IS 902 : 1992

(Reaffirmed 1997) Edition 4.1 (2002-08)

Indian Standard

SUCTION HOSE COUPLINGS FOR FIRE FIGHTING PURPOSES SPECIFICATION

( Third Revision )
(Incorporating Amendment No. 1)

UDC 614.843.25.621.643.415

BIS 2002

BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS

MANAK BHAVAN , 9 BAHADUR SHAH ZAFAR MARG NEW DELHI 110002

Price Group 3

Fire Fighting Sectional Committee, CED 22

FOREWORD This Indian Standard (Third Revision) was adopted by the Bureau of Indian Standards, after the draft finalized by the Fire Fighting Sectional Committee had been approved by the Civil Engineering Division Council. The present revision is being taken up with a view to incorporating the changes required in light of experience gained in the field as a result of following this standard. Major changes include the change in a few dimensions of different components of the coupling. Only the multi-serrated type couplings have been retained while ribbed type have been dropped. The standard also refers to the latest versions of Indian Standards and hence also gives the current designations for the materials of various components. This standard permits the use of copper, copper alloys, aluminium and aluminium alloys only in the manufacture of couplings, and it is strongly recommended that all the components be made in either aluminium or its alloys and copper or its alloys as it is essential to avoid, as far as possible, coupling aluminium alloys to copper alloys or vice versa , particularly for long periods, as otherwise electrolytic action may result from the close proximity of these metals to each other. It is also recommended that aluminium alloy fittings be made from gravity die-castings, unless otherwise approved by the purchaser. On die-cast fittings, where the bore is shown as parallel, it is suggested that the manufacturer be allowed a reasonable taper to facilitate core withdrawal but this taper should be kept to the minimum required for this purpose. Other materials may be used with the prior approval of the purchaser provided that they have good corrosion resistance to all types of water, including sea water or brackish water, and there is no change of electrolytic action between adjacent materials. It is also essential that aluminium alloy couplings are thoroughly washed with fresh water immediately after use with sea water or brackish water. A separate standard IS 3549 : 1983 Water suction and discharge hose of rubber heavy duty ( second revision ) has also been published in which the sizes of hose have been specified in metric units. This edition 4.1 incorporates Amendment No. 1 (August 2002). Side bar indicates modification of the text as the result of incorporation of the amendment. For the purpose of deciding whether a particular requirement of this standard is complied with, the final value, observed or calculated, expressing the result of a test or analysis, shall be rounded off in accordance with IS 2 : 1960 Rules for rounding off numerical values ( revised ). The number of significant places retained in the rounded off value should be the same as that of the specified value in this standard.

IS 902 : 1992

Indian Standard

SUCTION HOSE COUPLINGS FOR FIRE FIGHTING PURPOSES SPECIFICATION

( Third Revision )
1 SCOPE 1.1 This standard lays down the requirements regarding material, shape and dimensions, construction, workmanship, and tests of suction hose couplings used in fire fighting operations. 2 REFERENCES 2.1 The Indian Standards listed in Annex A are necessary adjuncts to this standard. 3 MATERIAL 3.1 Castings and Forgings Castings and forgings shall be made of any one of the materials given under 3.1.1 and 3.1.2. 3.1.1 Coppor Alloys Copper alloys used for castings and forgings shall conform to the requirements given below: a) Sand castings b) Die-castings c) Hot forgings LTB 2 of IS 318 : 1981 Grade 3 of IS 304 : 1981 Grade 3 of IS 292 : 1983 Grade 1 of IS 291 : 1977 Washers used in the couplings shall conform to IS 937 : 1981 Specification for washers for water fittings for fire fighting purposes ( second revision ). shall be secured either by pegging or screwing or by both. The tail pieces of couplings shall be of multi-serrated type ( see Fig. 7 ). 5.2 Round Threads for Male Coupling and Nut The basic form of round threads shall be as shown in Fig. 6. The limits and tolerances of threads shall be in accordance with Table 3. 5.3 V Threads for Locking Ring and Nut The locking ring and the nut for female coupling shall have threads conforming to M-95x3, M120x3, M160x3 of IS 4218 (Parts 1 to 6) : 1976. 5.4 Washers

3.1.2 Aluminium Alloys Aluminium alloys used for castings shall conform to IS Designation 4450 WP, 4225 WP or 4600 of IS 617 : 1975 castings shall be of die casting only. 4 SHAPE AND DIMENSIONS 4.1 The shape and dimensions of suction hose couplings shall conform to Fig. 1 to 7 and Tables 1, 2 and 3. 5 CONSTRUCTION 5.1 Couplings shall be of the locking ring pattern ( see Fig. 7 ) and the various parts shall be as shown in Fig. 1 to 5. The locking ring

FIG. 1

NUT FOR FEMALE COUPLING

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FIG. 4

WASHER

FIG. 2

MALE COUPLING

FIG. 5

L OCKING R ING

FIG. 6 FIG. 3 FEMALE COUPLING

BASIC FORM OF ROUND T HREAD FOR COUPLING

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FIG. 7

ASSEMBLY

Table 1

Dimensions of Tail Piece for Female Coupling and of Locking Ring ( Clause 4.1, and Fig. 3, 5 and 7 )
All dimensions and tolerances in millimetres.

Nominal Size of Coupling Dia-E (Tolerance 0.4)

Tail Piece for Female Coupling

Locking Ring

Dia- F (Tolerance 0.8)

Dia-G (Tolerance 0.8)

Dia-K (Tolerance + 0.00 0.40) (5) 92 117.40 155.70

Dia-L (Tolerance + 0.00 0.40) (6) 68.20 93.6 131.8

Thickness, Min + 0.8 0 (7) 4 4 4

Dia-O (Tolerance + 0.40 0.00) (8) 80.20 105.70 143.70

Dia-S (Tolerance 0.4)

(1) 75 100 140

(2) 77.80 103.20 141.30

(3) 71.40 96.80 134.90

(4) 89 114 152

(9) 114.3 142.0 181.0

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Table 2 Dimensions of Male Coupling and of Nut for Female Coupling ( Clause 4.1, and Fig. 1, 2 and 7 )
All dimensions and tolerances in millimetres. Nominal Size of Coupling Dia-E (Tolerance 0.4) Dia- F (Tolerance 0.8) Dia-G (Tolerance 0.8)

Male Coupling

Nut for Female Coupling

Dia-S1 (Tolerance +0.40 0.00) (5) 69.9 95.3 133.4

Dia-M (Tolerance 0.8)

P1 (Tolerance 0.8)

Dia- R (Tolerance 0.8)

Thickness t, Min 0.8)

Dia-K (Tolerance +0.40 0.00) (10) 93.70 119.10 157.20

Dia- N (Tolerance 1)

P (Tolerance 1)

Dia-S1 (Tolerance 1)

(1) 75 100 140

(2) 77.80 103.20 141.30

(3) 71.40 96.80 134.90

(4) 89 114 152

(6) 95 121 159

(7) 140 165 203

(8) 19 24 24

(9) 4 4 4

(11) 110 137 175

(12) 170 197 235

(13) 114.3 142.9 181

Table 3

Limits and Tolerances of Round Threads ( Clauses 4.1 and 5.2, and Fig. 6 )
All dimensions in millimetres.

Nominal Size of Coupling Major Dia-A Maximum (1) 7 100 140 (2) 92.00 117.40 155.50

Male Thread

Female Thread

Minor Dia-B Minimum (3) 91.60 117.00 155.10 Maximum (4) 81.40 106.90 144.9

Major Dia-D Minimum (5) 93.20 118.60 156.70

Minor Dia-C Minimum (6) 82.6 108.0 146.1 Maximum (7) 83.0 108.0 146.1

6 TOLERANCE 6.1 Unless specified otherwise, the tolerances on machined dimensions shall conform to IS 2102 (Part 1) : 1980. 7 WORKMANSHIP AND FINISH 7.1 All parts of the couplings shall not have burrs and sharp edges. The waterway shall have a smooth finish.

8 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS 8.1 Hydraulic Test Assembled couplings shall be subjected to hydraulic pressure of 21 kg/cm2 for a period of two minutes for the purpose of locating porosity in the castings and also to test the merits of the joint. The test shall be applied after all machining and screwing operations have been completed. The couplings when so tested shall not show any sign of leakage.

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8.1.1 While assembling the suction hose couplings for the hydraulic pressure test, only hand tightness is to be applied by means of coupling wrench. Use shall not be made of any extension on the handle of the wrench, or any other means to produce excessive tightness. 9 MARKING 9.1 Suction hose couplings shall be clearly and permanently marked with the following information: a) Manufacturers name or trade-mark, b) Size of coupling, and c) Year of manufacture. 9.1.1 The suction hose couplings may also be marked with the Standard Mark.

ANNEX A
( Clause 2.1 ) LIST OF REFERRED INDIAN STANDARDS IS No. 291 : 1989 Title IS No. Title dimensions ( second revision ) 4218 ISO metric screw threads: (Part 1) : 1976 Part 1 Basic and design profiles ( first revision ) (Part 2) : 1976 Diameter pitch ( first revision ) combinations

Naval brass rods and sections for machining purposes ( third revision ) 292 : 1983 Leaded brass ingots and castings ( second revision ) 304 : 1981 High tensile brass ingots and castings ( second revision ) 318 : 1981 Leaded tin bronze ingots and castings ( second revision ) 581 : 1976 Vegetable tanned hydraulic leather ( second revision ) 617 : 1975 Aluminium and aluminium alloy ingots and castings for general engineering purposes ( second revision ) 2102 General tolerances for (Part 1) : 1980 dimensions and form and position: Part 1 General tolerances for linear and angular

(Part 3) : 1976 Basic dimensions for design profiles ( first revision ) (Part 4) : 1976 Tolerancing system ( first revision ) (Part 5) : 1979 Tolerances ( first revision ) (Part 6) : 1978 Limits of sizes for commercial bolts and nuts (diameter range 1 to 52 mm) ( first revision ) 5382 : 1985 Rubber sealing rings for gas mains, water mains and sewers ( first revision )

Standard Mark The use of the Standard Mark is governed by the provisions of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 1986 and the Rules and Regulations made thereunder. The Standard Mark on products covered by an Indian Standard conveys the assurance that they have been produced to comply with the requirements of that standard under a well defined system of inspection, testing and quality control which is devised and supervised by BIS and operated by the producer. Standard marked products are also continuously checked by BIS for conformity to that standard as a further safeguard. Details of conditions under which a licence for the use of the Standard Mark may be granted to manufacturers or producers may be obtained from the Bureau of Indian Standards.

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