DIN EN 1866:1998-11
Superseded
A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.
A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.
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01-07-2014
English
01-01-1998
Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Symbols and abbreviations
5 Description of an extinguisher
6 Requirements
6.1 Effective range of operating temperatures
6.1.1 General
6.1.2 Requirements
6.2 Filling specifications
6.2.1 Nominal charges
6.2.2 Filling tolerances
6.3 Duration of operation, residual mass and discharge
range
6.3.1 Duration of operations
6.3.2 Maximum residual mass
6.3.3 Discharge range
6.4 Retention of charge
6.4.1 General
6.4.2 Propellant container
6.4.3 Stored pressure extinguishers
6.4.4 Acceptance levels
6.5 Control valve
6.6 Working position
6.7 Hose and coupon
6.8 Propelling agent
6.9 Operation devices
6.9.1 General
6.9.2 Operating and jet control mechanisms devices
6.9.3 Safety devices
6.9.4 Discharge from water, water base, and foam
extinguishers
6.9.5 Pressure gauge
6.9.6 Other characteristics
6.10 Identification
6.10.1 Colour
6.10.2 Marking
6.11 Periodical checking
7 Materials
7.1 Materials for bodies
7.2 Materials for operating devices and filling caps
7.3 Materials for other components
8 Design and prototype testing
8.1 Calculation design method
8.2 Experimental design method
8.3 Prototype testing
8.3.1 Pressure test
8.3.2 Burst test
8.4 Macroscopic examination
8.5 Attached parts
8.6 Overfill pressure test
8.7 Requirements for components subject to pressure
8.7.1 Test conditions
8.7.2 Requirements
9 Manufacturing
9.1 General requirements
9.2 Welded and brazed parts
9.2.1 General
9.2.2 Welding procedures
9.2.3 Welding personnel
9.2.4 Brazing procedures
9.2.5 Brazing personnel
9.3 Traceability
9.3.1 Pressure retaining parts
9.3.2 Operating devices, filling caps and hose
assemblies
9.3.3 Marking of the body
10 Inspection and testing during manufacturing
10.1 Extinguisher
10.1.1 Non destructive examination personnel
10.1.2 Non destructive testing
10.1.3 Requirements
10.2 Accessories and Fittings (excluding pressure relief
devices and fittings to be ruptured on over pressure)
10.3 Assemblies
11 Tests
11.1 Temperature tests
11.2 Corrosion tests
11.2.1 External corrosion test
11.2.2 Internal corrosion test for water, water base
and foam extinguishers
11.3 Dielectric test
12 Fire performances
12.1 Class A fire test object
12.1.1 Powder extinguishers
12.1.2 Water, water based and foam extinguishers
12.2 Class B fire test object
12.2.1 Powder extinguishers
12.2.2 Water, water base and foam extinguishers
Annex A (informative) Classification of the different parts of
an extinguisher subject to internal pressure
Annex B (normative) Specifications for plastics components
(except hoses, pistols and nozzles)
Annex C (normative) Symbols of pressures
Annex D (normative) Test methods
Annex E (normative) Overfill pressure test
Annex F (normative) Test for burst pressure of hose and hose
assembly and attached components
Annex ZA (informative) Relationship between this European
Standard and the essential
requirements of EU Directive 97/23/EC
National Annex NA (informative) Bibliography
Bibliography
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