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This European Standard 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’.
This European Standard 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.

Status
Withdrawn
Publication Date
12-Mar-2013
Withdrawal Date
22-Sep-2026
Drafting Committee
CEN/TC 58/WG 13 - Mechanics
Current Stage
9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
Start Date
12-Oct-2022
Completion Date
23-Sep-2026

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EN 16304:2013 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Automatic vent valves for gas burners and gas burning appliances". This standard covers: This European Standard 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’. This European Standard 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.

This European Standard 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’. This European Standard 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.

EN 16304:2013 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 23.060.40 - Pressure regulators. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

EN 16304:2013 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 16304:2022, EN 60529:1991, EN 175301-803:2006, EN 60730-1:2011, EN IEC 61058-1:2018, EN 13906-2:2013, EN 13611:2007+A2:2011, EN 13906-1:2013, EN IEC 62832-1:2020, EN IEC 62541-19:2026, EN IEC 62769-8:2023, EN ISO 19115:2005, EN ISO 24978:2009, EN 1068:2005. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

EN 16304:2013 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2009/142/EC; Standardization Mandates: M/BC/CEN/89/6. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.

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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Samodejni varnostno izpustni ventili za plinske gorilnike in plinske aparateAutomatische Abblaseventile für Gasbrenner und GasgerätRobinets d'évent automatiques pour brûleurs à gaz et appareils à gazAutomatic vent valves for gas burners and gas burning appliances27.060.20Plinski gorilnikiGas fuel burners23.060.40Pressure regulatorsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 16304:2013SIST EN 16304:2014en,fr,de01-januar-2014SIST EN 16304:2014SLOVENSKI
STANDARD
EUROPEAN STANDARD NORME EUROPÉENNE EUROPÄISCHE NORM
EN 16304
March 2013 ICS 23.060.40 English Version
Automatic vent valves for gas burners and gas burning appliances
Robinets d'évent automatiques pour brûleurs à gaz et appareils à gaz
Automatische Abblaseventile für Gasbrenner und GasgerätThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 5 February 2013.
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.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of 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 United Kingdom.
EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION
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B-1000 Brussels © 2013 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CEN national Members. Ref. No. EN 16304:2013: ESIST EN 16304:2014

Gas connections in common use in the various countries . 18 Annex B (informative)
Leak-tightness test – volumetric method . 19 Annex C (informative)
Leak-tightness test – pressure loss method . 20 Annex D (normative)
Conversion of pressure loss into leakage rate . 21 Annex E (normative)
Electrical/electronic component fault modes . 22 Annex F (normative)
Additional requirements for safety accessories and pressure accessories as defined in EU Directive 97/23/EC . 23 Annex G (normative)
Materials for pressurised parts . 24 Annex H (informative)
Additional materials for pressurised parts . 25 Annex I (normative)
Requirements for controls used in DC supplied gas burners and gas burning appliances . 26 Annex ZA (informative)
Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential Requirements of EU Directive 2009/142/EC relating to appliances burning gaseous fuels. 27 Bibliography. 29
Tables
Table 1 — Operating cycles . 13 Table ZA.1 — Correspondence between this European Standard and Directive 2009/142/EC relating to appliances burning gaseous fuels . 27
This European Standard 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. 2 Normative references The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are indispensable for its application. 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+A2:2011, Safety and control devices for gas burners and gas-burning appliances — General requirements EN 13906-1, Cylindrical helical springs made from round wire and bar — Calculation and design — Part 1: Compression springs EN 13906-2, Cylindrical helical springs made from round wire and bar — Calculation and design — Part 2: Extension springs EN 60529, Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code) (IEC 60529) EN 60730-1:2011, Automatic electrical controls for household and similar use — Part 1: General requirements (IEC 60730-1:2010, modified) EN 61058-1, Switches for appliances — Part 1: General requirements (IEC 61058-1) EN 175301-803, Detail Specification: Rectangular connectors — Flat contacts, 0,8 mm thickness, locking screw not detachable 3 Terms and definitions For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in EN 13611:2007+A2:2011 and the following apply. 3.101 automatic vent valve device which closes when energised and opens automatically when de-energised SIST EN 16304:2014

6 Construction requirements 6.1 General Shall be according to EN 13611:2007+A2:2011, 6.1. 6.2 Mechanical parts of the control 6.2.1 Appearance Shall be according to EN 13611:2007+A2:2011, 6.2.1. 6.2.2 Holes Shall be according to EN 13611:2007+A2:2011, 6.2.2. 6.2.3 Breather holes Shall be according to EN 13611:2007+A2:2011, 6.2.3. 6.2.4 Test for leakage of breather holes Shall be according to EN 13611:2007+A2:2011, 6.2.4. 6.2.5 Screwed fastenings Shall be according to EN 13611:2007+A2:2011, 6.2.5. 6.2.6 Jointing Shall be according to EN 13611:2007+A2:2011, 6.2.6. 6.2.7 Moving parts Shall be according to EN 13611:2007+A2:2011, 6.2.7. 6.2.8 Sealing caps Shall be according to EN 13611:2007+A2:2011, 6.2.8. SIST EN 16304:2014
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