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Hose Nozzle Valves

UL 2586

1 Scope

1.1 These requirements cover hose nozzle valves that are intended to be used for the control of flammable and combustible liquids. They are of the type used in motor fuel dispensing equipment. Hose nozzle valves covered by this standard are for use with flammable fluids which are handled at temperatures within the range of minus 29C (minus 20F) to 52C (125F) and an operating pressure of minimum 50 psi (350 kPa).

1.2 These requirements cover hose nozzle valves of the manually operated and automatic pressure operated type.When they form a part of an assembly which provides for additional functions or service, the requirements are outside the scope of these requirements.

1.3 These requirements do not cover the following:

a) Hose nozzle valves for handling liquids under cryogenic conditions.

b) Hose nozzle valves for general refinery service, offshore and pipe line terminals, natural gas processing plants, gas distribution systems, petrochemical processing facilities, or the like.

c) Hose nozzle valves operated wholly or partially by electricity or battery.

1.4 Refer to Outline of Investigation, Subject 87A, for additional requirements for Gasoline and Gasoline/Ethanol Blends with Nominal Ethanol Concentrations up to 85 Percent (E0 - E85).

1.5 Refer to Outline of Investigation, Subject 87B, for additional requirements for Diesel Fuel, Biodiesel Fuel, Diesel/Biodiesel Blends with Nominal Biodiesel Concentrations Up to 20 Percent (B20), Kerosene, and Fuel Oil.

1.6 Requirements for the installation and use of these dispensing devices are included in the Code for Motor Fuel Dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages, NFPA 30A.

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Edition: 1st Published: 04/29/2011 Number of Pages: 30