ASTM E2542-08(2014)

Standard Specification for Portable Water Heaters Used at Personnel Decontamination Stations

ABSTRACT
This specification is used to standardize the portable water heaters used on personnel decontamination lines to insure the heaters provide sufficient heated water for as long as they are needed during the emergency. The heater materials of construction shall be easily cleaned of surface mud and grime with no degradation of the unit's ability to perform its function. The performance requirements for portable water heaters are presented in details. The rotometer test method, and ASTM test method shall be performed to meet the requirements prescribed. The water heater unit's water flow shall be measured, and recorded. The water heater unit's cold water inlet and warm water output temperature shall be measured and recorded. The water heater unit's water supply and outlet pressures shall be measured and recorded.
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
12.1 The use of these acceptance tests will insure that organizations buying portable heaters will be assured the heaters meet certain performance requirements.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification is used to standardize the portable water heaters used on personnel decontamination lines to insure the heaters provide sufficient heated water for as long as they are needed during the emergency.Note 1—These heaters are not intended to be used for the decontamination for any other surface or material. Also, these heaters are intended to be portable and easy to use by first responders during a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive (CBRNE) event.  
1.2 This specification contains a specification section and a test methods section so users need to refer to the section applicable to their needs when using this standard specification.  
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.Note 2—The U.S. first responder personnel using the equipment manufactured under this standard are not likely to be familiar with SI units so English units need to be included as part of the system documentation and shown on control panels for any equipment sold to U.S. organizations.  
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-May-2014
• ICS: 13.200 - Accident and disaster control
• ICS: 97.040.50 - Small kitchen appliances
• Technical Committee: E54 - Homeland Security Applications
• Drafting Committee: E54.01 - CBRNE Detection and CBRN Protection

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:E2542 −08 (Reapproved 2014)
Standard Specification for
Portable Water Heaters Used at Personnel Decontamination
Stations
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E2542; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 2.2 ASME Standards:
Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code
1.1 This specification is used to standardize the portable
MFC-3M Measurement of Fluid Flow in Pipes Using
water heaters used on personnel decontamination lines to
Orifice, Nozzle, and Venturi
insuretheheatersprovidesufficientheatedwaterforaslongas
they are needed during the emergency. 2.3 NFPA Standard:
NFPA 70National Electrical Code
NOTE 1—These heaters are not intended to be used for the decontami-
nation for any other surface or material. Also, these heaters are intended
2.4 NIST Standard:
to be portable and easy to use by first responders during a chemical,
Recommended Practice Guide Special Publication 960-
biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive (CBRNE) event.
12Stopwatch and Timer Calibrations
1.2 This specification contains a specification section and a
test methods section so users need to refer to the section
3. Terminology
applicable to their needs when using this standard specifica-
3.1 Definitions:
tion.
3.1.1 decontamination, n—process of reducing or eliminat-
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
ing the hazards associated with chemical, biological, or radio-
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
logical contamination.
only.
3.1.1.1 Discussion—The means of decontaminating
personnel, equipment, or areas include absorption,
NOTE 2—The U.S. first responder personnel using the equipment
neutralization, weathering, and physical removal of the con-
manufacturedunderthisstandardarenotlikelytobefamiliarwithSIunits
so English units need to be included as part of the system documentation taminant and hazards associated with nuclear, biological, or
andshownoncontrolpanelsforanyequipmentsoldtoU.S.organizations.
chemical (NBC) agents.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
4. Classification
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
4.1 There will be no attempt to classify into categories the
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
different types of portable water heaters that can fall under this
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
specification since this specification will only address the
minimum requirements these heaters must satisfy.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards: 5. Ordering Information
D3195Practice for Rotameter Calibration
5.1 Personnel ordering portable water heaters using this
E11Specification forWovenWireTest Sieve Cloth andTest
specificationasabasisfortheirordershouldbeawarethatthis
Sieves
specification is the minimum requirement for these types of
devices and any needs beyond these minimum requirements
shall be stated in the request for quote.
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E54 on
Homeland Security Applications and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
E54.01 on CBRNE Detection and Decontamination.
Current edition approved June 1, 2014. Published June 2014. Originally Available from American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), ASME
approved in 2008. Last previous edition approved in 2008 as E2542 – 08. DOI: International Headquarters, Two Park Ave., New York, NY 10016-5990, http://
10.1520/E2542-08R14. www.asme.org.
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contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471, http://www.nfpa.org.
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on Available from National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), 100
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E2542−08 (2014)
6. Materials and Manufacture TEST METHODS
6.1 The hot water tanks of the portable water heaters
11. Scope
purchasedunderthisspecificationshallconformtotherequire-
11.1 These test methods shall be used to insure portable
ments of the current version of theASME Boiler and Pressure
water heaters comply with the requirements of this specifica-
Vessel Code.
tion.
7. Mechanical Properties
12. Significance and Use
7.1 The heater materials of construction shall be easily
12.1 The use of these acceptance tests will insure that
cleaned of surface mud and grime with no degradation of the
organizations buying portable heaters will be assured the
unit’s ability to perform its function.
heaters meet certain performance requirements.
7.2 The preferred fuels for the heater section of the portable
13. Hazards
waterheateraredieselfuel,gasoline,orbottledpropanegas.If
13.1 Personnel using this portable water heater should take
electricity is used, the circuit shall be no more than 120 V, 30
precautions against normal industrial hazards, such as fire and
A, single phase, and shall conform to NFPA 70 for outdoor
temperature hazards or accumulation of exhaust. They shall
usage.
also comply with all other manufacturer’s warnings when
using the equipment.
8. Performance Requirements
14. Procedure
8.1 Using the input flows shown in Table 1, a continuous
flow (25 to 60 L/min [6.6 to 15.9 gal/min]) of warm water
14.1 Measurement of the Water Heater Unit’s Water Flow—
(between 13 and 27°C [55 and 80°F]) is provided at a pressure
The water heater unit’s water flow shall be measured, and
between 275 and 620 kPa (40 and 90 lb/in. ) at each of the
recorded, using one of the methods specified in the following:
input conditions.
14.1.1 Rotameter Test Method:
14.1.1.1 The testing facility shall obtain a water flow meter
8.2 Be capable of providing a warm water flow within the
(certifiedtoPracticeD3195)withacurrentcalibrationinthe10
temperature range specified in 8.1 within 2 min of being
to 70-L/min flow regime for the unit’s warm water side outlet.
supplied 2°C (36°F) feed water.
Additionally, a water flow meter calibrated to 25 to 100 L/min
8.2.1 Use 4-cm (1.5-in.) National Pipe Thread connectors
shall be obtained for the water heater’s input line.
(preferablyfemale)toreceivetheinputwateranddischargethe
14.1.1.2 Install the flow meters as specified by the manu-
outletwater.TheinputlinesshallbefilteredusinganASTM18
facturer’sinstructionsonthecoldwaterinletsideandthewarm
sieve. The sieve shall be certified under Specification E11 to
water outlet of the heater unit.
removesoliddebrisparticlesthatmightdamagetheequipment
14.1.1.3 Begin operation of the water heater unit in accor-
or injure the personnel undergoing the decontamination
dance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
shower.
14.1.1.4 Allow 2 min to pass as measured by a stopwatch
NOTE 3—As specified, the inlet filter is not intended to protect against
calibrated following the NIST Recommended Practice Guide
chemical and biological warfare agents. The sole intended purpose of the
Special Publication 960-12 procedures.
inlet filter is to protect the water heater device from debris that may be
14.1
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Designation: E2542 − 08 E2542 − 08 (Reapproved 2014)
Standard Specification for
Portable Water Heaters Used at Personnel Decontamination
Stations
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E2542; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1 This specification is used to standardize the portable water heaters used on personnel decontamination lines to insure the
heaters provide sufficient heated water for as long as they are needed during the emergency.
NOTE 1—These heaters are not intended to be used for the decontamination for any other surface or material. Also, these heaters are intended to be
portable and easy to use by first responders during a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive (CBRNE) event.
1.2 This specification contains a specification section and a test methods section so users need to refer to the section applicable
to their needs when using this standard specification.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
NOTE 2—The U.S. first responder personnel using the equipment manufactured under this standard are not likely to be familiar with SI units so English
units need to be included as part of the system documentation and shown on control panels for any equipment sold to U.S. organizations.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D3195 Practice for Rotameter Calibration
E11 Specification for Woven Wire Test Sieve Cloth and Test Sieves
2.2 ASME Standards:
Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code
MFC-3M Measurement of Fluid Flow in Pipes Using Orifice, Nozzle, and Venturi
2.3 NFPA Standard:
NFPA 70 National Electrical Code
2.4 NIST Standard:
Recommended Practice Guide Special Publication 960-12 Stopwatch and Timer Calibrations
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 decontamination, n—process of reducing or eliminating the hazards associated with chemical, biological, or radiological
contamination.
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E54 on Homeland Security Applications and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E54.03 on
Decontamination.
Current edition approved Jan. 1, 2008June 1, 2014. Published January 2008June 2014. Originally approved in 2008. Last previous edition approved in 2008 as E2542 –
08. DOI: 10.1520/E2542-08.10.1520/E2542-08R14.
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
Available from American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), ASME International Headquarters, ThreeTwo Park Ave., New York, NY 10016-5990,
http://www.asme.org.
Available from National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471, http://www.nfpa.org.
Available from National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), 100 Bureau Dr., Stop 1070, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-1070, http://www.nist.gov.
3.1.1.1 Discussion—
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The means of decontaminating personnel, equipment, or areas include absorption, neutralization, weathering, and physical removal
of the contaminant and hazards associated with nuclear, biological, or chemical (NBC) agents.
4. Classification
4.1 There will be no attempt to classify into categories the different types of portable water heaters that can fall under this
specification since this specification will only address the minimum requirements these heaters must satisfy.
5. Ordering Information
5.1 Personnel ordering portable water heaters using this specification as a basis for their order should be aware that this
specification is the minimum requirement for these types of devices and any needs beyond these minimum requirements shall be
stated in the request for quote.
6. Materials and Manufacture
6.1 The hot water tanks of the portable water heaters purchased under this specification shall conform to the requirements of
the current version of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code.
7. Mechanical Properties
7.1 The heater materials of construction shall be easily cleaned of surface mud and grime with no degradation of the unit’s
ability to perform its function.
7.2 The preferred fuels for the heater section of the portable water heater are diesel fuel, gasoline, or bottled propane gas. If
electricity is used, the circuit shall be no more than 120 V, 30 A, single phase, and shall conform to NFPA 70 for outdoor usage.
8. Performance Requirements
8.1 Using the input flows shown in Table 1, a continuous flow (25 to 60 L/min [6.6 to 15.9 gal/min]) of warm water (between
13 and 27°C [55 and 80°F]) is provided at a pressure between 275 and 620 kPa (40 and 90 lb/in. ) at each of the input conditions.
8.2 Be capable of providing a warm water flow within the temperature range specified in 8.1 within 2 min of being supplied
2°C (36°F) feed water.
8.2.1 Use 4-cm (1.5-in.) National Pipe Thread connectors (preferably female) to receive the input water and discharge the outlet
water. The input lines shall be filtered using an ASTM 18 sieve. The sieve shall be certified under Specification E11 to remove
solid debris particles that might damage the equipment or injure the personnel undergoing the decontamination shower.
NOTE 3—As specified, the inlet filter is not intended to protect against chemical and biological warfare agents. The sole intended purpose of the inlet
filter is to protect the water heater device from debris that may be attracted to it because of the suction of the inlet.
9. Other Requirements
9.1 Contain sufficient hoses as part of the unit packaging to connect to a water source up to 15.24 m (50 ft) distant and provide
warm water to a shower up to 7.62 m (25 ft) from the unit.
10. Dimensions, Mass, and Permissible Variations
10.1 The unit shall be man-transportable by not more than four first responders carrying the assembled unit and not weigh more
than 91 kg (200 lb) not including the fuel and hoses.
TEST METHODS
11. Scope
11.1 These test methods shall be used to insure portable water heaters comply with the requirements of this specification.
12. Significance and Use
12.1 The use of these acceptance tests will insure that organizations buying portable heaters will be assured the heaters meet
certain performance requirements.
TABLE 1 Range of Input Water Flows
Inlet Water Pressure, kPa (lb/in. ) Source Water Flow, L/min
(gal/min)
345 (50) 95 (25)
552 (80) 95 (25)
690 (100) 95 (25)
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13. Hazards
13.1 Personnel using this portable water heater should take precautions against normal industrial hazards, such as fire and
temperature hazards or accumulation of exhaust. They shall also comply with all other manufacturer’s warnings when using the
equipment.
14. Procedure
14.1 Measuremen
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