BS 7461:1991
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Specification for electrically operated automatic gas shut-off valves fitted with throughput adjusters, proof of closure switches, closed position indicator switches or gas flow control
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English
09-30-1991
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Foreword
Specification
1 Scope
2 Definitions
3 Valves fitted with throughput adjusters
4 Valves fitted with proof of closure switches
5 Valves fitted with closed position indicator switches
6 Valves incorporating start-gas flow control and
valves in which the flow rate may be varied
electrically
Appendices
A Test for valves fitted with throughput adjusters
B Test for valves fitted with proof of closure switches
C Test for valves fitted with closed position
indicators
D Tests for valves incorporating start-gas flow control
and in which the flow rate may be varied
Additional requirements and test methods. Supplements BS EN 161.
| Committee |
GSE/22
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| DevelopmentNote |
Together with BS EN 161 supersedes BS 5963(1981) Supersedes 91/75437 DC (09/2003) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, December 2011. (11/2011)
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| DocumentType |
Standard
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| Pages |
10
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| PublisherName |
British Standards Institution
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| Status |
Current
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| Supersedes |
This standard specifies the requirements and test methods for throughput adjusters, proof of closure switches, closed position indicator switches, start-gas flow control and electrical variation of flow rate when fitted to electrically operated automatic gas shut-off valves which themselves fall within the scope of BS EN 161.
NOTE The titles of the publications referred to in this standard are listed on the inside back cover.
| Standards | Relationship |
| EN 161:2011+A3:2013 | Similar to |
| 04/30089331 DC : DRAFT JUL 2004 | BS 8446 - SPECIFICATION FOR THE INSTALLATION OF FLUED, NON-DOMESTIC LAUNDRY GAS-FIRED LAUNDRY APPLIANCES |
| 07/30150793 DC : 0 | BS 5440-1 - FUELING AND VENTILATION FOR GAS APPLIANCES OF RATED INPUT NOT EXCEEDING 70 KW NET (1ST, 2ND AND 3RD FAMILY GASES) - PART 1: SPECIFICATION FOR INSTALLATION OF GAS APPLIANCES TO CHIMNEYS AND FOR MAINTENANCE OF CHIMNEYS |
| BS 8446:2005 | Specification for the installation and maintenance of open-flued, non-domestic gas-fired laundry appliances |
| BS 6173:2009 | Specification for installation and maintenance of gas-fired catering appliances for use in all types of catering establishments (2nd and 3rd family gases) |
| BS 5440-1:2000 | Installation and maintenance of flues and ventilation for gas appliances of rated heat input not exceeding 70 kW net (1st, 2nd and 3rd family gases) Specification for installation and maintenance of flues |
| BS 5440-1:2008 | Flueing and ventilation for gas appliances of rated input not exceeding 70 kW net (1st, 2nd and 3rd family gases) Specification for installation of gas appliances to chimneys and for maintenance of chimneys |
| 08/30177380 DC : 0 | BS 6173 - INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF GAS-FIRED CATERING APPLIANCES FOR USE IN ALL TYPES OF CATERING ESTABLISHMENTS (2ND AND 3RD FAMILY GASES) |
| BS 6173:2001 | Specification for installation of gas-fired catering appliances for use in all types of catering establishments (2nd and 3rd family gases) |
| BS EN 161 : 2011 | AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF VALVES FOR GAS BURNERS AND GAS APPLIANCES |
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