BRITISH STANDARD BS EN 125:2010

BS EN 125:2010
+A1:2015

Flame supervision
devices for gas
burning appliances —
Thermoelectric flame
supervision devices

ICS 13.220.20; 27.060.20

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National foreword

This British Standard is the UK implementation of EN 125:2010+A1:2015. It

supersedes BS EN 125:2010 which is withdrawn.
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EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 125:2010+A1
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM November 2015

ICS 27.060.20 Supersedes EN 125:2010

English Version

Flame supervision devices for gas burning appliances -

Thermoelectric flame supervision devices
Dispositifs de surveillance de flamme pour appareils à Flammenüberwachungseinrichtungen für Gasgeräte -
gaz - Dispositifs thermoélectriques de surveillance de Thermoelektrische Zündsicherungen
flamme

This European Standard was approved by CEN on 22 April 2010 and includes Amendment 1 approved by CEN on 5 September
2015.

CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this
European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references
concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN
member.

This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by
translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management
Centre has the same status as the official versions.

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Contents Page

European foreword....................................................................................................................................................... 5
1 Scope .................................................................................................................................................................... 6
2 Normative references .................................................................................................................................... 6
3 Terms and definitions ................................................................................................................................... 6
4 Classification ..................................................................................................................................................... 7
4.1 Classes of control ............................................................................................................................................. 7
4.2 Groups of control ............................................................................................................................................. 7
4.3 Classes of control functions ......................................................................................................................... 7
5 Units of measurement and test conditions ............................................................................................ 7
6 Construction requirements ......................................................................................................................... 7
6.1 General ................................................................................................................................................................ 7
6.2 Mechanical parts of the control ................................................................................................................. 7
6.2.1 Appearance........................................................................................................................................................ 7
6.2.2 Holes .................................................................................................................................................................... 7
6.2.3 Breather holes .................................................................................................................................................. 7
6.2.4 Test for leakage of breather holes ............................................................................................................ 8
6.2.5 Screwed fastenings ......................................................................................................................................... 8
6.2.6 Jointing ................................................................................................................................................................ 8
6.2.7 Moving parts ..................................................................................................................................................... 8
6.2.8 Sealing caps ....................................................................................................................................................... 8
6.2.9 Dismantling and reassembly ...................................................................................................................... 8
6.3 Materials............................................................................................................................................................. 8
6.3.1 General material requirements ................................................................................................................. 8
6.3.2 Housing ............................................................................................................................................................... 8
6.3.3 Test for leakage of housing after removal of non-metallic parts................................................... 8
6.3.4 Zinc alloys .......................................................................................................................................................... 8
6.3.5 Springs providing closing and/or sealing force ................................................................................... 8
6.3.6 Resistance to corrosion and surface protection .................................................................................. 8
6.3.7 Impregnation .................................................................................................................................................... 8
6.3.8 Seals for glands for moving parts .............................................................................................................. 8
6.4 Gas connections ............................................................................................................................................... 9
6.4.1 Making connections........................................................................................................................................ 9
6.4.2 Connection sizes .............................................................................................................................................. 9
6.4.3 Threads ............................................................................................................................................................... 9
6.4.4 Union joints ....................................................................................................................................................... 9
6.4.5 Flanges ................................................................................................................................................................ 9
6.4.6 Compression fittings ...................................................................................................................................... 9
6.4.7 Nipples for pressure test .............................................................................................................................. 9
6.4.8 Strainers ............................................................................................................................................................. 9
6.5 Electronic parts of the control .................................................................................................................... 9
6.6 Protection against internal faults for the purpose of functional safety ...................................... 9
7 Performance ..................................................................................................................................................... 9
7.1 General ................................................................................................................................................................ 9
7.2 Leak-tightness ............................................................................................................................................... 10
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7.3 Test for leak-tightness ................................................................................................................................ 10

7.3.1 General ............................................................................................................................................................. 10
7.3.2 External leak-tightness............................................................................................................................... 10
7.3.3 Internal leak-tightness ............................................................................................................................... 11
7.4 Torsion and bending ................................................................................................................................... 11
7.5 Torsion and bending tests ......................................................................................................................... 11
7.6 Rated flow rate .............................................................................................................................................. 11
7.7 Test for rated flow rate ............................................................................................................................... 11
7.7.1 Apparatus ........................................................................................................................................................ 11
7.7.2 Test procedure .............................................................................................................................................. 11
7.7.3 Conversion of air flow rate ........................................................................................................................ 11
7.8 Durability......................................................................................................................................................... 11
7.9 Performance tests for electronic controls ........................................................................................... 12
7.10 Long-term performance for electronic controls ............................................................................... 12
7.101 Operating torque and force....................................................................................................................... 12
7.101.1 Requirement .......................................................................................................................................... 12
7.101.2 Test for operating torque and force .............................................................................................. 12
7.102 Interlocks......................................................................................................................................................... 13
7.102.1 Requirement .......................................................................................................................................... 13
7.102.2 Test for interlocks ................................................................................................................................ 13
7.103 Closing current .............................................................................................................................................. 13
7.103.1 Requirement .......................................................................................................................................... 13
7.103.2 Test for closing current ...................................................................................................................... 13
7.104 Sealing force ................................................................................................................................................... 14
7.104.1 Requirement .......................................................................................................................................... 14
7.104.2 Test for sealing force ........................................................................................................................... 14
7.105 Endurance ....................................................................................................................................................... 14
7.105.1 Requirement .......................................................................................................................................... 14
7.105.2 Endurance test....................................................................................................................................... 14
8 EMC/Electrical requirements................................................................................................................... 15
9 Marking, installation and operating instructions ............................................................................. 15
9.1 Marking ............................................................................................................................................................ 15
9.2 Installation and operating instructions ............................................................................................... 16
9.3 Warning notice .............................................................................................................................................. 16
Annex A (informative) Gas connections in common use in the various countries............................. 17
Annex B (informative) Leak-tightness test − volumetric method ............................................................ 18
Annex C (informative) Leak-tightness test − pressure loss method ....................................................... 19
Annex D (normative) Conversion of pressure loss into leakage rate ..................................................... 20
Annex E (normative) Electrical/electronic component fault modes ...................................................... 21
Annex F (normative) Additional requirements for safety accessories and pressure
accessories as defined in EU Directive 97/23/EC ........................................................................................... 22
Annex G (normative) Materials for pressurized parts ................................................................................. 23
Annex H (informative) Additional materials for pressurized parts ........................................................ 24
Annex I (normative) Requirements for controls used in DC supplied gas burners and gas
burning appliances ..................................................................................................................................................... 25
Annex AA (informative) Types of flame supervision devices .................................................................... 26
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Annex ZA (informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential
Requirements of EU Directive 2009/142/EC relating to appliances burning gaseous fuels .......... 28
Bibliography ................................................................................................................................................................. 30
Figures
Figure AA.1 — Various types of thermoelectric flame supervision device in the closed position .............. 27
Figure AA.2 — Various types of thermoelectric flame supervision device in the operating
and ignition position ................................................................................................................................................. 28
Tables
Table 1 — Sequence of testing ................................................................................................................................................. 10
Table 2 — Maximum leakage rates ........................................................................................................................................ 10
Table 3 — Nominal sizes and operating torque ................................................................................................................ 12
Table 4 — Operating cycles ....................................................................................................................................................... 15
Table ZA.1 — Correspondence between this European Standard and Directive 2009/142/EC relating to
appliances burning gaseous fuels ........................................................................................................................................... 28
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European foreword

This document (EN 125:2010+A1:2015) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 58 “Safety
and control devices for burners and appliances burning gaseous or liquid fuels”, 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 2016, and conflicting national standards shall be
withdrawn at the latest by May 2016.

Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent
rights.

This document includes Amendment 1 approved by CEN on 2015-09-05.

This document supersedes !EN 125:2010".

The start and finish of text introduced or altered by amendment is indicated in the text by tags !".

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 is intended to be used in conjunction with EN 13611:2007. This document refers to
clauses of EN 13611:2007 or adapts clauses by stating "with the following modification", "with the
following addition", "is replaced by the following" or "is not applicable" in the corresponding clause.
This European Standard adds clauses or subclauses to the structure of EN 13611:2007 which are
particular to this standard. It should be noted that these clauses and subclauses are not indicated as an
addition.

It should be noted that the following significant technical changes compared to the previous edition
have been incorporated in this European Standard:

a) alignment with EN 13611:2007;

b) updating of Clause 2, Normative references;

c) new declaration of nominal diameter and maximum inlet pressure.

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,
Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia,
France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta,
Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Turkey and the United Kingdom.
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1 Scope
This European Standard specifies the safety, construction and performance requirements for
thermoelectric flame supervision devices, energized by a thermocouple intended for use with gas
burners, gas appliances and similar use, hereafter referred to as "controls".
This European Standard is applicable to controls with declared maximum inlet pressures up to and
including 500 kPa (5 bar) of nominal connection sizes up to and including DN 50 for use with one or
more fuel gases in accordance with EN 437.
This European Standard is not applicable to:
a) the thermocouple;

b) controls which use auxiliary energy (e.g. electrical energy supplied externally).

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

3 Terms and definitions

For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in EN 13611:2007 and the following
apply.
3.101
thermocouple
thermoelectric flame sensing element that responds to the temperature of the supervised flame, and in
which the flame effect produces an electromotive force (e.m.f.)

3.102
flame supervision device
control which, in response to the e.m.f. produced by the thermocouple, maintains the gas way to the
main burner or the main burner and the pilot burner open and which shuts off the gas way to the main
burner at least, after extinction of the supervised flame

NOTE For further reference see Figure AA.1 and Figure AA.2.

3.103
ignition interlock
part which prevents the igniter from operating as long as the main gas way is open

3.104
re-start interlock
mechanism which prevents the re-opening of the gas way to the main burner or to the main burner and
the pilot burner until the armature plate has separated from the magnetic element

NOTE For further reference see Figure AA.1 and Figure AA.2.
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3.105
sealing force
force acting on the closure member when the closure member is in the closed position, independent of
any force provided by fuel gas pressure

3.106
closed position
position of the closure member(s) in the absence of the thermoelectric energy

4 Classification

4.1 Classes of control

EN 13611:2007, 4.1 is replaced by the following:

Controls shall be classified A, B or C according to the number of operations as tested in 7.105.2.2.
4.2 Groups of control

Shall be according to EN 13611:2007, 4.2.

4.3 Classes of control functions

EN 13611:2007, 4.3 is not applicable.

5 Units of measurement and test conditions

Shall be according to EN 13611:2007, Clause 5.

6 Construction requirements

6.1 General

Shall be according to EN 13611:2007, 6.1 with the following addition:

Controls shall shut off the gas way to the burner automatically with at least the sealing force specified in
7.104 in case of failure in the thermoelectric current. Controls shall also be designed so that during
ignition either the gas way to the main burner is open, if there is no pilot burner, or the gas way to the
main burner is closed and that to the pilot burner is open.
6.2 Mechanical parts of the control

6.2.1 Appearance

Shall be according to EN 13611:2007, 6.2.1.

6.2.2 Holes

Shall be according to EN 13611:2007, 6.2.2.

6.2.3 Breather holes

EN 13611:2007, 6.2.3 is not applicable.

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6.2.4 Test for leakage of breather holes

EN 13611:2007, 6.2.4 is not applicable.

6.2.5 Screwed fastenings

Shall be according to EN 13611:2007, 6.2.5.

6.2.6 Jointing

Shall be according to EN 13611:2007, 6.2.6.

6.2.7 Moving parts

Shall be according to EN 13611:2007, 6.2.7.

6.2.8 Sealing caps

Shall be according to EN 13611:2007, 6.2.8.

6.2.9 Dismantling and reassembly

Shall be according to EN 13611:2007, 6.2.9.

6.3 Materials

6.3.1 General material requirements

Shall be according to EN 13611:2007, 6.3.1.

6.3.2 Housing

Shall be according to EN 13611:2007, 6.3.2.

6.3.3 Test for leakage of housing after removal of non-metallic parts

Shall be according to EN 13611:2007, 6.3.3 with the following addition:

The test shall be performed in accordance with 7.3.2.
6.3.4 Zinc alloys

Shall be according to EN 13611:2007, 6.3.4.

6.3.5 Springs providing closing and/or sealing force

Shall be according to EN 13611:2007, 6.3.5.

6.3.6 Resistance to corrosion and surface protection

Shall be according to EN 13611:2007, 6.3.6.

6.3.7 Impregnation

Shall be according to EN 13611:2007, 6.3.7.

6.3.8 Seals for glands for moving parts

Shall be according to EN 13611:2007, 6.3.8.

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6.4 Gas connections

6.4.1 Making connections

Shall be according to EN 13611:2007, 6.4.1.

6.4.2 Connection sizes

Shall be according to EN 13611:2007, 6.4.2.

6.4.3 Threads

Shall be according to EN 13611:2007, 6.4.3.

6.4.4 Union joints

Shall be according to EN 13611:2007, 6.4.4.

6.4.5 Flanges

Shall be according to EN 13611:2007, 6.4.5.

6.4.6 Compression fittings

Shall be according to EN 13611:2007, 6.4.6.

6.4.7 Nipples for pressure test

Shall be according to EN 13611:2007, 6.4.7.

6.4.8 Strainers

Shall be according to EN 13611:2007, 6.4.8 with the following addition:

Strainers fitted to controls of DN 25 and above shall be accessible for cleaning or replacement without
the need to remove the control body by dismantling threaded or welded pipe work.
6.5 Electronic parts of the control

EN 13611:2007, 6.5 is not applicable.

6.6 Protection against internal faults for the purpose of functional safety

EN 13611:2007, 6.6 is not applicable.

7 Performance

7.1 General

Shall be according to EN 13611:2007, 7.1 with the following addition:

Tests shall be conducted in the sequence shown in Table 1.
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Table 1 — Sequence of testing

Clauses no. Type of test

7.3 Test for leak-tightness
7.7 Test for rated flow rate
7.101.2 Test for operating torque and force
7.102.2 Test for interlocks
7.104.2 Test for sealing force
7.103.2 Test for closing current
7.5 Torsion and bending tests
7.105.2.1 Static endurance test
7.105.2.2 Dynamic endurance test
7.8 Durability
6.3.3 Test for leakage of housing after removal of non-metallic parts
7.2 Leak-tightness

EN 13611:2007, 7.2 is replaced by the following:

Controls shall be leak-tight in accordance with the leakage rates given in Table 2.

Table 2 — Maximum leakage rates

Gas connection Maximum leakage rates

nominal inlet size
cm³/h of air
DN
Internal leak tightness External leak tightness
Closed (de-energized) Ignition Operating and closed Ignition
position position (de-energized) position position
DN < 10 20 20 170
10 ≤ DN ≤ 25 40 5 000 40 190
25 < DN ≤ 50 60 60 210
Closure parts shall remain leak-tight after dismantling and reassembly.
7.3 Test for leak-tightness

7.3.1 General

Shall be according to EN 13611:2007, 7.3.1.

7.3.2 External leak-tightness

Shall be according to EN 13611:2007, 7.3.2 with the following addition:

Pressurize the inlet and outlet(s) of the control to the test pressures given in 7.3.1.
Before the test, closure parts which may be dismantled in accordance with 6.2.9 shall be dismantled and
reassembled five times to the manufacturer's instructions and the leakage rate for each of the
mentioned conditions below is measured.
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a) The Control shall be operated such that all closure members in the control are in the open position.
Any suitable electrical source may be used during the test. The inlet and outlet(s) of the control
shall then be pressurized to the test pressure according to 7.3.1.

b) The test of a) shall then be carried out with the electrical source removed so that the main and pilot
gas ways (for protected pilots) in the control are closed.

c) The test of a) shall then be repeated with any spindle moved during ignition and held in the ignition
position.

7.3.3 Internal leak-tightness

EN 13611:2007, 7.3.3 is replaced by the following:

Closed position
Test in the closed position the leakage of the de-energized control in the direction of gas flow, at the test
pressures given in 7.3.1 and measure the leakage rate. If there is more than one closure member in the
control, the test shall be repeated with each closure member in turn in the closed position, all the other
closure members being fully open.
Ignition position
For controls equipped with a pilot burner outlet, this outlet shall be blocked. Test in the ignition
position the leakage of the de-energized control in the direction of gas flow at the test pressures given
in 7.3.1 and measure the leakage rate.
7.4 Torsion and bending

Shall be according to EN 13611:2007, 7.4.

7.5 Torsion and bending tests

Shall be according to EN 13611:2007, 7.5.

7.6 Rated flow rate

EN 13611:2007, 7.6 is replaced by the following:

The flow rate when measured according to 7.7 shall be between 0,95 times and 1,40 times the rated
flow rate as declared by the manufacturer.
7.7 Test for rated flow rate

7.7.1 Apparatus

Shall be according to EN 13611:2007, 7.7.1.

7.7.2 Test procedure

Shall be according to EN 13611:2007, 7.7.2.

7.7.3 Conversion of air flow rate

Shall be according to EN 13611:2007, 7.7.3.

7.8 Durability

Shall be according to EN 13611:2007, 7.8.

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7.9 Performance tests for electronic controls

EN 13611:2007, 7.9 is not applicable.

7.10 Long-term performance for electronic controls

EN 13611:2007, 7.10 is not applicable.

7.101 Operating torque and force

7.101.1 Requirement

If applicable the torque required to operate the control shall not exceed the values given in Table 3.

Table 3 — Nominal sizes and operating torque

Gas connection Maximum operating torque

nominal inlet size N·m
DN
Classes A and B Class C
6 0,2 0,6
8 0,2 0,6
10 0,2 0,6
12 0,2 0,6
15 0,4 0,6
20 0,4 0,6
25 0,4 0,6
32 0,4 1,0
40 0,4 1,0
50 0,4 1,0

If the manufacturer supplies a knob together with the control, the operating torque shall not exceed
0,017 Nm per millimetre of knob diameter.
The force or pressure required to operate a push-button directly by hand shall not exceed 30 N for
nominal size of controls up to and including DN 10, and 45 N for nominal size of controls exceeding DN
10, or 0,5 N/mm², whichever is smaller.
7.101.2 Test for operating torque and force

The operating torque is measured with a suitable torque meter having an accuracy within ± 10 % of the
maximum torque specified in Table 3 the relevant size of control to check for compliance with 7.101.1.
Carry out the opening and closing movement with a constant angular velocity of approximately 1,5
rad/s.
The operating force is measured with a suitable dynamo meter having an accuracy within ± 10 % of the
measured value to check for compliance with 7.101.1.
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7.102 Interlocks

7.102.1 Requirement

If present, an ignition interlock shall prevent ignition as long as the closure member to the main burner
is open.
If present, a re-start interlock shall prevent the re-opening of the closure member controlling the main
burner or the main burner and the pilot burner until the armature plate has separated from the
magnetic element.
7.102.2 Test for interlocks

The applicable test shall be carried out five times.

Using ignition interlock, verify that ignition can only take place when the pilot gas way is open and the
closure member of the main gas way is closed. Thereafter, with the closure member of the main gas way
opened, it shall not be possible to operate the ignition device under all conditions.
To check a re-start interlock, energize the control with suitable electrical means and bring the control in
the normal operating position with closure member opened. Verify under these conditions that a re-
start attempt is not possible as long as the closure member is in the open position.
7.103 Closing current

7.103.1 Requirement

The initial closing current shall not exceed 200 mA and shall not be less than 40 mA unless otherwise
declared by the manufacturer.
If the initial closing current is less than 100 mA, the closing current determined after the endurance test
according to 7.105 shall be between 60 % and 400 % of the initial value.
If the initial closing current is 100 mA or greater, the closing current determined after the endurance
test according to 7.105 shall be between 50 % and 300 % of the initial value.
7.103.2 Test for closing current

Connect a DC source (voltage approximately 2 V) with a variable resistor in series to the control to
simulate a thermocouple. If mains voltage is used rather than a battery, the direct current shall be
smoothed to a ripple of less than 2 % of the mean value of the direct current.
Proceed as follows:
a) in the ignition position of the control the closure member of the control is held open by pressure or
torque on the push-button or knob as applicable (the armature plate being held in contact with the
magnetic element);

b) excite the magnetic element by a current which is uniformly and continuously increased at a rate
less than 30 mA/s until it is approximately three times the maximum closing current declared by
the manufacturer;

c) release the push-button or knob with the control left in the fully open position, the armature plate
being held by the magnetic element;

d) increase the current at any rate up to 1 500 mA, and sustain the current for at least 60 s;
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e) reduce the current at a constant rate down to approximately 300 % of the maximum closing
current declared by the manufacturer;

f) reduce the current further at a constant rate not exceeding 10 mA/s until the control closes (the
armature plate drops off the magnetic element);

g) measure the current at this point;

h) repeat the sequence ten times and from the values measured obtain the mean, which shall be taken
as the closing current.

7.104 Sealing force

7.104.1 Requirement

In the closed position the control shall have a minimum sealing force of 1 kPa (10 mbar) over the
closure member orifice area. The internal leak-tightness of the control according to the test method in
7.104.2 shall not exceed 100 cm³/h.
!Alternatively for controls with a maximum inlet pressure up to and including 10 kPa (100 mbar)
and sizes up to and including DN 15 the following requirement can be used:
When the closure member closes in the opposite direction to the gas flow, the sealing force shall be at
least 15 kPa (150 mbar) in excess of the maximum inlet pressure, and the internal leak-tightness of the
control according to the test method in 7.104.2 shall not exceed 100 cm³/h."
7.104.2 Test for sealing force

Connect an air supply through a flow meter to the outlet of the control such that the air pressure
opposes the closing direction of the closure member.
Energize and de-energize the control twice.
Pressurize the control with an increasing rate less than 100 Pa/s (1 mbar/s) to a pressure of 1 kPa (10
mbar) and measure the leakage rate after the test system has stabilized.
!For the alternative requirement of 7.104.1 the following test applies:
For controls with closure member closing in the opposite direction to the gas flow, connect an air
supply through a flow meter to the inlet of the control such that the air pressure opposes the closing
direction of the closure member. Energize and de-energize the control twice. Pressurize the control
with an increasing rate less than 100 Pa/s (1 mbar/s) to a pressure of 15 kPa (150 mbar) in excess of
the maximum inlet pressure and measure the leakage rate after the test system has stabilized."
7.105 Endurance

7.105.1 Requirement

After each of the endurance tests described in 7.105.2 the control shall conform to the requirements of
7.2, 7.3, 7.101, 7.102, 7.103 and 7.104.
7.105.2 Endurance test

7.105.2.1 Static endurance test

Subject the control in closed (de-energized) position to temperature resistance tests under the
following conditions:
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— 48 h at 0 °C or at the minimum operating temperature declared by the manufacturer, whichever is

lower;

— 48 h at 60 °C or at the maximum operating temperature declared by the manufacturer, whichever is

higher.

Verify after these tests with the control at ambient temperature the requirements of 7.105.1, the
operating torque or force being determined by a single measurement without any preliminary
operation of the control.
7.105.2.2 Dynamic endurance test

Install the control according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Supply the gas inlet of the control with air at the maximum inlet pressure declared by the manufacturer
at rated flow rate. Use an activating force during the endurance test between 30 % and 50 % greater
than the operating force indicated by the manufacturer. The activating force shall act axially in the
operating direction for controls with a push-button, at a speed of 100 mm/s. Keep the force constant
during the endurance test (e.g. by using a spring).
Where a knob is used in place of a push-button, apply the above requirements with not more than
20 operations per minute carried out.
Supply the control during the test with a current corresponding to at least three times the closing
current stated by the manufacturer. Arrange each cycle so that the current is not applied before the
armature is in contact with the magnetic element of the control.
Perform the number of cycles in accordance with Table 4, depending on the Class of the control.
Check the operation of the control throughout the endurance test.
EXAMPLE One way of checking the operation of the control is by monitoring the outlet pressure or the flow
rate.

Table 4 — Operating cycles

Class Number of cycles at:

Maximum ambient temperature – Ambient temperature – Minimum ambient temperature –

at least (60 ± 5) °C (20 ± 5) °C at least (0 ± 5) °C

A 10000 25000 5000

B 2000 7000 1000
C 1000 3000 1000

8 EMC/Electrical requirements
EN 13611:2007, Clause 8 is not applicable.

9 Marking, installation and operating instructions

9.1 Marking

EN 13611:2007, 9.1 is replaced by the following:

The following information, at least, shall be durably marked on the control in a clearly visible position:
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a) manufacturer and/or his identification symbol;

b) type reference;

c) maximum inlet pressure in pascals or kilopascals (millibars or bars);

d) ambient temperature range;

e) group 1 (if applicable);

f) direction of gas flow (by a cast or embossed arrow);

g) date of manufacture (at least year) − may be in code.

9.2 Installation and operating instructions

EN 13611:2007, 9.2 is replaced by the following:

Instructions shall include all relevant information on use, installation, operating, and servicing, in
particular:
a) class of control (A, B, or C);

b) group 1 or 2;

c) rated flow rate at a specified pressure difference;

d) ambient temperature range;

e) mounting position(s);

f) inlet pressure range in pascals or kilopascals (millibars or bars);

g) gas connection(s);

h) strainer details;

i) gas families for which the control is suitable;

j) minimum closing;

k) notices for installer to consider e.g. conditions for up-stream pressure (overpressure at the inlet in
case of failure of upstream components), dirt, corrosion products.

9.3 Warning notice

Shall be according to EN 13611:2007, 9.3.

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Annex A
(informative)

Gas connections in common use in the various countries

Shall be according to EN 13611:2007, Annex A.

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Annex B
(informative)

Leak-tightness test − volumetric method

Shall be according to EN 13611:2007, Annex B.

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Annex C
(informative)

Leak-tightness test − pressure loss method

Shall be according to EN 13611:2007, Annex C.

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Annex D
(normative)

Conversion of pressure loss into leakage rate

Shall be according to EN 13611:2007, Annex D.

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Annex E
(normative)

Electrical/electronic component fault modes

EN 13611:2007, Annex E is not applicable.

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Annex F
(normative)

Additional requirements for safety accessories and pressure accessories as

defined in EU Directive 97/23/EC

Shall be according to EN 13611:2007, Annex F.

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Annex G
(normative)

Materials for pressurized parts

Shall be according to EN 13611:2007, Annex G.

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Annex H
(informative)

Additional materials for pressurized parts

Shall be according to EN 13611:2007, Annex H.

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Annex I
(normative)

Requirements for controls used in DC supplied gas burners and gas burning
appliances

EN 13611:2007, Annex I, is not applicable.

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Annex AA
(informative)

Types of flame supervision devices

a) One-way flame b) Flame supervision device with c) Flame supervision device without
supervision device supervision of pilot flame supervision of the pilot flame

Key
1 gas inlet 5 armature plate
2 outlet to burner (or main burner) 6 magnetic element
2' outlet to pilot burner 7 screwed joint for magnetic element
3 push button 8 to the flame sensing element (thermocouple)
4 valve of control 9 spindle
4' interrupter valve

Figure AA.1 — Various types of thermoelectric flame supervision device in the closed position
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a) One-way flame b) Flame supervision device with c) Flame supervision device with
supervision device in supervision of pilot flame in supervision of the pilot flame in
operating position operating position ignition position

Figure AA.2 — Various types of thermoelectric flame supervision device in the operating and
ignition position
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Annex ZA
(informative)

Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential

Requirements of EU Directive 2009/142/EC relating to appliances burning
gaseous fuels

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 2009/142/EC relating to appliances burning gaseous
fuels.
Once this standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union 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 2009/142/EC
relating to appliances burning gaseous fuels
N/A = Not applicable

Clause(s)/subclause(s) of
Essential Requirement (ERs) of Directive 2009/142/EC
this European Standard
1 GENERAL CONDITIONS
1.1 Safety of operation Clause 1, Clause 6, Clause 7
1.2 Instructions 9.2, 9.3
1.2.1 Installation instructions 9.2
1.2.2 User instructions 9.2
1.2.3 Warning notices 9.3
1.3 Correct operation Clause 7, 9.2
2 MATERIALS
2.1, 2.2 Suitability for safety and intended purpose 6.2, 6.3
3 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
3.1 General
3.1.1 Mechanical stability 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4
3.1.2 Condensation N/A
3.1.3 Risk of explosion 7.2, 7.3
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
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Clause(s)/subclause(s) of
Essential Requirement (ERs) of Directive 2009/142/EC
this European Standard
3.1.8 Pressurized parts 6.1, Annexes F, G and H
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 6.2.8
3.1.12 Controlling and setting devices 7.101, 7.102
3.2 Unburned gas release
6.2.3, 6.2.4, 6.3.2, 6.3.3, 7.2, 7.3,
3.2.1 Gas leakage
7.103
3.2.2, 3.2.3 Gas accumulation N/A
3.3 Ignition 7.102
3.4 Combustion N/A
3.5 Rational use of energy N/A
3.6 Temperatures 7.1
3.7 Foodstuffs and water used for sanitary purposes N/A

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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Bibliography

Shall be according to EN 13611:2007, Bibliography, to which the following reference shall be added:

[110] EN 437, Test gases — Test pressures — Appliance categories

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