EN 12864:2001/A3:2009
Superseded
A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.
A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.
06-01-2013
01-12-2013
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
3.1 General definitions
3.2 Definitions concerning gas
3.3 Definitions concerning pressures
3.4 Definitions concerning rates
4 Terminology
5 Structural characteristics
5.1 General
5.2 Materials
5.3 Special requirements
5.4 Mechanical strength
5.5 Soundness
5.6 Mechanical endurance
5.7 Resistance to humidity changes
5.8 Resistance to corrosion
6 Performance characteristics
7 Test methods
7.1 General conditions
7.2 Verification of structural characteristics
7.3 Verification of performance characteristics
8 Marking - Packaging - Instructions
8.1 General
8.2 Marking of the regulator
8.3 Packaging
8.4 Instructions for use and maintenance
Annex A (normative) Special requirements for regulators
fitted with pressure or rate operated safety
devices
A.1 Regulators fitted with an overpressure relief
valve of a limited flow rate
A.2 Regulators fitted with an overpressure shut off
device
A.3 Regulators fitted with an underpressure shut off
safety device
A.4 Regulators fitted with an excess flow valve
Annex B (normative) Special requirements for regulators
fitted with a temperature operated safety device
B.1 Definition
B.2 Structural characteristics
B.3 Performance characteristics
B.4 Test methods
Annex C (normative) Special requirements for low pressure
regulators under extreme temperature conditions
Annex D (normative) Multimode connection regulator for
LPG cylinders to supply appliances installed in
caravans and motor caravans or freshwater boats
D.1 Scope
D.2 Design characteristics
D.3 Structural characteristics
D.4 Operating characteristics
D.5 Marking - Packaging - Instructions
Annex E (normative) Complementary test requirements for
non metallic thermoplastic or thermosetting
materials used in the construction of regulators
E.1 Scope
E.2 Materials
E.3 Special conditions for carrying out the test
mentioned in the body of the standard
E.4 Special requirements
E.5 Sampling and order of tests
Annex F (normative) Supplementary requirements for reinforced
diaphragms and elastomeric seals used in LPG
appliances and their associated equipment
Annex G (normative) Inlet connections
Annex H (normative) Outlet connections
Annex I (normative) Special requirements for low pressure
non adjustable regulators fitted with two or three
outlets for outdoor use
I.1 Constructional characteristics
I.2 Performance characteristics
I.3 Test methods
I.4 Marking
Annex J (normative) Method for measuring leaks at test
pressures less than or equal to 20 bar
J.1 Scope
J.2 Diagram of the test bench
J.3 Determination of coefficient K
J.4 Measurement of the leak
J.5 Checks
Annex K (normative) Special requirements for regulators
fitted with an inlet valve
K.1 Definition
K.2 Structural characteristics
K.3 Performance characteristics: mechanical strength
K.4 Test method
Annex L (informative) Alternative test method for
resistance to corrosion
L.1 Principle
L.2 Reagents
L.3 Apparatus
L.4 Test method
L.5 Results
Annex M (normative) Regulator for LPG cylinders to supply
appliances installed in seawater boats
M.1 Scope
M.2 General
M.3 Maximum guaranteed rate
M.4 Regulators fitted with a pressure relief valve
M.5 Vent
M.6 Connections
M.7 Material
Annex ZA (informative) Clauses of this European Standard
addressing essential requirements or other
provisions of EU directives
Specifies the structural and operational characteristics, the safety requirements and test methods, the marking, of low-pressure, non adjustable regulators for butane, propane or their mixtures, referred to in the body of the text as "regulators".
| Committee |
TC 181
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| DocumentType |
Standard
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| PublisherName |
Comite Europeen de Normalisation
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| Status |
Superseded
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| SupersededBy |
| Standards | Relationship |
| UNI EN 12864 : 2010 | Identical |
| NS EN 12864 : 2001 AMD 3 2009 | Identical |
| PN EN 12864 : 2002 AMD 3 2009 | Identical |
| BS EN 12864 : 2001 | Identical |
| UNE-EN 12864:2002 | Identical |
| NF EN 12864 : 2002 AMD 3 2009 | Identical |
| I.S. EN 12864:2001 | Identical |
| NBN EN 12864 : 2002 AMD 3 2009 | Identical |
| NEN EN 12864 : 2002 AMD 3 2009 | Identical |
| DIN EN 12864:2006-03 | Identical |
| SN EN 12864 : 2001 AMD 3 2010 | Identical |
| DIN EN 12864 E : 2006 AMD 3 2010 | Identical |
| BS EN 12864:2001+A3:2009 | Identical |
| DIN EN ISO 15995:2010-11 | GAS CYLINDERS - SPECIFICATIONS AND TESTING OF LPG CYLINDER VALVES - MANUALLY OPERATED |
| BS EN ISO 14245:2010 | Gas cylinders. Specifications and testing of LPG cylinder valves. Self-closing |
| 09/30202307 DC : 0 | BS EN 12514-1 - PARTS FOR SUPPLY SYSTEMS FOR CONSUMING UNITS WITH LIQUID FUELS - PART 1: SAFETY REQUIREMENTS AND TESTS - TERMINOLOGY, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS |
| DIN EN 15609 E : 2012 | LPG EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES - LPG PROPULSION SYSTEMS FOR BOATS, YACHTS AND OTHER CRAFT |
| EN ISO 15995:2010 | Gas cylinders - Specifications and testing of LPG cylinder valves - Manually operated (ISO 15995:2006) |
| EN ISO 14245:2010 | Gas cylinders - Specifications and testing of LPG cylinder valves - Self-closing (ISO 14245:2006) |
| EN 15202:2012 | LPG equipment and accessories - Essential operational dimensions for LPG cylinder valve outlet and associated equipment connections |
| I.S. EN 15202:2012 | LPG EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES - ESSENTIAL OPERATIONAL DIMENSIONS FOR LPG CYLINDER VALVE OUTLET AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT CONNECTIONS |
| DIN EN 15033 E : 2007 | ROOM SEALED STORAGE WATER HEATERS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF SANITARY HOT WATER USING LPG FOR VEHICLES AND BOATS |
| BS EN 13785 : 2005 | REGULATORS WITH A CAPACITY OF UP TO AND INCLUDING 100 KG/H, HAVING A MAXIMUM NOMINAL OUTLET PRESSURE OF UP TO AND INCLUDING 4 BAR, OTHER THAN THOSE COVERED BY EN 12864 AND THEIR ASSOCIATED SAFETY DEVICES FOR BUTANE, PROPANE OR THEIR MIXTURES |
| BS EN 13786 : 2004 | AUTOMATIC CHANGE-OVER VALVES HAVING A MAXIMUM OUTLET PRESSURE OF UP TO AND INCLUDING 4 BAR WITH A CAPACITY OF UP TO AND INCLUDING 100 KG/H, AND THEIR ASSOCIATED SAFETY DEVICES FOR BUTANE, PROPANE OR THEIR MIXTURES |
| BS EN 15202:2012 | LPG equipment and accessories. Essential operational dimensions for LPG cylinder valve outlet and associated equipment connections |
| EN 15609:2012 | LPG equipment and accessories - LPG propulsion systems for boats, yachts and other craft |
| DIN EN 15033:2007-02 | Room sealed storage water heaters for the production of sanitary hot water using LPG for vehicles and boats |
| UNI EN 1949 : 2013 | SPECIFICATION FOR THE INSTALLATION OF LPG SYSTEMS FOR HABITATION PURPOSES IN LEISURE ACCOMMODATION VEHICLES AND ACCOMMODATION PURPOSES IN OTHER VEHICLES |
| EN 15033:2006/AC:2008 | ROOM SEALED STORAGE WATER HEATERS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF SANITARY HOT WATER USING LPG FOR VEHICLES AND BOATS |
| DIN EN ISO 14245:2010-11 | GAS CYLINDERS - SPECIFICATIONS AND TESTING OF LPG CYLINDER VALVES - SELF-CLOSING |
| DIN EN 15609:2012-07 | LPG equipment and accessories - LPG propulsion systems for boats, yachts and other craft |
| BS EN 15609:2012 | LPG equipment and accessories. LPG propulsion systems for boats, yachts and other craft |
| 04/19971661 DC : DRAFT APR 2004 | BS ISO 15995 - SPECIFICATION AND TESTING FOR LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS (LPG) CYLINDER VALVES - MANUALLY OPERATED |
| 09/30201899 DC : 0 | BS EN 1949 - SPECIFICATION FOR THE INSTALLATION OF LPG SYSTEMS FOR HABITATION PURPOSES IN LEISURE ACCOMMODATION VEHICLES AND ACCOMMODATION PURPOSES IN OTHER VEHICLES |
| ISO 14245:2006 | Gas cylinders Specifications and testing of LPG cylinder valves Self-closing |
| I.S. EN 1949:2011 | SPECIFICATION FOR THE INSTALLATION OF LPG SYSTEMS FOR HABITATION PURPOSES IN LEISURE ACCOMMODATION VEHICLES AND ACCOMMODATION PURPOSES IN OTHER VEHICLES (INCLUDING IRISH NATIONAL ANNEX) |
| 12/30262932 DC : 0 | BS EN 15339-3 - THERMAL SPRAYING - SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR THERMAL SPRAYING EQUIPMENT - PART 3: TORCHES FOR THERMAL SPRAYING AND THEIR CONNECTION AND SUPPLY UNITS |
| I.S. EN ISO 14245:2010 | GAS CYLINDERS - SPECIFICATIONS AND TESTING OF LPG CYLINDER VALVES - SELF-CLOSING |
| BS EN ISO 15995:2010 | Gas cylinders. Specifications and testing of LPG cylinder valves. Manually operated |
| 06/30125306 DC : 0 | EN 15609 - LPG EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES - LPG PROPULSION SYSTEMS FOR BOATS, YACHTS AND OTHER CRAFT - INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS |
| PREN 1949 : DRAFT 2009 | SPECIFICATION FOR THE INSTALLATION OF LPG SYSTEMS FOR HABITATION PURPOSES IN LEISURE ACCOMMODATION VEHICLES AND ACCOMMODATION PURPOSES IN OTHER VEHICLES |
| I.S. EN 15609:2012 | LPG EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES - LPG PROPULSION SYSTEMS FOR BOATS, YACHTS AND OTHER CRAFT |
| ISO 15995:2006 | Gas cylinders Specifications and testing of LPG cylinder valves Manually operated |
| DIN EN 1949:2013-05 | Specification for the installation of LPG systems for habitation purposes in leisure accommodation vehicles and accommodation purposes in other vehicles (includes Amendment A1:2013) |
| DIN EN 13786:2010-07 | AUTOMATIC CHANGE-OVER VALVES HAVING A MAXIMUM OUTLET PRESSURE OF UP TO AND INCLUDING 4 BAR WITH A CAPACITY OF UP TO AND INCLUDING 100 KG/H, AND THEIR ASSOCIATED SAFETY DEVICES FOR BUTANE, PROPANE OR THEIR MIXTURES |
| DIN EN 13785:2010-05 | REGULATORS WITH A CAPACITY OF UP TO AND INCLUDING 100 KG/H, HAVING A MAXIMUM NOMINAL OUTLET PRESSURE OF UP TO AND INCLUDING 4 BAR, OTHER THAN THOSE COVERED BY EN 12864 AND THEIR ASSOCIATED SAFETY DEVICES FOR BUTANE, PROPANE OR THEIR MIXTURES |
| UNE-EN 1949:2011 | Specification for the installation of LPG systems for habitation purposes in leisure accommodation vehicles and accommodation purposes in other vehicles |
| UNI EN 15202 : 2012 | LPG EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES - ESSENTIAL OPERATIONAL DIMENSIONS FOR LPG CYLINDER VALVE OUTLET AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT CONNECTIONS |
| UNI EN 13786 : 2009 | AUTOMATIC CHANGE-OVER VALVES HAVING A MAXIMUM OUTLET PRESSURE OF UP TO AND INCLUDING 4 BAR WITH A CAPACITY OF UP TO AND INCLUDING 100 KG/H, AND THEIR ASSOCIATED SAFETY DEVICES FOR BUTANE, PROPANE OR THEIR MIXTURES |
| UNI EN 13785 : 2009 | REGULATORS WITH A CAPACITY OF UP TO AND INCLUDING 100 KG/H, HAVING A MAXIMUM NOMINAL OUTLET PRESSURE OF UP TO AND INCLUDING 4 BAR, OTHER THAN THOSE COVERED BY EN 12864 AND THEIR ASSOCIATED SAFETY DEVICES FOR BUTANE, PROPANE OR THEIR MIXTURES |
| BS ISO 15995:2006 | Gas cylinders. Specification and testing of LPG cylinder valves. Manually operated |
| 05/30125303 DC : DRAFT APR 2005 | BS EN 15202 - LPG EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES - ESSENTIAL OPERATIONAL DIMENSIONS FOR LPG CYLINDER VALVE OUTLET AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT CONNECTIONS |
| PREN 15609 : DRAFT 2010 | LPG EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES - LPG PROPULSION SYSTEMS FOR BOATS, YACHTS AND OTHER CRAFT - INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS |
| 13/30261510 DC : 0 | BS EN ISO 10239 - SMALL CRAFT - LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS (LPG) SYSTEMS |
| 09/30204183 DC : 0 | BS EN 88-1 - PRESSURE REGULATORS AND ASSOCIATED SAFETY DEVICES FOR GAS APPLIANCES - PART 1: PRESSURE REGULATORS FOR INLET PRESSURES UP TO AND INCLUDING 500 MBAR |
| BS ISO 14245:2006 | Gas cylinders. Specification and testing of LPG cylinder valves. Self-closing |
| UNI EN ISO 15995 : 2010 | GAS CYLINDERS - SPECIFICATIONS AND TESTING OF LPG CYLINDER VALVES - MANUALLY OPERATED |
| I.S. EN ISO 15995:2010 | GAS CYLINDERS - SPECIFICATIONS AND TESTING OF LPG CYLINDER VALVES - MANUALLY OPERATED |
| BS EN 1949:2011+A1:2013 | Specification for the installation of LPG systems for habitation purposes in leisure accommodation vehicles and accommodation purposes in other vehicles |
| DIN EN 15202 E : 2012 | LPG EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES - ESSENTIAL OPERATIONAL DIMENSIONS FOR LPG CYLINDER VALVE OUTLET AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT CONNECTIONS |
| BS EN 15033:2006 | Room sealed storage water heaters for the production of sanitary hot water using LPG for vehicles and boats |
| UNE-EN 15202:2012 | LPG equipment and accessories - Essential operational dimensions for LPG cylinder valve outlet and associated equipment connections |
| EN 13786:2004+A1:2008 | 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 |
| EN 13785:2005+A1:2008 | 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 |
| UNI EN ISO 14245 : 2010 | GAS CYLINDERS - SPECIFICATIONS AND TESTING OF LPG CYLINDER VALVES - SELF-CLOSING |
| 12/30261644 DC : 0 | BS EN 16436 - RUBBER AND PLASTIC HOSES AND TUBINGS FOR USE WITH PROPANE, BUTANE AND THEIR MIXTURES IN THE VAPOUR PHASE |
| 10/30218994 DC : 0 | BS EN 15202 - LPG EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES - ESSENTIAL OPERATIONAL DIMENSIONS FOR LPG CYLINDER VALVE OUTLET AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT CONNECTIONS |
| 04/19971669 DC : DRAFT APR 2004 | BS ISO 14245 - SPECIFICATION AND TESTING FOR LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS (LPG) CYLINDER VALVES - SELF CLOSING |
| 10/30219378 DC : 0 | BS EN 15609 - LPG EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES - LPG PROPULSION SYSTEMS FOR BOATS, YACHTS AND OTHER CRAFT - INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS |
| 06/30132025 DC : DRAFT JULY 2006 | EN ISO 10239 - SMALL CRAFT - LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS (LPG) SYSTEMS |
| UNI EN 15609 : 2012 | LPG EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES - LPG PROPULSION SYSTEMS FOR BOATS, YACHTS AND OTHER CRAFT |
| BS EN 1949 : 2011 | SPECIFICATION FOR THE INSTALLATION OF LPG SYSTEMS FOR HABITATION PURPOSES IN LEISURE ACCOMMODATION VEHICLES AND ACCOMMODATION PURPOSES IN OTHER VEHICLES |
| DIN EN 15202:2012-09 | LPG EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES - ESSENTIAL OPERATIONAL DIMENSIONS FOR LPG CYLINDER VALVE OUTLET AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT CONNECTIONS |
| EN 1949:2011+A1:2013 | Specification for the installation of LPG systems for habitation purposes in leisure accommodation vehicles and accommodation purposes in other vehicles |
| ISO 426-1:1983 | Wrought copper-zinc alloys — Chemical composition and forms of wrought products — Part 1: Non-leaded and special copper-zinc alloys |
| ISO 8434-1:2007 | Metallic tube connections for fluid power and general use Part 1: 24 degree cone connectors |
| ISO 75:1987 | Plastics and ebonite Determination of temperature of deflection under load |
| ISO 426-2:1983 | Wrought copper-zinc alloys — Chemical composition and forms of wrought products — Part 2: Leaded copper-zinc alloys |
| ISO 565:1990 | Test sieves — Metal wire cloth, perforated metal plate and electroformed sheet — Nominal sizes of openings |
| EN 561:2002 | Gas welding equipment - Quick-action coupling with shut-off valves for welding, cutting and allied processes |
| EN 560:2005/AC:2007 | GAS WELDING EQUIPMENT - HOSE CONNECTIONS FOR EQUIPMENT FOR WELDING, CUTTING AND ALLIED PROCESSES |
| EN ISO 7253 : 2001 | PAINTS AND VARNISHES - DETERMINATION OF RESISTANCE TO NEUTRAL SALT SPRAY (FOG) |
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| ISO 7-1:1994 | Pipe threads where pressure-tight joints are made on the threads Part 1: Dimensions, tolerances and designation |
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| ISO 9227:2017 | Corrosion tests in artificial atmospheres — Salt spray tests |
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| EN 549:1994 | Rubber materials for seals and diaphragms for gas appliances and gas equipment |
| ISO 301:2006 | Zinc alloy ingots intended for castings |
| ISO 178:2010 | Plastics Determination of flexural properties |
| ISO 228-1:2000 | Pipe threads where pressure-tight joints are not made on the threads Part 1: Dimensions, tolerances and designation |
| 1990/396/EEC : 1990 | COUNCIL DIRECTIVE OF 29 JUNE 1990 ON THE APPROXIMATION OF THE LAWS OF THE MEMBER STATES RELATING TO APPLIANCES BURNING GASEOUS FUELS |
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