scope:

Scope.

This Standard specifies requirements for performance rating of portable flue combustion analyzers measuring specific combustion flue gas products of heating appliances for residential and light commercial applications using fuels including at minimum natural gas, propane, light and heavy fuel oil.

Exclusion.

This Standard is not intended for performance rating of portable analyzers monitoring ambient Carbon Monoxide (CO) or ambient Carbon Dioxide (CO₂), or for use as an environmental emissions compliance tool.

Purpose.

The purpose of this standard is to establish for Portable Flue Gas Combustion Analyzers; definitions; test requirements; minimum performance requirements; nomenclature; minimum data requirements for Published Ratings; marking and nameplate data; and conformance conditions.

Intent.

This standard is intended for the guidance of the industry, including manufacturers, engineers, installers, contractors and users.

Review and Amendment.

This standard is subject to review and amendment as technology advances.