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BS EN 401:1993

Superseded

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Respiratory protective devices for self-rescue. Self-contained closed-circuit breathing apparatus. Chemical oxygen (KO2) escape apparatus. Requirements, testing, marking

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

26-11-2002

Language(s)

English

Published date

15-02-1993

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
Figures
1. Test piece with painted electrodes
2. Apparatus for testing of flammability
3. Test equipment for mechanical strength
4. Scheme of relief valve leakage test box
5. Scheme of test rig for valve leakage using a
     single cylinder breathing machine
6. Scheme of test rig for relief valve leakage using
     a twin cylinder breathing machinei
7. Scheme of test rig for chemical oxygen (KO2) escape
     apparatus
8. Cooler
9. Humidifier
10. Dummy head for apparatus with permanently connected
     full face mask
11. Connector for apparatus having a permanently
     connected mouthpiece assembly
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 minimum requirements for chemical oxygen (KO2) escape apparatus. Refers to self contained, closed circuit breathing apparatus, chemical oxygen (KO2) type, for escape. Does not apply to devices for rescue and work or to diving devices. Coverage includes definition and description, classification and marking. Also includes annexes and diagrams.

Committee
PH/4
DevelopmentNote
DRAFT FOR COMMENT 90/45545 DC. Partially supersedes BS 4667: Part 5: 1990 which will remain current until European Standards for all types of self-contained breathing apparatus are published.
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
26
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy

Standards Relationship
NS EN 401 : 1993 Identical
I.S. EN 401:1993 Identical
UNE-EN 401:1994 Identical
NF EN 401 : 1993 Identical
UNI EN 401 : 1994 Identical
NEN EN 401 : 1993 Identical
NBN EN 401 : 1993 Identical
EN 401 : 1993 Identical
DIN EN 401:1993-06 Identical

BS 7184:2001 Selection, use and maintenance of chemical protective clothing. Guidance
BS 4275:1997 Guide to implementing an effective respiratory protective device programme

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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