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BS EN 88-1:2007
National foreword
This British Standard is the UK implementation of EN 88-1:2007. It

supersedes BS EN 88:1991 which is withdrawn.
The UK participation in its preparation was entrusted by Technical Committee
GSE/22, Safety and control devices for gas and oil burners and gas burning
appliances, to Subcommittee GSE/22/19, Pneumatic air/gas ratio controls and

governors.
A list of organizations represented on this committee can be obtained on
request to its secretary.
This publication does not purport to include all the necessary provisions of a
contract. Users are responsible for its correct application.
Compliance with a British Standard cannot confer immunity from
legal obligations.
This British Standard was Amendments issued since publication

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EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 88-1
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM November 2007
ICS 23.060.40 Supersedes EN 88:1991

English Version
Pressure regulators and associated safety devices for gas

appliances - Part 1: Pressure regulators for inlet pressures up to
and including 500 mbar
Régulateurs de pression et dispositifs de sécurité associés Druckregler und zugehörige Sicherheitseinrichtungen für
pour appareils à gaz - Partie 1: Régulateurs de pression Gasgeräte - Teil 1: Druckregler für Eingangsdrücke bis
pour pression amont inférieure ou égale à 500 mbar einschließlich 500 mbar
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EN 88-1:2007 (E)
Contents Page
1 Scope.........................................................................................................................................6
2 Normative references ..............................................................................................................6
3 Terms and definitions..............................................................................................................6
3.1 Pressure regulators .................................................................................................................7
3.2 Pressures ..................................................................................................................................7
3.2.1 General ......................................................................................................................................7
3.2.2 Pressure regulator pressures.................................................................................................7
3.3 Pressure regulator flow rates .................................................................................................8
3.4 Component parts .....................................................................................................................8
3.5 Performance .............................................................................................................................9
4 Classification ............................................................................................................................9
4.1 Classes of pressure regulator ................................................................................................9
4.2 Groups of pressure regulator .................................................................................................9
4.3 Designation...............................................................................................................................9
5 Units of measurement and test conditions ...........................................................................9
5.1 Units of measurement .............................................................................................................9
5.2 Test conditions.........................................................................................................................9
6 Construction requirements ...................................................................................................10
6.1 General ....................................................................................................................................10
6.2 Construction ...........................................................................................................................10
6.2.1 General ....................................................................................................................................10
6.2.2 Outlet pressure adjustment ..................................................................................................10
6.2.3 Resistance to pressure..........................................................................................................10
6.3 Materials..................................................................................................................................10
6.4 Gas connections ....................................................................................................................10
6.5 Seals for glands for moving parts........................................................................................11
6.6 Pressure test nipples.............................................................................................................11
7 Performance requirements ...................................................................................................11
7.1 General ....................................................................................................................................11
7.1.1 Requirements .........................................................................................................................11
7.1.2 Test for compliance ...............................................................................................................11
7.2 External leak tightness ..........................................................................................................12
7.3 Test for external leak tightness ............................................................................................12
7.4 Torsion and bending..............................................................................................................12
7.5 Torsion and bending tests ....................................................................................................12
7.6 Durability.................................................................................................................................12
7.7 Pressure regulator performance ..........................................................................................12
7.7.1 General ....................................................................................................................................12
7.7.2 General test procedure..........................................................................................................13
7.7.3 Class A regulator performance ............................................................................................17
7.7.4 Test for class A regulators....................................................................................................17
7.7.5 Class B regulator performance ............................................................................................18
7.7.6 Test for class B regulators....................................................................................................18
7.7.7 Class C regulator performance ............................................................................................18
7.7.8 Test for class C regulators....................................................................................................18
7.7.9 Pressure drop requirements.................................................................................................19
7.7.10 Pressure drop tests ...............................................................................................................19
7.7.11 Durability of performance requirements .............................................................................19
7.7.12 Test for durability of performance .......................................................................................19
7.7.13 Lock-up pressure ...................................................................................................................20
7.7.14 Test for lock-up pressure ......................................................................................................20
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8 Marking, installation and operating instructions................................................................20

8.1 Marking ...................................................................................................................................20
8.2 Installation, operating and servicing instructions..............................................................20
8.3 Warning notice .......................................................................................................................21
Annex A (informative) Typical pressure regulators and pressure regulator parts.......................22
Annex B (informative) Use of ISO 7-1:1994 and EN ISO 228-1:2003 threads for gas
connections (see 6.4).............................................................................................................23
Annex C (informative) Summary of requirements and test conditions .........................................24
C.1 Requirements .........................................................................................................................24
C.2 Test procedure .......................................................................................................................25
Annex ZA (informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential
Requirements of EU Directive 90/396/EEC ..........................................................................26
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Foreword
This document (EN 88-1:2007) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 58 “Safety and
control devices for gas burners and gas burning appliances”, the secretariat of which is held by BSI.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by May 2008, and conflicting national standards shall be
withdrawn at the latest by May 2008.
This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and
the European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU Directive(s).
For relationship with EU Directive(s), see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of this
document.
This document supersedes EN 88:1991.
EN 88 consists of the following parts:
Part 1: Pressure regulators for inlet pressures up to and including 500 mbar;
Part 2: Pressure regulators for inlet pressures above 500 mbar up to and including 5 bar.
This European Standard was revised to make reference to EN 13611 and to increase the pressure
range to 500 mbar and connection up to and including DN 250, but not because of any “shortcoming”.
This European Standard is intended to be used in conjunction with EN 13611.
SIL classification according to EN 61508 cannot automatically be claimed based upon compliance
with this European Standard. Valves with SIL classification do not automatically meet the
requirements of this European Standard.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria,
Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland,
Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania,
Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.
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Introduction
This European Standard is a particular standard for pressure regulators for gas burners and gas-
burning appliances which cites EN 13611 wherever possible. This European Standard supplements or
modifies the corresponding clauses of EN 1 3611. The construction and performance requirements
are as far as applicable in total conformity with EN 13611.
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1 Scope
This European Standard specifies the safety, construction and performance requirements for pressure
regulators, (hereafter referred to as regulators), intended for use with gas burners and gas burning
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appliances using fuel gases of the 1 , 2 and 3 families. This European Standard covers type
testing only. It also gives information necessary for the purchaser and user.
This European Standard is applicable to regulators, which may be tested independently of these
appliances, having a connection size up to and including DN 250 and a declared maximum working
pressure up to and including 500 mbar.
The methods of test given in this European Standard are intended for product type testing only. Tests
intended for production testing are not specifically included.
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Regulators intended to be used on installations for the 3 family gases are also covered by EN 13785
and EN 13786.
This European Standard does not cover:
a) pressure regulators connected directly to mains pipework or to a container that maintains a

standard distribution pressure;
b) pressure regulators intended for gas appliances to be installed out-of-doors and exposed to the
environment;
c) pressure regulators which use electrical auxiliary energy.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated
references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced
document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 13611:2007, Safety and control devices for gas burners and gas burning appliances — General
requirements
EN ISO 228-1:2003, Pipe threads where pressure tight joints are not made on the threads — Part 1:
Dimensions, tolerances and designation (ISO 228-1:2000)
ISO 7-1:1994, Pipe threads where pressure-tight joints are made on the threads — Part 1:
Dimensions, tolerances and designation
ISO 7005-2:1988, Metallic flanges — Part 2: Cast iron flanges
3 Terms and definitions

For the purposes of this European Standard, the terms and definitions given in EN 13611:2007 and
the following apply.
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3.1 Pressure regulators
3.1.1
pressure regulator
device which maintains the outlet pressure constant independent of the variations in inlet pressure
and/or flow rate within defined limits
NOTE See Annex A.
3.1.2
adjustable pressure regulator
pressure regulator provided with means for changing the outlet pressure setting
3.2 Pressures
3.2.1 General
3.2.1.1
test pressure
pressure to be applied during a test
3.2.1.2
pressure drop
pressure difference with valve open to its fullest extent
3.2.2 Pressure regulator pressures
3.2.2.1
maximum inlet pressure
p1 max
highest inlet pressure declared by the manufacturer at which the regulator may be operated
3.2.2.2
minimum inlet pressure
p1 min
lowest inlet pressure declared by the manufacturer at which the regulator may be operated
3.2.2.3
inlet pressure range
range of inlet pressure between the maximum and minimum values
3.2.2.4
maximum outlet pressure
p2 max
maximum outlet pressure declared by the manufacturer
3.2.2.5
minimum outlet pressure
p2 min
minimum outlet pressure declared by the manufacturer
3.2.2.6
outlet pressure range
range of outlet pressure between the maximum and minimum values
3.2.2.7
setting point
inlet and outlet pressures declared by the manufacturer at which the pressure regulator is initially
adjusted for test purposes at a declared flow rate
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3.2.2.8
inlet setting pressure
inlet pressure at which the regulator is set for test purposes
3.2.2.9
outlet setting pressure
outlet pressure to which the regulator is set for test purposes
3.3 Pressure regulator flow rates
3.3.1
setting flow rate
flow rate declared by the manufacturer, at which the pressure regulator is set for test purposes at
declared inlet and outlet pressures
3.3.2
flow rate
volume flowing through the pressure regulator in unit time
NOTE The nominal connection size of a pressure regulator does not necessarily determine its flow rate
range.
3.3.3
maximum flow rate
qmax
maximum rate, as a function of inlet and outlet pressures, declared by the manufacturer and
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expressed in m /h of air at standard conditions
NOTE For a non-adjustable pressure regulator there is only one maximum flow rate.
3.3.4
minimum flow rate
qmin
minimum rate, as a function of inlet and outlet pressures, declared by the manufacturer and
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expressed in m /h of air at standard conditions
NOTE For a non-adjustable pressure regulator there is only one minimum flow rate.
3.3.5
flow rate range
range of flow rate between the maximum and minimum values
3.4 Component parts
3.4.1
diaphragm
flexible member which, under the influence of the forces arising from loading and pressure, operates
the valve
3.4.2
diaphragm plate
stiffening plate fitted to the diaphragm
3.4.3
valve
device which varies the gas flow directly
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3.5 Performance
3.5.1
lock-up pressure
outlet pressure at which a pressure regulator closes when the outlet of the pressure regulator is
sealed
NOTE The increase in outlet pressure is expressed either in mbar or as a percentage
3.5.2
put out of action
annul the operation of the regulator by fixing the valve in the full open position
4 Classification
4.1 Classes of pressure regulator
A pressure regulator is classified as class A, class B or class C according to the appropriate outlet
pressure and flow rate limits given in 7.7.1.
4.2 Groups of pressure regulator
Pressure regulators shall be classified by group in accordance with EN 13611:2007, 4.2.
4.3 Designation
A pressure regulator is designated by class and group, for example as 'A2' for a pressure regulator of
class A, group 2.
5 Units of measurement and test conditions
5.1 Units of measurement
Units of measurement shall be as given in EN 13611:2007, 5.1, 5.2 and 5.3.
5.2 Test conditions
Test conditions shall be in accordance with EN 13611, with the following additional requirement.
When carrying out performance tests at any particular setting, the minimum inlet pressure used shall
be at least 2 mbar in excess of the set outlet pressure.
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6 Construction requirements
6.1 General
General requirements shall be in accordance with EN 13611:2007, 6.1.
6.2 Construction
6.2.1 General
Construction shall be in accordance with EN 13611:2007, 6.2, with the additional requirements given
in 6.2.2 and 6.2.3.
6.2.2 Outlet pressure adjustment
The outlet pressure adjustment shall be readily accessible to authorised persons, but there shall be
provision for sealing after adjustment. Means shall be provided to discourage interference by
unauthorised persons. If it is claimed by the manufacturer that a regulator can be put out of action,
appropriate means shall be provided to put the pressure regulator out of action.
6.2.3 Resistance to pressure
Parts of the regulator that are subjected to inlet pressure under normal operating conditions, or could
be subjected to inlet pressure in the event of a failure, shall withstand a pressure equal to the
maximum inlet pressure.
6.3 Materials
Materials shall be in accordance with EN 13611:2007, 6.3.
6.4 Gas connections
Gas connections shall be in accordance with EN 13611:2007, 6.4, with the exception of 6.4.2 and
6.4.8.
Equivalent connection sizes shall be as given in Table 1.
NOTE Requirements for strainers are not applicable to pressure regulators.
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Table 1 — Connection sizes

Designation of thread Nominal size of Outside diameter of
Nominal size to ISO 7-1:1994 flanges to tubes for
DN or to ISO 7005-2:1988 compression fittings
EN ISO 228-1:2003 (range in mm)

6 1/8 6 2 ≤ 5
8 1/4 8 6 ≤ 8
10 3/8 10 10 ≤ 12
15 1/2 15 14 ≤ 16
20 3/4 20 18 ≤ 22
25 1 25 25 ≤ 28
32 1¼ 32 30 ≤ 32
40 1½ 40 35 ≤ 40
50 2 50 42 ≤ 50
65 2½ 65 —
80 3 80 —
100 - 100 —
125 125 —
150 - 150 —
200 - 200 —
250 - 250 —
6.5 Seals for glands for moving parts
These shall be in accordance with EN 13611:2007, 6.3.8.
6.6 Pressure test nipples
Pressure test nipples, where fitted, shall be in accordance with EN 13611:2007, 6.4.7.
7 Performance requirements
7.1 General
7.1.1 Requirements
The pressure regulator shall conform to EN 13611:2007, 7.1 with the following addition.
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If it is claimed that the regulator can be rendered inoperative, for example, for 3 family gas
applications, the method shall be given in the manufacturer’s instructions.
7.1.2 Test for compliance
The action of the regulator shall be rendered inoperative in accordance with the method given in the
manufacturer’s instructions. After it has been confirmed by observation that the valve is fixed in the
fully open position, the leak tightness is checked in accordance with 7.2 and 7.3.
When the action of the regulator is restored, the regulator shall continue to conform to the full
requirements of this European Standard.
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7.2 External leak tightness
Pressure regulators shall be leak tight in accordance with EN 13611:2007, 7.2. They shall be
considered to be leak tight if the leakage rates given in Table 2 are not exceeded under the test
conditions of 7.3 respectively.
Table 2 — Maximum external leakage rates

Nominal size inlet Maximum external leakage
DN rate
3
in cm /h of air
DN < 10 20
10 ≤ DN ≤ 25 40
25 < DN < 250 60
7.3 Test for external leak tightness
The test for external leak tightness shall be performed in accordance with EN 13611:2007, 7.3.1 and
7.3.2.
NOTE Internal leak tightness is not applicable to this European Standard.
7.4 Torsion and bending
Torsion and bending shall be in accordance with EN 13611:2007, 7.4.
7.5 Torsion and bending tests
The test for torsion and bending shall be performed in accordance with EN 13611:2007, 7.5.
7.6 Durability
Durability shall be in accordance with EN 13611:2007, 7.8.
7.7 Pressure regulator performance
7.7.1 General
Pressure regulators shall be tested in accordance with 7.7.2 for outlet pressure variation over the
range of inlet pressure from p1min to p1max and/or over the range of flow rate from qmin to qmax.
If the inlet pressure range includes two corresponding values for the minimum and maximum pressure,
as given in Table 3, then the inlet setting pressure shall be the respective nominal pressure according
to that table. Otherwise, the inlet setting pressure and the inlet pressure range shall be declared by
the manufacturer.
The outlet pressure variation from the outlet setting pressure shall not exceed that given in Table 4 or
± 1 mbar, whichever is the greater.
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Table 3 — Gas pressure at inlet to the pressure regulator

Type of Gas Nominal pressure Minimum pressure Maximum
mbar mbar pressure
mbar
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1 family gases 8 6 15
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2 family gases group 2H 20 17 25
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2 family gases group 2L 25 20 30
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2 family gases group 2E 20 17 25
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3 family gases 29 20 35
29 25 35
37 25 45
50 42,5 57,5
67 50 80
112 60 140
148 100 180
Table 4 — Outlet pressure variation from the outlet setting pressure

Class of Pressure regulator Maximum outlet pressure variation (%)
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1 family 2 family 3 family
Class A
qmax to qmin and p1max to p1min ± 15 ± 15 ± 15
Class B
By variation of the inlet pressure for each of + 15 + 10
the flow rates - 20 - 15 ± 10
By variation of flow rates from qmax to qmin
(constant inlet pressure) for each of the inlet + 40 + 40 + 40
pressures
Class C
At constant q (within the flow rate range) + 15 + 10 ± 10
- 20 - 15
7.7.2 General test procedure
7.7.2.1 Apparatus
The test shall be carried out with the apparatus in Figure 1. The accuracy of measurement of pressure,
temperature and flow shall be at least ± 2 %.
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Dimensions in millimetres
Key
1 control valve
2 pressure regulator for inlet pressure
3 inlet pressure gauge
4 test sample
5 outlet pressure gauge
6 control valve
7 flow meter
8 differential pressure gauge
9 temperature measuring point
10 holes
11 detail A
Figure 1 — Pressure regulator performance test rig

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7.7.2.2 Conversion of the air flow rate
The following equation shall be used for conversion of flow rate to standard conditions (values are
rounded):
1
p +p 288  2
q n = q a × 
 1013 273 + t 
where
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qn is the rated flow rate in m /h;
3
q is the measured flow rate in m /h;
pa is the atmospheric pressure in mbar;
p is the test pressure in mbar;
t is the air temperature in °C.

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The performance is quoted in terms of m /h air under standard conditions.
7.7.2.3 Methods of test
Class A, class B and class C pressure regulators shall be tested in accordance with the test
sequences given in 7.7.4, 7.7.6, 7.7.8 respectively (see also Annex C).
Equilibrium conditions shall always be reached before readings are taken.
Examples of performance curves with p2 as ordinate and p1 as abscissa when the inlet pressure is
variable are shown in Figure 2. Examples of performance curves with p2 as ordinate and q as
abscissa when the flow rate is variable are shown in Figure 3.
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3
2
1
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Key
p2'
p2
setting point
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lower tolerance limit

upper tolerance limit
p1
p1
2
q
q
p1
Figure 2 — Graph of performance using inlet pressure variation

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p2
p1
p'2 2
p1
q1 q1 q1 q1
Key
1 upper tolerance limit
2 setting point
3 lower tolerance limit
Figure 3 — Graph of performance using flow rate variation
7.7.3 Class A regulator performance
Over the full range of inlet pressure p1min to p1max and over the whole gas rate range from qmax to qmin,
the outlet pressure variation from the outlet setting pressure shall not exceed the values given in
Table 4 or ± 1 mbar, whichever is the greater. The declared minimum flow rate qmin shall not exceed
10 % of qmax.
7.7.4 Test for class A regulators
Class A regulators shall be tested by measuring the outlet pressure p2 with variation of the inlet
pressure p1 and of the flow rate q., as follows:
a) In order to adjust the outlet setting pressure of the pressure regulator, set the outlet control tap to
obtain a flow rate of 0,5 qmax (or any other value declared by the manufacturer). For adjustable
pressure regulators, adjust the outlet setting pressure to the maximum value (p2max), the inlet
pressure p1 being the nominal pressure (or respectively any other value declared by the
manufacturer).
Once the outlet setting pressure has been set, there shall be no further adjustment of the
pressure regulator.
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b) Vary the inlet pressure p1 from the nominal pressure over the minimum (p1min) to the maximum
value (p1max) and back to p1min, and record the outlet pressure p2 for, at least, 5 values of p1 in
each direction, without resetting the flow rate.
c) With inlet pressure p1min kept constant, vary the flow rate from qmax to qmin and back by using the
outlet control tap and record the outlet pressure p2 for, at least, 5 values of q in each case.
Ensure that there is no change of the inlet pressure during the whole time of this procedure.
d) Readjust the inlet pressure from p1min to p1max and then vary the flow rate from qmax to qmin (as in
step (c)).
e) For adjustable pressure regulators, repeat steps (b) to (d) after the outlet setting pressure has
been readjusted according to step (a) to the value p2min.
7.7.5 Class B regulator performance
For any change of inlet pressure within the range of inlet pressure p1min to p1max at any flow rate within
the declared flow range qmin to qmax, the outlet pressure variation from the outlet setting pressure shall
not exceed the values given in Table 4 or ± 1 mbar, whichever is the greater.
For any change of flow rate within the declared range of flow rate qmin to qmax at any inlet pressure
within the permissible inlet pressure range pmin to pmax, the outlet pressure variation from the outlet
setting pressure shall not exceed the values given in Table 4 or ± 1 mbar, whichever is the greater.
7.7.6 Test for class B regulators
Class B regulators shall be tested by measuring the outlet pressure p2 with variation of the inlet
pressure p1 and of the flow rate q, as follows:
a) In order to adjust the outlet setting pressure of the pressure regulator, set the flow rate to qmax by
adjusting the outlet control tap. For adjustable pressure regulators, adjust the outlet setting
pressure to the maximum value (p2max), the inlet pressure p1 being the nominal pressure (or
another value declared by the manufacturer).
Once the outlet setting pressure has been set, there shall be no further adjustment of the
pressure regulator.
b) Vary the inlet pressure p1 from the nominal pressure over the minimum (p1min) to the maximum
value (p1max) and back to the minimum value and record the outlet pressure p2 for, at least 5
values of p1 in each direction, without resetting the flow rate.
c) With inlet pressure p1min kept constant, readjust the flow rate qmax by using the outlet control tap
without any other adjustment of the previously set value of the outlet pressure to qmin.
d) Repeat the test according to step (b).
e) For adjustable pressure regulators, readjust the outlet setting pressure in accordance with a) to
the value p2min.and repeat steps (b) to (d).
7.7.7 Class C regulator performance
For any change of inlet pressure within the range of inlet pressure p1min to p1max at any flow rate within
the manufacturers declared flow range qmin to qmax, the outlet pressure variation from the outlet setting
pressure shall not exceed the values given in Table 4 or ± 1 mbar, whichever is the greater.
7.7.8 Test for class C regulators
Class C regulators shall be tested by measuring the outlet pressure p2 with variation of the inlet
pressure, as follows:
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a) In order to adjust the outlet setting point of the pressure regulator, set the flow rate to qmax by
means of the outlet control. For adjustable pressure regulators, adjust the outlet setting pressure
to the maximum value (p2max), the inlet pressure p1 being the nominal pressure (or any other
value declared by the manufacturer).
Once the outlet pressure has been set, there shall be no further adjustment of the pressure
regulator.
b) Vary the inlet pressure p1 to the minimum value (p1min) to the maximum value (p1max) and back to
the minimum value and record the outlet pressure p2 for, at least 5 values of p1 in each direction,
without resetting the flow rate.
c) By means of the outlet control, adjust the flow rate to qmin, the outlet setting pressure readjusted
as in step (a).
d) Repeat the test according to step (b).
e) For adjustable pressure regulators, readjust the outlet setting pressure in accordance with a) to
the value p2min.and repeat steps (b) to (d).
7.7.9 Pressure drop requirements
The pressure drop measured by the method specified in 7.7.10 shall not exceed the manufacturer's
declaration by more than +10 %.
7.7.10 Pressure drop tests
Adjust the inlet pressure p1 to 1 mbar less than the value of the outlet pressure obtained at minimum
inlet pressure and at maximum flow. The pressure regulator valve shall then be fully open.
Measure the pressure difference between the inlet and outlet pressures under these conditions.
For pressure regulators which may be set over a range, measure the pressure difference for the
lowest setting pressure.
7.7.11 Durability of performance requirements
The leak tightness and performance shall remain within the limits specified in 7.2 and 7.7 respectively
after testing in accordance with 7.7.12.
7.7.12 Test for durability of performance
Position the pressure regulator in a temperature controlled chamber with an air supply at ambient
temperature and at the maximum inlet pressure declared by the manufacturer. With a quick acting
shut off valve both upstream and downstream as shown in Figure 1 connect the valves to a suitable
time switch so that as one opens the other closes with a complete cycle every 10 s.
The test consists of 50 000 cycles, in each of which the diaphragm is fully flexed and the valve is held
on its seat for at least 5 s.
Of the 50 000 cycles:
a) 25 000 cycles are with the pressure regulator environment at the maximum ambient temperature
declared by the manufacturer but at least 60 °C and
b) 25 000 cycles are with the pressure regulator environment at the minimum ambient temperature
declared by the manufacturer but at most 0 °C.
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After cycling, the pressure regulator is subjected to the tests described in 7.3 and 7.7.2.3 without
further adjustment of the setting point of the pressure regulator.
7.7.13 Lock-up pressure
When a pressure regulator is claimed by the manufacturer to have the ability to lock-up, the outlet
pressure shall not rise by more than 15 % or 7,5 mbar, whichever is the greater, above the outlet
pressure at 5 % of qmax. Such a pressure regulator shall be tested in accordance with the test method
described in 7.7.14.
7.7.14 Test for lock-up pressure
Proceed as follows:
a) install the pressure regulator in the apparatus shown in Figure 1;
b) adjust the inlet pressure to p1max and adjust the control valve 6 to 5 % of qmax;
c) measure the outlet pressure;
d) slowly close the control valve 6 in not less than 5 s;
e) 30 s after the control valve 6 has been completely closed, measure the outlet pressure.
8 Marking, installation and operating instructions
8.1 Marking
The following information, at least, shall be durably marked on the pressure regulator in a clearly
visible position:
a) manufacturer and/or trade mark;
b) type reference;
c) class and group references;
d) date of manufacture (at least the year). This may be in code;
e) direction of gas flow by an arrow (e.g. cast or embossed);
f) maximum inlet pressure.
8.2 Installation, operating and servicing instructions
One set of instructions shall be supplied with each consignment, written in the language(s) of the
country into which the controls will be delivered.
They shall include all relevant information on use, installation, operation and servicing, in particular:
a) pressure regulator class and group;
b) gas families for which the pressure regulator is suitable;
c) performance curves, including inlet pressure range, outlet pressure range and flow rate range
(see Figures 2 and 3) according to the declared classification;
d) setting point (inlet pressure, outlet pressure and flow rate);

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e) ambient temperature range in °C;
f) mounting position(s);
g) instructions for changing from one gas family to another, e.g. changing the spring or putting the
pressure regulator out of action;
h) lock-up pressure, if applicable.
8.3 Warning notice
A warning notice shall be attached to each consignment of controls. This notice shall state:
"Read the instructions before use. This control must be installed in accordance with the rules in
force."
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Annex A
(informative)
Typical pressure regulators and pressure regulator parts

These diagrams are provided for information only. Pressure regulators can feature other principles of
operation and combinations of components.
Key
1 breather
2 weights
3 main diaphragm
4 valve seat
5 valve stem
6 valve disc
7 compensating diaphragm
8 spring
9 diaphragm plate
Figure A.1 —Types of constant pressure regulator (diagrammatic)
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Annex B
(informative)
Use of ISO 7-1:1994 and EN ISO 228-1:2003 threads for gas

connections (see 6.4)
Country AT BE CH DE DK ES FR GB NL PL
Internal connections inside
the appliance
ISO 7 taper/taper no - no no no no yes yes no no

ISO 7 parallel/taper yes - yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes
EN ISO 228 no - yes no no no yes yes no yes
Appliance connections
Category I3
ISO 7 taper/taper no - no no no - - yes no no

ISO 7 parallel/taper yes - yes yes yes - - yes yes yes
EN ISO 228 no - yes no no - - yes no yes
(1)
Other categories
ISO 7 taper/taper no no no no no no no yes no no

ISO 7 parallel/taper yes yes yes yes yes yes no yes yes yes
(2)
EN ISO 228 no no yes no no no yes yes no yes
(3) (4)
Installation area
ISO 7 taper/taper no no no no no no no yes no no

ISO 7 parallel/taper yes yes yes yes yes no no yes yes yes
EN ISO 228 yes no yes yes no no yes yes no yes
(1)
Only category I2
(2)
G 1/2 for cooking appliances
(3)
Natural gas only
(4)
Installation connected to a distribution system
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Annex C
(informative)
Summary of requirements and test conditions

C.1 Requirements
Class A pressure Class B pressure Class C pressure

regulator regulator regulator
Outlet pressure p2 Outlet pressure p2 Outlet pressure p2
st nd rd st nd rd st nd rd
1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3
Family Family Family Family Family Family Family Family Family
Tolerance on the outlet

pressure p2 (as % of
the outlet setting
pressure)
- with change of inlet ± 15 ± 15 ± 15 + 15 + 10 ± 10 + 15 + 10 ± 10
pressure from p1max to - 20 - 15 - 20 - 15
p1min or ± 1 mbar a or ± 1 mbar a or ± 1 mbar a
- with change of flow + 40 + 40 + 40
rate from qmax to qmin
Setting pressure Nominal pressure according to Table 3 or as declared by the manufacturer
Inlet pressure range According to Table 3 or as declared by the manufacturer
Max inlet pressure As declared by the manufacturer
a Whichever is greater.
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C.2 Test procedure
Class A pressure Class B pressure Class C pressure

regulator regulator regulator
1. Setting
Set the outlet pressure p2max p2max p2max
p2 to -
1.1 at an inlet pressure Nominal pressure according to Table 3 or as declared by the manufacturer
p1 equal to -
1.2 and at a flow rate q 0,5 qmax qmax

equal to - qmax
After this setting of the outlet pressure there shall be no further adjustment of
the pressure regulator
2. Testing After each change of p1 or q, record the outlet pressure p2

2.1 change p1 to - p1min p1min p1min
2.2 change q from - to - 0,5 qmax, qmin, qmax no change no change
2.3 change p1 to - p1max p1max p1max
2.4 change q from - to - qmax, qmin, qmax no change no change
2.5 change p1 to - - p1min -
2.6 change q from - to - - qmax - qmin -
3. Setting
Set the outlet pressure - - p2max
p2 to -
3.1 at an inlet pressure - - same p1 as indicated
p1 equal to - in 1.1
3.2 and at a flow rate q - - qmin

equal to -
After this setting of the outlet pressure, there shall be no further adjustment of
the pressure regulator.
4. Testing After each change of p1 record the outlet pressure p2

4.1 change p1 to - - p1min p1min
4.2 change q from - to - - no change no change
4.3 change p1 to - - p1max p1max
4.4 change q from - to - - no change no change
4.5 change p1 to - - p1min p1min
All pressure regulators, irrespective of class, repeat the complete test procedure, including steps 1 to
4, but with the outlet pressure reset to p2min.
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Annex ZA
(informative)
Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential

Requirements of EU Directive 90/396/EEC
This European Standard has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European
Commission and the European Free Trade Association to provide a means of conforming to Essential
Requirements of the New Approach Directive 90/396/EEC.
Once this standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Communities under that Directive
and has been implemented as a national standard in at least one Member State, compliance with the
normative clauses of this standard given in Table ZA.1 confers, within the limits of the scope of this
standard, a presumption of conformity with the relevant Essential Requirements of that Directive and
associated EFTA regulations.
Table ZA.1 — Correspondence between this European Standard and Directive 90/396/EEC
N/A = Not applicable
EN = covered in EN 13611
Essential requirement (ERs) of Directive 90/396/EEC Clause(s)
subclause(s) of
this EN
1 GENERAL CONDITIONS
1.1 Safety of operation EN, 1, 6, 7
1.2 Installation instructions EN, 8.2
User instructions EN, 8.2
Warning notices EN, 8.3
Official language of instructions EN, 8.2
1.2.1 Installation instructions EN, 8.2
1.2.2 User instructions EN, 8.2
1.2.3 Warning notices EN, 8.3
1.3 Correct operation EN, 6, 8.2
2 MATERIALS
2.1, 2.2 Suitability for safety and intended purpose EN, 6.2
3 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
3.1 General
3.1.1 Mechanical stability EN, 6.1, 6.2, 6.5,
3.1.2 Condensation 74
N/A
3.1.3 Risk of explosion EN, 6.2.1, 6.3
3.1.4 Water penetration N/A
3.1.5 Normal fluctuation of auxiliary energy N/A
3.1.6 Abnormal fluctuation of auxiliary energy N/A
3.1.7 Hazards of electrical origin N/A
3.1.8 Pressurized parts EN, 6.1, 6.2.3
3.1.9 Failure of safety, controlling and regulating devices N/A
3.1.10 Safety/adjustment N/A
3.1.11 Protection of parts set by the manufacturer EN, 6.2.2
3.1.12 Controlling and setting devices EN
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3.2 Unburned gas release

3.2.1 Gas leakage EN, 6.3, 7.2, 7.3
3.2.2, 3.2.3 Gas accumulation N/A
3.3 Ignition N/A
3.4 Combustion N/A
3.5 Rational use of energy N/A

3.6 Temperatures N/A
3.7 Foodstuffs and water used for sanitary purposes N/A
ANNEX II
CERTIFICATION PROCEDURES N/A
ANNEX III
CE CONFORMITY MARK AND INSCRIPTIONS
1 Mark N/A
2 Data plate 8.1
WARNING: Other requirements and other EU Directives may be applicable to the product(s) falling
within the scope of this standard.
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BRITISH STANDARD BS EN

and associated safety

The European Standard EN 88-1:2007 has the status of a

This British Standard is the UK implementation of EN 88-1:2007. It

appliances, to Subcommittee GSE/22/19, Pneumatic air/gas ratio controls and

This British Standard was Amendments issued since publication

ISBN 978 0 580 54316 6

ICS 23.060.40 Supersedes EN 88:1991

Pressure regulators and associated safety devices for gas

This European Standard was approved by CEN on 4 February 2007.

EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION

Management Centre: rue de Stassart, 36 B-1050 Brussels

8 Marking, installation and operating instructions................................................................20

This document supersedes EN 88:1991.

EN 88 consists of the following parts:

This European Standard is intended to be used in conjunction with EN 13611.

This European Standard does not cover:

a) pressure regulators connected directly to mains pipework or to a container that maintains a

c) pressure regulators which use electrical auxiliary energy.

ISO 7005-2:1988, Metallic flanges — Part 2: Cast iron flanges

3 Terms and definitions

3.1 Pressure regulators

NOTE See Annex A.

3.2.2 Pressure regulator pressures

outlet pressure to which the regulator is set for test purposes

3.3 Pressure regulator flow rates

3.4 Component parts

NOTE The increase in outlet pressure is expressed either in mbar or as a percentage

4.1 Classes of pressure regulator

4.2 Groups of pressure regulator

Pressure regulators shall be classified by group in accordance with EN 13611:2007, 4.2.

5 Units of measurement and test conditions

5.1 Units of measurement

Units of measurement shall be as given in EN 13611:2007, 5.1, 5.2 and 5.3.

5.2 Test conditions

General requirements shall be in accordance with EN 13611:2007, 6.1.

6.2.2 Outlet pressure adjustment

6.2.3 Resistance to pressure

Materials shall be in accordance with EN 13611:2007, 6.3.

6.4 Gas connections

Equivalent connection sizes shall be as given in Table 1.

NOTE Requirements for strainers are not applicable to pressure regulators.

Table 1 — Connection sizes

EN ISO 228-1:2003 (range in mm)

6.5 Seals for glands for moving parts

These shall be in accordance with EN 13611:2007, 6.3.8.

6.6 Pressure test nipples

7.1.2 Test for compliance

7.2 External leak tightness

Table 2 — Maximum external leakage rates

7.3 Test for external leak tightness

NOTE Internal leak tightness is not applicable to this European Standard.

7.4 Torsion and bending

Torsion and bending shall be in accordance with EN 13611:2007, 7.4.

7.5 Torsion and bending tests

Durability shall be in accordance with EN 13611:2007, 7.8.

7.7 Pressure regulator performance

Table 3 — Gas pressure at inlet to the pressure regulator

Table 4 — Outlet pressure variation from the outlet setting pressure

7.7.2 General test procedure

Figure 1 — Pressure regulator performance test rig

7.7.2.2 Conversion of the air flow rate

pa is the atmospheric pressure in mbar;