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BS EN 139:1995

Superseded

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Respiratory protective devices. Compressed air line breathing apparatus for use with a full face mask, half mask or a mouthpiece assembly. Requirements, testing, marking

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

29-04-2005

Language(s)

English

Published date

15-01-2000

Cooperating Organizations
      National Foreword
      Foreword
      Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative References
3 Definitions and Nomenclature
4 Description
5 Designation
6 Requirements
7 Testing
8 Marking
9 Instructions for use
Annex A - Recommendations for static and dynamic pressure
          for apparatus with thread connector in accordance
          with EN 148-3
National Annex NA (informative) Committees responsible
National Annex NB (informative) Cross-references
Figure 1 - Test device used in the measurement of breathing
           resistance of apparatus fitted with an overflow
           valve (applies to apparatus with a standard thread
Figure 2 - Measurement of strength of breathing hose
           connections
Figure 3 - Arrangement for testing strength of body hardness
           or belt, compressed air supply tube and couplings
Figure 4 - Wooden blocks as used in practical performance test
Figure 5a - Typical arrangement for testing flammability
Figure 5b - Scheme for harness material single burner test
Figure 6 - Arrangement for testing kinking of compressed air
           supply tube
Figure 7 - Arrangement for testing kinking of compressed air
           supply tube
Figure 8 - Arrangement for testing collapse of compressed air
           supply tube
Figure 9 - Box for testing exhalation valve leakage
Figure 10 - Arrangement for testing exhalation valve leakage
            using a single cylinder breathing machine
Figure 11 - Arrangement for breathing machine
Figure A.1 - Scheme of test rig for dynamic pressure
Table 1 - Testing schedule

Specifies minimum requirements for compressed air line breathing apparatus for use with a full face mask, a half mask or a mouthpiece assembly as a respiratory protective device. Coverage includes: description, marking, and definitions and nomenclature. Also gives detailed diagrams.

Committee
PH/4
DevelopmentNote
Together with BS EN 138, BS EN 269 and BS EN 270 supersedes BS 4667-3(1974). Supersedes 89/37755 DC, 97/542068 DC. (03/2005)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
32
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

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 148-3:1999 Respiratory protective devices - Threads for facepieces - Part 3: Tread connection M 45 x 3
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
EN 140:1998/AC:1999 Respiratory protective devices - Half masks and quarter masks - Requirements, testing, marking
EN 28031 : 1993 RUBBER AND PLASTICS HOSES AND HOSE ASSEMBLIES - DETERMINATION OF ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE
EN 148-2:1999 Respiratory protective devices - Threads for facepieces - Part 2: Centre thread connection
ISO 6941:2003 Textile fabrics Burning behaviour Measurement of flame spread properties of vertically oriented specimens
EN 142:2002 Respiratory protective devices - Mouthpiece assemblies - Requirements, testing, marking

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