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BS 4256-2:1972

Superseded
Superseded

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Specification for oil-burning air heaters Fixed, flued, fan-assisted heaters
Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

15-04-2000

Language(s)

English

Published date

30-03-1972

Cooperating organizations
Foreword
Specification
1. Scope
2. Definitions
3. Instructions
4. Marking
5. Workmanship
7. Temperature measurement
8. Oil feed and preparation of oil for burning
9. Ignition
10. Ignition failure and flame failure timings
11. Electricity supply failure
12. Overheat protection
13. Combustion air supply
14. Performance requirements
15. External temperatures for space heating
16. Air delivery temperature
17. Fuel temperature
18. Oil tanks
19. Electrical equipment
20. Explosion relief
21. Maintenance
22. Draught control
Appendix
A. Measurement of temperatures
Figures
1. Apparatus for measuring floor and wall temperatures
2. Apparatus for measuring ceiling temperatures

Construction, operation, performance and safety requirements for heaters designed for use with distillate oils such as kerosine, gas oil and domestic fuel oil.

Committee
RHE/13
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
16
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy

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