This standard specifies the hydrostatic test procedure to be applied to pressure containing parts of all types of liquid pumps including any auxiliary equipment making up a pump unit as described in the scope of EN 809:1998, except: domestic water pumps within the scope of EN 60335-2-41:1996 or EN 60335-2-51:1997; domestic circulation pumps within the scope of EN 1151:1999; fire-fighting pumps with primers within the scope of EN 1028-1:2002+A1:2008 and EN 1028- 2:2002+A1:2008; pump parts with a maximum allowable working pressure below 0.1 bar. Requirements are included for applying a hydrostatic test at different pressures to separate zones within a pump which are subject to different allowable maximum working pressures. This standard is for pumps and pump units which are placed upon the market after the publication date of the standard.
EN 12162:2001+A1:2009 Referenced Document
EN 1151:1999 Pumps - Rotodynamic Pumps - Circulation Pumps Having an Electrical Effect Not Exceeding 200 W for Heating Installations and Domestic Hot Water Installations - Requirements@ Testing@ Marking
EN 12723:2000 Liquid Pumps - General Terms for Pumps and Installations - Definitions, Quantities, Letter Symbols and Units
EN 60335-2-41:1996 Safety of Household and Similar Electrical Appliances - Part 2-41: Particular Requirements for Pumps (Incorporates Amendment A1: 2001)
EN 60335-2-51:1997 Safety of Household and Similar Electrical Appliances Part 2: Particular Requirements for Stationary Circulation Pumps for Heating and Service Water Installations
EN 809:1998 Pumps and pump units for liquids - Common safety requirements (Incorporates Amendment A1: 2009; Incorporating corrigendum July 2010)