 Marking, packaging, instructions
8.1 General
Instructions and the information and warnings carried on the regulator and its packaging shall be written in the
official language or languages of the country where the regulator is to be sold.
8.2 Marking of the regulator
The regulator shall be marked with the following information in a legible, visible and durable manner,
compatible with its lifetime:
the manufacturer's name or logo and, possibly, trademark;
trade name of the regulator, with marking in letters or figures allowing the identification of the regulator;
the type of gas: butane, propane or LPG;
minimum and maximum supply pressures, expressed in millibar or bar (mbar or bar);
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nominal regulated pressure or range of pressure, expressed in bar (bar) or in millibar (mbar);
the guaranteed rate in kilograms per hour (kg/h);
the date of manufacture indicated by the last two figures of the year;
an arrow to show the direction of the flow of gas, where necessary;
a reference to this document: EN 13785.
Any additional information given by the manufacturer shall not lead to confusion with the indications required
by this document.
It is recommended to mark on the regulator the type of connection (inlet/outlet) of the regulator i.e:G.52/H.1.
8.3 Packaging
The regulator shall be protected against entry of foreign material by packaging which shall indicate in a clear
and unambiguous fashion the type of gas, the nominal regulated pressure and possible limits of use, in
particular the type and the type and size of the cylinder valve to which the regulator may be fitted where
applicable.
8.4 Instructions for installation, use and maintenance
Each regulator shall be accompanied by instructions intended for the user, which, in addition to the items in
8.2 (with the exception of the date of manufacture of the regulator), shall specify:
the manufacturer's address and, if necessary, his agent;
the assembly conditions, in particular the use of a filter, the preferred position, recommended by the
manufacturer and the instructions concerning the use of a spanner;
the installation, safety and soundness conditions, in particular with regard to the seal and its condition;
the conditions of use, which will mention the following statement: " In normal conditions of use, in order
to ensure correct operation of the installation it is recommended that this regulator is changed within
10 years of the date of manufacture.
the installation conditions, which will include the statement such as "when the regulator is to be used
outdoors, it shall be positioned or protected against direct penetration by any trickling water. They shall
also give, when applicable, the relevant instructions to electrically isolate the regulator when mounted on
to a wall.
the operating temperature range of the regulator;
a warning such as : When the regulator is installed downstream of another regulator, the supply pressure
range shall be correct for the regulated pressure range of the upstream regulator, plus any pressure
losses in the interconnecting pipe work.
a description of the operation of the safety devices (see annex A and annex B).
When the instructions are printed on the packaging of the regulator, they shall be easily removable so that
they may be kept by the user.
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Annex A
(normative)

Special requirements for regulators fitted with pressure or rate operated
safety devices
A.1 Regulators fitted with an over-pressure relief
A.1.1 Definition
An over-pressure relief is a device (possibly with a vent tube) for the discharge of gas, which opens to the
outside as soon as the gas pressure reaches a set pressure and closes when the monitored pressure has
dropped. The valve is closed during normal operation.
A.1.2 Constructional characteristics
The relief shall be integral with the regulator.
It may be part of the pressure sensing subassembly of the regulator, a measuring device is not necessary.
The adjustment of the setpoint shall be protected against any unauthorized modification.
For designs where gas is discharged via the pressure sensing subassembly, the respective cross sectional
area of the valve and connection pipework to the atmosphere shall be chosen in such a way that no
unacceptable rise in pressure can occur within the pressure subassembly.
The device shall incorporate a component enabling connection to a relief, for example via an Rp 1/8 internal
thread. This component shall be used for discharging to the outside when the regulator is used inside a
dwelling. The discharge orifice shall be protected against rain water. The tube connecting to the atmosphere
may also be used as a vent.
The instructions shall specify that connection to the outside shall be carried out when a regulator fitted with a
relief is to be used in a dwelling. They shall provide all necessary information on this connection and in
particular the dimensions of the tube (maximum diameter and length).
A.1.3 Performance characteristics
A.1.3.1 Regulators having a maximum regulated pressure of up to and including 150 mbar
The opening pressure of the relief shall be between 2 times the nominal regulated pressure and 150 mbar, for
ambient temperatures between -20 C and +50 C.
Regulators designed to operate with pressures of 112 mbar or 148 mbar shall not be fitted with a relief valve.
A.1.3.2 Regulators having a maximum regulated pressure exceeding 150 mbar
The valve shall operate in compliance with the regulations in force in the country of destination of the
appliance.
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A.1.4 Test methods
Only internal soundness tests, behaviour in operation and discharge are verified for the valve, all the strength
and external soundness tests being carried out in compliance with the requirements for the regulator.
Tests shall be carried out under the following conditions:
Internal soundness test before opening
The regulated pressure is increased to 1,4 times the nominal regulated pressure. The test shall be carried
out at a room temperature of (20 5) C. The relief shall be sound at that pressure, soundness is
considered satisfactory if the value of leak measured is below 15 cm
3
/h.
Behaviour in operation and discharge
For ambient temperatures of (-20 2) C, (+20 5) C and (+50 2) C, the regulated pressure is
increased up to a value of 150 mbar. The relief shall open between 2 times the nominal pressure and
150 mbar. At the upper limit pressure, the gas rate released shall be at least 0,1 m
3
/h (air, under the
reference conditions).
Internal soundness test after reclosing:
After opening and reclosing of the valve, the pressure shall be dropped to 1,4 times the nominal regulated
pressure and soundness shall be verified under the same conditions as before the opening.
The manufacturer's specifications shall be verified based on the information given to the test laboratory.
A.1.5 Regulator marking
In addition to the information required in 8.2, the regulator fitted with a relief valve shall carry the opening
pressure.
A.2 Regulators fitted with an over-pressure shut off safety valve
A.2.1 Definition
Shut off device, trigged by an excessive regulated pressure, which causes the complete shut off of the gas
flow for all values of supply pressure.
The restoration of the gas flow shall only be possible by manual intervention when the conditions which cause
the shut device to operate have disappeared.
The regulator's manual device which enables the restoration of the gas flow is called the resetting device.
A.2.2 Constructional characteristics
A.2.2.1 General
The shut off device may be either integral with the regulator or be an auxiliary component. In any case, the
constructional requirements for the shut off device are the same as those for the regulator.
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The shut off device shall have its own restrictor, its own measuring device and its own measuring pipework
which shall not be influenced by the operation of an over pressure relief.
The resetting device shall be protected against any intervention which could impair the operation of the over
pressure shut off.
A.2.2.2 Closing force
The force which ensures the closing of the valve from the open position shall be at least equal to the
resistance due to the maximum gas pressure and to the weight of relevant internal parts, plus five times the
frictional force.
When the closing device is in the closed position, the closing force shall be at least equal to the force due to
maximum supply pressure and to the weight of relevant internal parts plus twice the frictional force.
A.2.2.3 Diaphragm strength
The diaphragm shall be designed and/or incorporated in such a way that it withstands, after setting, a
pressure equal to the maximum supply pressure.
The device shall close the gas flow when the pressure measured downstream of the regulator is between
2 times the nominal regulated pressure and 150 mbar, under all use conditions.
The regulators designed to operate with pressures of 112 mbar or 148 mbar shall not be fitted with an over-
pressure shut off device.
The device shall operate in compliance with the regulations in force in the country of destination of the
appliance and the device shall close the gas flow between 2 and 3 times the nominal regulated pressure.
A.2.4 Test methods
A.2.4.1 Test for the components transmitting the closing forces
The frictional force is measured with the closing spring removed and the valve in the open position.
Prior to testing, the mechanism is held at (20 5) C for 24 h.
The valve is moved in the closing direction, the force needed to initiate the motion is recorded.
The test is first carried out at atmospheric pressure then at the maximum supply pressure.
The highest closing force is the retained value.
A.2.4.2 Test for diaphragm strength
First a performance test as defined in A.2.4.3 shall be carried out at (20 5) C.
The diaphragm of the shut off device shall then be subjected to a test pressure equal to the maximum supply
pressure.
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This pressure shall be maintained for 10 min.
Another performance test shall then be carried out as defined in A.2.4.3. The values given for the operating
pressures shall not vary from the values recorded during the previous test by more than 10 %.
A.2.4.3 Performance test
A.2.4.3.1 Regulators having a maximum regulated pressure of up to and including 150 mbar
Tests shall be carried out at (20 5) C.
The device under test is supplied with compressed air through its outlet connection. The supply pressure is
increased up to the pressure at which the device energizes.
At the time of the shut off, the pressure shall be below 150 mbar.
After shut off, check that the gas flow remains cut off at any pressure below the maximum supply pressure.
The test shall be repeated under extreme conditions of temperature and pressure given in Table 15. It is
verified that the values obtained for the operating pressure are within the tolerance specified in A.2.3.1.
A.2.4.3.2 Regulators having a maximum regulated pressure exceeding 150 mbar
The manufacturer's specifications shall be verified based on the information required by the test laboratory.
A.3 Regulators fitted with an under-pressure shut off safety device
A.3.1 Definition
An under-pressure shut off safety device is a device, which is integral in the regulator, which causes the
complete shut off of the gas flow for all the values of regulated pressure defined in A.3.2. This pressure drop
may be caused either by an absence of gas upstream the regulator, or by an excess of gas rate downstream
of the regulator.
The components which provide control may also provide the safety function.
The restoration of the gas flow shall only be possible by manual intervention when the conditions which cause
the safety device to operate have disappeared.
The regulator's manual device which enables the restoration of the flow is called the resetting device.
A.3.2 Constructional and performance characteristics
!The device shall cut out the gas flow only when the pressure measured downstream of the regulator is at
least equal to the minimum pressure required at the device's inlet (column p
min
in Table 3)."
When it is in the closed position, the resetting device shall not allow for any permanent opening of the gas flow
in the event of impact. It shall be designed in such a way that, without manual intervention, it can only be in
the fully open position or fully closed position. If the setting device also acts as a stop cock using a rotating
handle, the sense of shutting off the gas shall be clockwise.
If the setting device has no other function and if it is accessible, it shall be protected against any intervention
which could impair the regulators's normal operation when it is reset.
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A.3.3 Test methods
!Tests shall be carried out at (20 5) C.
The device is supplied with air at the maximum supply pressure and the outlet flow rate is adjusted to be
equivalent to the guaranteed rate. Then the supply pressure is reduced to the pressure at which the device
shuts off.
At the time of the shut off, the regulated pressure shall be at least equal to the minimum pressure required at
the appliance's inlet, or at the inlet of the following regulator.
In the closed position, the supply pressure is reduced to zero. Then the supply pressure is slowly increased to
maximum. The under pressure shut off shall remain closed during this test, and it is checked that the leakage
rate does not exceed 15 cm
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A.4 Regulators fitted with an excess flow valve
A.4.1 Definition
The excess flow valve is a device integral with the regulator which causes the shut off of the gas flow for
values of rate greater than the guaranteed rate.
The restoration of the gas flow shall only be possible by manual or automatic intervention, when the conditions
which caused the safety device to operate have disappeared.
In the case of a manual device, the regulators device allowing for the restoration of the flow can be a re-
setting device or a valve, generally appropriate for this type of regulator.
The excess flow valve shall shut off the gas rate in all the cases of disconnection of the flexible hose fitted
downstream of the regulator. The device shall operate for an increase in the rate between 120 % and 200 %
of the guaranteed rate, at an angle of + 10 relative to its axis in the fixing positions of the regulator and over
the whole ranges of temperatures defined in Table 15.
For automatic re-setting devices a maximum residual leak between 30 g/h and 60 g/h according to the
national regulations, is permitted when the device is in the zero flow position so as to allow resetting.
For manual re-setting devices, a maximum residual leak between 15 cm
3
/h and 200 cm
3
/h according to the
national regulations, is permitted.
The presence of the device shall not modify the regulator's performance.
If a tap is integrated to the regulator it is recommended that a two positions tap is used: one for full opening
and one for complete closure in order to not influence the excess flow function.
In any case the excess flow rate shall ensure its function and the shut off valve shall carry a marking allowing
the identification of the direction of closure.
A.4.3 Test methods
Complementary tests for the regulator.
A.4.3.1 The performance tests for the excess flow valve shall be carried out at the following operating
temperatures:
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(+50 2) C;
(0 2) C for butane;
(-20 2) C for propane and LPG.
The closure caused by the excess flow valve shall occur in the range defined between 120 % and 200 % of
the guaranteed flow rate.
A.4.3.2 After the tests for resistance to pressure and mechanical strength of the connection, carried out
as described in 7.2.2 and in 7.2.3, the operation of the excess flow valve shall remain satisfactory at the
temperatures given in A.4.3.1.
A.4.3.3 The excess flow valve shall operate after the test for resistance to impact carried out as described
in 7.2.1
A.4.3.4 For the endurance test, the device shall be subjected to a series of 1 000 cycles of
opening/closing, without change in the operating forces, of the sensitivity of the positioning devices and
without apparent traces of pitting. This test shall be carried out at ambient temperature.
A.4.4 User and maintenance instructions
In addition to the information given in 8.4, the manufacturer shall clearly indicate in the instructions:
a) the type of connection usable for this regulator;
b) In case of use on a cylinder, in addition to the requirements given in 8, the following limitations of use:
do not move the cylinder during use;
close the cylinder valve in the event of operation of the excess flow valve;
only open the valve after having rectified the cause of the device operating;
c) if the valve has intermediate positions between fully open and fully closed, information shall be given that
the valve must always be in the fully open position so as to allow the operation of the pressure limiter;
d) this regulator is fitted with an excess flow valve which ensure the shut off between 120 % and 200 % of
the guaranteed flow rate;
e) the way of operating the regulator;
f) the instructions for installation.
A.5 Regulators fitted with a regulated pressure limiter
A.5.1 Definition
Device which is part of the regulator and which limits, in the event of a failure, the pressure rise below a
specified value without shut off the gas flow.
A.5.2 Constructional and performance characteristics
A.5.2.1 The pressure limiter may be either integral in the regulator, or an immovably attached component
to it. In any cases, the pressure limiting device is fitted downstream of the regulation system, and the
constructional requirements applicable to it are the same as those applicable to the regulator itself.
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A.5.2.2 As long as the pressure upstream the pressure limiter is below the maximum regulated pressure,
the device does not operate as a pressure limiter.
If the upstream pressure exceeds the maximum regulated pressure, whatever the rate, the pressure limiter
shall maintain the regulated pressure to a value at most equal to 120 % of the maximum regulated pressure.
Moreover, a mechanism can be provided to put in evidence the intervention of the pressure limiter (for
instance, pressure nipple or independent indicator).
A.5.2.3 In addition, the pressure limiter shall not show a pressure drop exceeding 30 % of the nominal
regulated pressure of the single regulator.
A.5.3 Test methods
A.5.3.1 Test conditions
So as to verify the constructional and performance characteristics of the pressure limiter, the manufacturer
shall provide the test house with all appropriate test means allowing to invalidate the pressure limitation
function to check the regulation function, and the opposite.
A.5.3.2 Measurement of the maximum regulated pressure
With the regulator supplied as stated in A.5.2.2, the maximum regulated pressure is checked to remain below
120 % of the maximum regulated pressure for any rate up to 120 % of the guaranted rate.
A.5.3.3 Measurement of the pressure drop
The regulator is supplied in the conditions of A.5.2.3, and connected to a differential pressure measuring
device upstream and downstream. The characteristics are checked for compliance with the requirements of
A.5.2.3.
A.5.4 User and maintenance instructions
In addition to the indications given in 8.4, the instructions shall give all information on the function and the
operation limits of the pressure limiter.
In particular, the instructions shall specify that this device shall not be fitted downstream of a regulator
incorporating an integral pressure limiter.
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Annex B
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Special requirements for regulators fitted with a thermal cut out
B.1 Definition
A thermal cut out valve is a device which permanently closes the flow of gas above a certain temperature limit.
All components, including the thermal valve, are designed in a way to guarantee soundness and strength up
to a certain temperature above the energizing temperature.
B.2 Constructional characteristics
The closing device which closes under thermal action as well as its temperature sensors and, if need be, all
the parts necessary for the operation of this device, shall form a constructional assembly with the regulator.
The thermal cut out element shall incorporate a shut off independent from the regulation subassembly.
If the valve closes using a spring, this shall be made of heat resistant steel.
All the components which are placed before the thermal cut out valve in the direction of the gas flow, as well
as the valve itself, shall be made of materials complying with the requirements concerning resistance to a
temperature of 600 C and at the maximum supply pressure.
B.3 Performance characteristics
When the regulator is under the influence of the temperature, the thermal cut out device shall cut out the gas
supply at a temperature between 70 C and 180 C.
Under the test conditions described in B.4, no leak or faulty operation of the regulator/valve assembly shall be
noted before the energizing of the closing device.
The valve shall remain locked in the closed position after the energizing of the device.
B.4 Test methods
The test shall be carried out on two complete devices, in working order.
The regulator fitted with a thermal cut out device is placed in an oven as shown in Figure B.1 and operated at
maximum supply pressure at a rate equal to 50% of the nominal rate.
The temperature inside the oven is increased so as to reach
a final temperature of (600 20) C in a period of 15 min (1st sample);
a final temperature of (600 20) C in a period of 2 h (2nd sample).
During the rise in temperature, the operating temperature is noted. Until the device energizes the regulator
shall remain sound and operate properly.
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After operation, the supply pressure is maintained at the maximum value of the supply pressure as given in
Table 15.
For each of the previous samples, check for soundness for 30 min and the leak noted shall not exceed 70 l
(air under normal conditions). During this measurement, the temperature shall be maintained at 600 C.

Key
1 Gauge - pressure test point
2 Gas meter
3 Safety valve
4 Oven
5 Test apparatus
6 Isolating and adjusting valve
7 Gas meter

Figure B.1 Diagram of the test bench for the regulator fitted with a thermal safety valve

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Annex C
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Special requirements for low pressure regulators under extreme
temperature conditions (temperatures below -20 C)
Any regulator which may be used under extreme temperature conditions (temperatures below -20 C) shall
meet the following requirements:
The regulator is left at a temperature of -40 C for 24 h.
Its temperature is then raised to -30 C.
After this, the regulator shall meet at 30 C all the specifications requested in this document at -20 C.
Any regulator meeting the requirements of this annex shall carry, in addition to the information specified in 8.2,
an indication of its suitability for use in extreme temperature conditions as part of the marking "-40 C".
This information shall also appear in the users and maintenance instructions.
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Annex D
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Method for measuring leaks at test pressures less than or equal to 16 bar
D.1 Scope
Method for measuring leaks expressed in cubic centimetres per hour of dry air at 15 C, 1 013,25 mbar, with
an accuracy of 5 % and at pressures less than or equal to 16 bar.
D.2 Diagram of the test bench
The test bench is shown in Figure D.1. It consists of
(1) the control volume V
x
(volume of the device + additional volume of bench, tubes, unions, etc..);
(2) a chamber with variable volume;
(3) a comparator (category 1, 1/100 mm);
(4) a gauge (preferably electronic), category 0,1;
(5) a pressure regulator;
(6) a shut-off valve;
(7) a 1/10 s timer;
(8) a thermometer.

Figure D.1 Diagram of the test bench used for measuring leaks
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D.3 Coefficient K
D.3.1 Method
Fix a device to be tested onto the bench; for this test the device shall be sound.
Using the pressure regulator (5), set the test pressure (p
test
). Close the shut-off valve (6).
Change the control volume V
x
by small quantities dV using the piston (2) and record the corresponding
changes in pressure dp using the gauge (4). Take 6 measurements.
The change dV shall be sufficiently small compared to V
x
(Vx/dV > 100). See the verification in D.5.
D.3.2 Calculations
Work out K from the linear regression dV = K dp.
K is expressed in cubic centimetres per millibar (cm
3
/mbar).
The value is acceptable if the coefficient is greater than or equal to 0,99.
D.4 Measurement of the leak
D.4.1 Method
Fix a device to be tested onto the bench.
The test pressure being always equal to p
test
, close the shut-off valve at time t
0
and record the pressure p
1
at
the time t
1
.
D.4.2 Calculations
Use the formula
) x(
+ 273,15
288,15
x
1013,25
+ 1013,25
x
-
3600x = F
1 test
test
test
0 1
p p
p
t t
K

where
F is the value of the leak, expressed in cubic centimetres per hour (cm
3
/h);
K is the coefficient obtained according to D.3, in cubic centimetres per millibar (cm
3
/mbar);
t
0
represents the start of test, expressed in seconds (s);
t
1
represents the end of test, expressed in seconds (s);
p
test
relative test pressure, expressed in millibar (mbar);
p
1
relative test pressure after a period t
1
, expressed in millibar (mbar);
test
is the ambient temperature, in degrees Celsius (C).
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D.5 Checks
Check the control volume V
x
using the following formula:
V
x
= K x (p
test
+ p
a
)
where
p
a
is the atmospheric pressure in millibars (mbar).
Check that
V
dV
x
> 100.
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Annex E
(normative)

Complementary test requirements for non metallic thermoplastic or
thermal setting materials used in the construction of regulators
E.1 Scope
The requirements in this annex cover regulators made of non metallic (thermoplastic or thermal setting)
materials in accordance with 5.2.
E.2 Materials
The materials used shall be suited to the use and guaranteed by the manufacturer.
At the time of drafting of this document only the following material was considered for the body and/or cover
and/or connections: Polybutylentherephtalate (Pbtp) with a 20 % to 30 % mass of glass fibre. However the
manufacturer shall certify that the characteristics of the material used are not lower than the values in Table
E.1.
Table E.1 Minimum characteristics of non metallic materials
Property Standard Unit Test method/
conditions
Minimum value
Mechanical
Elongation at break EN ISO 527 % 23 C 1
Bending resistance EN ISO 178 N/mm
2
23 C 150
Shock resistance EN ISO 180 kJ/m
2
Method 1 at 23 C 30
Thermal
Dimensional stability EN ISO 75 C Method A 1,80 MPa 190

E.3 Special conditions for carrying out the tests mentioned in the body of the
document
E.3.1 Resistance to impact (see 5.4.1 and 7.2.1)
These tests shall be carried out at a temperature of (-20 2) C.
E.3.2 Mechanical resistance of connections (see 5.4.3 and 7.2.3)
These tests shall be carried out at (-20 2) C and at (+50 2) C.
The duration of application of the forces and torques shall not be less than 15 min.
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E.3.3 Soundness (see 5.5 and 7.2.5)
For regulators incorporating components which isolate an enclosure containing gas from the atmosphere and
made of non metallic (thermoplastic or thermal setting) materials, this test shall be carried out under the
following conditions:
a) at (+50 2) C under the pressure conditions defined in 7.2.5;
b) at (0 2) C for butane regulators, under the following pressure conditions:
1) through the inlet connection, 0,5 bar;
2) through the outlet connection, 150 mbar (or 220 mbar);
c) at (-20 2) C for propane and LPG regulators, under the following pressure conditions:
1) through the inlet connection, 1 bar;
2) through the outlet connection, 150 mbar (or 220 mbar).
E.4 Special requirements
E.4.1 Resistance to hydrocarbons
A sample of non metallic parts, which are likely to come into contact with LPG, shall be weighed, then
immersed for (72
0
2
) h into pentane at (20 + 5) C. At the end of this period, the parts shall be withdrawn from
pentane and wiped with absorbent paper.
Parts shall be weighed after 2 min, then 24 h after their withdrawal from pentane.
Check that:
2 min after the withdrawal from pentane, the increase in weight is less than 0,3 % of the initial mass;
24 h after the withdrawal from pentane, the loss in mass is less than 0,3 % of the initial mass.
E.4.2 Resistance to cracking under stress and when chemical agents are present
E.4.2.1 If glues or grease are used, they shall be compatible with the material used in accordance with
the manufacturer's indications.
E.4.2.2 If assembly components (screws, rivets, inserts, ...) are essential for fixing, materials shall be
such that the stresses created do not cause any cracking or deterioration of the material with time. The
manufacturer shall indicate the maximum values of stresses applicable to materials so as to meet this
requirement.
E.4.3 Characteristics relating to fire resistance
The body and/or the cover and/or the connections and non metallic parts of the gasways containing gas
insulated from the atmosphere shall be made of materials belonging to self-extinction class FV-O in
compliance with EN 60695-11-10.
All the other external parts of the regulator which are made of non metallic materials shall belong to
class FV-2 in accordance with EN 60695-11-10.
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The manufacturer shall certify the self-extinction class for the minimum thickness of the part to be tested.
E.4.4 Accelerated ageing
Regulators incorporating one or several external parts made of non metallic materials shall be subjected to the
accelerated ageing test before carrying out the tests required by the document.
Before carrying out the test cycles indicated below, the inlet and outlet of the regulator shall be tightly sealed.
a) First cycle: UV
The regulator shall be subjected to an energy of 1 120 W/m
2
emitted by a xenon lamp under the
conditions of EN ISO 4892-3.
The exposure cycle, consisting of 20 h radiation and 4 h darkness, shall be repeated for 10 cycles.
The test shall be carried out at a temperature of 55 C with (90 + 5) % humidity.
The regulator shall be fixed, in its normal operating position, onto a support which rotates so as to expose
all sides to the energy.
b) Second cycle: thermal shock
The regulator shall be placed in a cryostatic cell at a temperature of (-25 + 2) C.
The test cycle shall include the following stages:
1) The regulator shall be kept in the cell for 10 min.
2) The regulator shall then be withdrawn from the cell and maintained at room temperature for a
period t such that 2 min t < 3 min.
3) The regulator shall then be placed in a thermostatic room at (55 2) C where it shall be
maintained for 10 min.
4) Finally the regulator shall be removed and maintained at room temperature for a period t such that
2 min t < 3 min.
The regulator shall be subjected to 5 test cycles.
E.5 Sampling and order of tests
The manufacturer shall supply the components likely to come into contact with gas in sufficient number to
allow them to be subjected to the tests indicated in E.4.1.
The order of tests shall be that of Table 10 (see 7.1.4), however the ageing test of E.4.4 shall be carried out
first in the case where the regulator incorporates external parts made of non metallic materials.
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Annex F
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Requirements for elastomeric reinforced diaphragms
The reinforced material shall not show any sign of delamination when examined using 2 times magnification,
during or after any of the tests carried out in accordance with EN 549.
In addition, it shall not show any blisters in excess of 2 mm diameter, immediately after the 72 h immersion in
liquid propene (95 % minimum propene) at (20 5) C.
The corresponding test shall be carried out by limiting the contact with liquid propene to active surfaces of the
diaphragm using an adequate test assembly.
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Inlet connections
The different types of threaded and non threaded inlet connections used in different countries are given in
Tables G.1 and G.2. Figures G.1 to G.49 give the types of threaded inlet connections (G.1 to G.27 are shown
in this document) and G.50 onwards give the types of non threaded inlet connections.
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Table G.1 Threaded inlet connections used in the various countries (see 5.3.4.1)
!Type Threaded connections
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Table G.1 Threaded inlet connections used in the various countries (see 5.3.4.1) (concluded)
Type Threaded connections
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Table G.2 Non-threaded inlet connections used in the various countries (see 5.3.4.1)
!Type Non-threaded connections

Figure
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G.50

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Dimensions in millimetres
Dimensions en millimtres
Abmessung in Millimeter

Figure G.1 - Threaded connection 20 1,814 L.H
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Figure G.2 - Threaded connection 21,7 1,814 L.H. - 60 Hand tightened
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Figure G.3 - Threaded connection M16 1,5 R.H
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Figure G.4 - Threaded connection 21,8 1,814 L.H - 55 Spanner tightened
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Figure G.5 - Threaded connection 20 1,814 L.H 55 Spanner tightened
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Figure G.6 - Threaded connection 22 1,155 L.H.
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Figure G.7 - Threaded connection 5/8 L.H. POL
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Figure G.8 - Threaded connection 21,8 1,814 L.H.- Spanner tightened
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Figure G.9 - Threaded connection 0,880 NGO L.H. -US POL
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Figure G.10 - Threaded connection 0,880 NGO L.H. Rubber nose-US POL
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Figure G.11 - Threaded connection Rp 3/8 L.H.
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Figure G.12 - Threaded connection 21,8 1,814 55 L.H. Hand tightened
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Figure G.13 - Threaded connection M20 1,5
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H = 0,960491 P

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D1

Rp

Pipe
Tube
Rohre
Nom. max. min. Nom. max. min. Nom. max. min. P Z H1 R L1 min.
1/4 8 13,157 13,261 13,053 12,301 12,405 12,197 11,445 11,549 11,341 1,337 19 0,856 0,184 12
3/8 10 18,662 18,788 18,558 15,806 15,910 15,702 14,950 15,054 14,846 1,337 19 0,856 0,184 12
1/2 15 20,955 21,097 20,813 19,793 19,935 19,851 18,631 18,773 18,489 1,814 14 1,162 0,249 14
20 26,441 26,583 26,299 25,279 25,421 25,137 24,117 24,259 23,975 1,814 14 1,162 0,249 16
1 25 33,249 33,429 33,069 31,770 31,950 31,590 30,291 30,471 30,111 2,309 11 1,479 0,317 18
1 1/4 32 41,910 42,090 41,730 40,431 40,611 40,251 38,952 39,132 38,772 2,309 11 1,479 0,317 20
1 1/2 40 47,803 47,983 47,623 46,324 48,504 46,144 44,845 45,025 44,685 2,309 11 1,479 0,317 22
2 50 59,614 59,794 59,434 58,315 58,315 57,955 56,656 56,836 56,476 2,309 11 1,479 0,317 26

Figure G.14 Internal thread ISO 7-1 Rp
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D1 A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A8 R
Nom. Nom. Nom. Nom. Nom. Nom. Nom.
min. max. min. max. max. min. min. max. max. min. min. max. max. min.
8 7,92 8,08 M14x1,5 10,1 10,2 8 8,24 8,15 7,0 7,3 10 10,2 9,8 3,0 3,3 11,7 11,5 1,0
10 9,92 10,08 M16x1,5 12,3 12,4 10 10,24 10,15 7,0 7,3 11 11,2 10,8 3,0 3,3 13,7 13,5 1,0

B1
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Nom. Nom. Nom. Nom. Nom. Nom. A/F
max. min. max. min. max. max. min. min. max. min. min. max. min. max. min. min.
8 8,24 8,15 11 11,2 10,8 10,2 9 9,5 8,5 3,0 8 8,24 8,15 M14x1,5 10,0 10,2 14,5 10,5 10,7 7 7
10 10,24 10,15 13 13,2 12,8 12,4 10 10,5 9,5 3,0 10 10,24 10,15 M16x1,5 11,0 11,2 15,5 11,5 11,7 8 8

Figure G.15 - Compression fittings
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C1 C2 C3 L1
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G 3/4 21,5 21,4 21,6 17 10 10,065 10,155 9 7,8 10,2
G 3/4 21,5 21,4 21,6 17 12 12,065 12,155 10 8,6 11,4
G 3/4 21,5 21,4 21,6 17 15 15,065 15,155 12 10,6 13,4
G 3/4 21,5 21,4 21,6 17 18 18,065 18,155 14 12,6 15,4
G 1 25,7 27,4 27,6 21 22 22,075 22,185 17 15,4 18,6
G 1 25,7 27,4 27,6 21 28 28,075 28,185 20 18,4 21,6

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min.
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G 3/4 21 20,9 21,1 21 23,5 23,7 3,5 4,5 15 3 4
G 1 27,5 27,4 27,6 26,5 29,5 29,7 4 5,5 17 4,5 5

L6 L7 L8 A1 A/F
G Nominal Nominal min
.
min
.
G 3/4 15 12 8,5 21,5 30
G 1 17 13 10 27,5 37

Figure G.16 Soldered separating connection Hexagon or octogon
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!

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!Figure G.17 Nut tank"
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EN Taper type thread (ENPT) : Theoretical profile of the thread

KEY
1 External thread (male)
2 Internal thread (female)
H = 0,866025 p = Height of 60 sharp V profile fc= Crest truncation
h = 0,800000 p = Depth of external thread fr = Root trunction
p = pitch Fc = Width of flat at crest External thread
n = number of threads per inch Fr = Width of flat at root Internal thread
(A) (A) Thread axis = 30
(B) Crest = 1 47
(C) Root
Limits on crest and root truncation of external and internal EN Taper Pipe Thread ENPT
All dimensions in millimetres
Height of
threads
Truncation f Equivalent width of flat F
min. max. tolerance min. max. tolerance
n H
Hmin Hmax
formula mm formula mm mm formula mm formula mm mm
27
18
14
11,5
0,8148
1,2220
1,5712
1,9129
0,753
1,129
1,451
1,767
0,634
0,974
1,288
1,590
0,0033p
0,0033p
0,0033p
0,0033p
0,031
0,046
0,060
0,073
0,096p
0,088p
0,078p
0,073p
0,091
0,124
0,142
0,160
0,061
0,079
0,081
0,086
0,038p
0,038p
0,038p
0,038p
0,036
0,053
0,069
0,084
0,111p
0,102p
0,090p
0,084p
0,104
0,145
0,163
0,185
0,069
0,091
0,094
0,102
Figure G.18 ENPT threaded connection (to be continued)
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Basic sizes EN Taper Pipe Thread ENPT (dimensions in millimetres)

1) Taper of thread 1/16 on diameter 2) v = Vanish threads 3) Pitch line

A D n p E0 L1 E1 L2 E2
1/16
1/8
1/4
3/8
1/2
3/4
1
1 1/4
1 1/2
2
7,938
10,287
13,716
17,145
21,336
26,670
33,401
42,164
48,260
60,325
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27
18
18
14
14
11,5
11,5
11,5
11,5
0,941
0,941
1,411
1,411
1,814
1,814
2,209
2,209
2,209
2,209
6,888 0
9,233 2
12,125 7
15,545 1
19,264 1
24,579 1
30,826 2
39,55 11
45,620 7
57,633 1
4,064
4,102
5,786
6,096
8,128
8,611
10,160
10,668
10,608
11,074
4,32
4,36
4,10
4,32
4,48
4,75
4,60
4,83
4,83
5,01
7,142 0
9,489 4
12,486 7
15,926 1
19,772 1
25,117 3
31,461 2
40,217 9
46,287 4
58,325 3
6,632
6,703
10,206
10,358
13,556
13,861
17,343
17,953
18,377
19,215
7,05
7,12
7,23
7,34
7,47
7,64
7,85
8,13
8,32
8,70
7,3025
9,652 0
12,763 5
16,192 5
20,111 5
25,445 5
31,910 0
40,673 0
46,769 0
58,834 0

A L3 E3 V L4 L5 E5 h 0,0625/n K0
1/16
1/8
1/4
3/8
1/2
3/4
1
1 1/4
1 1/2
2
2,822
2,822
4,234
4,234
5,443
5,443
6,627
6,627
6,627
6,627
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
6,711 7
9,056 6
11,861 0
15,280 6
18,924 0
24,239 0
30,412 2
39,137 1
45,306 4
57,219 1
3,264
3,264
4,897
4,897
6,294
6,294
7,663
7,663
7,663
7,663
3,47
3,47
3,47
3,47
3,47
3,47
3,47
3,47
3,47
3,47
9,896
9,967
15,103
15,255
19,850
20,155
25,006
25,616
26,040
26,878
4,750
4,821
7,384
7,536
9,929
10,234
12,924
13,536
13,960
14,798
7,184 9
9,534 4
12,587 2
16,016 2
19,884 6
25,218 6
31,633 9
40,396 9
46,492 9
58,557 9
0,753
0,753
1,129
1,129
1,451
1,451
1,767
1,767
1,767
1,767
0,059
0,059
0,088
0,088
0,113
0,113
0,138
0,138
0,138
0,138
6,137
8,481
10,996
14,417
17,813
23,127
29,060
37,785
43,853
55,867
Figure G.18 ENPT threaded connection (to be continued)
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Key

Nominal pipe size A
Outside diameter of pipe D
Threads per inch n
Pitch p
Pitch diameter at beginning of external thread E
0

Hand tight engagement Length mm
Hand tight engagement Length Threads
L
1

Handtight engagement Diameter E
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Effective external thread Length mm
Effective external thread Length threads
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Effective external thread Diameter E
2

Wrench make up length for internal thread Length mm
Wrench make up length for internal thread Length threads
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Wrench make up length for internal thread Diameter E
3

Vanish thread mm
Vanish thread threads
V
Overall length external thread L
4

Nominal perfect external threads Length mm L
5

Nominal perfect external threads Pitch diameter E
5

Height of threads h
Increase in diameter per thread 0,0625/n
Basic minor diameter at small end of thread K
0

Figure G.18 ENPT threaded connection (end)

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Figure G.19 - Threaded connection 21,8 1,814 L.H. EN ISO 228-1
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Figure G.20 - Threaded connection 1/4 EN ISO 228-1-LH
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Figure G.21 - Threaded connection Rp 14,8 1/18 ISO 7
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Connector Regulator
Connecteur Dtendeur
Entnahmestutzen Regler

Identique G15
Same as G15
Gleich G15

Other dimensions conform with EN ISO 8434-1
Autres dimensions conformes EN ISO 8434-1
Andere Abmessungen entsprechend EN ISO 8434-1

D1 A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A8 R
Nom min. max. Nom
min.
max. Nom max. min. Nom
min.
min.
max. Nom
max.
min.
12 11,92 12,08 M181,5 14,3 14,4 12 12,26 12,15 7,0 7,3 11 11,2 10,8 3,0 3,3 15,7 15,5 1,0
15 14,92 15,08 M221,5 17,3 17,4 15 15,26 15,15 7,0 7,3 12 12,2 11,8 3,0 3,3 19,7 19,5 1,0
18 17,92 18,08 M261,5 20,3 20,4 18 18,26 18,15 7,5 7,8 12 12,2 11,8 3,0 3,3 23,7 23,5 1,0
22 21,92 22,08 M302 24,3 24,4 22 22,29 22,15 7,5 7,8 14 14,2 13,8 4,0 4,3 27 26,8 1,2
28 27,92 28,08 M362 30,3 30,4 28 28,29 28,15 7,5 7,8 14 14,2 13,8 4,0 4,3 33 32,8 1,2
35 34,85 35,15 M452 38,0 38,1 35 35,33 35,17 10,5 10,8 16 16,2 15,8 4,0 4,3 42 41,8 1,2

B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7
Nom max min Nom max min max Nom max min min Nom max min Nom
min
max Nom
min
max min A/F
min
12 12,26 12,15 15 15,2 14,8 14,4 10 10,5 9,5 3,0 12 12,26 12,15 M181,5 11,0 11,2 15,5 11,5 11,7 8 8
15 15,26 15,15 18 18,2 17,8 17,4 10 10,5 9,5 3,5 15 15,26 15,15 M221,5 11,5 11,7 17 12,5 12,7 8,5 8
18 18,26 18,15 21 21,2 20,8 20,4 10 10,5 9,5 3,5 18 18,26 18,15 M261,5 11,5 11,7 18 13,0 13,3 8,5 8,5
22 22,29 22,15 25 25,2 24,8 24,4 105 11,0 10,0 3,5 22 22,29 22,15 M302 13,5 13,7 20 14,5 14,7 9,5 9,5
28 28,29 28,15 31 31,2 30,8 30,4 10,5 11,0 10,0 3,5 28 28,29 28,15 M362 14,0 14,2 21 15,0 15,2 10 10
35 35,33 35,17 40 40,2 39,8 38,1 13 13,5 12,5 5,0 35 35,33 35,17 M452 16,0 16,2 24 17,0 17,2 12 12
Figure G.22 Compression fittings
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D (Ref L1)

D2 (Ref L1)

D1 (Ref L1)

L1 L2
Rc

Pipe
Tube
Rohre
Nom. max. min. Nom. max. min. Nom. max. min. P Z H1 R min. max. min. max.
1/4 8 13,157 13,261 13,053 12,301 12,405 12,197 11,445 11,549 11,341 1,337 19 0,856 0,184 4,675 7,349 8,375 11,049
3/8 10 18,662 18,788 18,558 15,806 15,910 15,702 14,950 15,054 14,846 1,337 19 0,856 0,184 5,013 7,687 8,713 11,387
1/2 15 20,955 21,097 20,813 19,793 19,935 19,851 18,631 18,773 18,489 1,814 14 1,162 0,249 6,350 9,978 11,35 14,978
20 26,441 26,583 26,299 25,279 25,421 25,137 24,117 24,259 23,975 1,814 14 1,162 0,249 7,711 11,339 12,711 16,339
1 25 33,249 33,429 33,069 31,770 31,950 31,590 30,291 30,471 30,111 2,309 11 1,479 0,317 8,082 12,700 14,482 19,1
1
1/4
32 41,910 42,090 41,730 40,431 40,611 40,251 38,952 39,132 38,772 2,309 11 1,479 0,317 10,391 15,009 16,791 21,409
1
1/2
40 47,803 47,983 47,623 46,324 48,504 46,144 44,845 45,025 44,685 2,309 11 1,479 0,317 10,391 15,009 16,791 21,409
2 50 59,614 59,794 59,434 58,315 58,315 57,955 56,656 56,836 56,476 2,309 11 1,479 0,317 13,566 18,184 21,066 25,684
H = 0,960491 P
= 1,79
Figure G.23 Internal thread ISO 7-1 Rc
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NOTE 1 Optional groove, if exists, the should not exceed the external thread . It can be replaced by an unperfect thread.
NOTE 2 ES = static thightness.
Figure G.26 - Spheroconical connection junction DN16
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NOTE 1 Optional groove, if exists, the should not exceed the external thread . It can be replaced by an unperfect thread.
NOTE 2 ES = static thightness.
Figure G.27 - Spheroconical connection junction DN25

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!Dimensions in millimetres
Abmessungen in Millimeter

A1 = ISO 228 - G
A2 = 21,4 - 21,5
A3 = 29,8 - 30,2
A4 = 10,3 - 10,7
A5 = 11,3 - 11,7
A6 = 13,8 - 14,2
A7 = 16,8 - 17,2
A8 = 6 pans 32 S/P
A9 = 1,20 45
r = 1

B1 = 20,9 - 21
B2 = 14,8 - 15,2
B3 = 16,8 - 17,2
B4 = 2,4 - 2,5
B5 = 16,5 min.
B6 = 2,8 - 3,2
B7 = 23,9 - 24

C1 = 22,8 - 23
C2 = 16,5 - 16,7
C3 = 2,5 - 2,7

D1 = ISO 228 - G B
D2 = 23,4 - 23,8
D3 = 13 min.
D4 = 2,3 - 2,7
D5 = 2,3 2,7
D6 = 18,8 - 19,2
D7 = 16,8 - 17,2
D8 = 2,5 min.
r 0,50 min.

Figure G.28 Nut line
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D1 = ISO 228 - G B
D2 = 23,4 - 23,8
D3 = 13 min.
D4 = 2,3 - 2,7
D5 = 2,3 2,7
D6 = 18,8 - 19,2
D7 = 16,8 - 17,2
D8 = 2,5 min.
r 0,50 min.

A1 = ISO 228 - G
A2 = 21,4 - 21,5
A3 = 29,8 - 30,2
A4 = 10,3 - 10,7
A5 = 11,3 - 11,7
A6 = 13,8 - 14,2
A7 = 16,8 - 17,2
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Figure G.55 - Quick coupling Diameter 24,5
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Figure G.57 - Quick coupling for threaded valves 21,7
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Figure G.61 - Quick coupling bayonet connection
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Annex H
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Outlet connections
The different types of threaded and non threaded outlet connections used in different countries are given in Tables H.1
and H.2. Figures H.1 to H.49 give the types of threaded outlet connections (H.1 to H.17 are shown in this document) and
H.50 onwards give the types of non threaded outlet connections.
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Table H.1 Threaded outlet connections used in the various countries (see 5.3.4.1)
!Type Threaded connections
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H.1 H.2 H.3 H.4 H.5 H.6 H.7 H.8 H.9 H.10 H.11 H.12 H.13 H.14 H.15 H.16 H.17 H.18 H.19
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Table H.2 Non-threaded outlet connections used in the various countries (see 5.3.4.1)
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H.50

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Figure H.1 - Threaded connection M20 1,5
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Figure H.2 - Threaded connection 3/8 EN ISO 228-1
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Figure H.3 - Threaded connection 1/2 EN ISO 228-1
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Figure H.4 - Threaded connection 1/4 EN ISO 228-1-LH
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Abmessung in Millimeter H = 0,960491 P

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Rp

Pipe
Tube
Rohre
Nom. max. min. Nom. max. min. Nom. max. min. P Z H1 R L1 min.
1/4 8 13,157 13,261 13,053 12,301 12,405 12,197 11,445 11,549 11,341 1,337 19 0,856 0,184 12
3/8 10 18,662 18,788 18,558 15,806 15,910 15,702 14,950 15,054 14,846 1,337 19 0,856 0,184 12
1/2 15 20,955 21,097 20,813 19,793 19,935 19,851 18,631 18,773 18,489 1,814 14 1,162 0,249 14
3/4 20 26,441 26,583 26,299 25,279 25,421 25,137 24,117 24,259 23,975 1,814 14 1,162 0,249 16
1 25 33,249 33,429 33,069 31,770 31,950 31,590 30,291 30,471 30,111 2,309 11 1,479 0,317 18
1 1/4 32 41,910 42,090 41,730 40,431 40,611 40,251 38,952 39,132 38,772 2,309 11 1,479 0,317 20
1 1/2 40 47,803 47,983 47,623 46,324 48,504 46,144 44,845 45,025 44,685 2,309 11 1,479 0,317 22
2 50 59,614 59,794 59,434 58,315 58,315 57,955 56,656 56,836 56,476 2,309 11 1,479 0,317 26

Figure H.7 - Internal thread ISO 7-1
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Connector Regulator
Connecteur Dtendeur
Entnahmestutzen Regler

Identique G15
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Gleich G15
Other dimensions conform with EN ISO 8434-1
Autres dimensions conformes lEN ISO 8434-1
Andere Abmessungen entsprechend EN ISO 8434-1
D1 A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A8 R
Nom min. max. Nom
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12 11,92 12,08 M181,5 14,3 14,4 12 12,26 12,15 7,0 7,3 11 11,2 10,8 3,0 3,3 15,7 15,5 1,0
15 14,92 15,08 M221,5 17,3 17,4 15 15,26 15,15 7,0 7,3 12 12,2 11,8 3,0 3,3 19,7 19,5 1,0
18 17,92 18,08 M261,5 20,3 20,4 18 18,26 18,15 7,5 7,8 12 12,2 11,8 3,0 3,3 23,7 23,5 1,0
22 21,92 22,08 M302 24,3 24,4 22 22,29 22,15 7,5 7,8 14 14,2 13,8 4,0 4,3 27 26,8 1,2
28 27,92 28,08 M362 30,3 30,4 28 28,29 28,15 7,5 7,8 14 14,2 13,8 4,0 4,3 33 32,8 1,2
35 34,85 35,15 M452 38,0 38,1 35 35,33 35,17 10,5 10,8 16 16,2 15,8 4,0 4,3 42 41,8 1,2

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Nom max. min. Nom max. min. max. Nom max. min. min. Nom max. min. Nom
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min.
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min.
12 12,26 12,15 15 15,2 14,8 14,4 10 10,5 9,5 3,0 12 12,26 12,15 M181,5 11,0 11,2 15,5 11,5 11,7 8 8
15 15,26 15,15 18 18,2 17,8 17,4 10 10,5 9,5 3,5 15 15,26 15,15 M221,5 11,5 11,7 17 12,5 12,7 8,5 8
18 18,26 18,15 21 21,2 20,8 20,4 10 10,5 9,5 3,5 18 18,26 18,15 M261,5 11,5 11,7 18 13,0 13,3 8,5 8,5
22 22,29 22,15 25 25,2 24,8 24,4 105 11,0 10,0 3,5 22 22,29 22,15 M302 13,5 13,7 20 14,5 14,7 9,5 9,5
28 28,29 28,15 31 31,2 30,8 30,4 10,5 11,0 10,0 3,5 28 28,29 28,15 M362 14,0 14,2 21 15,0 15,2 10 10
35 35,33 35,17 40 40,2 39,8 38,1 13 13,5 12,5 5,0 35 35,33 35,17 M452 16,0 16,2 24 17,0 17,2 12 12
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D1 A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A8 R
Nom min. max. Nom
min.
min.
min.
max. Nom
max.
min.
8 7,92 8,08 M141,5 10,1 10,2 8 8,24 8,15 7,0 7,3 10 10,2 9,8 3,0 3,3 11,7 11,5 1,0
10 9,92 10,08 M161,5 12,3 12,4 10 10,24 10,15 7,0 7,3 11 11,2 10,8 3,0 3,3 13,7 13,5 1,0

B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7
Nom max. min. Nom max. min. max. Nom max. min. min. Nom max. min. Nom
min.
max. Nom
min.
max. min. A/F
min.
8 8,24 8,15 11 11,2 10,8 10,2 9 9,5 8,5 3,0 8 8,24 8,15 M141,5 10,0 10,2 14,5 10,5 10,7 7 7
10 10,24 10,15 13 13,2 12,8 12,4 10 10,5 9,5 3,0 10 10,24 10,15 M161,5 11,0 11,2 15,5 11,5 11,7 8 8
Figure H.9 - Compression fittings
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C1 C2 C3 L1
G Nominal min. max. max. Nominal min. max. Nominal min. max.
G 3/4 21,5 21,4 21,6 17 10 10,065 10,155 9 7,8 10,2
G 3/4 21,5 21,4 21,6 17 12 12,065 12,155 10 8,6 11,4
G 3/4 21,5 21,4 21,6 17 15 15,065 15,155 12 10,6 13,4
G 3/4 21,5 21,4 21,6 17 18 18,065 18,155 14 12,6 15,4
G 1 25,7 27,4 27,6 21 22 22,075 22,185 17 15,4 18,6
G 1 25,7 27,4 27,6 21 28 28,075 28,185 20 18,4 21,6

B1 B3 B2 L5 L4 L3 L2 R
G Nominal min. max. Nominal
min.
max. min. min.
G 3/4 21 20,9 21,1 21 23,5 23,7 3,5 4,5 15 3 4
G 1 27,5 27,4 27,6 26,5 29,5 29,7 4 5,5 17 4,5 5

L6 L7 L8 A1 A/F
G Nominal Nominal min
.
min
.
G 3/4 15 12 8,5 21,5 30
G 1 17 13 10 27,5 37

Figure H.10 Soldered separating connection Hexagon or octogon
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EN Taper Pipe Thread (ENPT) : Theoretical Profile of the thread

Key
1 External thread (male)
2 Internal thread (female)
H = 0,866025 p = Height of 60 sharp V profile fc= Crest truncation
h = 0,800000 p = Depth of external thread fr = Root trunction
p = pitch Fc = Width of flat at crest External thread
n = number of threads per inch Fr = Width of flat at root Internal thread
(A) (A) Thread axis = 30
(B) Crest = 1 47
(C) Root
Limits on crest and root truncation of external and internal EN Taper Pipe Thread ENPT
All dimensions in millimetres
Height of
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Truncation f Equivalent width of flat F
min. max. tolerance min. max. tolerance
n H
hmin hmax
formula mm formula mm mm formula mm formula mm mm
27
18
14
11,5
0,8148
1,2220
1,5712
1,9129
0,753
1,129
1,451
1,767
0,634
0,974
1,288
1,590
0,0033p
0,0033p
0,0033p
0,0033p
0,031
0,046
0,060
0,073
0,096p
0,088p
0,078p
0,073p
0,091
0,124
0,142
0,160
0,061
0,079
0,081
0,086
0,038p
0,038p
0,038p
0,038p
0,036
0,053
0,069
0,084
0,111p
0,102p
0,090p
0,084p
0,104
0,145
0,163
0,185
0,069
0,091
0,094
0,102
Figure H.11 ENPT threaded connection (to be continued)
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Basic sizes EN Taper Pipe Thread ENPT (dimensions in millimetres)

1) Taper of thread 1/16 on diameter 2) v=Vanish threads 3) Pitch line
A D n p E0 L1 E1 L2 E2
1/16
1/8
1/4
3/8
1/2
3/4
1
1 1/4
1 1/2
2
7,938
10,287
13,716
17,145
21,336
26,670
33,401
42,164
48,260
60,325
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27
18
18
14
14
11,5
11,5
11,5
11,5
0,941
0,941
1,411
1,411
1,814
1,814
2,209
2,209
2,209
2,209
6,888 0
9,233 2
12,125 7
15,545 1
19,264 1
24,579 1
30,826 2
39,551 1
45,620 7
57,633 1
4,064
4,102
5,786
6,096
8,128
8,611
10,160
10,668
10,608
11,074
4,32
4,36
4,10
4,32
4,48
4,75
4,60
4,83
4,83
5,01
7,142 0
9,489 4
12,486 7
15,926 1
19,772 1
25,117 3
31,461 2
40,217 9
46,287 4
58,325 3
6,632
6,703
10,206
10,358
13,556
13,861
17,343
17,953
18,377
19,215
7,05
7,12
7,23
7,34
7,47
7,64
7,85
8,13
8,32
8,70
7,302 5
9,652 0
12,763 5
16,192 5
20,111 5
25,445 5
31,910 0
40,673 0
46,769 0
58,834 0

A L3 E3 V L4 L5 E5 h 0,0625/n K0
1/16
1/8
1/4
3/8
1/2
3/4
1
1 1/4
1 1/2
2
2,822
2,822
4,234
4,234
5,443
5,443
6,627
6,627
6,627
6,627
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
6,711 7
9,056 6
11,861 0
15,280 6
18,924 0
24,239 0
30,412 2
39,137 1
45,306 4
57,219 1
3,264
3,264
4,897
4,897
6,294
6,294
7,663
7,663
7,663
7,663
3,47
3,47
3,47
3,47
3,47
3,47
3,47
3,47
3,47
3,47
9,896
9,967
15,103
15,255
19,850
20,155
25,006
25,616
26,040
26,878
4,750
4,821
7,384
7,536
9,929
10,234
12,924
13,536
13,960
14,798
7,184 9
9,534 4
12,587 2
16,016 2
19,884 6
25,218 6
31,633 9
40,396 9
46,492 9
58,557 9
0,753
0,753
1,129
1,129
1,451
1,451
1,767
1,767
1,767
1,767
0,059
0,059
0,088
0,088
0,113
0,113
0,138
0,138
0,138
0,138
6,137
8,481
10,996
14,417
17,813
23,127
29,060
37,785
43,853
55,867

Figure H.11 ENPT threaded connection (to be continued)
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Key

Nominal pipe size A
Outside diameter of pipe D
Threads per inch n
Pitch p
Pitch diameter at beginning of external thread E
0

Hand tight engagement Length mm
Hand tight engagement Length Threads
L
1

Handtight engagement Diameter E
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Effective external thread Length mm
Effective external thread Length threads
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Effective external thread Diameter E
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Wrench make up length for internal thread Length mm
Wrench make up length for internal thread Length threads
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Wrench make up length for internal thread Diameter E
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Vanish thread mm
Vanish thread threads
V
Overall length external thread L
4

Nominal perfect external threads Length mm L
5

Nominal perfect external threads Pitch diameter E
5

Height of threads h
Increase in diameter per thread 0,0625/n
Basic minor diameter at small end of thread K
0

Figure H.11 ENPT threaded connection (end)
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NOTE 1 Optional groove, if exists, the should not exceed the external thread . It can be replaced by an unperfect
thread.
NOTE 2: ES = static tightness.
Figure H.12 Connection with gas flat seal DN 25
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NOTE ES = static tightness.
Figure H.13 Male threaded connection DN 50
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NOTE 1 Gas meter thread cal. 20.
NOTE 2 2 or 3 holes 1,5 or 2 (2 holes at 180 or 3 at 120).
NOTE 3 To the manufacturer choice.
thread.
NOTE 5 ES = static tightness.
Figure H.14 Gas meter connection with gas seal cal.20
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NOTE 1 Gas meter thread cal. 32.
NOTE 2 2 or 3 holes 1,5 or 2 (2 holes at 180 or 3 at 120).
NOTE 3 To the manufacturer choice.
thread.
NOTE 5 ES = static tightness.
Figure H.15 Gas meter connection with gas seal cal.32

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Figure H.16 - Threaded connection 21,8 1,814 L.H. - 55 - Spanner tightened
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Figure H.17 - Threaded connection 21,7 1,814 L.H. - 60 Hand tightened
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!Dimensions in millimetres

D1 = ISO 228 - G B
D2 = 23,4 - 23,8
D3 = 13 mini
D4 = 2,3 - 2,7
D5 = 2,3 2,7
D6 = 18,8 - 19,2
D7 = 16,8 - 17,2
D8 = 2,5 min.
r 0,50 min.

A1 = ISO 228 - G
A2 = 21,4 - 21,5
A3 = 29,8 - 30,2
A4 = 10,3 - 10,7
A5 = 11,3 - 11,7
A6 = 13,8 - 14,2
A7 = 16,8 - 17,2
A8 = 6 pans 32 S/P
A9 = 1,20 45
r = 1

B1 = 20,9 - 21
B2 = 14,8 - 15,2
B3 = 16,8 - 17,2
B4 = 2,4 - 2,5
B5 = 16,5 min.
B6 = 2,8 - 3,2
B7 = 23,9 - 24

C1 = 22,8 - 23
C2 = 16,5 - 16,7
C3 = 2,5 - 2,7

Figure H.18 Male line"

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D (Ref L1)

D2 (Ref L1)

D1 (Ref L1)

L1 L2
Rc

Pipe
Tube
Rohre
Nom. max. min. Nom. max. min. Nom. max. min. P Z H1 R min. max. min. max.
1/4 8 13,157 13,261 13,053 12,301 12,405 12,197 11,445 11,549 11,341 1,337 19 0,856 0,184 4,675 7,349 8,375 11,049
3/8 10 18,662 18,788 18,558 15,806 15,910 15,702 14,950 15,054 14,846 1,337 19 0,856 0,184 5,013 7,687 8,713 11,387
1/2 15 20,955 21,097 20,813 19,793 19,935 19,851 18,631 18,773 18,489 1,814 14 1,162 0,249 6,350 9,978 11,35 14,978
20 26,441 26,583 26,299 25,279 25,421 25,137 24,117 24,259 23,975 1,814 14 1,162 0,249 7,711 11,339 12,711 16,339
1 25 33,249 33,429 33,069 31,770 31,950 31,590 30,291 30,471 30,111 2,309 11 1,479 0,317 8,082 12,700 14,482 19,1
1 1/4 32 41,910 42,090 41,730 40,431 40,611 40,251 38,952 39,132 38,772 2,309 11 1,479 0,317 10,391 15,009 16,791 21,409
1 1/2 40 47,803 47,983 47,623 46,324 48,504 46,144 44,845 45,025 44,685 2,309 11 1,479 0,317 10,391 15,009 16,791 21,409
2 50 59,614 59,794 59,434 58,315 58,315 57,955 56,656 56,836 56,476 2,309 11 1,479 0,317 13,566 18,184 21,066 25,684
H = 0,960491 P
= 1,79
Figure H.19 - Internal thread ISO 7-1 Rc"
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Figure H.50 - Hose connection - Diameter 8 23,5
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Figure H.51 - Hose connection - Diameter 10
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Figure H.52 - Hose connection - Diameter 13 48
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Figure H.53 - Hose connection Diameter 8 29
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Figure H.54 - Hose connection Diameter 13 44
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Key
1 Profile
H 5 ribs
General tolerancy 3
Dimension in millimetres
Nominal
diameter
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A 0,25 B 0,25 C
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4,8 20,3 6,35 6,73 4,06 6,35 5,58 3
Figure H.55 - Hose connection Diameter 4,8

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Annex I
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Test method for resistance to corrosion
Any test method which gives equivalent results to that described in ISO 9227, is considered as applicable,
particularly the method described in this annex and quoted as an example.
I.1 Principle
Accelerated corrosion by salt mist of defined composition, under precise temperature and pressure conditions.
The degree of corrosion is assessed visually.
I.2 Reagents
I.2.1 Saline solution
The concentration shall be (5 0,5) %
The sodium chloride shall not contain, in the dry state, more than 0,2 % of total impurities and more than
0,1 % of sodium iodide. It shall be free from nickel and copper.
The distilled water shall not contain more than 0,02 % of impurities.
The procedure is as follows:
dissolve five parts in mass of sodium chloride into 95 parts of distilled water;
check the concentration by measuring the density of the solution at (35 1) C. Carry out this check
every day. The density of the solution at 5 % shall be between 1 030 kg/m
3
and 1 040 kg/m
3
;
adjust the pH of the solution to the value of
( )
+
0,5
0,2
7,0 ;
before spraying, if necessary, remove the impurities in suspension by filtration or decantation.
I.2.2 Compressed air
Air shall be pure, maintained at 85 % - 90 % relative humidity at a temperature of (35 1) C and sent to the
sprayers at a pressure of (1,0 0,2) bar.
In order to purify it, pass it through a water purifier.
In order to maintain the concentration of the saline solution constant, humidify the air at a temperature higher
than 35 C by making it bubble, in finely divided bubbles, through a saturator containing water heated to a
suitably adjusted temperature. The height of the water column is less important than the fineness of bubbles,
the saturation of very fine bubbles being almost instantaneous. The humidifier water shall be replaced every
week so as to remove impurities.
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I.2.3 Salt mist
The salt mist is defined by the characteristics of the solution collected in the collectors during the test.
The intensity of the mist shall be such that for each horizontal collection surface of 80 cm
2
, (2 1) ml of
solution is collected per hour, for a minimum duration of sixteen hours operation.
The solution collected shall have the density and the pH specified in I.2.1.
I.3 Apparatus
The apparatus includes:
a spraying chamber;
sprayers;
a heating device;
a device for saline solution supply;
a device for compressed air supply;
mist collectors (at least 2 collectors).
I.3.1 Spraying chamber
The dimensions and mode of construction of the spraying chamber are left to the manufacturers' and users'
initiative, provided that the following requirements are met:
a) the walls of the chamber, the framework and supports placed inside shall resist the corrosion of salt mist.
Among the materials having a high resistance are: glass, rubber, types of stainless steel resistant to salt
mist, certain plastics, cement;
b) the design of the chamber shall be such that the mist can form a deposit directly by gravity onto regulators.
To this end suitable positioning of the sprayers and orifices for the exhaust of condensed liquid shall be
designed;
c) the design of the walls of the chamber, the framework and supports shall be such that the liquid which
trickles on their surface cannot pour out onto the regulators. The condensed solution is discharged at the
base of the chamber without being reused;
d) in order to facilitate homogeneous equipment, a type of recommended chamber is shown with its main
dimensions in Figure I.1.
I.3.2 Sprayers
Use one or several compressed air sprayers. Figure I.2 describes a sprayer of this type as an example.
Previous tests shall enable the establishment, once and for all, of the angle of the deflector in relation to the
jet axis and its distance from the sprayer so as to obtain the most homogeneous possible distribution of the
mist, controlled by quantities of solutions collected in the various collectors.
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I.3.3 Heating device
The heating device shall maintain a temperature of (35 2) C inside the spraying chamber.
Various means may be used.
It is desirable that air enters the spraying chamber at a temperature higher than 35 C. The degree of
overheating depends on:
the maintenance of the temperature inside the chamber at 35 C,
the thermal capacity of the walls and the ambient temperature,
the volume of forced air,
the air pressure which determines the temperature necessary for obtaining the required humidity. This
temperature is between 43 C and 47 C for a pressure between 0,8 bar and 1,2 bar.
It is desirable, in general, that the ambient temperature round the spraying chamber be as even as possible.
To this end the chamber can be placed into a room at constant temperature, or surround the chamber with a
casing containing water at a suitable temperature. Chambers which are completely insulated may be heated
with hot air. However this method can require the use of an auxiliary heating source with automatic control
enabling a quick rise of temperature after the opening of the chamber.
It is practically impossible to comply with the temperature characteristics, when using heating elements dipped
into the saline solution tank.
The device for measuring the temperature inside the chamber shall allow, either a continuous check, or at the
rate of two checks per day.
I.3.4 Salt solution supply device
The salt solution is contained in containers made of materials that cannot influence the pH in the solution. To
this end rubber or plastic coated steel containers or glass containers or a type of stainless steel resistant to
salt mist may be used.
I.3.5 Compressed air supply device
The compressed air supply device includes:
an air compressor at a pressure of (1,0 0,2) bar;
a pressure adjuster;
gauges;
an air coalescing filter;
a water saturator.
I.3.6 Mist collectors
Use glass or plastic funnels with a 10 cm diameter as collectors, fixed onto pierced plugs placed on measuring
cylinders. A 10 cm diameter funnel has a surface opening of approximately 80 cm
2
.
Place at least 2 collectors in the exposure area so as to collect the mist falling directly into the funnels, without
the liquid which trickles from the test pieces exposed or from any other part of the chamber.
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Collectors are placed in such a way that one of them is as near as possible to a sprayer and another as far as
possible from all the sprayers.
I.4 Test method
I.4.1 Method of exposure of regulators
The regulators as delivered with their connections unprotected and inlet and outlet orifices blocked shall be
placed in the chamber in such a way that they are not in the direct path of the mist sprayed. Deflectors can be
fitted so as to avoid direct spraying of the solution on regulators.
The supports of the regulators shall be made of non metallic inert materials: glass, plastics. If it is necessary to
hang them, hanging materials shall, in no account, be metallic but of synthetic fibres.
Regulators shall be positioned in such a way that they do not come in contact with each other and test
surfaces are exposed to the free circulation of the mist. Regulators may be placed on different levels in the
spraying chamber provided that the solution cannot trickle from the regulators placed on a given level onto the
lower level.
I.4.2 Duration of tests
Spraying shall be continuous throughout the test duration specified in 5.8.
I.4.3 Checks
Check the temperature continuously or at least twice a day with a 7 hour interval.
Check the pressure.
Measure the quantity of saline solution collected in the collectors.
Check the concentration and pH of the solution collected.
I.4.4 Cleaning of regulators
At the end of the test the regulators are lightly washed under running water at a temperature not exceeding
37 C, so as to remove salt deposits, then they are immediately dried.
I.5 Results
The external surface is visually inspected.
After the performance tests, the regulator is dismantled and the internal parts visually examined.
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Key
1 Closure by water seal
2 Insulated heating panel
3 2 collectors (horizontal area of 80 cm
2
)
4 Thermometer
5 Sprayer orifice
6 Deflector at a distance from the sprayer with variable slope
7 Compressed air supply
8 Salt solution supply
9 Drain
10 Air
11 Water
Figure I.1 Diagram of a spraying chamber
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The sprayer is generally made of durable and clear plastic.
Figure I.2 Salt mist sprayer
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Annex ZA
(informative)

Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential
Requirements of EU Directive 90/396/EEC
This European Standard has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission
and the European Free Trade Association to provide a means of conforming to Essential Requirements of the
New Approach Directive 90/396/EEC.
Once this standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Communities under that Directive and has
been implemented as a national standard in at least one Member State, compliance with the clauses of this
standard given in table ZA.1confers, within the limits of the scope of this standard, a presumption of
conformity with the corresponding Essential Requirements of that Directive and associated EFTA regulations.
Table ZA.1 Correspondence between this European Standard and Directive 90/396/EEC
Essential requirement Subject Requirements in the standard

1
Annex I
General conditions

1.1 Design & construction 1, 5
1.2 Installation instructions
Users instructions
Warnings (including packaging)
Official languages
8
8.4
8.4
8.2, 8.3
8.1
1.2.1 Information in the technical instructions 8.4
1.2.2 Content of the users and maintenance instructions 8.4
1.2.3 Equipment and packing marking 8.2, 8.3
1.3 Fittings 5.1, 5.2, 6, 8.4
2 Materials
2.1 Characteristics 5.2, 5.3.4
2.2 Guarantee 1 and Foreword
(To be continued)
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Table ZA.1 (end)
Essential requirement Subject Requirements in the standard
3 Design and construction
3.1 General
3.1.1 Distortion, breakage and wear 5.1, 5.4, 5.6
3.1.2 Condensation N/A
3.1.3 Risk of explosion 5.2
3.1.4 Air and water penetration N/A
3.1.5 Normal fluctuation of auxiliary energy N/A
3.1.6 Abnormal fluctuation of auxiliary energy N/A
3.1.7 Electrical risks N/A
3.1.8 Pressurized parts N/A
3.1.9 Failure of safety devices: Flame supervision devices N/A
3.1.10 Safety and controlling devices N/A
3.1.11 Protection of parts adjusted by the manufacturer 5.1
3.1.12 Marking of handles and of control or adjusting
devices
N/A
3.2 Unburned gas release
3.2.1 Gas leakage rate 5.5
3.2.2 Accumulation in the appliance N/A
3.2.3 Accumulation in rooms N/A
3.3 Ignition N/A
3.4 Combustion
3.4.1 Flame stability - Concentration of substances
hazardous to health in the products of combustion
N/A
3.4.2 Accidental release of combustion products N/A
3.4.3 Abnormal draught conditions N/A
3.4.4 Quantity of CO in the room (flueless heaters and
water heaters)
N/A
3.5 Rational use of energy N/A
3.6 Temperatures
3.6.1 Floor and adjacent surfaces N/A
3.6.2 Control handles N/A
3.6.3 Temperatures of external surfaces N/A
3.7 Materials in contact with food and sanitary water N/A
Annex II
Certification
1 and Foreword
Annex III
Data plate
8.2

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Bibliography
[1] EN 12864, 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
[2] EN 13786, 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

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