Outdoor cooking gas appliances

1.1 Applicable equipment

 

This Standard applies to newly produced outdoor cooking gas appliances (see Clause 3) constructed entirely of new, unused parts and materials. Outdoor cooking gas appliances submitted for examination under this Standard are classified as portable, stationary, or built-in.

 

1.2 Applicable equipment for recreational vehicle

 

This Standard applies to outdoor cooking gas appliances mounted to the exterior of a recreational vehicle (RV grills) (see Clause 3) for connection to the recreational vehicle’s low-pressure liquefied petroleum (LP) gas supply system (see Clause 1.9).

 

1.3 Non-applicable equipment

 

This Standard does not apply to outdoor cooking gas appliances for installation in or on boats. It does not apply to outdoor cooking gas appliances for installation in the interior living space of a recreational vehicle.

 

1.4 Outdoor cooking gas appliance

 

An outdoor cooking gas appliance might be a

 

a) broiler unit;

 

b) top or surface unit;

 

c) oven of the non-self-cleaning type;

 

d) combination of Item a), b), or c), or any other outdoor cooking gas appliance; or

 

e) RV grill.

 

1.5 Self-cleaning ovens

 

This Standard does not apply to ovens of the self-cleaning type.

 

1.6 Fuel systems for non-built in type

 

Outdoor cooking gas appliances may be for connection to

 

a) a fixed fuel piping system;

 

b) a remote self-contained LP gas supply system (see Clause 3), provided that the appliance is supplied with remote mounting and retention means for the attachment of a single cylinder with a maximum size in accordance with Item c) or d) and instructions for installing the mounting and retention means within the built-in enclosure;

 

c) a self-contained LP gas supply system with an integral cylinder mounting means, for attachment to a single cylinder with the following specifications

 

i) outdoor cooking gas appliances with input ratings less than 80 000 Btu/h (23 446 W) that are designed to accommodate a vertically mounted cylinder with a maximum size of 20 lb (9.1 kg) of fuel; or

 

ii) outdoor cooking gas appliances with input ratings greater than or equal to 80 000 Btu/h (23 466 W) that are designed to accommodate a vertically mounted cylinder with a maximum size of 30 lb (13.6 kg) of fuel; or

 

d) a self-contained LP gas supply system with an integral cylinder mounting means for the attachment of not more than two vertically mounted vapour withdrawal cylinders, each with a maximum size of 20 lb (9.1 kg) of fuel for outdoor cooking gas appliances with input ratings greater than or equal to 80 000 Btu/h (23 466 W).

 

1.7 Fuel types

 

This Standard applies to outdoor cooking gas appliances operating at inlet gas pressures not exceeding 1/2 psi (3.5 kPa) for connection to a fixed fuel piping system for use with

 

a) natural gas;

 

b) manufactured gas;

 

c) mixed gas;

 

d) LP gases; and

 

e) LP gas-air mixtures.

 

This Standard also applies to outdoor cooking gas appliances designed for connection to self-contained LP gas supply systems (see Clause 4.5) operating at regulated outlet pressures not exceeding 11 in wc (2.74 kPa) and in excess of 11 in wc (2.74 kPa) but not greater than 5 psi (34.5 kPa).

 

The construction of outdoor cooking gas appliances for use with the above-mentioned gases is covered under Clause 4.

 

The performance of outdoor cooking gas appliances for use with the above-mentioned gases is covered under Clause 5.

 

1.8 Fuel systems for built in type

 

Built-in outdoor cooking gas appliances could be for connection to

 

a) a fixed fuel piping system; or

 

b) a remote self-contained LP gas supply system (see Clause 3), provided that the appliance is supplied with remote mounting and retention means for the attachment of a single cylinder with a maximum size in accordance with Clause 1.5b) and instructions for installing the mounting and retention means within the built-in enclosure.

 

1.9 Gas cylinder size provision

 

An outdoor cooking gas appliance conforming to Clause 1.5c) ii), and that is capable of accepting either a 20 lb (9.1 kg) or a 30 lb (13.6 kg) LP gas cylinder, should have all applicable tests in Clauses 4 and 5 conducted with both size cylinders.

 

1.10 Gas cylinder storage provision

 

An outdoor cooking gas appliance having integral mounting and retention means should be designed so a spare 20 lb (9.1 kg) or 30 lb (13.6 kg) LP gas cylinder cannot be stored within any enclosure, or under the firebox of the appliance.

 

1.11 Pressure references

 

Throughout this Standard, gauge pressures are designated in pounds per square inch (psi) and kilopascals (kPa). Use of the terminology psig is not used. Where psi is used, it is understood to be pound per square inch gauge. Absolute pressures are not used in this Standard.

 

1.12 Conversion kits

 

Annex A contains provisions that are applicable to an appliance supplied with a conversion kit.

 

1.13 Smart enabled appliances

 

Annex B contains provisions that are applicable to a smart enabled appliance.

 

1.14 Items unique to United States

 

Clause 7contains provisions that are unique to the United States.

 

1.15 Items unique to Canada

 

Clause 8contains provisions that are unique to Canada.

 

1.16 Standard references

 

Clause 2contains a list of standards specifically referenced in this Standard and sources from which these reference standards can be obtained.

 

1.17 Non-applicable standard

 

An outdoor cooking gas appliance covered by this Standard need not comply with the provisions of CAN1-2.21.

 

1.18 Terminology

 

In this Standard, shall is used to express a requirement, i.e., a provision that the user is obliged to satisfy in order to comply with the Standard; should is used to express a recommendation or that which is advised but not required; and may is used to express an option or that which is permissible within the limits of the Standard.

 

Notes accompanying clauses do not include requirements or alternative requirements; the purpose of a note accompanying a clause is to separate from the text explanatory or informative material.

 

Notes to tables and figures are considered part of the table or figure and may be written as requirements.

 

Annexes are designated normative (mandatory) or informative (non-mandatory) to define their application.

 

1.19 Measurement units

 

The values given in inch/pound units are the units of record for the purposes of this Standard. The values given in parentheses are for information and comparison only.