CAN1-11.3-M79 (R1996)

Scope

1.1.1
This standard applies to unvented portable type gas camp heaters, of the catalytic and infra-red types only, up to and i ncluding a maximum input of 12 000 Btuh (3.517 kW) intended for use either indoors or outdoors with propane and butane gases.

For the purpose of this standard, indoors refers to the interior of portable structures such as tents, tent trailers and fishing huts.

1.1.2
This standard applies to portable type gas camp heaters having:

(a) a regulated pressure
(b) a non-regulated pressure.

1.1.3 This standard applies to heaters:

(a) directly connected to the container
(b) remotely connected to the container.

1.1.4
This standard does not apply to heaters incorporating or designed to be used with a fuel supply of 200 g (7 ounces) or less.

1.1.5
Heaters which comply with the provisions will not necessarily be acceptable if when examined and tested are found to h ave other features which impair the results contemplated by these provisions.

1.1.6
Heaters and components employing materials or having forms of construction differing from those detailed in these provisions may be examined and tested according to the intent of the provisions, and if found to be satisfactorily equivalent, may be given recognition.

1.1.7
This standard applies to heaters constructed entirely of new, unused parts and materials.