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13、L COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL NOT AUTHORIZED FOR FURTHER REPRODUCTION OR DISTRIBUTION WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM UL CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 1 Scope .5 2 General 5 2.1 Components .5 2.2 Units of measurement .6 2.3 Undated references .6 3 Service Pressure and Temperature .6 4 Glossary .6 CONSTRUCTION 5 General 7
14、6 Materials .8 7 Operation .10 PERFORMANCE 8 General .10 9 Deformation Test 12 10 Operation Test .13 11 Positive Seal and External Leakage Test 13 12 Seat Leakage Test 14 13 Abuse Test 14 14 Load Test 15 15 Endurance Test 15 16 Bending Test .15 17 Temperature Activated Shutoff Test .16 18 Hydrostati
15、c Pressure Strength Test .16 19 Moist Ammonia Air Stress Cracking Test 17 20 Accelerated Aging Test 18 21 LP-Gas Compatibility Test .18 21.1 General .18 21.2 Weight loss 18 22 Low Temperature Test 19 23 Exposure To Ultraviolet Light .19 24 Flow Limiting Test 20 24.1 General .20 24.2 Test procedure p
16、art 1 .20 24.3 Test procedure part 2 .21 25 Flow Limiting Device Endurance Test .21 26 Fire Test .22 27 Elevated Temperature Load Test .22 MANUFACTURING AND PRODUCTION TESTS 28 General 23 JULY 30, 2015 UL 2061 3UL COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL NOT AUTHORIZED FOR FURTHER REPRODUCTION OR DISTRIBUTION WITHOUT P
17、ERMISSION FROM UL MARKING 29 General 23 Appendix A Standards for ComponentsA1 JULY 30, 2015 UL 2061 4UL COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL NOT AUTHORIZED FOR FURTHER REPRODUCTION OR DISTRIBUTION WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM UL INTRODUCTION 1 Scope 1.1 These requirements cover quick-connect type and other hand-operated
18、 adapters and couplings intended to connect the cylinder valve on portable LP-Gas container assemblies to the inlet of the regulator on gas consuming equipment. These couplings are intended for vapor withdrawal service only. 1.2 The adapters and couplings covered by these requirements are used in pr
19、opane systems such as, but not limited to the applications covered by the following standards: a) Storage and Handling of Liqueed Petroleum Gases, NFPA 58, except as noted in 1.3. b) Outdoor Cooking Gas Appliances, ANSI Z21.58. c) Outdoor Gas Grills, CGA 1.6. d) Standard on Recreational Vehicles, NF
20、PA 1192. 1.3 These requirements do not cover quick closing couplings for LP-Gas that are used in industrial truck applications, and which are covered by the requirements in the Outline of Investigation for LP-Gas, Natural Gas, and Manufactured Gas Devices for Engine Fuel Systems, UL 1337. 2 General
21、2.1 Components 2.1.1 Except as indicated in 2.1.2, a component of a product covered by this standard shall comply with the requirements for that component. See Appendix A for a list of standards covering components generally used in the products covered by this standard. 2.1.2 A component is not req
22、uired to comply with a specic requirement that: a) Involves a feature or characteristic not required in the application of the component in the product covered by this standard, or b) Is superseded by a requirement in this standard. 2.1.3 A component shall be used in accordance with its rating estab
23、lished for the intended conditions of use. 2.1.4 Specic components are incomplete in construction features or restricted in performance capabilities. Such components are intended for use only under limited conditions, such as certain temperatures not exceeding specied limits, and shall be used only
24、under those specic conditions. JULY 30, 2015 UL 2061 5UL COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL NOT AUTHORIZED FOR FURTHER REPRODUCTION OR DISTRIBUTION WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM UL 2.2 Units of measurement 2.2.1 Values stated without parentheses are the requirement. Values in parentheses are explanatory or approximate
25、information. 2.3 Undated references 2.3.1 Any undated reference to a code or standard appearing in the requirements of this standard shall be interpreted as referring to the latest edition of that code or standard. 3 Service Pressure and Temperature 3.1 The service pressure rating of adapters and co
26、nnective couplings shall not be less than 250 psig (1.7 MPa). 3.2 Adapters and connective couplings covered by these requirements are intended for use at ambient temperatures within the range of minus 40C to plus 55C (minus 40C to plus 130F). 4 Glossary 4.1 For the purpose of this standard the follo
27、wing denitions apply: 4.2 ADAPTER A tting for direct connection to a cylinder valve that is used to convert one type of connection to another. 4.3 APPLIANCE PORTION The half of a cylinder connection device that is directly connected to the inlet of the regulator and is attached to the appliance when
28、 the cylinder connection device is disconnected. 4.4 CGA 791 CYLINDER CONNECTION DEVICE A cylinder connection device that consists of two parts an appliance portion and a cylinder portion, that are threaded together without the use of tools to make a leak-tight joint. 4.5 CGA 793 CYLINDER CONNECTION
29、 DEVICE A cylinder connection device that consists of two parts, an appliance portion and a cylinder portion that are threaded together without the use of tools to make a leak-tight joint. 4.6 CGA 810 CYLINDER CONNECTION DEVICE A cylinder connection device that consists of two parts, an appliance po
30、rtion and a cylinder portion, in which the appliance portion is inserted into the cylinder portion without any rotation or use of tools required to make a leak-tight joint and locks in position. 4.7 CONNECTION CHECK VALVE A type of valve that does not allow the ow of gas until the appliance portion
31、of a cylinder connection device has been properly inserted into the recess and opens an orice. Once the orice is opened, the ow of gas can be in either direction. 4.8 CYLINDER CONNECTION DEVICE The term used for a device that connects a cylinder valve on portable LP-Gas cylinders to the inlet of the
32、 regulator on gas-consuming equipment. It consists of two parts appliance portion and cylinder portion. 4.9 CYLINDER PORTION The half of a cylinder connection device that is directly connected to the cylinder valve and is attached to the cylinder when the cylinder connection device is disconnected.
33、It is required to contain the connection check valve. JULY 30, 2015 UL 2061 6UL COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL NOT AUTHORIZED FOR FURTHER REPRODUCTION OR DISTRIBUTION WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM UL 4.10 LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS (LP-GAS OR LPG) Any material having a vapor pressure not exceeding that allowed for com
34、mercial propane composed predominantly of the following hydrocarbons, either by themselves or as mixtures: propane, propylene, butane (normal butane or isobutane) and butylenes. 4.11 SUPPLY SIDE That portion of a coupling that is directly connected to the cylinder valve (also denoted as the cylinder
35、 portion ). CONSTRUCTION 5 General 5.1 An adapter or cylinder connection device shall include all the components required for its normal function and use and shall be furnished in not more than two parts. 5.2 An adapter shall not incorporate wrench ats and shall be constructed in a manner that reduc
36、es the risk of it being removed by the user. Any special tools required for proper installation by the end use shall be provided with each adapter. Exception: An adapter incorporating wrench ats that are rendered inoperable when installed in accordance with the manufacturers instructions meets the i
37、ntent of the requirement. 5.3 For adapters or connection devices that utilize pipe threads, the threads shall be in accordance with the Standard for Pipe Threads, General Purpose (Inch), ANSI/ASME B1.20.1. When an adapter incorporates a female NPT threaded section, the adapter shall not leak, nor sh
38、all there be evidence of loosening of joints, distortion, or other damage resulting from the stress imposed on such pipe-threaded sections when subjected to the Deformation Test, Section 9. 5.4 For adapters or connection devices that utilize straight threads, the connection body or member shall be m
39、echanically secured to the thread connection by application of LP gas resistant anaerobic adhesive sealant, staking, pinning or peening. Three samples of each thread size shall be subjected to the Deformation Test, 9.3 and 9.4. There shall be no leakage, or evidence of loosening of joints, body dist
40、ortion or other damage, when subjected to the Positive Seal and External Leakage Test, Section 11. Adhesive sealants shall meet the propane applications in the Outline of Investigation for Pipe Joint Sealing Compounds, UL 1356. 5.5 Adapters and connective couplings shall incorporate means for obtain
41、ing a leak-tight connection, without the use of tools, before gas is capable of owing through the connection. 5.6 The cylinder portion of the connection shall incorporate means to automatically shut off the ow of gas when the appliance portion is disconnected from the cylinder portion. 5.7 The appli
42、ance portion of the device shall incorporate: a) Temperature activated shutoff in accordance with 5.8 and b) A ow limiting device incorporating an excess ow valve that has an activation ow capacity not greater than the value indicated in Table 5.1 when tested in accordance with Section 24 and marked
43、 in accordance with 29.1(d). When in the closed position, airow through the device shall not exceed the value stated in Table 5.1 at the inlet pressure indicated. JULY 30, 2015 UL 2061 7UL COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL NOT AUTHORIZED FOR FURTHER REPRODUCTION OR DISTRIBUTION WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM UL Excepti
44、on: A device other than an excess ow valve may be used if the air ow though the device does not exceed 10 scfh at 100 psig inlet pressure and comply with Table 5.1, when tested in accordance with Flow Limiting Test, Section 24. Table 5.1 Maximum activation ow capacity for the excess ow device Maximu
45、m activation ow capacity (scfh), see Section 24 Approximate Btu ow capacity rating Maximum air ow (scfh) in closed position at 100 psig inlet Maximum air ow (scfh) in closed position at 250 psig inlet 100 200,000 10 16 200 400,000 10 25 5.8 The temperature activated shutoff feature shall be located
46、on the appliance portion of the connection and shall shut off the ow of gas at the cylinder portion of the connection. It shall operate within a temperature range of 116 149C (240 300F); See the Temperature Activated Shut off Test, Section 17; and shut off within 5 minutes when tested in accordance
47、with the Fire Test, Section 26. 5.9 The CGA 791 Cylinder Connection Device shall be constructed in accordance with the Standard for Compressed Gas Cylinder Valve Outlet and Inlet Connections, CGA V-1, Connection No. 791. 5.10 The CGA 793 cylinder connection device shall be constructed in accordance
48、with the Standard for Compressed Gas Cylinder Valve Outlet and Inlet Connections, CGA V-1, Connection No. 793. 5.11 The CGA 810 Cylinder Connection Device shall be constructed in accordance with the Standard for Compressed Gas Cylinder Valve Outlet and Inlet Connections, CGA V-1, Connection No. 810.
49、 5.12 For the CGA 791, 793, and 810 connections, the seal(s) used to prevent external leakage shall be in the cylinder portion of the device. 5.13 Adapters that convert one connection to another shall have a protective dust cap attached to the CGA 791, 793, or 810 portion of the adapter. 6 Materials 6.1 Operating parts such as check valve(s), poppets and springs, and components of the locking mechanism, which includes coupling nut of the CGA 791 and CGA 793 connection
