1、Designation: E1509 04 E1509 12Standard Specification forRoom Heaters, Pellet Fuel-Burning Type1This standard is issued under the fixed designation E1509; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A
2、number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon () indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1. Scope1.1 This specification covers performance requirements, test methods, and marking requirements for automatic feed, pelletfuel-burning room
3、heaters that are intended to burn wood pellets or other suitable solid fuel. These room heaters shall be draftedby forced or natural means.1.2 Exhaust venting systems and associated externally mounted draft inducers are not evaluated by this specification unless theyare part of an engineered system
4、provided as part of the room heater. Parts specifically evaluated and determined to be acceptablefor use with pellet fuel-burning room heaters are required to be specified in the room heater manufacturers instructions and areto be used in evaluating the room heater.1.3 Pellet fuel-burning room heate
5、rs covered by this specification are intended for installation in accordance with the applicablerequirements of NFPA 211 and in accordance with the applicable building and mechanical codes.1.4 Pellet fuel-burning room heaters covered by this specification are acceptable for use in manufactured homes
6、 when installedin accordance with the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards published by the Department of Housing and UrbanDevelopment (HUD). See 24 CFR 3280.1.5 The terms “product” or “room heater,” as used in this specification, refer to all pellet fuel-burning room heaters or any p
7、artthereof covered by the requirements of this specification, unless specifically noted otherwise.1.6 No information provided in this specification is intended to prevent the use of other methods or devices, provided thatsufficient technical data are submitted to the authority having jurisdiction to
8、 demonstrate that the proposed method or device isequivalent in quality, strength, fire endurance, effectiveness, durability, and safety to that prescribed in this specification.1.7 The notes incorporated into this specification are not prescriptive requirements. They are given for clarification and
9、informational purposes only.1.8 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for informationonly.mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.1.9 The following safety hazar
10、ds caveat pertains only to the test methods portion, Section 10, of this specification:This standarddoes not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of thisstandard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and d
11、etermine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2D1102 Test Method for Ash in WoodD2015C1057 Test Method for Gross Calorific Value of Coal and Coke by the Adiabatic Bomb CalorimeterPractice forDetermination of Skin Contact Temperature from
12、Heated Surfaces Using a Mathematical Model and Thermesthesiometer(Withdrawn 2000)D3211 Test Method for Relative Density of Black Smoke (Ringelmann Method) (Withdrawn 1990)3D3286 Test Method for Gross Calorific Value of Coal and Coke by the Isoperibol Bomb Calorimeter (Withdrawn 2000)3E136 Test Metho
13、d for Behavior of Materials in a Vertical Tube Furnace at 750C1 This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E06 on Performance of Buildings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E06.54 on Solid FuelBurning Appliances.Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2004Oct. 1, 2012. Pu
14、blished October 2004 November 2012. Originally approved in 1993. Last previous edition approved in 20002004as E1509 95 (2000).E1509 04. DOI: 10.1520/E1509-04.10.1520/E1509-12.2 For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org. F
15、or Annual Book of ASTM Standardsvolume information, refer to the standards Document Summary page on the ASTM website.3 The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on www.astm.org.This document is not an ASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of an ASTM standar
16、d an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Becauseit may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current versionof the standard as published by ASTM i
17、s to be considered the official document.Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States1E871E631 Test Method for Moisture Analysis of Particulate Wood FuelsTerminology of Building ConstructionsE873 Test Method for Bulk Density of Den
18、sified Particulate Biomass Fuels2.2 ASME Standard:4ASME B36.10M Welded and Seamless Wrought Steel Pipe2.3 U.S. Code of Federal RegulationsHousing and Urban Development:524 CFR 3280 CFR 3280 Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards2.4 Federal Communications Commission:547 CFR Part 15, Subp
19、art B FCC Regulations2.5 NFPA Standards:6NFPA 70 National Electrical CodeNFPA 211 Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents and Solid-Fuel Burning Appliances2.6 UL Standards:7UL 103 Chimneys, Factory-Built, Residential Type and Building Heating ApplianceUL 181 Factory Made Air Ducts and ConnectorsUL 641 Low-Tempe
20、rature Venting Systems, Type LUL 907 Fireplace AccessoriesUL 969 Marking and Labeling SystemsUL 1482 Room Heaters, Solid Fuel Type2.7 ULC Standards:8ULC S609 Low Temperature Vents, Type LULC S629M 650C Factory-Built Chimneys2.8 ICES Standards:9ICES-003 Digital Apparatus2.9 PFI Standards:10PFI Standa
21、rd Specification for Residential/Commercial Densified Fuel, June 1, 20113. Terminology3.1 DefinitionsTerms used in this test method are defined in Terminology E631.3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.2.1 chimneyone or more passageways, vertical or nearly so, for conveying flue gases
22、 to the outside atmosphere to whichthe appliance exhaust is capable of being connected.3.2.2 combustible materialmaterial made of or surfaced with wood, compressed paper, plant fibers, plastics, or other materialthat will ignite and burn, whether flameproofed or not, or whether plastered or unplaste
23、red.3.2.3 combustion air controla valve or plate or motor speed control, operated manually or automatically, that regulates thedraft or flow of flue gases or inlet combustion air.3.2.4 connector pipea flue pipe that is part of the exhaust venting system that ducts combustion products from the room h
24、eaterto a chimney.3.2.5 exhaust venting systema flue pipe, either horizontal, vertical, or a combination of horizontal and vertical, that ductscombustion products from the room heater to the outside.3.2.5.1 DiscussionAn exhaust venting system consists of a listed vent system, or connector pipe and a
25、 listed factory-built chimney, or a masonrychimney, or an engineered vent system provided as part of the pellet fuel-burning room heater.3.2.6 floor protector (stove mat)the noncombustible material applied to the combustible floor area located beneath the productand extending beyond the front and si
26、des and to the rear of the product. The area is to be of the dimensions specified in theinstallation instructions.3.2.7 gratea frame for supporting the fuel within a room heater.4 Available from American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), ASME International Headquarters, Three Park Ave., New Yo
27、rk, NY 10016-5990. 10016-5990,http:/www.asme.org.5 Available from Standardization Documents Order Desk, DODSSP, Bldg. 4, Section D, 700 Robbins Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111-509819111-5098, http:/dodssp.daps.dla.mil.6 Available from National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), 1 Batterymarch Park, Qu
28、incy, MA 022699101.02169-7471, http:/www.nfpa.org.7 Available from Underwriters Laboratories (UL), Corporate Progress, 333 Pfingsten Rd., Northbrook, IL 60062.60062-2096, http:/.8 Available from Underwriters Laboratories of Canada, 7 Crouse Road, Scarborough, ON Canada MIR3A9.MIR3A9, http:/ Availabl
29、e from Industry Canada Web Service Centre, Industry Canada, C.D. Howe Building 235 Queen Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0H5, Canada.10 Available from Pellet Fuels Institute (PFI), 1901 North Moore Street, Suite 600, Arlington, VA 22209, http:/pelletheat.org.E1509 1223.2.7.1 DiscussionThe grate in a pel
30、let fuel-burning room heater is also referred to as a burn pot or fire pot.3.2.8 hearththe floor area within the fire chamber of a room heater.3.2.9 hopperan on-unit fuel reservoir that is gravity feeding through a bottom outlet to a controllable pellet fuel feed assembly.3.2.10 listedequipment or m
31、aterials included in a list, published by an organization acceptable to the authority havingjurisdiction and concerned with product evaluation, that maintains periodic inspection of the production of listed equipment ormaterials and whose listing states either that the equipment or material meets th
32、e appropriate standards or has been tested and foundto be suitable for use in a specified manner.3.2.11 noncombustible materiala material that, in the form in which it is used and under the conditions anticipated, will notignite, burn, support combustion, or release flammable vapors when subjected t
33、o fire or heat. Materials reported as passing the test,when tested in accordance with Test Method E136, shall be considered noncombustible materials.3.2.12 pellet fuela solid processed biomass fuel of specified size and composition capable of being fed to the room heatercombustion system at a contro
34、lled rate.3.2.13 room heater, pellet fuel typea closed combustion, exhaust venting system connected, pellet fuel-burning room heaterincorporating a fuel feed control mechanism.4. Materials4.1 The materials used shall be free of defects that will affect the performance and maintainability of individu
35、al componentsof the overall assembly.4.2 A room heater and an exhaust venting system, if provided, shall be made of noncombustible corrosion-resistant materials.Metals shall not be used in combinations that have the potential to cause galvanic action at any location within the assembly.4.3 The minim
36、um metal thickness of room heater nondecorative parts, including any coatings, shall comply with therequirements given in Table 1.4.4 Aluminum alloys containing more than 1 % magnesium shall not be used if the reflectivity of the material is employed toreduce fire risk.4.5 The fire chamber and other
37、 parts of the room heater that are in contact with flue gases and are visible after installation shallbe of material having the durability and resistance to fire and heat equivalent to fireclay tile, Series 300 or 400 stainless steel,aluminum-coated steel, cast iron, or 0.042-in. (1.07-mm) thick unp
38、rotected or painted steel.NOTE 1Cast iron and unprotected and painted sheet steel complying with the requirements of Footnotes K and L of Table 2 comply with therequirements of 4.5.4.6 If required, chimney connectors shall be of materials and thicknesses complying with the requirements of NFPA 211 a
39、ndapplicable building and mechanical codes.4.7 Thermal insulation material shall be of metal or mineral base. Asbestos materials shall not be used.4.8 Thermal insulation shall comply with the following conditions when the room heater is tested in accordance with thefollowing requirements:4.8.1 The p
40、roducts resulting from the combustion or volatilization of any combustible binder shall be discharged to the exhaustventing system.4.8.2 Insulating material shall remain in the intended position.4.8.3 The insulation shall not show evidence of softening, melting, or deterioration in a manner that wil
41、l inhibit its function orcreate a hazard.4.9 Thermal insulation, other than firebox refractory materials, shall be protected from contact with combustion products.TABLE 1 Minimum Metal Thicknessin. mmAluminum-coated steel Type T1-40 (Regular,0.40 oz/ft2 (0.12 kg/m2)0.018 0.46Aluminum alloys 0.016 0.
42、41Cast iron 0.125 3.17Galvanized steel G60 coating class 0.018 0.45Porcelain-enameled steel 0.032 0.81Stainless steel 0.012 0.30Steel, uncoated or painted 0.042 1.07E1509 1234.10 Thermal insulation that is not self-supporting shall be applied to solid surfaces so that the insulation does not sag in
43、anyway that will interfere with the function of the insulation. An adhesive or cement used to attach such material shall retain itsadhesive qualities at any temperature the adhesive attains when tested in accordance with these requirements and at 0F (17.8C).4.11 A water-absorbing insulating material
44、 shall be protected from wetting by condensation or rain when installed as intended.4.12 Friable materials shall not be used in air handling compartments unless contained suitably.5. Construction Requirements5.1 General:5.1.1 A room heater and related parts shall be constructed and assembled so as t
45、o have the strength, rigidity, and durability towithstand damage during tests in accordance with the following requirements and during handling and installation.5.1.2 A joint in a metal surface of a fire chamber or flue gas passageway in a room heater shall be secured mechanically by beingwelded, lo
46、ck-seamed, riveted, or bolted. A joint shall be fastened together securely such that it does not rely solely on a cementcompound for tightness.5.1.3 Each part or assembly shall be constructed for attachment of one to the other without requiring alteration, cutting,threading, drilling, welding, or si
47、milar tasks by the installer.5.1.3.1 ExceptionIf an assembly or component part is intended to be cut to length or to be fitted by the installer, means shallbe provided for joining any altered part to a companion part or assembly. All fasteners required to complete the assembly shallbe provided with
48、the product by the manufacturer. Drilling is acceptable if the drilling operation does not weaken the assemblyor drill into the fire chamber, and the size of the required drill bit is specified and instructions describe the locations to be drilledclearly, such as by the use of templates, drawings, d
49、escriptions, or the like.5.1.4 Insulating materials shall be an integral part of the assembly if required to protect combustible parts of the building whenthe room heater is installed in accordance with the manufacturers instructions.5.1.4.1 ExceptionIf fire chamber materials are packaged and shipped with the heater, the installation instructions shall providefor a description of the method of placement of this material, and the heater shall be marked with an adhesive-backed warningmarking indicating that the mate
