Reaffirmed 2017

1. SCOPE

1.1 This standard specifies general design requirements, performance and test methods for LPG specific equipment of motor vehicles of category L, M and N as defined in IS 14272 using LPG in their propulsion system.

1.2 This standard is applicable to LPG specific equipments intended for use on vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas in accordance with CMVR.

1.3 This standard is not applicable to the following:

a) Fuel containers;

b) Multi function valve assembly for permanently fixed liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) containers for automotive use; and

c) LPG specific equipment used in agricultural tractors and construction equipment vehicles.

2. REFERENCES

The following standards contain provisions, which through reference in this text, constitute provisions of this standard. At the time of publication the editions indicated were valid. All standards are subject to revision and parties to agreements based on this standard are encouraged to investigate the possibility of applying the most recent editions of the standards indicated below:

IS 3400 :Part 6 : 2005/ISO 1817/2005 Rubber, vulcanized - Determination of the effect of 2005 liquids (second revision)

14272 : 2011 Automotive vehicles - Types - Terminology (first revision)

15100 : 2001 Multi-function valve assembly for permanently fixed LPG containers for automotive use

15956 : 2010 Road vehicles - Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) specific equipment - Definitions, classification and general requirements

ISO 188 : 1998 Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic - Accelerated ageing and heat resistance test

ISO 1431-1 : Rubber, vulcanized or 2004 thermoplastic - Resistance to ozone cracking - Part 1: Static and dynamic strain testing

ISO 6957 : 1988 Copper alloys — Ammonia test for stress corrosion resistance

ISO 9227 : 1990 Corrosion tests in artificial atmospheres - Salt spray tests

IEC 60529 : 2001 Degrees of protection provided