ANSI

221.45
1995

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FLEXIBLE CONNECTORS OF OTHER

THAN ALLIMETAL CONSTRUCTION
FOR GAS APPLIANCES

IAS/A.G.A.

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= 0686780

0018181 1 3 9

Sixth Edition 1995

Printed in U . S A
by
American Gas Association Laboratories
8501 East Pleasant Valley Road
Cleveland, Ohio 44131

Approved
March 10,1995
AMERICAN NATIONAL
STANDARDS INSTITUTE, INC.

Copyright O 1995, American Gas Association

Permission i s g r a n t e d t o republish m a t e r i a l h e r e i n i n laws o r
ordinances, and in regulations, administrative orders, or similar documents
issued by public authorities. Those desiring permission for other republication
should consult the American Gas Association Laboratories, 8501 East Pleasant
Valley Road, Cleveland, Ohio 44131.

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I A S / A - G * A * Z2L-45 95

0 6 8 6 7 8 0 O O L B L 8 2 075

This publication represents a standard for substantial and durable

construction and acceptable performance for flexible connectors of other than allmetai construction for gas appliances. It is the result of years of experience in the
utilization of gas, supplemented by extensive resear&
Nothing in this standard is to be considered in any way as indicating a
measure of q d t y beyond compliance with the provisions it contains. It is designed
to ailow compliance of flexible com&= of other than ail-metai 00'on iEor gas
appliances, the construction and performance of which may exceed the various
provisions specified herein. In its preparation, full recognition has been given to
possibilities of improvement through ingenuity of design. As progress takes place,
modifications may become necessary. When they a r e believed desirable,
recommendations should be forwarded to the Chairman of Accredited Standards
Commitbe 221,l East Pleasant Valley Road, Cleveland, Ohio 44131.
Safe and satisfactory operation of a flexible connectors of other than allmetal construction for gas appliances depends to a great extent upon its proper
installation and it shouid be installed in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code,
ANSI 2223.1, manufacturers' installation instructions and local municipal building

codea
Users of this American National Standard are advised that the devices,
activities within its scope may be subject to regulation at the Federal state
produor local level. Users are strongly urged to investigate this possibility through
appropriate channels. In the event of a confiict with this standard, the Federal, state
or local regulation should be followed.

CAUTION NOTICE. This American National Standard may be revised or withdrawn

at any time. The procedures of the American National Standards Institute, Inc.,
require that action be taken to reaffirm, revise or withdraw this standard no later
than five ( 6 ) years from the date of approval. Purchasers of American National
Standards may receive ament information on al standards by calling or writing the
American National Standards Institute, Inc., 11 West 42nd Street, New York,
N.X 1oou6, (212) 6429900.

EFFEcTlE DATE. An organization using this standard for product evaluation 88 a

part of its certification program
will normally establish the date by which all
'
products certifed by that
"on shoud comply with this standard.

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HISTORY OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF STANDARD

FOR FLEXIBLE CONNECTORS OF CY"ER THAN ALzrMETAL
C O N ~ U C I ' I O NFOR GAS APPLIANCES
(This History is infornmtive and is not part of the standard.)

At its June 1961 meeting, the Subcommittee on

Listing Requirements for Connectors for Gas
Appliances considered the need for a standard for
gas appliance connectors of other than all-metal
construction. The subcommittee requested the
American Gas Association Laboratories conduct an
investigation for the purpose of obtaining data from
which a standard for such connectors could be
developed.

approved as American National Standard by the

American National standards Institute, in 1971.
The third, fourth and fifth editions of the other
than all-metal connector standard were approved as
American National Standards by the American
National Standards Institute in 1979,1985and 1992.
Following the procedure outlined above, the 221
Committee adopted further revisions to this dandard
in line with industry developments. This, the sixth
edition of the other than all-metal connector standard,
was approved as an American National Standard by
the American National Standards Institute on
March 10,1995.

The results of the investigation were reviewed

by the subcommittee at its October 1962 meeting and
a draft standard was adopted which was distributed
for review and comment during March 1S3.

This draft standard was reconsidered by the

subcommittee, in light of comments received, at its
September 1963 meeting and subsequently adopted
by the 221 Committee in March 1964. The first
edition was approved as American Standard by the
American Standards Association in September 1964.

Previous editions of the other than all-metal

connedor standard and addenda thereto, approved by

the American National Standards Institute, are as

fonows:
221.45-1964
221.45-1971
221.45-1979
221Ca5-1985
221.45-1992

On August 24,1966, the American Standards

Association, Inc., was reconstituted as the United
States of America Standards Institute. On October 6,
1969, the United States of America Standards
Institute was renamed the American National
Standards Institute, Inc. As a result, the second
edition of the other t h a n all-metal connector
standard, which was retitled American National
Standard for Flexible Connectors of Other Than
All-Metal Construction for Gas Appliances, was

Z21.45a-1965
Z21A5a-1973
Z21A5a-1931
221.45a-1987
Z21A5a-1993

221A5b-1966
Z21.45b-1976
221A5b-19t33
Z21A5b-1989
221A5b-1993

NOTE: This 1995 edition of Z21.45 incorporates

changes to the 1992 edition of 221.45 and
addenda thereto. Changes, other than
editorial, are denoted by a vertical line in the

e.

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HOWARD L F'ORMAN, CY

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THEODORE c. LEMOFF, Vlce chairman

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REPRESENTING AlR-C)NDI!I'IONING
CONTRAmRS OF -CA
aiaison Rep.)
James P.NomS

REPREB"GGASAPI"CE
MANUFAtXURERS W O

REPRESE"GAMER,ICANGASASSOCIATION

, INC.:

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Daniel J. Canclini
AlbertRchambei.Lain
Wuliam E. Dalton
Micael F. Grosso
J. R Katchka
James Mullen
Ernestwenczl
Daniel P.Werner

Charles D. Applquist
Mi&aelE.Gripnn
DanHansen
John R Peak
Jack D. Rea
Billy R Ware

REPRESENTING AMERICAN HOME

ECONOMICS ASHXIMION:

Bruce Geran
Christopher Pollock (Alternate)

Robert S Cave
INDIVIDUALMEMBER&

REPRESENTING ASSOCIATION OF HOME

APPLWN~MANUFACTURERS

Howard L Forman
RMiChaelMaItin

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REPRESENTINGTHECANADIANGAS
AssocLATION

Jack Auen

James M. Jones
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ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.:

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Georgie Papritz

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REPRESE"G U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT

SAFETY COMMISSION:
(Liaison Rep.)

Theodore c. Imoff
REP3SE"GNATIONAL

Donald W. switzer

INsTrruTE OF

SI'ANDARDS AND TECHNomx u s

REPRESENTING U.S. D

DEPARTIMENT OF COMMERCE:

GAS A&wxwrroN:

! OF DEFENSE:

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Waiter G.

REPRESENTING "iONAL

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John E. Bartholomew
John E Grehoski
DarylLHosler
Mark N o h
James ostsander
EdReaney

James Brown
Sam J. Foti

Auan J. Rooiitz
Jerome J. Segai
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CONTENTS
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connector Dimensions ..................................................
Fittings-DesignandDimension .........................................
Genesal .............................................................
Instructions ..........................................................
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Genemi

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23
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strength
Eending
'Ibision
Durabiiityat High 'Ikmperatum
Seasoncracking
ReconnecticnufFittjngs
ShengthafFittings

1.1
12
13
1.4
lb
1.6
1.7

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scope
wsamples
Matesials
Metallicnibing9tnicture

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2.6
2.7
28
capacity
2.9
Pl0 ResistancetoAmmoniaAtm~here

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EXHlBWA. LISIOFREFERIENCE SI'ANDARDS ...................................
PART III M A " G
AND PRODUCIION TESIS .............................
PARTIV. DEENTIONS .......................................................
APPENDIX TABLE OF CONVERSION FACIORS ....................................

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4

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PARTI. C0"RUCi'iON

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C0"RUCI'iON

1.2.2 The manufhcturer shall supply the number

of samples of each nominal size, type and material
specified by the testing agency. For test purpoaeg the
testing agency may specify samples fabricated in
lengths not to excee 6 feet (183 m).

1.1 SCOPE
1.1.1 This standard applies to newly p r o d u d
flexible connectors of o t h e r t h a n all-metal
construction for gas appliances, hereinafter referred
to as COM&IS, constructed entjreiy of new, unused
parts and materials, consisting of flexible tubing
dependent on other than all-metal construction for
gastightness, of lig,' i g ,' i 2 ,' I B , ' i 4 ,1 and l'id inch
nominal internal diameter, and having a fitting at
each end provided with standard taper pipe threads
for connection to a gas appliance and to house piping.
Assembled connectors examined under this standard
ahall nat exceed a nominai length of 6 feet (1.83 m).

1.3 M A T E x M s
1.3.1 Materials used in the construction of
fittings for the connector shall meet the spedkations
shown in 'Jhble I, within commercial tolerances, and
satisfactory evidence of this fact shall be furnished to
the testing agency.

For the purpose of this standard, an unused

connector, including end fittings, is considered to be
a connector which has not been installed.

TABLE I

1.12 C ~ ~ e c t ocomplying
rs
with this standard
a r e considered suitable for use with natural,
manufactwed, mixed and liquefied petroleum gases
andLpgasairm.ktm?s

Item
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Brass machined fittings

o Cu minimum

85% Cu maximum

1.13 Connedors complying with this Standard

a r e for use on piping systems having fuel gas
pressures not in excess of '/2 pound per square inch
(35kpa).

Aluminum-alloy fittings

Cast iron fittings

1.14 if a value for measurement as given in this

standard is followed by an equivalent value in other
units, the first stated value is to be regarded as the

86% Al minimum

Prohibited

Malleable iron

Shall conform t o t h e
Standard Specification
for C u p o l a M a l l e a b l e
Im?q AmMAl97.

Stainless steel and all

other materials

Shall be reasonably in
accordance with t h e
above and shall comply
with the provisions of
Part II of this standard.

SpEddiOn.

1.1.5

Specincation

All references to psi throughout this

standard are to be considered gage pressure unless

o t b e r w i s e ~

1.1.6 Exhibit A contains a list of standards

specidy referenced in this standard, and sources
from which these reference standards may be
Obtained.

13.2 Materials used in the exterior construction

of the connector shall be resistant to deterioration
from moisture, common household chemicals, and
cooking oils or shall be provided with a coating
suitable to prevent such deterioration.

1.2 TESTSAMPLES
1.2.1 Connectors submitted for examination
under this standard shall be representative production s a m p k

TABLE II

133 Materials used in the interior construction

of the connector shall be residant to deterioration

h m fuel gaa

MNlMUM LENGTH TO SHOULDER

1.4 MFI'ALLIC TUBING Sl'RUCIURE

Nominal Pipe
size, Inch

Metailic tubing shall be constructed of metal of

uniform thickness (commercial tolerances dowed),
but no section of such tubing shall be less than
0.010 inch (0.264 mm) in cross-sectional thickness.
Tubing shall be free from dents, flaws or other
defects. Austenitic stainless steel with a minimum
thickness of om inch (0.203 mm) is acceptable.

Length to Shoulder, Inch (mm)

Male Fitting

Female Fitting

03924
06946
0.6006

(9S7) 0.3096
(
16.103) 0
.4500
(16.266)
0.4622

(7.864)
(11.430)
(11.740)

lI2

0.7816

314

0.7936

(19.86)
(20.155)
~26.006)
(26.616)

(15.386)
(16.867)
(iam)
(19.602)

118

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SI4

OM
1.0085

0.6057

0.6247
0.7478
0.7678

1.6 CON"ORDIMENSI0NS
1.6.1 The nominal length of a connector shall
refer to the over-all length, including fittings. The
actual length of any sample shail be within minus
inch (12.7mm) to plus 2 inches (50.8mm) of its
nominallength.

1.6.6 An appliance connector shall not incorporate a connector nut employing threads which are
capable of being assembled to standard taper pipe
ihreads

1.5.2 Nominal connector size shall refer to the

fnished internal diameter of the flexible tubing. The
actual internal diameter of the tubing shall not be
mm)less than its nominai
more than OB!% inch (0size, as determined by inserting a cylindrical rad of
the proper diameter into the end of the tubing for

1.6.6 Union seats ahall not depend upon gaskets

for gastightness Quickdisconnect devices supplied as
endftthgsneed not comply with this provision
1.6.7 Quick-disconnect devices used as end
fittings on connectors shall comply with the
applicable coxwtruction pmv&ms of the standard for
QuzkbDevices for Use wh Gas Fuel, ANSI

linCh(2SAmm).

1.6.8 Valves used as end fittings shall comply

with the applicable provisions for an appliance
connector valve as specified in the Standard for
Manually Operated Gas Valves for Appliances,
Appliance Connector Valves, and Hose End Valves,

1.6.1 Fittings ahall be faced or otherwise finished

externally to provide an hexagonal or octagonal
wrench grip. The dimensions across the ats and the
length of the fiab for the type of & h g involved sha
be not less than those specified in the SAE Hand-

book, IWune2 Parts and Coinponentg Part 19.

ANSI 22l.15.

1.6.2 Surfaces of fittings which normally may

come in contact with the tubing shall have a smooth

1.7 GENERAL

Gninh
1.7.1 The construction of tubing and fittings not
specifically covered by this standard shall be in
accordance with reasonable concepts of safety,
substantiality and durabiw.

1.6.3 Threads on pipe-end connections of fittings

shall be taper pipe threads conforming to the
Standard for Rpe Thma&, Geneml Purpose (Inch),
ANSBL2l.

All specifications as to construction set forth

herein may be satisfed by the construction actually
p-bed
or such other construction as Wul provide
at least equivaimt pedhmme

The length to shoulder shall not be less than

ShowninWleIL

1.6.4 Each end of the connector shall be

equipped with a flare or other union fitting. A quickdisarnnect device d l d b t h e <)(IMectoF shall be
mmldeld a uni0nW.q.

1.7.2 Connedors shall be free from scale, loose

and acid d u e

Osides

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1.6 FTITJNGS - DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS

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1.7.3 When a connector is provided with a

protedive coating, the connedor shall comply with
this standard without the coating, except those
special provisions specified in 410.

of the connedor farthest from the point of application of the

ignition ame.

1.7.6 Nonmetaiiic exterior parts or coatings shail

not react with the metai of the cow^

1.74 A pmtective coating on a connector shall:

a Cover all portions of the connector which
are capable of being bent or fleaed,

1.7.7 Special construction provisions applicable to

protectively covered COM&I-S
are specified in 1.73
thmugh 1.7.6.

b. Adhere to or otherwise be tightly bonded

to the surhce of the metal tubing,

1.8 INmumoNS

c Not react with the metal of the tubing to

the detriment of the tubing or the coating,

1.8.1 Instructions covering proper usage and

installation shall be attached to each assembled
connector.

and
d. Have no adverse effect upon the performance of the connector.

The instructions shall include, as a minimum,

statements to the effiect that:

1.76 N o n m a c exterior parts or coatings shall

not continue to burn after an ignition source has
been removed.

a. The gas outlet shail be in the same room as

the appliance and the connector must not
be concealed within or run through any
wall, floor or padition.

Methd of 'lM

b. The oonnector shall be of adequat~length.

This test shall be conducted in a drafbfiw location.

c The final amembiy shall be tested for leaks

One 2 foot (610mm) connector shall be used for test

purposes, and the connector shall not be exposed to a
relative humidity greater than 70 percent during the
%hour period prior to the test.
The connector under test shall be supported at one end
and hung with its axis vertical.

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CAUTION: Matches,candles,open fiame or

other sources of ignition shall not be used
for this purpose. Leak test solutions may
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d. Contact with foreign objects or substances
&ail be avoided.

A Bunsen burner having a nominal '//, inch.-diameter

tube and with means for mtmhng the primary air and gas
input shall be used as an ignition source. The gas at the
burner shall be ignited and adjusted to produOe a fiame 2 to
3 inches (50.8 to 76.2 mm) in length.

e. The connector shali not be kinked, twisted

or torqud
f.

Connectors are not designed for movement

after installation. Bending, flexing or
vibration must be avoided. (Also see 1.82.)
Normal operation of a clothes dryer,
infrared tube heater or similar appliance
does not constitute extreme vibration or

The flame shall be applied to the nonmetallic exterior

approximately 3 inches (76.2 mm) above the start of the
exterior coating at the bottom end of the connector for 1
minute (by orienting the burner at an angle as needed to
ignite t h e nonmetallic exterior or coating) and then
withdrawn. If no burning, flaming or glowing combustion is
observed, additional attempts to ignite the nonmetallic
exterior covering of the connector shall be made with the
flame varied from blue t o yellow. If flaming or glowing
combustion of the covering material on the connector is
observed and ceases 60 seconds or less after removal of the
ignition flame, the flame is t o be reapplied at the same
location for 1minute immediately after the flaming o r
glowing combustion stops. The ignition flame shall then be
withdrawn and the duration of the flaming or glowing
combustion noted.

movement

g- Connectors are for use only on piping

systems having fuel gas pressures not in
of'/. psi (3.6 kpa). (see 1.12)

h This connectar complies with the standard

for Flexbb Connectors of Other Than AU
Metal Construction for Gas Appliances,
ANSI 221.45 (unless this is shown as a
markhq& 8ee IS*).

i.

The duration of flaming or glowing combustion aRer

withdrawal of the ignition flame shall not exceed 60 seconds,
nor shall any flame or glowing combustion travel to the end
3

The connector and fiaings are designed for

use only on the original installation and
a m not to be r e d for another appiiance
or at another location.

For movable appliance installation (e.g.,

those factory-equipped with casters),
continuous movement should be avoided.

Connectors shall also bear a cautionary statement

totheeffectthat:

CAUTION

CONNECTOR NUTS MUST NOT

BE CONNECTED DIRECTLY TO
P I P E THREADS. THIS CONNECTOR MUST BE INSTALLED
WlTH ADAPTERS PROVIDED.

b. AVOID

FlexiIq&ex.sf3ivebendingandvibration.
Movement after installation on fixed
appliances

Connectors for fiare type fittings shall also bear

an iilushtion similar to the ibllowing

Continuous movement on movable

appliances (eg.,those factoryequipped with

casters).
1.85 If the manufacturers instructions include
the capacity of the connector, the capacity shall be
that shown in Table MI or, if the connector is of a
length not covered by the table, shall be consistent
with IBble VIIL
If the capacity is indicated,the instructions shal
also include:
The instructions need not necessarily be
permanent in natute, but shall be sufciently durable
and attached in a manner that they may be expected
to reach the person who wiil installthe connector. A
self-adhering label wrapped around the connector
will be acceptable. The information on the label shall
be printed on an area having a minimum dimension
of2 by 4 inches (MIS by 102 mm).

a The nominai internai diameter (ID.of

) the

These instructions shall be reviewed by the

testing agency for accuracy and compatibility with
the results of tests h m a technical standpoint, and
with the National Fuel Gas code,ANSIBBi.

d A statement that the capacity at 0.2 inch

water column (60Pa) pmmm drop can be
determined by multiplying by 0.632

COMeCtO~

b. The pressure drop, heating value and

specific gravity of the *a?
gag
c. A s t a t e m e n t t h a t t h e capacity was
determined under test conditions specified
inthisstandai.d;and

The connector shall bear the following wainllig in

10 point type provided on a Class IIIA marking

1.9 MARKING

material: rw) NOT REUSE.

1.9.1 Marking material shall be identified by

class number and shall meet t h e following
specifications. Ail metai marking materials shall be
rustproof. All markings shall be suitable for
application to the type of surface upon which
applied. nie designation of any class of marking shail
not preclude the use of marking of a lower number
class

1.8.2 Instructions for a connector which also

complies with the Standard for Connectors f o r
M d l e Gas Appliances, ANSI Z2L@, may substitute
the instructions in a or b below for those
spe4sed in 181-f:

a Flexing, excessive bending and vibration

shouid be avoided.

ClasSI. IntegralMarking
Marking that is embossed, cast, stamped or
otherwise formed in the part. This includes
markin@baked into an enameled fsurhce

For fixed appliance installation, connector

movement after installation should be
avoided.
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ClassM3. Permanentplate

ClasSv. PrintedMarking

Shall be made of metal having a thickness less

than 0.006 inch (0.16 mm). Such plates shall be
attached by means of nonwatei.soluble adhesive.

Marking shall be clear and prominent and may

be applied directly by any printing means
ClasSn Attached7hgB

ClassIIA-4. PermanentPlate
Shall be made of pressure-sensitive metal foil

*.

requuuig no solvent or ac-r.

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1.922 Assembled appliance connectors shall bear

a Class I marking, on either a nonremovable ring or
a portion of a nomemovable fitting not subject to tool
usage, on which shall appear the f o l l m

ClasslIA-1. PermanentLabel

a.

Sha be made of materiai not adversely appected

b. Symbol of the organization making the

tests for compliance with this standard.

by water, shall be attached by means of

nonwatermluble adhesive.

c. A number, not less than /32 inch (2.4 mm)

in height, identical to the iast two numbers
of t h e c a l e n d a r y e a r i n which t h e
connectom are.manufEaduiled to identi@the

ClasslIrA-2. PermanentLabel

ShaU be made of material not adversely affected

by water, shall be attached by means of

y%WOflIl#Ul%lhtUW5

nonwatepsoluble adhesive. These materials shall

not be located on surfaces having temperatures
exceeding 175F (795C).

d. A letter(s), not less than

inch (2.4 mm)
in height, identiqing either the month or
batch of manufacture. he batch size shall
b
e
m
edbythemauuhctuwr.

Class lI% Wakproof Marking

e. If the &andard d e r which certified is not

identifed in the instxuctiow a marking to
identify this standard as follows: ANSI
z21.45. (see 181-h)

Shall be printed directly on the part with

waterproof marking not adversely affected by a
temperature of 175F (795C).This marking shall
not be used on surfaces having temperatures
exceeding 176F (795C).

13.3 Removable end fMngs, other than manual

valves or quick-disconnect devices or union end
pieces, of assembled appliance connectors ahall bear a
Class I marking showing t h e connector
manufacturers recognizable trade-mark or symbol.
Manual valves, quick-disconnect devices and threepart unions shall bear the marking of the valve, or
device or union manu.hdwds).

ShaU be made of material which may be soluble

in water, and may use watewmluble adhesive for
attachment means

PART II

2.1 GENERAL

column (20.3 kPa) air pressure, The air shall then be shut
off, and there shall be no leakage as evidenced by the
pressure gage for 1minute t h e .

2.1.1 Connectors employing protective coatings

shall comply with the provisions of this standard
without their protective coatings, except those special
provisions specifed in 2.10.

2.3 BENDING

2.1.2 During tests for compliance with this

standard, connctions shall b made using the
maximum torque specified in Table VI, unless

2.3.1 The connector shall withstand 70 bends

without lor
to the tubing or fietingg

otherwisespecified

Methodofw
One end of a 2 foot (610 mm) connector shall be
securely attached to a fixed pipe to which an air supply
system and manometer are conneded. The other end shall
be closed gastight. %o mandrels of the size specified in
Table III shall be placed, one at each side of the fixed end
of the connector, in contact with the connedor fitting and
with center lines opposite the tubing end of the nut. A
spring scale shall be attached to the unattached end of the
connhr.

A manual valve or quick-disconnect device

supplied as an end connection shall be removed and
replaced with a plug prior to conduct of the
following tests

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2.2.1 The connector shall withstand, without

bursting or leakage, a hydrostatic pressure of 260
pounds per square inch (1.7 m a ) .

Method of &st

A 2-foot (610 mm) connector shall be assembled in a

hydraulic pressure test system, including a pump, gage and
heavy-duty pipe fittings, capable of sustaining the desired
p m , cam being taken t o b all air h m the system.

MANDREL SIZE FOR BENDING TEST

Nominal
Connedor
LD., Inch

The applied pressure shall be maintained for 1 minute.

If no bursting or leakage occurs during this period, this
shall be deemed met. This test shall be applied to
p&on
each nominal diameter, type and material of connector
mibmitted.

MandrelDiameter,
Inches (mm)

pull,
Pounds 0

2.2.2 The connector shall withstand, without

leakage and without becoming detached, a steady
lengthwise pull of 800 pounds per inch (140.1 Nhnm)
of nominal inside diameter for 6 minutes

Method of W
Air shall then be admitted to the connector until a
pressure equivalent to 3 psi (20.7 kPa) is obtained. The I
tubing shall be bent h m the starting position A along the
path shown by the dashed circle in Figure 1 to the pition
indicated by B. It shall then be bent back to the starting
position and bent in the opposite direction to position C.
Each time the conn&r is in position 3and position Y,
as shown in Figure 1, a pull equivalent to that shown in
W l e III shall be exerted on the unattached end. Each 180 I
degree (3.14 rad) bend and subsequent return to the starting
position shall be counted as one cycle. This process shall be

One end of a 1-foot length (305 mm) length connector

shall be securely attached to a fixed pipe to which an air
supply system and pressure gage is connected. The other
end shall be securely attached in a similar manner to a
closed pipe connected t o a mechanical means by which a
constant pulling force of 800 pounds per inch (140.1 N h )
of nominal inside diameter can be appiid
The required tension shall be applied to the connector
and maintained for the duration of the test. At the end of 5
minutes the a x m e shail be subjected to 6 inches mercury
6

Ikible E
without a percentage reduction in int~~rnal
diameter in exoess ofthe values qcied in 'Ible IV.

repeated until 70 cycles have been completed, the bending

motion being applied uniformly at the rate of 5 cycles per
minute.
Any leakage as determined by a sudden drop in
pressure registered on the manometer, during the course of
the bending operatian shall be considered as noncompliance.

MAXIMu1M-m
REDUCIION IN CONNECroR l
"
W
DLAMETER CAUSED BY BENDING 90 DEGREES

Following completion of the 70 bends, the tubing and

fittings, with pressure applied, shall be immersed in water
to a depth of not more than 2 inches (50.8 mm). If no
leakage occuis, this provision shall be deemed met. This test
shall be applied to each nominal diameter, type and
material of connector submitted.

Nominal
Connector I.D.,
Inch

Maximum Permissible
Reduction in Diameter,
Percent
12.5

16.0

17.5
20.0
22.6
27.5
32.6

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A 2-foot (610 mm) connector shall be bent around a

mandrel of the size specified in Table III so that it is in
contact with the mandrel through 90 degrees (1.57 rad).
With the connector held in the Wegree (1.57rad) bend, it
shall be determined that the percentage reduction in
diameter is not in excess of the values specified in 'Iable W.
[One means of making this determination is by passing a
bail of suitable diameter through the connector while it is
bemg held in the 90-d(1.57 rad) bend.]
2.4 TORSION

ThecoIinectorshallwithstand, without
or
damage to the tubing or fittings, 15 applications of
9odegree (157 rad) twists in xlkmah directions.

A - Position of free end at start of bending

test.
B and C - Position of free end after bending
aroundmandreL

One end of a 2-foot (610 mm) connector shall be

securely attached to a rigid frame and loaded in tension as
s p e d 4 in 'pable V:

D Mandrel *I4 inches (572 111111) diameter.

An air pressure equivalent to 6-inches mercury column

(20.3 W a ) shall be maintained in the system while the
tubing is rotated 90 degrees (1.57 rad) at the unattached
fitting, in a plane perpendicular to the axis of the tubing,
and then returned to the original position and rotated
90 degrees (1.57rad) in the opposite direction. Each
90-degree (1.57rad) twist and subsequent return to the

E-FixedPipCA

Fgure 1. Illustration of Bending 'Ilest

2.3.2 The connector shall be bent 90 degrees
(1.67 rad) around a mandrel of the size specified in

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adjusted so that the temperature of the connector does not

exceed 810F (432C)nor drop below 790F (421C)in the
succeeding 15 minutes. At the end of this period, the
connector shall be removed from the oven and cooled to
m m temperature.

origuiai position shall be counted as 1 @e, and the twisting

motion shall be applied uniformly at a rate of 5 cycles per
minute. If the connector shows no indication of leakage
when i m m e e d in water to a depth of 2 inches (50.8 mm),
this provision shall be deemed met. This test shall be
applied to each nominal diameter, type and material of
a m n b r submitted.

One end of the connector shall then be plugged or

capped and the other end attached to a suitable pneumatic
system capable of supplying clean air or nitrogen at
pressures up to 14.0inches water column (3.48H a ) and
inmrporating a flowmeter capable of indicating accurately a
flow rate of 1.0 cubic foot per hour (7.86 cm3/s).

TABLE V

APPLED LOAD DURING TORSION !

i
"
Nominal
Connector I.D.,
Inch

Any leakage noted shall not be in excess of 1.0 cubic

foot per hour (7.86 m3/s).

Weight,
Pounds (kg)
-

Care shall be taken to maintain the connector in its

origmal clamped amfigwation h u g h o u t the test.

12.50 (5.7)
18.76 (8.6)
25.00 (11.3)
31.25 (14.2)
37.60 (17.0)
50.00 (22.7)
62.50 (28.3)

2.5.2 The connector shall withstand a temperature of 450F (232C) without leakage when
subjeded to a test pressure equivalent to 6.0 inches
mercury column (20.3 kPa). Nonmetallic liner
material shall not exhibit signs of deterioration. A
manuai valve which complies with the Standard for
Manually Operated Gas Valves f o r Appliances,
Appliance Connector Valves, and Hose End Valves,
ANSI 221.15,or a quick-disconnect device which
complies with the Standard for Quick-Disconnect
Darices for Use with Gas Fuel, ANSI 221.41, supplied
as an end connection, shall be removed during this
test and repiaced with a suitable plug.

!25 DURABlLlTYATHIGHTEMPERATURE

2.5.1 The connector shall withstand a temperature of 800F (426.5"C) without leakage in excess of
1.0 cubic foot per hour (7.86 cm%) at 14.0 inches
water column (3.48 kPa) test pressure when clamped
into a loop which has been formed by bending the
connector around a mandrel of the diameter specified
in 'Ible ID.A manual valve which complies with the
Standard for Manually Operated Gas Valves for
Appmces, AppuanCe Connector Valves,and Hose End
Valves, 221.15 or a quick-disconnect device which
complies with the Standard for Quick-Disconnect
Devices for Use with Gas Fuel, ANSI 221.41, supplied
as an end connection, shall be removed during this
test and replaced with a suitable plug.

Method of W
Thermocouples shall be soldered, brazed or otherwise
attached to the end fittings of a Cfoot (1.22m) connector.
The connector shall be coiled around a mandrel of a size
specified in 'pable III and secured in position. This assembly
shall then be placed in a preheated oven. When the
connector has attained a t e m p of 440F (226.5"C),
the
oven temperature shall be adjusted so the temperature of
the connector is maintained at 450 10F (232f 55C) for
the succeeding 24 hours. At the end of this period the
connector shall be removed from the oven and allowed to
coal to room temmture.

Method of W
Thermocouples shall be soldered, brazed or otherwise
attached to the end fittings of a %foot (610mm) connector.
The connector shall be bent and formed around a mandrel
of the diameter specified in Table I
II as shown in Figure 2.
The loop shall be restrained in the resulting position by
clamps as shown in Figure 3 (whether or not it has bent
down to the mandrel diameter), and the mandrel shall be
removed. The connector shall then be placed in a preheated
oven. When the temperature of the connector end fittings
reaches 790F (421"C),
the oven temperature shall be

The connector shall then be uncoiled and recoiled

around the mandrel 25 times.Following completion of this
operation the tubing and fittings, with a test pressure
equivalent to 6 inches mercury column (20.3kPa) being
applied, shall be immersed in water to a depth of not more
than 2 inches (50.8mm). If leakage occurs, testing shall be
discontinued. If no leakage occurs, the testing procedure
specified in 2.2.2shall be applied to the connector. If no
leakage occur^, this provision shall be deemed met h m the
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standpoint of leakage. A connector having nonmetallic liner

material shall then be cut open and the liner examined for
cracks, breaks or other signs of detmioratian.
2
!6
.

Method of ' k t
Connectors employed for this test shall be new. Two
samples of each nominal diameter, type and material shall
be supplied for test.

SEASONCRACKING

The connector to be tested shall be connected to a

leakpmfsystem in such a manner that the pipe thread end
of the fitting is held rigid.

Specimens of Copper and brass tubing and fittings

shaii not show cracks or flawsunder the following
CollditiOIlS

The union shall be tightened by the application of a

torque not t o exceed the minimum torque specified in
lble VI. Air shall then be admitted to the system under a
pressure equivalent to 6 inches mercury column (20.3 P a )
and leakage d3served by cmnpletely immersing the mnnected
end in water. If leakage is observed, the torque shall be
increased a d c i e n t amount to ovemme the leakage, but
shall not be increased in excess of the maximum torque
specified in Table VI. Evidence of leakage, following
application of the maximum permissible torque, shall be
considered as noncompliance with this provision.

Method of Test*

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Any plating on the tubing and fittings shall be removed

prior to this test. The specimen shall be degreased in a
suitable alkaline degreasing solution or organic solvent. If
necessary, the specimen shall be totally immersed in an
aqueous solution of sulfuric acid (15 percent by volume) or
nitric acid (40 percent by volume) until all oxides are
completely removed from its surface, or shali be pickled in
such solutions as may be prescribed in the specificatom for
the material being tested. The specimen shall then be
removed h m the pickling solution and washed immediately
in running water. It shall then be drained until free of
excess w a t e r a n d t h e n totally immersed a t room
temperature in an aqueous solution containing 10 grams of
mercurous nitrate and 10 milliliters of mercurous nitrate
solution shall be used per square inch (6.5 cm9 of exposed
surface of the test specimen.

APPLIED TORQUE DURING

RECONNECTION OF F l " G TEST

Nominal

ARer 30 minutes the specimen shall be removed from

the mercurous nitrate solution and washed in running
water. Any excess mercury shall be wiped from the surface
of the specimen which shall immediately be examined
visually for cracks. In cases of doubt regarding the presence
of cracks, the mercury on the surface of the specimen shall
be volatilized by the application of heat on a hot plate or in
an oven.** The specimen shall then be examined for cracks
under suitable magniS.rng equipment at a magnification of
10 to 18 diametem.

Connector
ID., Inches

2.7

Minimum

MaMmum

"8

160 (16.96)
200 t22.60)

260 (2938)
390 (44.06)

'12

250 (28%)

520 (68.76)

li4

"8

"4

1
ill4

Ehiden of c o d v e action of the test solution shall not

be considered as noncompliance with #is provision.

lbrque, Inch-Pounds Wem)

300 (33.90)
400 (45.19)
450 (60.84)
550 (62.14)

650 (73.44)
780 (88.13)
1040 (117.50)
1300 (14688)

The assembly shall then be removed from the water

and a section of rigid pipe, with edges rounded at the ends,
shall be fitted over the tubing with its nearest edge a
distance from the top of the fitting equal to the internal
diameter of the tubing. This pipe shall be used as a handle
to deflect the tubing at the fitting 60 degrees (1.05 rad) in
one direction from the center line of the fitting. The tubing
shall then be returned to its original position, deflected
60 degrees (1.05 rad) in the opposite direction, and again
returned to its onginal @tion. The test fm leakage shall be
applied as specied above. Evidence of leakage at this time
or during any subsequent immersion test shall be considered
as noncompliance with this provision.

REOONNECTON OF

The comedor shall not leak as a result of being

mm~disconnectedandmnnectd.
This Method ofis takm bnnthe standard Mhod ofMe3mmua
N
i
t
r
n
t
e !fsi for Copper and CbpprAl& ASlM B154
CAUTION - Mercury is a definite health hazard and,therefore,
~ d p m e uforthe
t
detedion and removal of menauyvapor produced
III datiibm is rearnunended The use of rubber @ o w in testing
isartvisabh.

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MANDREL RELIEVED APPROXIMATELY

A S SHOWN TO ALLOW FOR CLAMPING.

SEE FIGURE 3

Figure 2.
Application of Force During Conduct of 2.5.1

Figure 3.
Clamping of Connection During Conduct uf 2.5.1

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The union shaU then be disconnected, the tubing rotated

55 degrees (0.96 rad) in a clockwise direction, and the union
again assembled to t h e fitting and tightened by t h e
application of a torque not to exceed the torque determined
t o be necessary t o overcome leakage in the previous
connection. Leakage tests shaii again be applied as specified
above. If no leakage occurs, or if leakage is observed and
can be overcome by an increase in torque not to ex&
the
maximum torque specified in Table VI, the tubing shaii be
deflected as described in the preceding paragraph after
which leakage tests shall again be applied as specified h e .

mounted on a rigid surface so that the free length of the

supporting member is not greater than 2 inches (50.8 mm).
It shall then be struck an impact at 90 degrees (1.57rad) to
the gasway The testing device shall be arranged so that the
center line of contact between the striking weight and a
wrench flat of the nut will be at the longitudinal center of
the fiat.

The procedure specied in the rireceduig paragraph shai

be performed a total of 8 times without evidence of leakage.

TABLEW

IMPACT APPLTED DURING

CONDUCI' OF 2.8.2

2.8 SI"G"HOFFlTI!iNGS

2.8.1 The connector shall not leak, break or be

otherwise adversely affected by application of a
tightening torque of 1,040 inch-pounds per inch
(4. kN.m/m) of nominal tubing diametex.

Nominal
Connector I.D.,
Inch

impact,
Foot-Pounds (Nem)
10 (13.66)
16 (20.33)

u p to
and larger

Method of W
For this test one sample of each nominal diameter of
assembled amnech shall be employed.
" h e pipe thread end of one end of the connector shall
be rigidly comW to a leakproof system. The other end of
the connector shall be sealed so that no leakage will occur
at this point under an air pressure of 6 inches mercury
column (20.3 kPa). The fitting assembly shall then be
tightened by the application of a torque of 1,040inch-pounds
per inch (4.6 kN* m/m) of nominal tubing diameter. If no
bnxikage occu~s,air ahall be admitted to the system undera
pressure equivalent to that of a 6-inch mercury column
(20.3 Wa), and with the fiting end completely Unmersed in
water, no leakage shall be evident.

2.9.1 The capacity of a 2 foot (610 mm), 4 foot

(1.22 m) or 6 foot (1.83 m) connector at a pressure
drop of 0.6 inch water column (124 Pa) shall not be
less than that specified in Table VIII. During the
conduct of this test, end fittings, other than appliance
COMeCtOI' VdV- or qUiCkdhCOM0Ct devices used 88
endfittinlffshallbeinplace.

2.8.2 Fittings of tubing-type connectors shall

withstand the impacts specied in a b l e W without
leakage, cracking or breakage. This test shall not be

Nominal
CoMedor

applied to manual valves which comply with the

Standard for Manually Operated G a s Valves for
Appliames, Appliance Cbruaechr V s and Hose End
Valves, ANSI, 221.15, or quick-disconnect devices
which comply with the standard for &uick-IXscomt
Devices fir U .with Gus Fuel, ANSI 221.41, supplied

LD.,
Inch

Straight Length Capacity-Btu Per Ir(W),0.84 Sp Gr,

loo0 Btu Per CU Ft (37.2 wh')
Ga8 at 0.6 Inch Water COlUmn
(U4Pa) hersue Drop
2 Feet (0.81 m)
4 Feat (1.22 m)
6 Feat (1.89 m)

asendftkhgsonconnectors

Method of 7kst
The fitting on one end of a connector shall be tightened
to a torque of 1,040inch-pounds (4.6kNe d m ) of tubing
diameter. It shall be secured to a pipe nipple or fitting

Standard weight pipe of proper size, reamed to remove

burrs caused by cutting, shall be fitted to the inlet and

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After this impact, the fitting shall be checked for

leakage under an air pressure equivalent to 6 inches
mercury column (20.3 Wal and wmined visuaiiy for cracks
or breaks.

outlet connedions of the connedor. The straight run of pipe

before and after the connector shall be a length not less
than 10 pipe diameters (1.D.). Two short lengths of pipe or
metal tubing shall be soldered to the pipe, one before the
inlet and the other after the outlet connections. Pressure
tappings shall be located five pipe diameters (1.D.)h m the
inlet and outlet connections. A drill shall be inserted in the
short length of pipe or metal tubing and a hole drilled
through the wall of the large pipe, care being taken to
remove a n y burrs caused thereby. The two pressure
to a differential pressure gage
tappings shall be corn@
which may be read directly to at least 0.01 inch water
column (2 Pa).

sp g q = corrected or actual specific gravity of test gas (or

air), as m e t e d ,

Pt = absolute pressure of test gas (or air) as metered,

in. mercury column Wa),
sp gr2 = 0.62=specific gravity of water vapor referred to
dry air as 1.0,
pdt = observed pressure drop (correded for difFerena? in
velocity head, if any, due to change of area at
points tappings are taken), in. water column (pa),
and

Either gas or air may be used for the test. If gas is

used, it shall be vented or burned as far away from the
connector, test meter and other test instruments as will
preclude the heating of such equipment. The flow rate shall
be adjusted to give an indication on the gage approximately
equal to the pressure drop specified above and the necessary
observations made and recorded. Observations may also be
made at a number of Werent pressure drops.

0t = temperature of test gas (or air), as metered, "F

absolute (K>.

In the event the area at the inlet and outlet tappings

are *mt:

Capacity of the mm&r shall be resolved h m these data

aamcimg to the following f m u k

where

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The velocity head, in. water column (Pa), at the inlet

tapping (hv,) or outlet tapping (hv,) is found by the
following formula:

or, sina?

then

and

C = 1.0335 x lo6 for U.S.customary units (2.1923x

10'~' for metric units),

PQ = pressure drop (may be negative) between inlet and

outlet pressure tappings on manifold as observed,
in. water column (kPa),
whm

D = inside diameter of pipe at inlet or outlet pressure

tapping, in (m), and

K = 3685 for U.S. customary units (244 O40 for metric

units),
9% = capacity w i t h g a s of 1,000 B t u p e r

P = absolute pressure of test gas (or air) at inlet or

ft
(37.2 M J h 3 ) and 0.64 sp gr [saturatedwith water
at 60F (15.5"C)and 30 in. mercury column
(101.3&)I, Btu per hr 0,
CU

outlet pressure tappings, in. mercury column

Wa).
2.92 When a flexible comedor is supplied with
a quick-disconnect device as one end fitting, the
capacitytest clesmbdin29.1 shall be conducted on

Q1= quantity of test gas (or air) as metered, cu ft per

hr m3hr),
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~ 2 foot (610 mm) connector
of each nominal size aha be testea

M e t h d of W
The test specified below shall be applied t o each
naminal diameter, type and material of connector submiw.

The capacity of the system referred to a 0.64

specific gravity, 1,ooO Btu per cubic foot (37.2 MJhn')
gas at 0.5 inch water column (124Pa) pressure drop,
shall not be less than:

a 34, Btu per hour (9 964 W)for a

connector.

b. 71,000 Btu per hour (20 &os W) for a

'/4

A connector shall be bent around a mandrel of a size as

specified in Table II to krm a "U" shape. The ends shall be

secured with a nonmetallic matmial to hold the COMCY~X in
this shape. One end of the connector shall be attached to an

inch

air supply system equipped with a manometer downstream

h m a shutoff valve and the other end sealed gastight. Air
shall then be admitted to the connector until a pressure
equivalent to 6 inches mercury column (20.3kPa) is
obtained and the shutofFvalve d d .

inch

connector.
c 11!2, Btu per hour (32824 w) for a 'I2inch
connector.

e. 178,M.W Btu per hour (62 167 W) for a 'I/, inch

connector.

The connector, from the back of one connector nut to

the back of the opposite mm&r nut, shall be suspended in
a sealed plastic container to which 500 milliliters of
ammonia solution containing 250 mlilit~rsof full strength
ammonia (28percent) and 250 milliliters of water have been
added. (More than one connector may be placed in the
container at one time.)

288, Btu per hour (87335 W) for a 1 inch

connector.

Note: The conn&r(s) must not come in contact with the

ammonia solution at any time. See F'igure 4.

Copper d o y connectors and fittings shall not

develop faults which would result in gas leakage
under the foliowing condition of test.

If a sudden drop in pressure occurs, the test shall be

discontinued. Otherwise, the connector shall be removed
h m the container after 18 hours and examined for leakage
under not more than a 2 inch (50.8 mm) depth of water
with an internal air pressure of 6 inches mercury column
(20.3 Wal.

d. 114,000 Btu per hour (33410 W) for a '/* inch

amnector.

f.

A. Mandrel Munater
(See Table III)
B. Nonmetallic Retainer
C. SeilcdEnd
D. PrauureTap
E. Pliatic Contalnar
F. Ammonli Solution

Figure 4.
Illustration of Ammonia Vapor Corrosion Test

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(sourCesfor m f m standards given in this E3thibit are denoted by superscn'.pt numbers.)

ANSI 221.161ssZ,M a n d y opsated Gas Valves fir &plinmes, Apphme C o m r Valves, and Hose End W v e ~ ' ~ ~
ANSI Z21.41-1fHR3,and Addenda, Z21Ala-1990and Z21Alb-1992,Q u i c k - h &

Devices fir Use with Gas M'@'

ANSI Z21S1992,and Addenda, Z!lABa-lsSiS,

C o m m fir Movable Gas Appliances1*'

ANSI ZZ23.l-lssZ,National Fuel Gas Code1"p6

ANSYAGME Bl.!ZO.1-1983 (Rl!W2), pipe M,

Geneml Aupose (lmh)a34
ASlM AW7-92,
n ' S

fir Cupda Malleable Imn'

B16482,Methcd of M m m m N i list fir hpper and Copper Auoyss

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3. Am&

Society for Tsking and Mateda4 1916 Race Street,

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103.

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4 American Society of Mechanical Engineers, United Engineering Center, 346 East 47th Street,

New York, New York 10017.

6. Society 0fAubmotive Engineers, 400 Commonwealth Mve, Warredale, Pennsylvania 1696-l.

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PART m

AND PRQDUCTiON "S

The manufacturer shall submit to the certifying

agency a plan which is mutually acceptable to the
manufacturer and the certifying agency and which
d d b e s the programs and test p d u r e s specified
in 3.1,3.!2 and 3.3 and the records to be kept by the
manllhtsmr.

a Bending-

3.1 The manufacturer shall use a program to

qualify raw materials, parts, assemblies and
put.chased components.

d. Reconnectionoffietingstesls;and

b. %miontesta;

CResLStance to ammonia atm0sphei.e test;

e. Impact tests on fittings provided with both

e2dexdandhtemal~

3.2 The manufacturer shall test each tube for

-1

3.4 The manufacturer's test method(s) shall be

capable of relating back to the test(s) specifd in the

3.3 The manufadurer shall use a program which

includes a mutually acceptable echedule(s) to amdud:

etandai.d.

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CONNECTOR, GAS HOSE. A connedor designed

for use only with portable gas-fii.ed equipment. The
gas conduit depends for gas tightness on the wall
structure of the hose material. The conduit may be
supported with intmna metal or other rehhmement.
The design and application presuppose that the
'
whentheappiiance
connector wii not be presmulzed
served by the connector is not in use. Gas hose
connectom include

ADAPTER. As used in this standard, a metal

fitting designed to connect standard taper pipe
thrieads to the connector nut.
CAPACm. As used in this standard,the amount
of a specified gas that d flow through a connector
at a specif8ed pxwsure dmp in a fixed perid of time
CONDUIT, GAS. The gas passageway of the
connector.
CONNECTOR, GAS APPLIANCE. A factoryfabricated assembly of gas conduit and related
fittings designed to convey gaseous fuel, and used for
making connections between a gas supply piping
outlet and the gas inlet to an appliance. It is
equipped at each end for attachment to standard
taper pipe thi.eads.A gas appliance connector is not
for vibration isolation.

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1. Gas Hose Connector for Portable Indoor

Gas-Fired Equipment. A gas hose
connector for use only with laboratory,
shop or ironing equipment used indoors
that ioquii.eS mobility during operation.

2. Gas Hose Connector for Portable Outdoor

Gas-Fired Appliance. A gas hose
connector for use with portable gas-fired
equipment used outdOoIY&

1. Connector for Movable Appliances. A

connector for use with appliances whose

normal use calls for movement on a
regular basis. A connector of this type is
for occasional but not continuous
movement

CONNECTOR NUT. A threaded nut permanently

attached to a connector conduit which mates with an
aapter or gas valve to form a union joint

2. Metal Connector. A connector with a gas

conduit made entirely of metal. It is not
designed for repeated movement after
being connected nor for repeated

LISTED. Equipment or materiah included in a

list published by a nationally recognized testing
laboratory,inspection agency, or other organization
concerned with product evaluation that maintains
periaic inspecon of pi.oduction of listed equipment
or materials, and whose listing states either that the
equipment or material meets nationally recognized
standards or has been tested and found suitable for
useinaspeci&dmanner.

dimwnnectingandm~.

a Corrugated Connector. A metal

connector having the gas conduit
fabricated of metal tubhg formed into
helical or annuiar corrugations
b. Semi-Rigid Connector. A metal
connector having the gas conduit
fabricated of semi-rigidmetai.

NONDISPLACEABLE RUiOR MEMBER. A valve

member which cannot be moved from its seat by a
force applied to the valve handle, or force applied by
a piane surface to any exterior portion ofthe valve

Other Than All-Metal Connector. A

connector having metal fittings, but with
the gas conduit being of a non-metallic
materia. The gas conduit is protected by a
metal sheath. I t is not designed for
repeated movement after being connected
nor for repeated disconnecting and
rewnna.

PROTECTIVE COATING. As used in this

standard, materiai applied to the exterior d a c e of

the connector to enhance resistance to corrosive
materials

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QUICK-DISCONNECTDEVICE. A hand-operated
device which provides a means for connecting and
disconnecting an appliance or an appliance connector
t o a gas supply and which is equipped with an
automatic means to shut off the gas supply when the
deviceisdisconnected.

O686780 0 0 3 8 2 0 4 5 6 6

U",GROUND JOINT. A union Consisting of

three parts (nut, swivei and end piece) concenMcaiiy
machined to provide agnmemt

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VALVE,APPLIANCE CONNECTOR A manually

operated valve having a nondisplaceable rotor, a
minimum specified capacity (code marked on the
valve), a taper pipe thread inlet and an outlet for
flared tubing or taper pipe thread connection. An
appliance connector valve is intended to be used
between the gas supply piping and the appliance
connector attached to the appliance.

TUBING. As used in this standard, the material

from which the gas conduit of a connector is
fabricated

UNION. An assembly of parts to facilitate

connection or disconnection between the connector
and gas piping without rotation of the connector

VALNE, GAS. A manually operated valve which

permits control of the flow of gas at any rate from
none to "full OIL"

tubing;.

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TAB- OF CONVERSION FACTORS

PRESSURE
pou&!-

imh-

pn

2.768 x 10

3.613 x

lo2

iwc

pn

6895 x 10

1.450 x 101

mb

millibar

iwc

2491

mb

mbar

Btu

1.055 x log
1.055
2685 x lo6

4.015 x 10'
9.478 x lo'
9.478 x 10'
3.724 x 107
3.724 x 101
2777 io7
2.777 x 10'
3.412
3.412 x 109
1341 x lua
1.341
2844x lo-'
2.844 x 10'
3.414x l@
3.1695x 10'

pounddsquare inch
imh water column

EtmEa

wow

Q U A " l Y OF HEKT

horsepower hour
horsepower hour
kilowatt hour
kilowatt hour

&?k2Y
HE4T CAPACWY
SPECIFIC
HE4T CAPACWY
LPLpENTHE4.l.

Btu
hpb
hphr
kwhr
kwhr
BtWhiBhylir
hp
hp

E"";

Btu/pound

Btu/pound

BtVF

JfC

BtwIWF

4.u7 x log

2.388 x 103

Jrsg"C

joule/kgdegree Celsius

Btivlb.??
Bab
Btwib

4.187

2388 x 10s

2326x lo3

4299 x lo-'
4299 x 10'
1.0177
35.92
35.31
3789
37.66
2684 x 10

k&fC
Jlkg

nt)

R8 i,% 30 iyh" Hg,

2685
3.6 x log

2326
.9826

.me4
,02832

m.comlTIoNss

.oz63
.Q26!j5

Btdcubic foot

jouie
iiojouie

J
MJ
J

3.6
2.931 x 10'
2.931 x lo-'
7.457 x lol
7.457 x 10'
3516 x lb
3516
2.929 x lo-'
3.155
1 m x lo3

VOLUME AT

"
3VALUE

J
!d

jouie
meg&uie
j0.e
megwd
watt
kiiowatt
watt
kiiowatt
watt
kilowatt
&watt
watthuete?
puWdegtw Celsius

ton refngemtion (l2,ooO Bhiihr)

tan refigemtion (l2,ooO Bhylir)
BtWhiBtulhour
B
W
Bluhour6oo~

inch water column

B&

5.752 x 10'

5%

x lo-'

MJ

W
kW

W
kW
W
kW
kW
Whl

kJk?

!dojxlla4gdegree Celsius

joddkiiogmn

kilojoWogmn

ff (60% 30 inches Hg,dry)

ma (GoCC,
760 mm a,dry)
ms (WC, 760 mm Hg,sat)
ma (o"C, 760 mm Hg,dry)
m3(WC,760 mm Hg,sat)
whla
megajodehete?

SI Units (international System of Units)have been adopted by the International Gas Union for use within the gas indushy. Where the same quantities have teen defined by IS0(International
standardc -tion,
t h y JE identical to the SI Units.

mmx,

Standard cubic foot (SCF) p

d @ 60F nnd 30 uiches %t.tinated W.S. Conditions)
) m&
@ 15'C and 760
dry. (SIconditions)
standard cubic meter
N o d cubic meter ( m j f ; S m d @ O T and 760 mm Hg, dry.

us. unit to u.s mit.

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The unit of temperature in the Internationa System of Units (SI)is the kelvin

O,
but it is generally accepted practice to express tempmiwe differences in terms
of degrees Celsius ("C) because the degree intervals are identical. The term
%entigrade" was abandoned in 1948 by the General Conference on Weights and
Meapures but in fact is se;U in common use. The accepted abbreviation for centigmde
is also "C and for aU practical purposes the degree intervais of centigrade, Celsius
and kehrin, a m identicaL

Many temperature measurements are sti made in terms of degi.ees Fahrenheit

("F).Although a foxmal dennition of the Fahrenheit scale does not exist, it is based
On:

a. The freezing (ice) point of water = 32F

conditions = 212F

b. The boiling point of water under standard p

-

c. The formulafor absolute t

e
m
p
e
r
a
m sis CF-32) = "C

d. The fomuia for "temperatwe riae," PF-32) = "C

"C
-

"F

"C

"F
77.0
8ao
96.0
1WO

-40

-40.0

25

-20

30
35
40
60
60

-4.0
32.0

10
15

50.0
59.0

20

a 0

'C

140.0

Factor by which the

unit is multiplied

"F
-

100
110

isso
176.0
1940
2l2.0
230.0

1#)

2980

70
80
90

Pmfx

symbol

tesa

sssia

mega

M O

100 = 1
4

hecto

10 = lo'

deka

da

0.1 = 10-l

deci

lo-*

c!!nti

0.001 = 10-3

milli

mim

-0

pico

1o0OoO0o0Oo0O = 1
P
1oooo00o00 = lo8

1o0Oo0O =

id

lo00 = lo3

0.01 =

o.Oo0001 = lo-6
Omo00001 = 10-9
o.oooo0Oo0O001 =

lo-*
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LIST OF 221 SERIES OF AMERICAN "IONAL S"DARDS

FORGASAPPLLANCESANDGASAPPLTANCXACCESSORIES

APPLTANCES

Household Cooking Gss Appliances, 22l.l

Gas Clothes DryeIq 2215

Volume I Ci21.6.1) Qpe 1 Clothes Dryers
Volume II Ci21.6.2) Qpe 2 Clothes hyers
Gas Water Heatem, 221.10

Volume I E21.10.1) Storage Water Heatms W

i
t
h input
Ratings O f 7 4 m Btu Per Hour or I S s
Volume J (221.10.3) Simage, W
i
t
h input Ratings Above 74,000
Btu Pes How, CinxdAhg and InstantaneousWater Heatem

Gas-Fre Room Heateq 221.11

Volume I E2l.ll.l) VenW Room Heaters
Volume II (Z21.1124 Unventai Room Heaters

GasFrd Low--

Steam .
d
Hot Water R o h 221.13

lwigatom using Gas Fu4 221.19

GaoFii.ed Absorption summes Air conditionllig Appliances,221.40.1

Gas-FrdIlluminatingAppliances,z21A2
GaeFired Gravi@ and Fan l&peDirect Vent Wall

221.44

GasFin?d centml Fumaces (Except Dim& Vent central

Fumaces), 221.47
GasF'ired Grav&and Fan Qpe Fioor Fhmmes, 221.48
Ga4Fired Gravity and Fan "&pe Vnted Wall Furnaoes, 221.48

Vented Decorative Gas Appliances, 22150

Ge4Fin?d Pool Heaterg 221.M

Reci.eationalVehice Cooking Gas Appliances, 221.67

outdoor cooking Gas Appiama, 221.58

Decorative Gas Appliances for kistallatio

*nmSolid-Fuei
Burning F'implas, 221.W
GaeFlred 'Ibilets, 22161

Portable Catalytic Camp Heaters for Use W

ith Propane Gas, 221.62
P o d l e Camp Heaters of other Than the Catalytic
with Liquefa Petroleum Gaseq 22163

Direct vent central Funiaoeg 22164

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for Use

Portable Camp Cook stoves for Use With Propane Gas, 221.72
Portable Camp Lanterns for Use W& Propane Gas, 221.73
Portable R&igemh rs for Use With "5 Propane Gas, 221.74
Ga&red Unvente Catab.t;c Room Heaters for Use With Uquied
Petroleum W)
Gases, Z21.76

ACCESSORIES

Gas Hose COM&^ for Portable indoor Gadred Equipment, 2212

Draff Hoods,221.12
Manually perated Gas V k for Appiiancw, A p p b
Valves and Hoee End Valves,221.16

connector

Domestic Gas ~nversion

Jhrnem, Z21.17

Gas Appliance Presswe Regulators, 221.18

Automatic Gas Ignition systems and Components, 221m

Automatic vahres for Gas Appliances, 22121

Relief Valves and Automatic Gas Shutoff Devices for Hot Water
supply
22122
Gas Appliance mf?mloe&&
221s
+
Metal Connectors for Gas Appiiances, 2 2 1 s
Pilot Gas Filters, 22155
Qui&-Dkonnect Devices for Use With Gas Fu4 rn1.41

Flexible connedols of other Than Ail-Mel constnidion for

Gas Appliances, 2214

Gas Hoee Connectors for Portable Outdoor GasFii.ed Appiianw 221.64

Automatic Vent Damper Devices br Use With GasFired
Appliances, 22166

Connectors for Movable Gas Appliance, 221.69

Earthquake Actuated Automatic Gas Shutoff Systenq Z21.70

Automatic Intermittent Pilot Ignition Systems for

Field kistallatton,
'
221.71

Manualiy-Operakl PiezeEiectric Spark Gas ignition systems

and Components, m1.n
Combination Gas h t d s for Gas Appliancesi Z21.78
Gas Appliance sedunent 'Ii.aps, 221.79

Domestic Gas Convdon Burnem, 221.8

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