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BS EN 400:1993

Superseded

Superseded

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Respiratory protective devices for self-rescue. Self-contained closed-circuit breathing apparatus. Compressed oxygen escape apparatus. Requirements, testing, marking

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

26-11-2002

Language(s)

English

Published date

15-05-1993

Cooperating organizations
National foreword
Foreword
Specification
Introduction
1. Scope
2. Normative references
3. Definitions and description
4. Classification
5. Requirements
6. Testing
7. Instructions for use
8. Marking
Annexes
A. (normative) Additional requirement for apparatus
     designed for special use
B. (normative) Methods of measurement of the insulation
     resistance of the carrying container
Tables
1. Test conditions
2. Maximum moisture content
Figures
1. Test equipment for mechanical strength
2. Scheme of test rig for compressed oxygen escape
     apparatus
3. Cooler
4. Humidifier
5. Dummy head for apparatus with permanently connected
     full face mask
6. Connector for apparatus having a permanently
     connected mouthpiece assembly
7. Scheme of relief valve leakage test box
8. Scheme of test rig for valve leakage using a single
     cylinder breathing machine
9. Scheme of test rig for relief valve leakage using
     a twin cylinder breathing machine
10. Apparatus for testing of flammability
11. Test piece with painted electrodes for insulation
     resistance test
B.1 Current measurement by microammeter or galvanometer
B.2 (a) Current measurement by means of a d.c. amplifier
B.2 (b) Current measurement by means of a d.c. amplifier
B.3 (a) Determination of the ratio of currents when the
          same voltage is applied successively to the two
          resistances
B.3 (b) Wheatstone bridge method
National annexes
National annex NA (informative) Committees responsible
National annex NB (informative) Cross-references

Specifies the minimum requirements for compressed oxygen escape apparatus. Refers to self contained closed circuit breathing apparatus, compressed oxygen type. Does not apply to apparatus for work and rescue for diving devices. Includes laboratory and practical performance tests for the assessment of compliance with the requirements. Includes definitions, annexes and tables.

Committee
PH/4
DevelopmentNote
DRAFT FOR COMMENT 90/45544 DC
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
28
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

Standards Relationship
UNI EN 400 : 1994 Identical
I.S. EN 400:1993 Identical
UNE-EN 400:1994 Identical
NEN EN 400 : 1993 Identical
NS EN 400 : 1993 Identical
EN 400 : 1993 Identical
DIN EN 400:1993-06 Identical
NF EN 400 : 1993 Identical
NBN EN 400 : 1993 Identical

BS 7184:2001 Selection, use and maintenance of chemical protective clothing. Guidance

EN 132:1998 Respiratory protective devices - Definitions of terms and pictograms
EN 134:1998 Respiratory protective devices - Nomenclature of components
EN 136:1998/AC:2003 RESPIRATORY PROTECTIVE DEVICES - FULL-FACE MASKS - REQUIREMENTS, TESTING, MARKING

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