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BRAZILIAN ABNT NBR

RULE 8130
Second edition
06/30/2004
Valid from
07/30/2004
Instantaneous gas water heater –

Requirement and test methods
Instantaneous gas water heaters – Requirements and test methods
Descriptor: Water heater
ICS 27.060.20
Reference number
ABNT NBR 8130:2004
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Summary Page
Preface v
1 Objective .................................................................................................................................................................. 1
2 Normative references .............................................................................................................................................. 1
3 Definitions ................................................................................................................................................................ 1
4 Requirements ........................................................................................................................................................... 1
4.1 Classification ........................................................................................................................................................... 1
4.2 Joint sizes ................................................................................................................................................................ 2
4.3 Structure and materials .......................................................................................................................................... 2
4.4 Control, regulation, and safety device ................................................................................................................... 2
4.4.1 For gas ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2
4.4.2 For water .................................................................................................................................................................. 3
4.5 Guidelines for installation and use ........................................................................................................................ 3
4.6 Documents that must be provided for tests ......................................................................................................... 4
4.7 Tests ......................................................................................................................................................................... 4
4.7.1 Type test ................................................................................................................................................................... 4
4.7.2 Partial test ................................................................................................................................................................ 4
4.7.3 Complementary test ................................................................................................................................................ 4
4.7.4 Drawing verification ................................................................................................................................................ 4
4.8 Specifications for tests ........................................................................................................................................... 5
4.8.1 Stanching ................................................................................................................................................................. 5
4.8.2 Nominal strength at standard conditions .............................................................................................................. 5
4.8.3 Hygienic features ..................................................................................................................................................... 5
4.8.4 Output ....................................................................................................................................................................... 5
4.8.5 Cover and control temperature .............................................................................................................................. 5
4.8.6 Burning stability ...................................................................................................................................................... 6
4.8.7 Maximal temperature ............................................................................................................................................... 6
4.8.8 Minimal operation pressure and outflow for device working .............................................................................. 6
4.8.9 Time of activation of ignition safety device .......................................................................................................... 6
5 Test methods ........................................................................................................................................................... 6

5.1 Apparatus ................................................................................................................................................................. 6
5.1.1 Facilities and devices .............................................................................................................................................. 7
5.1.2 Equipment ................................................................................................................................................................ 7
5.2 Test preparation ...................................................................................................................................................... 8
5.2.1 Verification of damage by transportation .............................................................................................................. 8
5.2.2 Verification of conformity to specifications .......................................................................................................... 8
5.3 Procedure ................................................................................................................................................................. 8
5.3.1 Stanching test .......................................................................................................................................................... 8
5.3.2 Features of test gases ............................................................................................................................................. 9
5.3.3 Determination of nominal strength at standard conditions ................................................................................ 9
5.3.4 Test on hygienic features ..................................................................................................................................... 10
5.3.5 Output test ............................................................................................................................................................. 11
5.3.6 Test on cover and control temperature ............................................................................................................... 13
5.3.7 Test on burning stability ....................................................................................................................................... 13
5.3.8 Test on maximal water outflow temperature ....................................................................................................... 13
5.3.9 Test on time of activation of ignition safety device ............................................................................................ 13
6 Marking and package ............................................................................................................................................ 14

6.1 Identification of water heater ................................................................................................................................ 14
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6.2 Accessories for conversion .................................................................................................................................. 14

6.3 Package marking ................................................................................................................................................... 14
Annex a (normative) Table and figures ............................................................................................................................. 15
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ABNT NBR 8130:2004
Preface
The Associação Brasileira de Normas Técnicas (ABNT) is the National Normalization Forum. Brazilian Rules,
which content is responsibility of the Brazilian Committees (ABNT/CB), Sectorial Normalization Bodies
(ABNT/ONS), and Temporary Special Study Commissions (ABNT/CEET), are elaborated by Study
Commissions (CE) formed by representatives of the involved sectors, consisting in: producers, consumers, and
neutrals (universities, laboratories, and others).
ABNT NBR 8130 was elaborated in the Brazilian Committee on Fuels (ABNT/CB-09), by the Study Commission
on Heating Machines (CE-09:601.01). The Project got around in Public Consultation, according to
Announcement no. 10, from 10/31/1996, with number NBR Project 8130. Its Amendment Project 1 got around in
Public Consultation, according to Announcement no. 11, from 11/28/2003.
This second edition incorporates Amendment 1, from 06/30/2004, and cancels and substitutes the previous
edition (ABNT NBR 8130:1998).
This Rule contains Annex A, with normative content.
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BRAZILIAN RULE ABNT NBR 8130:2004
Instantaneous gas water heater - Requirements and

test methods
1 Objective
This rule specifies the minimal exigible features and prescribes test conditions and the methodology used for
instantaneous water heaters, wherein gaseous fuels are used.
2 Normative references
The rules listed below contain provisions that, when cited in this text, constitute prescriptions for that Rule. The
indicated editions were in effect by the time of this publication. As every rule is subjected to review, it is
recommended that those to make agreements based on this rule verify the convenience of using more recent
editions of the rules cited below. ABNT has information on the rules in effect in a given time.
ABNT NBR 5899:1995 - Instantaneous gas water heater - Terminology
ABNT NBR 6414:1983 - Thread for tubes where sealing is done by the thread - Designation, sizes, and
tolerances - Standardization
ABNT NBR 13103:1994 - Adequacy of home environment for installing devices using fuel gas - Procedure
3 Definitions
The definitions from ABNT NBR 5899 are applied for this Rule.
4 Requirements
4.1 Classification
Heaters are classified according to their nominal strength, according to table 1.
Table 1 - Classification of water heaters by nominal strength
Nominal strength Volume of test

Heater type
kW (kcal/min) compartment
Small Lower than 10.5 (150) 6
Medium From 10.5 to 14.0 (150 to 200) 8
Large Higher than 14.0 (200) 11
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4.2 Joint sizes

Heater joints must present a minimal nominal diameter of 15 mm and threads according to ABNT NBR 6414.
4.3 Structure and materials

4.3.1 Heater components destined to water and gas circulation must resist to the pressures used in the tests.
4.3.2 Heaters must be designed in order to be firmly attached to the wall.
4.3.3 Flames must be visible or there must be an indication of their presence.
4.3.4 Joints of water entrance, water exit, and gas entrance must be permanently identified on de the device,
in order to facilitate their installation.
4.3.5 Penetration by water must be impossible in the gas circuit.
4.3.6 Pieces subjected to maintenance or replacement must be distributed, placed, or marked as they can be
easily disassembled and assembled only in the right position.
4.3.7 Exudated water must not ne dripped under normal working condition.
4.3.8 Parts subjected to contact with combustion products must be built or superficially treated with materials
resistant to their very corrosive action.
4.3.9 Burners with primary air aspiration must present non-variable gas injector holes and burning air
openings.
4.3.10 The diameter of the injector hole must be expressed in millimeter hundredths and marked in order to
facilitate its identification on the very injector or on the injector holder.
4.3.11 Burners and heat interchanger must be removable, not needing removal of gas tubing or run ducts.
Access to the burner must be easy in order to enable its cleaning or removal.
4.3.12 The heater cover must include at least heat interchanger and burners.
4.4 Control, regulation, and safety device

The water heater must have control and safety devices according to 4.4.1 and 4.4.2.
4.4.1 For gas

4.4.1.1 Control device - positions indicating closed, pilot, and open must be clearly, durably, and indelibly
marked.
4.4.1.2 Ignition safety device - this device must comply with the stanching requirements related to 5.3.1.1.
4.4.1.3 The pilot nominal strength, measured with the reference gas at the test nominal pressure, must not
exceed 180 kcal/h.
4.4.1.4 The pilot must be assembled and fixated as to be possible that it is easily ignited, and in order that its
flame is safely transmitted to the main burner.
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When the pilot ignition is done by a manual activation device, it must be also possible to ignite it without using
this device.
4.4.1.5 The ignition system by the pilot flame or other device must provide ignition safety for the main burner,
even that the hot water exit is rapidly opened or closed at short intervals.
4.4.1.6 Control, regulation, and safety devices must be accessible, easily handled, and distributed in order to
prevent non-voluntary activation.
4.4.1.7 The possibility of non-voluntary deregulation of any outflow or gas pressure regulation device by the
user must be prevented with the placement of a seal or other proper protection means.
4.4.1.8 The line valve must be positioned in order to facilitate its handling.
4.4.1.9 It is mandatory that the run set is complemented according to what is provided in ABNT NBR 13103 in
order to remove the combustion products from the environment where the heater is installed in.
4.4.1.10 A water heater that can be convertible from a gas family to another must be converted with pieces set
and supplied by the manufacturer or by technical solutions developed by qualified professionals and accepted
by the gas distribution companies after tests in their laboratories according to this Rule.
4.4.2 For water

4.4.2.1 Once regulated, the water strangler for the minimal burner opening must not cause any change in the
minimal outflow during the heater use.
4.4.2.2 The closure of the hot water exit must instantaneously interrupt the gas supply for the main burner.
4.5 Guidelines for installation and use

4.5.1 The heater must be accompanied by a guideline manual containing:
a) all information needed for its installation and use;
b) the following technical information:
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nominal strength at standard conditions (15 C and 101.33 kPa (760 mm Hg));
 output;
 minimal and maximal water pressures at the device entrance needed for working;
 minimal water outflow for ignition;
 specification of water and gas joints;
 diameter of the chimney to be used;
 time of activation of safety valve for ignition;
 conveniently described safety systems;
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 information on conversion containing the gases it can work with and provisions to be taken.
4.5.2 The heater must be accompanied by the warranty term and the listing of technical assistance network.
4.6 Documents that must be provided for tests

4.6.1 All drawings in proper scale that will be needed to clearly show the details of the heater construction and
the essential pieces for its working.
4.6.2 A color picture (13 cm x 18 cm) of the heater.
4.6.3 Illustrative, explaining, and clearing printings according to recommendations from 4.5.
4.6.4 Description of heater and construction details and exploded view indicating its classification according to
4.1 and the gas or gases it can work with, and also indicating:
a) procedure for conversion;
b) essential pieces that must be easily replaceable;
c) components and accessories such as regulation and safety devices, for example;
d) gas pressure in the main heater at the nominal strength, while operating with an incorporated pressure
regulator;
e) burner type;
f) heater mass in kilograms;
g) heater sizes;
h) used materials and superficial treatments applied on components;
i) manufacturers and original identification of components and accessories supplied by third parties.
4.7 Tests
4.7.1 Type test

Test conducted at request from the manufacturer or third parties to verify the conformity of a heater sample with
this Rule.
4.7.2 Partial test

Test limited to one or more items of this Rule.
4.7.3 Complementary test

Test conducted to verify the influence of conditions or additional devices to a heater already subjected to a type
test.
4.7.4 Drawing verification

Drawing-based verification to establish the correspondence between a new heater and other heater that has
been already subjected to type tests according to 4.7.1.

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4.8 Specifications for tests
4.8.1 Stanching
4.8.1.1 Gas-conducing pieces

The specifications refer to tests with compressed air at pressure of 14.7 kPa (1,500 mm H 2O). The tests must
be conducted with the heater regulated to the usual working conditions.
Stanching must be considered as sufficient when there is no leakage or when the leakage does not exceed 70
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cm /h, in compliance with the test procedures.
4.8.1.2 Water-conducing pieces

Water-conducing pieces must be watertight at a test pressure of 800 kPa.
4.8.2 Nominal strength at standard conditions

The nominal strength at standard conditions must be determined in a test with the reference gas of the family
the device belongs to, and can range in  5% referring to the value stipulated by the manufacturer.
4.8.3 Hygienic features

4.8.3.1 The limit neutral CO concentrations (exempt of air and water steam excess) in the combustion products
measured at the chimney tip, 10 min after the beginning of the heater working, cannot surpass:
a) 0.0500% in volume (500 ppm), when the heater is fed with reference gas at the test nominal pressure and
at overpressure of 1.25x the test nominal pressure in natural ascension draft of combustion products;
b) 0.1000% in volume (1,000 ppm), when the heater is fed with incomplete combustion limit gas at the test
nominal pressure and at overpressure of 1.25x the test nominal pressure in natural ascension draft of
combustion products.
4.8.3.2 The limit CO concentration measured in the standard compartment environment after 30 min of heater
working cannot surpass 0.0025% in volume (25 ppm) when the heater is fed with reference gas and incomplete
combustion limit gas, working with a pressure of 1.25x the test nominal pressure in natural ascension draft.
4.8.3.3 The minimal and maximal test nominal pressure values for the three gas families are shown in table 2.
4.8.4 Output
The PCS-related output cannot be lower than 72% and must be determined in permanence regime at the
nominal pressure with the reference gas of the family the device belongs to and with raise in water temperature
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of at least 20 C.
4.8.5 Cover and control temperature

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4.8.5.1 The cover temperature cannot exceed 60 C with the heater working with nominal strength.
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4.8.5.2 The temperature of control devices and of the cover region next to them cannot exceed 50 C with the
heater working with nominal strength.

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4.8.6 Burning stability

4.8.6.1 The ignition must occur softly.
4.8.6.2 There must not be flame return or detachment. A brief flame return or detachment is accepted in
transient conditions, provided that it does not compromise the regular burning working.
4.8.6.3 Pilot and burner flames must not be extinguished by the action of a direct 2-m/s horizontal air current,
neither must be deviated by it, so compromising the burner working.
4.8.6.4 When the device is subjected to a 3-m/s return air current directly and frontally applied on the exit tip of
the chimney without the presence of a terminal, the flames must remain stable and without reaching places out
of the combustion chamber. Furthermore, the pilot flame must not be extinguished.
4.8.6.5 Three test gases must be used, as well as three pressures of the family the device belongs to.
4.8.7 Maximal temperature

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The maximal water exit temperature cannot exceed 80 C under no usual condition for device use.
4.8.8 Minimal operation pressure and outflow for device working

The minimal water pressure and outflow must be verified according to the range specified by the manufacturer.
4.8.9 Time of activation of ignition safety device

4.8.9.1 The time needed for activate the ignition device cannot exceed 20 s from the moment the device is
activated.
4.8.9.2 The time needed for complete extinction of the burner flame cannot exceed 60 s from the activation of
the safety device.
Table 2 - Values of test pressures for gas
Nominal pressure Minimal pressure Maximal pressure

Family
kPa (mm H2O) kPa (mm H2O) kPa (mm H2O)
First 1.0 (100) 0.75 (75) 1.25 (125)
Second 2.0 (200) 1.5 (150) 2.5 (250)
Third 2.8 (280) 2.1 (210) 3.5 (350)
5 Test methods
5.1 Apparatus
Facilities and equipment according to what is provided in 5.1.1 and 5.1.2 must be available for conducting tests.

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5.1.1 Facilities and devices

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5.1.1.1 Standard compartments with volume of 6 m , 8 m , and 11 m and with tiled finishing, containing
supports for heater fixation and exit for chimney passage.
5.1.1.2 Cold water feeding system, composed by pressure and outflow regulation devices, centrifugal pump for
pressure maintenance, and water reservoirs with capacity of at least 1,000 L.
5.1.1.3 Hot water discharge system directed outward the compartment.
5.1.1.4 Gas entrance tubing with fast blockade valve.
5.1.1.5 Full chimney with 350 mm of vertical ascension, 2 m of horizontal passage, and “T” terminal, according
to figure A-3, with diameter consistent to the heater collar.
5.1.1.6 Device for collection of combustion products, according to figure A.3.
5.1.1.7 Device for measuring stanching, according to figure A.1, or equal.
5.1.1.8 Inflator for generating air current, consistent to the flame stability tests.
5.1.1.9 Compressed air source for conducting the stanching test.
5.1.1.10 Reservoirs for the three test gases.
5.1.2 Equipment
5.1.2.1 Gas pressure regulator with regulation range from 50 mm H 2O to 500 mm H2O, regulation deviation of 
2%, and outflow consistent to the device to be tested.
5.1.2.2 Gas consumption meter with precision of  0.5%, checked and equipped with a precision thermometer,
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also checked and with 0.1 C resolution.
5.1.2.3 Water column manometer for measuring gas pressure with resolution of 1 mm H 2O and precision of 
1%.
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5.1.2.4 Digital or bulb thermometers with scale from 0 C to 100 C for measuring water entrance and exit
temperature, with 0.1 C resolution and precision of  0.5%.
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5.1.2.5 Surface contact thermopars to be used with a digital thermometer or equal.
5.1.2.6 Manometers for entrance water pressure with measurement field of 1,000 kPa and precision of  5%.
5.1.2.7 Scale for measuring water outflow with resolution of 1 g and capacity consistent to the outflow of the
device to be tested.
5.1.2.8 Device for determining carbon monoxide (CO) with resolution of 1 ppm and precision of  2%.
5.1.2.9 Device for determining carbon dioxide (CO2) with resolution of 0.5% and precision of  10%.
5.1.2.10 Calorimeter or chromatograph with precision of  1% for measuring gas physical properties or
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5.1.2.11 Barometer with resolution of 13.3 Pa (0.1 mm Hg).
5.1.2.12 Meter of relative gas density with precision of  5%.
5.2 Test preparation
5.2.1 Verification of damage by transportation

Before starting the tests, the heater must be examined for existence of evident damage by transportation that
might influence its working.
5.2.2 Verification of conformity to specifications

The device conformity to the features described in section 4 must be verified in the tests described in 5.3.1 to
5.3.9. Thus, the device must be installed at the usual use conditions, considering the following points:
a) the heater must be tested in a proper standard compartment in accordance to its nominal strength,
according to figure A.4;
b) the chimney installation must comply with the conditions shown in figure A.3;
c) the heater must be installed with its geometric center positioned between 1.60 m and 1.80 m from the
floor on a test bench, according to the diagram in figure A.2.
5.3 Procedure
5.3.1 Stanching test
5.3.1.1 For gas

5.3.1.1.1 The test must be conducted with the heater in the status it was supplied by the manufacturer, with air
at a pressure of 14.7 kPa, using the measuring schedule indicated in figure A.1 or other equally adequate
instrumentation.
5.3.1.1.2 After the air pressure regulation, a lead time of at least 5 min must be considered before each reading
for stabilizing the temperature of the measurement facility.
The verification must be performed in the following conditions:
a) with opened line valve, with closed gas control valve, with pilot removed from its perfectly sealed gas
socket; with ignited pilot fed by an external gas source acting on the ignition safety device, while water
circulation occurs;
b) with opened line and gas control valves, with pilot removed from its perfectly sealed gas socket; with
ignited pilot fed by an external gas source acting on the ignition safety device without water circulation;
c) with opened line and gas control valves, with sealed pilot injector with water circulation.
5.3.1.1.3 The stanching of the gas valve must be verified in body and flow, apart from the heater; the valve must
be immersed in water and subjected to air pressures of 0.98 kPa and 400 kPa.

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5.3.1.2 For water

5.3.1.2.1 Before starting the test, the air must be eliminated from the pieces destined to water circulation by
repeated openings and closures of the hot water valve.
5.3.1.2.2 Connect the water feeding source to the device entrance, with its exit perfectly sealed.
5.3.1.2.3 The test pressure of 800 kPa is applied, and the stanching is visually verified in the whole water circuit.
5.3.2 Features of test gases
The test gases to be used are indicated in table A.1, complying with the following conditions:
a) Wobbe rate can range in  2% related to the value indicated in table A.1;
b) gases used to compose mixtures (test gases) must present at least the following purity degrees:
 nitrogen: 99%;
 hydrogen: 99%;
 propene: 90%;
 methane: 95%;
 propane: 95%;
 butane: 95%;
NOTE: For hydrocarbons, H2, CO, and O2 contents must be lower than 1% and N2 and CO2 contents must be
lower than 2%.
c) a mixture can be made from a certain gas that already has convenient proportions and several elements
of the final mixture, provided that this mixture presents physical properties (Wobbe rate and relative
density) similar to the ones obtained from elements complying with the previous condition.
5.3.3 Determination of nominal strength at standard conditions

The nominal strength Pn,ref, in kilowatts, must be calculated by the equation:
Pn,ref = 0.278 V0 x PCS
where:
V0 is the nominal volumetric outflow, in cubic meters per hour, obtained at the reference conditions of
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15 C and 101.33 kPa;
PCS is the superior calorific power of the reference gas defined at table A.1, in megajoules per cubic
meter.
The volumetric outflow corresponds to the measurement of the flow of the reference gas, under reference
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conditions, assuming the gas is dry, at 15 C, and under a pressure of 101.33 kPa.

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In practice, the values obtained during the tests do not correspond to those reference conditions, and are then
corrected, leading to the values that could be obtained if the standard conditions existed at the injector exit
during the test.
The volumetric outflow is corrected by the following equation:
where:
V0 is the volumetric outflow at reference conditions, in cubic meters per hour;
V is the volumetric outflow obtained at humidity, temperature, and pressure conditions at the gas
consumption meter, in cubic meters per hour;
Pa is the atmospheric pressure, in kilopascals;
P is the gas feeding pressure at the consumption meter, in kilopascals;
Tg is the gas temperature obtained at the gas consumption meter, in Celsius degrees;
D is the density of dry or humid test gas, related to dry air;
dr is the density of dry reference gas related to dry air, according to table A.1.
If a humid meter or saturated gas is used, d (density of dry gas related to dry air) value must be replaced with
the value of density d, given by the following equation:
where:
W is the water steam pressure, in kilopascals, at temperature Tg
where:
e = Neper number.
5.3.4 Test on hygienic features
5.3.4.1 Test for analysis of combustion products at the chimney exit

Combustion products must be collected at the chimney. In order to do that, an aspiration device is used and
must be placed inside the chimney tip, according to what is indicated in figure A.3. The measurement must be
started at least 10 min after the beginning of the heater working, operating with reference gas and incomplete
combustion limit gas.

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The tests must be conducted at the following conditions:

a) the heater is fed with reference gas at the nominal test pressure and overpressure of 1.25x the nominal
test pressure and with natural ascension current of combustion products;
c) the heater is fed with incomplete combustion limit gas at overpressure of 1.25x the nominal test pressure
and with natural ascension current of combustion products.
(CO)N is calculated from the measured CO and CO2 according to the equation:
where:
(CO)N is neutral carbon monoxide;
(CO)M is measured carbon monoxide;
(CO2)N is neutral carbon dioxide;
(CO2)M is measured carbon dioxide.
(CO2)N values for the test gases are shown in table 3.
Table 3 - (CO2)N Values
Gas
G10 G11 G20 G21 G30
designation
% (CO2)N 12.3 12.6 12.0 12.2 14.1
5.3.4.2 Test on CO content in the standard compartment

5.3.4.2.1 After 30 min of heater working, the CO content measured in the center of the standard compartment
must be verified using reference gas and incomplete combustion limit gas, operating with a pressure of 1.25x
the nominal test pressure with natural ascension current.
5.3.4.2.2 The port of the standard compartment must remain closed during the test conduction.
5.3.4.2.3 The outflow of hot water from the heater must occur outward the standard compartment.
5.3.4.2.4 Samples must be obtained through a tube with proper internal diameter and length, with the tip
positioned in the compartment center at 1.5 m above the floor. The tube must be purged before measurements
are started.
5.3.5 Output test

Provisions must be taken and the details indicated in 5.3.5.1 to 5.3.5.5 must be considered for conducting the
test.
5.3.5.1 When conducting the test, it must be prevented that the water outflow nozzle is submerged in the
outflowed hot water.

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5.3.5.2 The room temperature in the standard compartment must be between 20 C and 25 C.
5.3.5.3 The outflow is determined by the average value of three measurements. The heater must be adjusted to
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temperature raises between 20 C and 22 C, and the cold water that feeds the heater must be at a temperature
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between 20 C and 25 C.
5.3.5.4 After the stabilization of entrance and exit water temperatures is reached, start to measure the gas and
water consumption and, immediately after, the temperatures of cold and hot water must be recorded.
5.3.5.5 The output is calculated by the equation:
where:
n is the output, in percentage;
ma is the water mass obtained during the measurement period, in kilograms;
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C is the water specific heat, in kilojoules per kilogram per Celsius degree, equal to 4.1868 x 10 ;
T1 is the water temperature in the entrance, in Celsius degrees;
T2 is the water temperature in the exit, in Celsius degrees;
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V0 is the gas consumption during the measurement period, in cubic meters, normalized at 15 C and
101.33 kPa;
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PCS is the superior calorific power, in megajoules per cubic meter of gas used at 15 C and 101.33 kPa.
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The correction of the gas volume for the conditions of the superior calorific power (15 C and 101.33 kPa (760
mm Hg), dry) is given by the following equation:
where:
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V0 is the gas volume, in cubic meters, normalized at 15 C and 101.33 kPa;
Vmed is the measured gas volume, in cubic meters, at the test conditions;
Pa is the barometric pressure, in kilopascals;
P is the gas feeding pressure in the meter, in kilopascals;
W is the water steam pressure, related to Tg, if a humid gas consumption meter is used;
Tg is the gas temperature in Celsius degrees, obtained in the gas consumption meter.
The nominal strength in kilowatts at the test conditions (proper for the output) is given by the equation:
Pne = 0.278Vne x PCS

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Where:
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Vne is the nominal gas output at the conditions of the superior calorific power (15 C and 101.33 kPa (760
mm Hg), dry), in cubic meters per hour;
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PCS is the calorific power of the used gas, in megajoules per cubic meter, 15 C, and 101.33 kPa.
5.3.6 Test on cover and control temperature

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The water heater must work for approximately 15 min with nominal strength and temperature of 20 C before the
superficial temperatures are determined.
Determine the point of the device cover with the highest temperature and the control temperature by a contact
thermopar or similar device.
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The room temperature in the standard compartment and in the water feeding must be between 20 C and 25 C.
5.3.7 Test on burning stability
5.3.7.1 Stability with direct air current

The stability of the pilot flame burning and of the burner is tested in a horizontal air current with 2-m/s velocity,
oriented from several directions to the opening for observing flames on the heater cover. The air velocity must
be measured at a distance of approximately 0.5 m from the heater; the air exit of the fan must be at least 1 m far
from the heater.
5.3.7.2 Stability with return current

5.3.7.2.1 The device must be installed with the chimney, but without the terminal, for the burning stability test in
return current condition at the chimney.
5.3.7.2.2 The return current must be directly and frontally applied on the exit tip of the chimney, with a velocity of
3 m/s, measured with the anemometer close to its tip and with the device turned off.
5.3.7.2.3 The device must be operated in the full range of gas pressures and with the three test gases.
5.3.7.2.4 The flame behavior must be visually verified, as well as whether it does not reach places out of the
combustion chamber or below the height of the burner flame-holder.
5.3.8 Test on maximal water outflow temperature

In order to determine the maximal water exit temperature, adjust the outflow to the condition where the maximal
temperature raise is obtained. Then measure the water exit temperature.
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The room temperature in the standard compartment and the water entrance temperature must be between 20 C
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and 25 C.
5.3.9 Test on time of activation of ignition safety device
5.3.9.1 Ignition
5.3.9.1.1 The device must be fed with the reference gas and at the usual test pressure.
5.3.9.1.2 Every device must be at room temperature.
5.3.9.1.3 Release the passage of the pilot gas and ignite it.

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5.3.9.1.4 Measure the time interval between pilot ignition and activation of the safety device.
5.3.9.1.5 This test must not be conducted for pilotless devices.
5.3.9.2 Extinction
5.3.9.2.1 The device must be working at nominal strength and outflow with a reference gas.
5.3.9.2.2 Eliminate the pilot action referring to the thermopar or similar device by cutting the gas feeding in the
pilot or placing a screen between them.
5.3.9.2.3 Measure the time from the pilot elimination to the full burner extinction.
5.3.9.2.4 For pilotless devices, the gas feeding or the burner must be interrupted for 60 s and, immediately after,
the device must be fed again. The device must automatically reignite or must not open the gas passage to the
burner.
6 Marking and packing
6.1 Identification of water heater

The heater must present a durable identification on a visible place, with the following indications:
a) manufacturer name and, eventually, trademark;
b) type designation, according to the nominal strength stipulated in table 1, mentioning:
 nominal strength at standard conditions, in kilowatts (kilocalories per minute);
 output over PCS, in percentage;

c) gas to be used, and a separate identification can be used in this case for this indication;
d) the following wording: “This device can be only installed at places where there is permanent ventilation,
and the use of chimney is mandatory”.
NOTE: For heaters designed to work without chimney, the items described in the section referring to their use in
ABNT NBR 13103 must be complied with.
6.2 Accessories for conversion

6.2.1 When supplied, the conversion kit must include the indications needed to change pieces, as well as to
regulate and verify the working conditions of the water heater, besides a plate, in the same shipment.
6.2.2 When converting a device from a gas family to another, the identification plate must be durably replaced
with one containing the data changed in the conversion.
6.3 Package marking

Markings indicating the heater designation and the gas to be used must be clearly placed on an adequate and
visible location.

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Annex A
(normative)
Table and figures
Table A.1 - Features of test gases

1) Wobbe Relative
Molar PCS 2)
3 rate mass
Family Test gases Designation composition MJ/m 3
3 MJ/m density
% (kcal/m ) 3
(kcal/m ) (air = 1)
H2(36),
Reference and
CH4(28), 16.96 22.28
limit of flame G10 0.5796
N2(19), CO2(9), (4052) (5322)
dislocation
CO(6), C2H6(2)
H2(31),
Limit of
CH4(32), 18.53 23.75
First family incomplete G11 0.6087
N2(19), CO2(9), (4426) (5673)
combustion
CO(6), C2H6(3)
H2(42),
Limit of flame CH4(23), 15.14 20.50
G12 0.5456
return N2(19), CO2(9), (3616) (4896)
C2H6(1), CO(6)
Reference and N2(2), CH4(90),
39.87 50.98
limit of flame G20 C3H8(2), 0.6118
(9524) (12176)
dislocation C2H6(6)
Limit of CH4(86),
43.09 53.18
Second incomplete G21 C3H8(7), 0.6565
(10292) (12702)
family combustion C2H6(6), N2(1)
H2(10),
Limit of flame CH4(82), 38.33 51.23
G22 0.5597
return C3H8(3), (9154) (12237)
C2H6(5)
Reference and
limit of 126.21 87.54
G30 C4H10(100) 2.0788
incomplete (30144) (20908)
Third combustion
family Limit of flame 95.65 76.84
G31 C3H8(100) 1.5497
dislocation (22846) (18353)
Limit of flame 88.52 72.86
G32 C3H6(100) 1.4760
return (21142) (17402)
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Measured at 15 C and 101.kPa (1013.25 mbar).
2)
Wobbe rate measured over PCS.

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Device to be
Compressed air tested air
Graduated scale
Measurement tube
Figure A.1 - Device for stanching test of the gas circuit

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1. Gas feeding tube 9. Point for measuring gas binding pressure, as

2. Pressure regulator close as possible to the water heater
3. Gas consumption meter 10. Measuring tube with thermometer attachment
4. Water feeding tube 11. Water container
5. Pressure reducer 12. Scale
6. Flexible tube 13. Chimney with tube for measuring CO and CO2
7. Cold water thermometer
8. Pressure meter (manometer or mercury tube)
Figure A.2 - Test bank for instantaneous gas water heaters

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Sizes in millimeters
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Collection tube for

combustion filters
Vertical plot = 350 mm

Horizontal plot = 2,000 mm
Curve = 90o
Diameter = according to the diameter of the water
heater collar
Terminal = same diameter of the secondary
AA Cut chimney
Figure A.3 - Sizes for chimney construction
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3 3 3
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Volume = 11 m Volume = 8.0 m Volume = 6.0 m
Headroom = 2.70 m Headroom = 2.70 m Headroom = 2.70 m
Compartment volume Nominal strength Side separation

kW (kcal/min) m
Lower than 10.5 (150)
From 10.5 to 14.0 (150 to 200) NOTE: The test standard compartments
must be built with materials usually used in
Higher than 14.0 (200)
the civil construction of home bathrooms.
Figure A.4 - Schedule of standard compartments for instantaneous gas water heaters
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BRAZILIAN ABNT NBR

Instantaneous gas water heater –

Instantaneous gas water heaters – Requirements and test methods

Descriptor: Water heater

ABNT Head Office

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2 Normative references .............................................................................................................................................. 1

5 Test methods ........................................................................................................................................................... 6

6 Marking and package ............................................................................................................................................ 14

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6.2 Accessories for conversion .................................................................................................................................. 14

Annex a (normative) Table and figures ............................................................................................................................. 15

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Instantaneous gas water heater - Requirements and

Nominal strength Volume of test

Small Lower than 10.5 (150) 6

Medium From 10.5 to 14.0 (150 to 200) 8

Large Higher than 14.0 (200) 11

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4.2 Joint sizes

4.3 Structure and materials

4.4 Control, regulation, and safety device

4.4.1 For gas

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4.4.2 For water

4.5 Guidelines for installation and use

 minimal water outflow for ignition;

 specification of water and gas joints;

 diameter of the chimney to be used;

 time of activation of safety valve for ignition;

 conveniently described safety systems;

 fixation place for the identification plate;

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4.6 Documents that must be provided for tests

4.7.1 Type test

4.7.2 Partial test

4.7.3 Complementary test

4.7.4 Drawing verification

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4.8 Specifications for tests

4.8.1.1 Gas-conducing pieces

4.8.1.2 Water-conducing pieces

4.8.2 Nominal strength at standard conditions

4.8.3 Hygienic features

4.8.5 Cover and control temperature

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4.8.6 Burning stability

4.8.7 Maximal temperature

4.8.8 Minimal operation pressure and outflow for device working

4.8.9 Time of activation of ignition safety device

Nominal pressure Minimal pressure Maximal pressure

Second 2.0 (200) 1.5 (150) 2.5 (250)

Third 2.8 (280) 2.1 (210) 3.5 (350)

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5.1.1 Facilities and devices

5.1.2.5 Surface contact thermopars to be used with a digital thermometer or equal.

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5.1.2.11 Barometer with resolution of 13.3 Pa (0.1 mm Hg).

5.1.2.12 Meter of relative gas density with precision of  5%.

5.2 Test preparation