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Stationary Storage Type Electric

Water Heaters — Specification
( Fifth Revision )

ICS 91.140.65; 97.100.10

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Electrical Appliances Sectional Committee, ETD 32

FOREWORD

This Indian Standard (Fifth Revision) would be adopted by the Bureau of Indian Standards, after the draft
finalized by the Electrical Appliances Sectional Committee is approved by the Electrotechnical Division
Council.

This standard covers the general, safety and performances requirements of stationary storage type electric
water heater. The details of safety requirements are given in a separate standard IS 302-2-21 ‘Safety requirements
for household and similar electrical appliances: Part 2 Particular requirements, Section 21 Stationary storage
type electric water heater.

The standard was originally published in 1962. The first revision was made in 1965, second in 1978, third
revision in 1985 and the fourth revision was brought out in 1993.

This fifth revision has been undertaken to align it with the latest version of IS 302-2-21 published in 2011 and
to consolidate the 6 amendments issued to the earlier standard. Apart from the changes brought about due to
the revision of IS 302-1 : 1979 to IS 302-1 : 2008 and revision of IS 302-2-21 : 1992 to IS 302-2-21 : 2011, the
major changes which have taken place during this revision are as follows:
a) Terminology for ‘unvented water heater’ changed to ‘closed water heater’ and covered under 302-2-21.
b) Terminology for ‘Rated Voltage’ covered under IS 302-1 : 2008.
c) Figure giving schematic representation of storage water heaters now covered under IS 302-2-21 :
2011 as ‘Examples of Types of Storage Water Heaters’.
d) Figure for ‘Measurement of Water Temperature Using a Thermocouple’ now covered under figure
‘Examples of Positions of the Thermocouples’ under IS 302-2-21 : 2011.
e) Minus sign introduced for tolerance value for ambient temperature (see 9.1)
f) Tolerance on ‘Mean water temperature’ changed to ±3 °C in line with IEC 60379
g) Requirements for endurance test has been deleted as it is adequately covered in other clauses of this
standard.

This standard is to be read in conjunction with IS 302-2-21 : 2011.

While preparing this standard assistance has been derived from IEC 60379 : 1987 ‘Methods of measuring the
performances of water heater for house hold purpose’ issued by the International Electrotechnical Commission.

For the purpose of deciding whether a particular requirement of this standard is complied wit, the final value,
observed or calculated, expressing the results of a test 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.
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Indian Standard
STATIONARY STORAGE TYPE ELECTRIC WATER
HEATERS — SPECIFICATION
( Fifth Revision )
1 SCOPE IS No. Title
This standard deals with the general, safety and 302-1 : 2008 Safety of household and similar
performance requirements of electric storage water electrical appliances : Part 1 General
heaters for household and similar purposes and requirements
intended for heating water below boiling temperature, 302-2-21 : 2011 Safety of household and similar
their rated voltage being not more than 250 V for electrical appliances : Part 2
single-phase appliances and 415 V for other Particular requirements, Section 21
appliances. Stationary storage type electric
water heaters
Appliances not intended for normal household use
but which nevertheless may be a source of danger to 3 TERMINOLOGY
the public, such as appliances intended to be used
by laymen in shops, in light industry and on farms, 3.1 The following definitions and letter symbols
are within the scope of this standard. shall apply in addition to those given in 3 of
IS 302-2-21.
As far as is practicable, this standard deals with the
common hazards presented by appliances that are 3.2 Rated Capacity
encountered by all persons in and around the home. The water capacity assigned to the water heater by
However, in general, it does not take into account, the manufacturer and marked on it.
a) the use of appliances by young children or 3.3 Standing Loss per 24 h
infirm persons without supervision; and
The energy-consumption of a filled water heater, after
b) playing with the appliance by young
steady-state conditions have been reached, when
children.
connected to the electrical supply, during any 24 h
NOTES when no water is withdrawn.
1 Attention is drawn to the fact that, 3.4 Symbols
a) for appliances intended to be used at high altitudes,
additional requirements may be necessary; and For the purpose of this standard the symbols used
b) for appliances intended to be used in vehicles or
have the following meanings:
on board ships or aircraft, additional requirements
may be necessary; and
A — Deviation of dial calibration
E — Energy consumption per 24 h
2 This standard does not apply to:
Fm — Mixing factor
a) appliances for boiling water (IS 302-2-15);
Qpr — Standing loss per 24 h
b) instantaneous water heaters (IS 302-2-35);
c) commercial dispensing appliances and vending tR — reheating time
machines (No Indian standard exists at present); tR . 50 — reheating-time for a water temperature
d) appliances intended exclusively for industrial rise of 50 K.
purposes; and
θ — temperature indicated on thermostat dial
e) appliances intended to be used in locations where
special conditions prevail, such as the presence of ∆θ — cyclic variation (differential) of
a corrosive or explosive atmosphere (dust, vapour thermostatic control
or gas).
θ amb — ambient temperature during the tests
2 REFERENCES θc — temperature of cold water
2.1 The following Indian Standards are necessary θ A1 — Water temperature after a thermostat
adjuncts to this standard: cut-out

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θA — mean water temperature after a a) at rated frequency, if applicable;

thermostat cut-out b) mounted as described in 10, supplied with
θ E1 — Water temperature after a thermostat water at a temperature θ c of 22 ± 2o C and
cut-in provided from a source having a
θE — mean water temperature after thermostat substantially steady pressure and installed
cut-in according to the manufacturer ’s
instructions; and
θM — mean water temperature without
withdrawal c) at a thermostat-setting as described in 12.
θ 'P — mean water temperature for the 9.2 A diagram of measurements is given in Fig. 2.
determination of θ p
10 MOUNTING OF THE WATER HEATER
θP — mean water temperature when
determining the hot water output 10.1 Wall-mounted water-heaters are mounted on a
θR — water temperature after reheating panel situated at least 150 mm from any structural
— mean water temperature after withdrawal wall.
θw
without replenishment They are positioned so that there is a clear space of
4 GENERAL REQUIREMENT at least 250 mm above and below the heater and at
least 250 mm at the sides and front.
Clause 4 of IS 302-2-21 is applicable.
Floor-mounted water heaters are placed on the floor
5 GENERAL CONDITIONS FOR THE TESTS. or any stand supplied with them. A false floor may
be used to facilitate measurements.
Clause 5 of IS 302-2-21 is applicable.
Water-heaters for building-in are built in according
6 CLASSIFICATION to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Clause 6 of IS 302-2-21 is applicable. 11 MEASUREMENTS OF STORED WATER
7 MARKING AND INSTRUCTIONS TEMPERATURE

Clause 7 of IS 302-2-21 is applicable. 11.1 Measurements of water temperature without

withdrawal of water are made with a thermocouple
8 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS placed inside the upper section of the container.
However, for metal containers the thermocouple may
8.1 The water heater shall comply with the
be placed on the outer surface of the container.
requirements given in 8 to 32 of IS 302-2-21.
The mean water temperature after a thermostat cut-
9 GENERAL CONDITIONS FOR
out θ A the average value of n temperatures θ A1
MEASUREMENTS
recorded after each cut-out of the thermostat and is
9.1 Unless otherwise specified, measurements are given by:
carried out on the water heater, operating:
i=n
a) in a substantially draught-free room; and ∑
b) at an ambient temperature-θ amb of 27 ± 2 o C i=l
θA = n θ A1
The ambient temperature is calculated from
measurements at a number of points half-way The mean water temperature after a thermostat cut-
between the water-heater and the walls of the room in θ E is the average value of n temperatures θ E 1
or 1 m distant from the water heater, whichever is recorded after each cut-in of the thermostat and is
less, and at half the height of the water-heater: given by:
a) at a relative air-humidity not exceeding 85% i=n
∑
The values for temperature and relative humidity are i=l
only valid at steady-state conditions and not at the θE = n θ E1
moment when hot water is withdrawn from the water-
heater at rated input. 11.2 Measurement of temperature of withdrawn water
are made in the outflow which is to be continuous.
Measurement should not be carried out if, in warm The temperature is measured to an accuracy of ± 0.5
conditions, the voltage needed to provide the rated K and, if a thermometer is used, it is to be a type that
input deviates more than 5 percent from the rated records quickly and accurately in any position.
voltage:
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Temperature readings are preferably taken The energy consumption E per 24 h is calculated
continuously. Alternatively, they may be taken at according to the following formula:
equal intervals evenly spread over the discharge,
E1×24
for example ten readings at 5%, 15%, etc, of the rated E=
t1
capacity. If there is a sharp drop in temperature,
The mean water temperature θ M is calculated by the
additional readings may be necessary in order to
formula :
correctly calculate the average value θ 'p.
NOTE — An apparatus suitable for this measurement θ A +θ E
is given as an example in Fig.1.
θ =
M 2
12 THERMOSTAT SETTING
θ A and θ E is being calculated as indicated in 11.
12.1 The thermostat of water-heaters where Standing loss per 24 h QPR is calculated according to
adjustment is provided is set so that the mean water the formula:
temperature θ M, as measured in 15 is 72 ± 3o C.
45
The thermostat-setting is to remain unchanged Qpr = .E
throughout the measurements. If the thermostat has θM − θ amb
a dial to indicate the temperature, the equivalent dial-
reading θ is to be recorded. θ PR is expressed in killowatt-hours per 24 h related to
a temperature rise of 45K and expressed to the nearest
For water heaters where regulation of the water- 0.1 kWh.
heater thermostat is not provided for the user, no
adjustment to the thermostat setting is made. 15.2 The standing loss per 24 hours shall not be
more than the value given in Table 1.
13 MEASUREMENT OF ENERGY
CONSUMPTION 15.2.1 In the case of cistern type water heater, a
relaxation of up to 30 percent of the specified values
13.1 The electrical energy consumed is measured in the case of cylindrical type over 50 percent in case
by means of a watt-hour meter and recorded in of other shape may be allowed.
kilowatt-hours to the nearest 0.01 kWh.
NOTE — The word ‘shape’ refers to shape of the inner
14 VERIFICATION OF THE RATED CAPACITY container.

14.1 The water-heater is filled in the normal way and 15.2.2 In case the standing loss marked on the water
then the water supply is cut off. It is then emptied heater is less than that specified in Table 1, a
through the water inlet or if it is not possible through tolerance of +10 percent shall be allowed on this
the drain plug opening. value subject to the provision that the actual
standing loss shall in no case exceed the values
Water in the feed cistern of a cistern-fed water heater specified in Table 1.
is excluded from the quantity withdrawn.
Table 1 Standing Loss
The water withdrawn is measured and the result
(Clause 15.2)
stated in litres, to the nearest one-tenth litre.
Rated Capacity Loss in kilowatt Hours per
The measured water discharge from the tank shall in Litre Day for 45K Difference
not be less than the rated capacity.
(1) (2)
15 STANDING LOSS PER 24 HOURS 6 0.792
15.1 The water heater is filled with cold water. The 10 0.990
electrical supply is then switched on for a few cycles 15 1.138
of operation of the thermostat until steady conditions 25 1.386
have been reached. 35 1.584
Starting and ending at a cutout of the thermostat, 50 1.832
the energy E 1 consumed during time t 1 (hours) is 70 2.079
measured over a period of not less than 48 h. The 100 2.376
water temperature θ E1 at each thermostat cut-in and
140 2.673
θ A1 at each thermostat cut-out are measured by
means of a thermocouple positioned as in 11. 200 2.970

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16 HOT WATER OUTPUT 17.2 The reheating time shall not exceed the time
declared by the manufacturer.
16.1 Immediately following measurement according
to 15 the water heater is switched off after a cut-out 18 MIXING FACTOR
of the thermostat.
18.1 The mixing factor Fm is determined by comparing
Then, a quantity of water equal to the rated capacity the mean water temperature with and without cold
is withdrawn through the outlet at a constant rate of water flowing into the water-heater. The mixing factor
flow by supplying cold water; the flow of water from is expressed as a percentage and given by the
open outlet water-heaters is controlled by the inlet formula:
valve. The flow in any other type of water-heater is θ W − θp
kept constant by means of a valve fitted in the outlet. Fm = ⋅100
θW
The rate of flow is adjusted:
18.2 The mixing factor shall not be less than that
a) to 2 litre/min for water heaters with a rated declared by the manufacturer.
capacity less than 10 litre;
b) to 3 litre/min for water heaters with rated 19 DEVIATION FROM DIAL CALIBRATION
capacity of 10 litre up to 50 litre; and
19.1 This measurement applies only to thermostat
c) to 10 litre/min for water heaters with a rated which can be adjusted by the user and with an
capacity of more than 50 litre up to 200 litre. exposed dial.
The temperature is measured in the manner described The deviation of dial calibration, A, is determined by
in 11.2 and the average temperature of withdrawn comparing the dial reading with the mean water
water θ 'P established. The mean temperature θ P is temperature and is given by the formula:
calculated from the following formula:
A = θ -θ M
θ p′ − θ C
θ p = 50 + 15
θA − θC 19.2 The dial calibration shall not differ by more
than 10 o C.
The hot-water output is recorded as the rated
capacity at θ P (………litres at ……o C ). 20 CYCLIC TEMPERATURE VARIATION
(DIFFERENTIAL)
17 REHEATING TIME
20.1 The cyclic temperature variation of the
17.1 Immediately following determination θ P thermostat ∆ θ is expressed by the formula:
according to 16, ∆θ = θ A - θ E
a) the electrical supply is switched on; and
20.2 The cyclic variation of thermostat control shall
b) the heating time tR from switch-on until the not exceed 10o C.
first cut-out of the thermostat when the
temperature of the water θ R as measured 21 FINISH
according to 11.1 is within 10 K of θ A. 21.1 The external finish used on metal components
The reheating time required for heating up the water shall be of a heat and moisture resisting nature and
from 22 oC to 72 oC is calculated from the following shall not be adversely affected by variation in
formula and expressed in hours and minutes: temperature occurring under normal operating
conditions or after the type tests.
50
t R .50 = t R . 22 TESTS
θ R - θC
22.1 Categories of Tests — Tests are classified as
then, type, acceptance and routine tests.
a) the water-hater is switched off and the water
supply turned off; 22.1.1 Type Tests
b) the water is withdrawn through the inlet but 22.1.1.1 The tests specified in Table 2 shall
if this is not possible, the water may be constitute the type tests and shall be carried out on
withdrawn through the drain plug; and one sample of water heater selected preferably at
c) the mean water temperature by withdrawal random from a regular production lot. Before
without replenishing with cold water is commencement of the tests, the water heaters shall
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visual defects in respect of components, parts and 22.1.3 Routine tests — The following shall constitute
their assembly, construction, stability markings, the routine tests:
provision of suitable terminals for supply Test Clause Reference
connections, earthing and the effectiveness of
screws and connections. The external surface finish a) Protection against 8 of IS: 302-2-21
shall be even and free from finishing defects. access to live parts
22.1.1.2 Criteria of acceptance — The sample shall b) High voltage 13.2.2 of IS: 302-2-21
successfully pass all the type tests for proving c) Earthing connection 27 of IS: 302-2-21
conformity with the requirements of the standard. If d) Pressure test 22.101 of IS: 302-2-21
any of the samples fails in any of the type tests, the
testing authority, at its discretion, may call for fresh
samples not exceeding twice the original number and
subject them again to all tests or to the test (s) in
which failure (s) occurred. No failure should be
permitted in the repeat tests (s).
Table 2 Schedule of Type Tests
(Clause 22.1)
Sl No. Test Clause Reference
(1) (2) (3)
i) Safety requirement 8 to 32 of IS 302-2-21
ii) Capacity 14 of IS 2082
iii) Standing loss 15 do
iv) Hot water output 16 do
v) Reheating time 17 do
vi) Mixing factor 18 do
vii) Deviation of dial calibration 19 do
viii) Cyclic temperature variation 20 do
ix) Finish 21 do

22.1.2 Acceptance tests

The following shall constitute the acceptance tests.
Sl Test Clause Reference
No.
a) Protection against 8 of IS 302-2-21
access to live parts
b) Power input and current 10 do
c) Heating 11 do
d) Leakage current and 13 do
electric strength at
operating temperature
e) Moisture resistance 15 do
f) Leakage current and 16 do
electric strength
g) Construction 22 do
h) Provisions for Earthing 27 do
j) Capacity 14 of IS 2082
k) Standing loss 15 do
m) Deviation of dial 19 do
calibration
NOTE — For the purpose of the acceptance test, the
humidity treatment is done for 24 hours while
conducting the test for moisture resistance as given
in 15 of IS 302-2-21.

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1 = point of outflow from water-heater

2 = thermometer
3 = tee
4 = rubber bung
5 = pinching clip
6 = rubber tubing
7 = nipples

FIG. 1 MEASUREMENT OF WATER T EMPERATURES (see Clause 11.2).

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FIG. 2 MEASUREMENT OF THERMAL STORAGE WATER HEATERS

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