CSA/ANSI Z21.96:19/CSA 11.6:19 PDF Download

A standard that pertains to portable gas water heaters used outside is CSA/ANSI Z21.96:19/CSA 11.6:19. The standard applies to water heaters made to work with liquefied petroleum gases, propane, or butane. Both regulated and unregulated pressure water heaters are covered by these requirements.

According to the standard's scope, all new and unused components must be used in the construction of the water heaters. The maximum input for portable water heaters is likewise specified as being 75,000 BTU/hr (21,980 W). According to the standard, portable water heaters are devices that offer hot water at the point of use for chores like washing dishes, doing laundry, and taking showers. These water heaters are only meant to be used outdoors and are not meant to be permanently connected to inlet or output water lines.

Definitions for many types of portable water heaters, including tank-style, automatic storage-style, water-tube-style, instantaneous type, and multifunction design, are included in the standard. Additionally, it covers the precise specifications for the manufacturer's suggested accessories and the marking specifications for recreational camping equipment standards.

The CSA/ANSI Z21.96:19/CSA 11.6:19 standard was created in accordance with the Standards Council of Canada's guidelines for Canadian National Standards and has also received ANSI's approval as an American National Standard.