BS EN 1146:2005
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Respiratory protective devices. Selfcontained open-circuit compressed air breathing apparatus incorporating a hood for escape. Requirements, testing, marking
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02-02-2006
Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Description
5 Classification
6 Requirements
6.1 General
6.2 Ergonomics
6.3 Design
6.4 Materials
6.5 Cleaning and disinfecting
6.6 Mass
6.7 Connections
6.8 Harness
6.9 Handling
6.10 Leak tightness
6.11 Hood
6.12 Exhalation valves
6.13 Temperature performance and flammability resistance
6.14 Protection against particulate matter
6.15 High and medium pressure parts
6.16 High, medium and low pressure connections
6.17 Pressure vessel(s)
6.18 Pressure vessel seal
6.19 Pressure reducer
6.20 Pressure relief valve
6.21 Pressure indicator
6.22 Flexible hoses and tubes
6.23 Mechanical strength
6.24 Performance requirements
6.25 Protection against environment
6.26 Practical performance
7 Testing
7.1 General
7.2 Nominal values and tolerances
7.3 Visual inspection
7.4 Mechanical strength
7.5 Resistance to temperature
7.6 Leak tightness of the ready for use apparatus
7.7 Rated working duration
7.8 Insulation resistance of non-metallic carrying/storage
containers
7.9 Carbon dioxide content of the inhalation air
7.10 Flammability
7.11 Pressure reducer
7.12 Practical performance
7.13 Inhalation and exhalation breathing resistance
7.14 Inward leakage
8 Marking
9 Information supplied by the manufacturer
Annex A (normative) Methods of measurement of the electrical
resistance of the carrying/storage container
A.1 Voltmeter ammeter method
A.2 Comparative method
Annex B (informative) Marking
Annex ZA (informative) Clauses of this European Standard
addressing essential requirements or
other provisions of EU Directives
Annex ZB (informative) Relationship between this European
Standard and the Essential
Requirements of EU Directive 97/23/EC (PED)
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