2.4 Flame screens
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2.4 Flame screens

  2.4.1 Flame screens should be:

  • .1 designed in such a manner that they cannot be inserted improperly in the opening;

  • .2 securely fitted in openings so that flames cannot circumvent the screen;

  • .3 able to meet the requirements of these standards. For flame screens fitted at vacuum inlets through which vapours cannot be vented the test specified in 3.2.3 need not be complied with; and

  • .4 be protected against mechanical damage.

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