BS EN 16304:2013 - Page 2

Automatic vent valves for gas burners and gas burning appliances. | Status: Superseded, Withdrawn

What is BS EN 16304 - Vent valves for gas burners and gas burning appliances about?

BS EN 16304 is a European standard that specifies the safety, construction and performance requirements for automatic vent valves for use with gas burners, gas appliances, and similar use, hereafter referred to as ‘valves’.

BS EN 16304 is applicable to:

• Valves with declared maximum inlet pressures up to and including 500 kpa (5 bar) of nominal connection sizes up to and including DN 100 for use with one or more fuel gases in accordance with EN 437:2003+A1:2009
• Electrically operated valves
• Valves actuated by fluids where the control valves for these fluids are actuated electrically, but not to any external electrical devices for switching the control signal or actuating energy
• Valves fitted with open position indicator switches

Note: Provisions for final product inspection and testing by the manufacturer are not specified.

Who is BS EN 16304 - Vent valves for gas burners and gas burning appliances for?

BS EN 16304 on vent valves for gas burners and gas burning appliances is useful for:

• The oil and gas industry
• The food processing industry
• The welding industry
• Valve manufacturers
• Quality control personnel

Why should you use BS EN 16304 - Vent valves for gas burners and gas burning appliances?

Pump failure, corrosion, and flow obstruction can all be caused by trapped air within a pipe. Excessive air in the pipe might lead to increased energy use. The airflow within a pipe is controlled with an automatic vent valve, surplus air is expelled, and the heating system runs smoothly.

BS EN 16304 provides the manufacturers with guidelines for classification, construction and electrical requirements, performance analysis, and installation and operating instructions. Using BS EN 16304 guidelines ensures safety and quality assurance for longer service life to its users.