CSA 1.8-M96

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1.1

Scope

1.1.1

This standard applies to newly produced gas food service equipment providing coverage for ranges and unit broilers, baking and roasting ovens, counter appliances, deep fat fryers and kettles, steam cookers and steam generators (see Part IV, Definitions) hereinafter referred to as appliances, constructed entirely of new, unused parts and materials for use in food service centers of commercial, industrial, institutional and publ ic assembly buildings:

(a) For use with natural gas; (b) For use with manufactured gas; (c) For use with mixed gas; (d) For use with propane gas; (e) For use with liquefied petroleum gases (See 2.2-e); (f) For use with LP gas-air mixtures; and (g) For use with either natural, manufactured, or mixed gas and con vertible (see Part IV, Definitions) for use with either propane gas or liquefied petroleum gases.

The construction of gas food service equipment for use with the above-mentioned gases is covered under Part I.

The performance of gas food service equipment for use with the above-mentioned gases is covered under Part II.

The construction of floor-supported and built-in food service appliances for use with the above-mentioned gases is covered under Part I.

The performance of floor-supported and built-in food service appliances for use with the above-mentioned gases is covered under Part II.

1.1.2

Where specific type of equipment is involved, that product type (e.g., fryer) will be identified and underlined in the provision and will only apply to that product type.

1.1.3

This standard also covers all electrical equipment, wiring and accessories built in or supplied for use with an appliance. It covers only such appliances with electrical equipment, wiring and accessories which are installed in accordance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 or the Canadian Electrical Code, CSA C22.1, as applicable.

1.1.4

If a value for measurement as given in this standard is followed by an equivalent value in other units, the first stated value is to be regarded as the specification.

1.1.5

All references to psi throughout this standard are to be considered gage pressure unless otherwise specified.

1.1.6

Exhibit A contains items that are unique to the United States.

1.1.7

Exhibit B contains items that are unique to Canada.

1.1.8

Exhibit C contains a list of standards specifically referenced in this standard, and sources from which these reference standards may be obtained.