I.S. EN 13138-1:2021
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Buoyant aids for swimming instruction - Part 1: Safety requirements and test methods for buoyant aids to be worn
Hardcopy , PDF
01-04-2022
English
07-11-2021
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European foreword
0 Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Classification
5 Safety Requirements concerning design and material
6 Test methods
7 Warnings and markings
8 Safety requirements concerning in-water performance
9 Testing
Annex A (normative) Procedures for testing resistance of markings to saliva
Annex B (normative) Procedures for testing efficiency of valves of inflatable swimming devices
Annex C (normative) Procedure for testing the security of the pressure release of buckles without double action (simultaneous/sequential) release
Annex D (normative) Procedures for testing non-objectively measurable features like donning, adjustability, retention of function, edges, corners and points by assessment panel
Annex E (normative) Procedures for testing seam strength and durability of inflatable swimming devices
Annex F (normative) Procedures for determining the puncture resistance of inflatable swimming devices
Annex G (normative) Procedures for testing conspicuity
Annex H (normative) Procedures for testing for integrity of the entire assembly
Annex I (normative) Detailed illustrations regarding the layout of information symbols,general safety signs and their arrangement on the product
Annex J (normative) Procedure for testing entanglement on protruding parts
Annex K (normative) Dimensions of manikins I to III
Annex L (normative) Dimensions of manikins IV to VII
Annex M (normative) In-water performance test, measuring devices fitted to free floating manikins I to VII, measurement of floating angle
Annex N (informative) Significant changes between this document and the previous edition of EN 13138-1:2014
Annex ZA (informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the essential requirements of Regulation (EU) 2016/425 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 March 2016 on personal protective equipment aimed to be covered
Bibliography
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