BS EN 13622:2002 – This is an uncontrolled copy. Ensure use of the most current version of this document by searching British Standards Online at bsonline.techindex.co.uk

2 Terms and deflntions
2.1 Group 1: Terms relating to hoses, hose assemblles and 8ssembled hoses
2.1.1 qulick-action cupling with shut-off valve a device enabling a rapid coupling or uncoupling under pressure of two elements and/or hoses, which automatically releases the gas flow during connection and prevents the escape of gas when disconnected
2.1.2 hose assembly an assembly consisting of a hose tail inserted into the end of a hose and secured by a suitable hose clamp NOTE A typical hose assembly consists ol; hose tail, hose, hose clamp.
2.1.3 hoss tall the end of a coupling device to be inserted into a hose
2.1.4 hose damp a device for fastening the hose on the hose tail
2.1.5 8sembled hoso consists of a length of hose ftted at each end with a hose assembly
2.2 Group 2: Terms relating to pressure 22.1 nomial1) inlet pressure P1 inlet pressure defined by the manufacturer and for which the equipment is intended to work
2.22 nominal outlet prossure P2 downstream pressure corresponding to a defined flow (standard discharge defined either by its class of equipment or in the technical leaflets)
2.2.3 upstream pressure for type testing P pressure equal to twice the nominal outlet pressure plus 1 bar (ps=2 p2+ 1 bar)
BS EN 13622:2002 – This is an uncontrolled copy. Ensure use of the most current version of this document by searching British Standards Online at bsonline.techindex.co.uk