1、UL COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL NOT AUTHORIZED FOR FURTHER REPRODUCTION ORDISTRIBUTION WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM ULNovember 19, 20101SUBJECT 1204OUTLINE OF INVESTIGATIONFORPARTS CLEANERSIssue Number: 2November 19, 2010Summary of TopicsThis second issue of the Outline of Investigation for Parts Cleaners,Subjec
2、t 1204, is being issued to update the references in Appendix A.COPYRIGHT 2010 UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES INC.UL COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL NOT AUTHORIZED FOR FURTHER REPRODUCTION ORDISTRIBUTION WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM ULNOVEMBER 19, 2010SUBJECT 12042No Text on This PageUL COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL NOT AUTHORIZE
3、D FOR FURTHER REPRODUCTION ORDISTRIBUTION WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM ULCONTENTSINTRODUCTION1 Scope .52 General 52.1 Components .52.2 Units of measurement .62.3 Undated references .63 Glossary .6CONSTRUCTION4 General 85 Solvents .86 Pumps .86.1 General .86.2 Water based solvent pumps .86.3 Flammable and
4、 combustible liquid solvent pumps 87 Supply Connections .97.1 General .97.2 Cord connected products 97.3 Permanently connected products 108 Grounding 128.1 General 128.2 Grounding Identification 138.3 Grounding Circuit Resistance .149 Spacings 149.1 Line Voltage Circuits .149.2 Low Voltage Circuits
5、.15PROTECTION AGAINST INJURY TO PERSONS10 Strength of Materials 1611 Sharp Edges .1612 Stability 1613 Strength of Handles .16PERFORMANCE14 General 1615 Input Test 1716 Starting Current Test 1717 Leakage Current Test .1818 Temperature Test .2119 Ground Circuit Resistance Test .2620 Dielectric Test 26
6、21 Cable Arcing Test 2622 Strain Relief Test .2723 Stalled Armature Switch Test .2724 Stability Test .2825 Lid Closure Test 28NOVEMBER 19, 2010 SUBJECT 1204 3UL COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL NOT AUTHORIZED FOR FURTHER REPRODUCTION ORDISTRIBUTION WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM UL26 Fluid Leakage Test .2827 Fusible L
7、ink Operation Test 2928 Link Calibration Test 2929 Lid Impact Test .2930 Strength of Handles Test 29MANUFACTURING AND PRODUCTION TESTS31 Dielectric Voltage Withstand Test .3032 Grounding Continuity Test .3133 Fluid Leakage Test .31MARKING34 Markings .3135 Instruction Manual 33APPENDIX AStandards for
8、 ComponentsA1NOVEMBER 19, 2010SUBJECT 12044UL COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL NOT AUTHORIZED FOR FURTHER REPRODUCTION ORDISTRIBUTION WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM ULINTRODUCTION1 Scope1.1 These requirements cover parts cleaners used for cleaning grease and similar substances frommetallic parts.1.2 These requirements
9、 cover electrically operated parts cleaners rated up to 600 V, or manual type partscleaners with no electrical connection.1.3 These units are intended for use with flammable or combustible liquids as detailed in the instructionmanual provided with the unit.1.4 These units are intended for installati
10、on and use in accordance with the National Electrical Code,NFPA 70, the Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code, NFPA 30, the Uniform Fire Code, NFPA 1, andthe International Fire Code, IFC.1.5 These requirements do not apply to units intended to be installed outdoors, intended for use withsolvents th
11、at are considered unstable, or the physiological effects of using the equipment with solvents orhazardous waste.2 General2.1 Components2.1.1 Except as indicated in 2.1.2, a component of a product covered by this outline shall comply with therequirements for that component. See Appendix A for a list
12、of standards covering components used in theproducts covered by this outline.2.1.2 A component is not required to comply with a specific requirements that:a) Involves a feature or characteristic not required in the application of the component in theproduct covered by this outline, orb) Is supersede
13、d by a requirement in this outline.2.1.3 A component shall be used in accordance with its rating established for the intended conditions ofuse.2.1.4 Specific components are incomplete in construction features or restricted in performancecapabilities. Such components are intended for use only under l
14、imited conditions, such as certaintemperatures not exceeding specified limits, and shall be used only under those specific conditions.NOVEMBER 19, 2010 SUBJECT 1204 5UL COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL NOT AUTHORIZED FOR FURTHER REPRODUCTION ORDISTRIBUTION WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM UL2.2 Units of measurement2.2.1
15、 Values stated without parentheses are the requirement. Values in parentheses are explanatory orapproximate information.2.3 Undated references2.3.1 Any undated reference to a code or standard appearing in the requirements of this outline shall beinterpreted as referring to the latest edition of that
16、 code or standard.3 Glossary3.1 For the purposes of this outline, the following definitions apply.3.2 AUTO-IGNITION TEMPERATURE The minimum temperature at which fuel-air mixtures will ignitespontaneously. This temperature is to be determined either at atmospheric pressure (14.7 psig), or atthe maxim
17、um pressure present in the area of the fuel-air mixture, whichever is higher. At atmosphericpressure, the auto-ignition temperature of a solvent shall be determined in accordance with theStandard Test Method for Auto-Ignition Temperature of Liquid Chemicals, ASTM E 659.3.3 COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID A mater
18、ial that has a fluidity greater than 300 penetration asphalt whentested in accordance with the Standard Test Method for Penetration for Bituminous Materials, ASTM D5, and that has a closed cup flash point at or above 37.8C (100F). Combustible liquids are subdividedas follows:a) Class II liquids incl
19、ude those having flash points at or above 37.8C and below 60C(140F);b) Class IIIA liquids include those having flash points at or above 60C and below 93C(200F); andc) Class IIIB liquids include those having flash points at or above 93C.3.4 FLAMMABLE LIQUID A material that has a fluidity greater than
20、 300 penetration asphalt whentested in accordance with the Standard Test Method for Penetration for Bituminous Materials, ASTM D5, and that has a closed cup flash point below 37.8C (100F) and a vapor pressure not exceeding2068 mm Hg (40 psia). Flammable liquids are Class I liquids, and are subdivide
21、d as follows:a) Class IA liquids include those having flash points below 22.8C (73F) and having a boilingpoint below 37.8C;b) Class IB liquids include those having flash points below 22.8C and having a boiling point ator above 37.8C; andc) Class IC liquids include those having flash points at or abo
22、ve 22.8C and below 37.8C.3.5 FLASH POINT The minimum temperature at which a liquid gives off vapor in sufficientconcentration to form an ignitable mixture with air near the surface of the liquid within the vessel asspecified by the appropriate test procedure and apparatus as follows:a) The flash poi
23、nt of a liquid having a viscosity less than 45 Saybold Universal Seconds (SUS)at 37.8C (100F) and a flash point below 93C (200F) as determined in accordance with theStandard Test Method for Flash Point by Tag Closed Cup Tester, ANSI/ASTM D 56 Rev A.NOVEMBER 19, 2010SUBJECT 12046UL COPYRIGHTED MATERI
24、AL NOT AUTHORIZED FOR FURTHER REPRODUCTION ORDISTRIBUTION WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM ULb) The flash point of a liquid having a viscosity of 45 SUS or more at 37.8C or a flash point of93C or higher as determined in accordance with the Standard Test Methods for Flash Point bythe Pensky-Martens Closed Cup
25、 Tester IP Designation: 34/99, ANSI/ASTM D 93 Rev A.c) The Standard Test Methods for Flash Point of Liquids by Small Scale Closed-CupApparatus, ASTM D 3278, may be used for paints, enamels, lacquers, varnishes, and relatedunits and their components having flash points between 0C (32F) and 110C (230F
26、) andhaving a viscosity lower than 150 centistokes at 25C (77F).d) The Standard Test Methods for Flash Point by Small Scale Closed Tester - IP Designation:303/83 (88), ANSI/ASTM D 3828, may be used for materials other than those for which specificsetaflash methods exist.3.6 IGNITABLE MIXTURE A vapor
27、-air, gas-air, dust-air mixture or combinations of these mixturesthat can be ignited by a static spark.3.7 LINE VOLTAGE CIRCUIT A circuit involving a potential of not more than 600 V and havingcircuit characteristics in excess of those of a low voltage circuit.3.8 LOW VOLAGE CIRCUIT A circuit involv
28、ing a potential of not more than 30 V (42.4 volts peak)and supplied by a primary battery, by a standard Class 2 transformer, or by an impedance which, as aunit, complies with all of the performance requirements for a Class 2 transformer.3.9 LOWER FLAMMABILITY LIMIT (LFL) The minimum concentration of
29、 vapor in air at whichpropagation of flame will occur in the presence of an ignition source. LFL is sometimes referred to asLEL, or lower explosive limit.3.10 SOLVENT A flammable or combustible liquid capable of dissolving another substance to form auniformly dispersed mixture at the molecular or io
30、nic level.3.11 UNSTABLE LIQUID A liquid that, in the pure state or as commercially produced or transported,will vigorously polymerize, decompose, undergo condensation reaction, or become self-reactive underconditions of shock, pressure, or temperature.3.12 VESSEL A container, tank, or other receptac
31、le intended to contain solvent or other liquids.NOVEMBER 19, 2010 SUBJECT 1204 7UL COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL NOT AUTHORIZED FOR FURTHER REPRODUCTION ORDISTRIBUTION WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM ULCONSTRUCTION4 General4.1 Vats, lids, and supporting structures shall be constructed of steel, with a minimum thickn
32、ess of 1.0mm (0.04 in). The lid shall comply with the Lid Impact Test, Section 29.4.2 Parts cleaners shall be provided with a fusible link assembly that will allow the lid to close in the eventof a fire. See the Fusible Link Operation Test, Section 27.5 Solvents5.1 Parts cleaners can be used with wa
33、ter based solvents or with flammable or combustible solvents.5.2 The solvents intended for use with the equipment are to be described in the instruction manualsupplied with the equipment. See 34.3 and 35.2.6 Pumps6.1 General6.1.1 Pumps for use in parts cleaners shall be of the submersible type and s
34、hall comply with 6.2 or 6.3.6.2 Water based solvent pumps6.2.1 Pumps for use with water based solvents shall be evaluated to the Standard for Motor-OperatedWater Pumps, UL 778.Exception: Pumps for use with water based solvents and complying with 6.3 are acceptable.6.2.2 Pumps for use with water base
35、d solvents shall be of the magnetically induced type and permanentlysealed.6.3 Flammable and combustible liquid solvent pumps6.3.1 Pumps for use with solvents other than water based shall be evaluated to the Standard forPower-Operated Pumps for Petroleum Dispensing Products, UL 79.NOVEMBER 19, 2010S
36、UBJECT 12048UL COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL NOT AUTHORIZED FOR FURTHER REPRODUCTION ORDISTRIBUTION WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM UL7 Supply Connections7.1 General7.1.1 Electrically powered parts cleaners shall be connected to a source of supply by either a powersupply cord or a permanent connection.7.1.2 Electric
37、ally powered parts cleaners connected by a supply cord shall comply with cord connectedproducts, Section 7.2. Electrically powered parts cleaners that are permanently connected shall complywith permanently connected products, Section 7.3.7.1.3 Electrically powered parts cleaners shall be provided wi
38、th a connection to ground that complies withGrounding, Section 8.7.2 Cord connected products7.2.1 General7.2.1.1 A cord connected unit shall be provided with a non-detachable cord and an attachment plug forconnection to the supply circuit.7.2.1.2 The power supply cord shall comply with the requireme
39、nts of the Standard for Cord Sets andPower Supply Cords, UL 817.7.2.1.3 The power supply cord shall be at least as serviceable as Type SJ cord and be evaluated forexposure to oil.7.2.1.4 The power supply cord shall not be rated less than the rated voltage and current of the unit. Inaddition, the att
40、achment plug shall be rated not less than 125 percent of the rated current of the unit.7.2.1.5 The maximum length of the power supply cord shall be 2.44 m (8 ft).7.2.2 Strain relief7.2.2.1 Strain relief shall be provided to restrict a mechanical stress on an attached power supply cordfrom being tran
41、smitted to terminals, splices, or interior wiring.7.2.2.2 Means shall be provided to restrict an attached power supply cord from being pushed into theenclosure of a unit through the cord entry hole if such displacement is likely to:a) Subject the cord to mechanical damage;b) Expose the cord to a tem
42、perature higher than that for which it is acceptable; orc) Reduce spacings, such as to a metal strain relief clamp, below the minimum required values.NOVEMBER 19, 2010 SUBJECT 1204 9UL COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL NOT AUTHORIZED FOR FURTHER REPRODUCTION ORDISTRIBUTION WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM UL7.2.3 Bushing
43、s7.2.3.1 At a point where a flexible cord passes through an opening in a wall, barrier, or enclosing case,there shall be a bushing or similar device that shall be secured in place, and shall have a smooth,well-rounded surface against which the cord may bear. The heat and moisture resistant propertie
44、s of thebushing material shall be such that the bushing is acceptable for the particular application.7.2.3.2 If the cord hole is in porcelain, phenolic composition, or other nonconducting material, a smooth,well-rounded surface is considered to be equivalent to a bushing.7.2.3.3 Ceramic materials an
45、d some molded compositions are acceptable generally for insulatingbushing, but rubber material (other than in a motor) is not acceptable. Vulcanized fiber may be used if thebushing is not less than 1.2 mm (3/64 inch) thick and if it is formed and secured in place so that it will notbe affected adver
46、sely by moist conditions.7.2.3.4 A separate soft rubber, neoprene, or polyvinyl chloride bushing may be used in the frame of amotor or in the enclosure of a capacitor physically attached to a motor but not elsewhere in a unit,except as indicated in 7.2.3.5 if the bushing is:a) Not less than 1.2 mm (
47、3/64 inch) thick, andb) Located so that it will not be exposed to oil, grease, oily vapor, or other substances having adeleterious effect on the compound used.7.2.3.5 A bushing of any of the materials mentioned in 7.2.3.4 may be used at any point in a unit if usedwith a type of cord for which an ins
48、ulating bushing is not required, and if the edges of the hole in whichthe bushing is mounted are smooth and free from burrs and fins.7.2.3.6 An insulated metal grommet is acceptable in place of an insulating bushing if the insulatingmaterial used is not less than 0.8 mm (1/32 inch) thick and complet
49、ely fills the space between thegrommet and the metal in which it is mounted.7.3 Permanently connected products7.3.1 General7.3.1.1 A unit intended for fixed installation to the building or permanent connection electrically to thepower supply shall have provision for connection of one of the wiring systems that, in accordance with theNational Electrical Code, NFPA 70, would be acceptable for the unit.7.3.1.2 The location of a terminal box or compartment, where power supply connections are to be madeto a unit intended to be pe
