UL 1193

UL 1193

STANDARD FOR SAFETY FOR Marine Filters and Strainers for Nonflammable Liquids

Scope

1.1 These requirements cover marine filters and strainers that are intended to separate foreign material, such as sand, fine gravel, and seaweed, from the seawater intake for marine engines or other equipment using seawater.

1.2 The marine filters and strainers covered by these requirements are intended for installation in accordance with the applicable requirements of the U. S. Coast Guard or the American Boat and Yacht Council, Inc., or both.

1.3 These requirements do not cover filters, strainers, or separators intended for use with flammable liquids.

1.4 A product that contains features, characteristics, components, materials, or systems new or different from those covered by the requirements in this standard, and that involves a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons shall be evaluated using the appropriate additional component and end-product requirements as determined necessary to maintain the acceptable level of safety as originally anticipated by the intent of this standard. A product whose features, characteristics, components, materials, or systems conflict with specific requirements or provisions of this standard cannot be judged to comply with this standard. Where considered appropriate, revision of requirements shall be proposed and adopted in conformance with the methods employed for development, revision, and implementation of this standard.