BS EN 13760:2003 – Automotive LPG filling system for light and heavy duty vehicles — Nozzle, test requirements and dimensions
1 Scope
This European Standard specifies the minimum design, construction, test requirements and the critical dimensions for filling nozzles for the dispensing of automotive Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) to vehicles of categories M and N, as defined in EC Directive 70/156, that are fitted with the Euro filling unit (light duty or heavy duty).
2 Normative references
This European Standard incorporates by dated or undated references, provisions from other publications. These normative references are cited at the appropriate places in the text and the publications are listed hereafter. For dated references, subsequent amendments to or revisions of any the publications apply to this European standard only when incorporated in it by amendment or revision. For undated references the latest edition of the publication referred to applies (including amendments).
EN 549, Rubber materials for seals and diaphragms for gas appliances and gas equipment.
EN 589, Automotive fuels – LPG – Requirements and test methods.
EN 12806, Automotive liquefied petroleum gas components – Other than containers.
EN 13463-1, Non-electrical equipment for potentially explosive atmospheres – Part 1: Basic method and requirements.
EN ISO 11114-2, Transportable gas cylinders – Compatibility of cylinder and valve materials with gas contents – Part 2: Non-metallic materials (ISO 11114-2:2000).
ISO 188, Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic – Accelerated ageing and heat resistance tests.
ISO 1431-1, Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic – Resistance to ozone cracking – Part 1: Static strain test.
ISO 6957, Copper alloys – Ammonia test for stress corrosion resistance.
ISO 9227, Corrosion tests in artificial atmospheres – Salt spray tests.
IEC 68-2-52, Environmental testing – Part 2: Tests – Test Kb: Salt mist, cyclic (sodium, chloride solution).
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this European Standard, the following terms and definitions apply:
3.1
pressure
gauge pressure, unless otherwise stated
3.2
design pressure
maximum pressure at which the filling nozzle may be used
3.3
test pressure
pressure to which the component, or an assembly of components, is subjected during the tests
3.4
filling nozzle
mechanical system, fitted to the hose of the dispensing system, consisting of a filling nozzle body, operating mechanism, including sealing elements and a service gasket if required
BS EN 13760:2003 – Automotive LPG filling system for light and heavy duty vehicles — Nozzle, test requirements and dimensions