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Portable fire
extinguishers
Part 8: Additional requirements to
EN 3-7 for the construction, resistance
to pressure and mechanical tests for
extinguishers with a maximum
allowable pressure equal to or lower
than 30 bar
ICS 13.220.10
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BS EN
3-8:2006
BS EN 3-8:2006
National foreword
This British Standard was published by BSI. It is the UK implementation of
EN 3-8:2006. It partially supersedes BS EN 3-3:1996. BS EN 3-8:2006,
together with BS EN 3-9:2006, updates and amends the requirements that
were previously contained in BS EN 3-3:1996, which is now withdrawn.
The UK participation in its preparation was entrusted to Technical Committee
FSH/2, Fire extinguishers.
A list of organizations represented on FSH/2 can be obtained on request to its
secretary.
This publication does not purport to include all the necessary provisions of a
contract. Users are responsible for its correct application.
Compliance with a British Standard cannot confer immunity from
legal obligations.
BSI 2007
Date
Comments
EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 3-8
NORME EUROPENNE
EUROPISCHE NORM
December 2006
ICS 13.220.10
English Version
2006 CEN
B-1050 Brussels
EN 3-8:2006 (E)
Contents
Page
Foreword......................................................................................................................................................................4
1
Scope ..............................................................................................................................................................5
5
5.1
5.2
5.3
Materials .........................................................................................................................................................7
Materials for bodies .......................................................................................................................................7
Materials for the bodies of operating devices and filling caps.................................................................7
Materials for other components ...................................................................................................................7
6
6.1
6.2
6.3
6.4
6.5
7
7.1
7.2
7.3
Manufacturing ..............................................................................................................................................13
General requirements..................................................................................................................................13
Welded and brazed parts ............................................................................................................................13
Traceability ...................................................................................................................................................14
8
8.1
8.2
9
9.1
9.2
9.3
Marking .........................................................................................................................................................16
General..........................................................................................................................................................16
Body ..............................................................................................................................................................16
Extinguisher .................................................................................................................................................16
EN 3-8:2006 (E)
EN 3-8:2006 (E)
Foreword
This document (EN 3-8:2006) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 70 "Manual means of fire
fighting equipment", the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical text or
by endorsement, at the latest by June 2007, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by
June 2007.
This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the European
Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU Directive 97/23/EC.
For relationship with EU Directive 97/23/EC, see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of this document.
This document is included in a series of European Standards planned to cover:
a)
b)
EN 3 consists of the following parts, under the general title "Portable fire extinguishers"
)
EN 3-8:2006 (E)
Scope
This European Standard specifies the rules of design, type testing, fabrication and inspection control of portable fire
extinguishers manufactured with metallic bodies as far as pressure risk is concerned.
This part applies to portable fire extinguishers of which the maximum allowable pressure PS is lower than or equal
to 30 bar and containing non-explosive, non-flammable, non-toxic and non-oxidising fluids.
This European Standard also applies to the metallic gas cartridge of a volume less than 0,12 l (see Annex E) and
gives guidance for sound engineering practice for metallic gas cartridges equal to or greater than 0,12 l and less
than 0,5 l, see Annex F.
This European Standard does not apply to carbon dioxide fire extinguishers.
NOTE
Annex A gives the classification of the different parts forming the portable fire extinguisher.
Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated references,
only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any
amendments) applies.
EN 3-7:2004, Portable fire extinguishers Part 7: Characteristics, performance requirements and test methods
EN 287-1:2004, Qualification test of welders Fusion welding Part 1: Steels
EN 1418:1997, Welding personnel Approval testing of welding operators for fusion welding and resistance weld
setters for fully mechanized and automatic welding of metallic materials
)
EN 3-8:2006 (E)
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in EN 3-7:2004 and the following apply.
NOTE
3.1
maximum pressure at maximum operating temperature, P (Tmax) (pressure experimentally measured)
pressure measured in the extinguisher after stabilisation during at least 24 h at maximum operating temperature (Tmax) and for
cartridge operated extinguishers, the maximum pressure is the maximum pressure recorded for 0,5 s during a period of three
minutes, excluding the first second after release of the propellant gas
3.2
maximum allowable pressure, PS (maximum declared pressure)
maximum pressure for which the equipment is designed, as specified by the manufacturer and which is in any case
greater than or equal to P (Tmax)
NOTE
The value of PS for components should be equal to or greater than the value of PS for the extinguisher assembly.
3.3
bursting pressure Pr
maximum pressure measured during a bursting test
3.4
portable fire extinguisher assembly
assembly of parts to comprise the pressure retaining part of a fire extinguisher which can include a body, operating
device, filling cap, closure and may include a propellant gas cartridge, hose and other components under pressure,
if fitted.
3.5
maximum operating temperature
Tmax
maximum operating temperature declared by the manufacturer equal to or less than TSmax
3.6
minimum operating temperature
Tmin
minimum operating temperature declared by the manufacturer equal to or higher than TSmin
3.7
propellant gas cartridge
refillable or non-refillable pressure receptacle made of metal containing a propellant gas with a capacity less than
0,5 l
NOTE
3.8
fittings
pressure accessories which include operating devices, filling caps and hose assemblies
For the purposes of this document, the following symbols and abbreviations apply.
PS
PT
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Pr
Nominal external diameter of the body, or the largest external value of the perpendicular section to
the axis, in mm
DN
Diameter in mm for circular products submitted to pressure or the diameter in mm of the equivalent
flow section for non circular parts
DB
P (Tmax)
Tmax
Tmin
TSmin
TSmax
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5.1
Materials
Materials for bodies
5.2
The body material (metallic or plastics) of any operating device and filling cap shall be compatible with other
products and shall have an appropriate certificate such as EN 10204:2004 test report 2.2.
5.3
The materials used for other parts of extinguishers shall be suitable for the intended use and be compatible with
the materials used for the pressure parts.
In the case of plastic materials, components shall comply with the requirements of Annex D.
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6.1
The minimum allowable temperature range declared of the body TSmin to TSmax shall be 30 C to + 60 C. A
wider temperature range may be declared by the manufacturer. Where this is the case, the temperatures and
pressures used in this European Standard shall be amended to reflect this new temperature range.
EN 3-8:2006 (E)
6.2
Experimental design
6.2.1
6.2.1.1
General
In no case shall the value of the wall thickness be below that given by the equations below.
6.2.1.2
The body shall have a measured wall thickness greater than the minimum wall thickness calculated using the
following equation:
S=
D
+K
300
where
is a coefficient with a value of:
For austenitic steel bodies, the wall thickness measured shall be greater than the minimum wall thickness
calculated using the following equation:
S=
D
+ 0,3
600
This is subject to an absolute minimum thickness of 0,64 mm, including all tolerances.
6.2.2
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6.3
Prototype testing
6.3.1
General
Tests shall be carried out at (20 5) C) in accordance with 6.3.2 and 6.3.3.
The number of specimens tested shall be at least:
for 6.3.2:
5 specimens;
for 6.3.3:
5 specimens.
The tests described in 6.3.2 and 6.3.3 shall be carried out on a minimum of 10 bodies and fittings.
All the bodies used for the tests shall bear all normal markings indicated in Clause 9 and shall be in their finished
state (e.g. painted).
Fittings include operating devices, filling caps and hose assemblies. The fittings need not be tested as part of the
complete extinguisher but the test equipment connection and blanking features shall replicate the adjacent
components.
6.3.2
6.3.2.1
The burst test under hydraulic pressure shall be carried out using an installation which permits a regular increase of
pressure at not more than 2 bar/s until the body bursts and also permits the variation of pressure to be recorded as
a function of time.
6.3.2.2
Requirements Bodies
The bursting pressure Pr shall not be less than 2,7 times the maximum allowable pressure PS subject to a minimum
of 55 bar.
The burst test shall not cause the body to fragment.
The main break shall show no signs of brittleness, for example the edges of the break shall not be radial, but shall
be inclined relative to a diametral plane and shall have a reduction in area over their entire thickness.
The break shall not show any obvious defects in the material.
The break shall not originate in the body marking area or weld.
6.3.2.3
Requirements Fittings
The bursting pressure Pr shall not be less than 2,7 times the maximum allowable pressure PS.
The burst test shall not cause the fitting to fragment.
The break shall not show any obvious defects in the material.
The break shall not originate in the marking area.
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6.3.3
6.3.3.1
The mechanical strength test shall be carried out in the form of a crushing test used to confirm the ductility of the
body.
In carrying out the test the mandrel shall be positioned as stated, but such as to minimise the risk of damage to
connection points which allow pressurisation of the body. Damage to these points does not constitute failure and
alternative means of pressurising the body may be established. A closure shall be fitted prior to the test. Any
connection shall not add to the strength of the body during the test.
The length of the body is the maximum distance between the ends of the pressure envelope, excluding any skirt or
connection.
6.3.3.2
Long bodies
The method following shall be used when the length of the body is greater than 1,5 D.
The body shall be crushed perpendicularly to its longitudinal axis and approximately in the middle of the body by
means of a non-deformable cylindrical mandrel of diameter DB = (D 20) mm and of a length sufficient for each
end to overlap the crushed body (see Figure 1).
Key
D
The body shall be crushed to (10 1) % of its external diameter. The duration of the movement of the mandrel shall
be within a period of 30 s to 60 s.
For bodies with a longitudinal weld, the weld seam shall be at 90 to the support line.
For bodies with a transverse weld, the crushing shall be carried out at an angle of 45 to the weld.
Following the crushing test, the body shall be subjected to the test pressure PT. The body shall not have any
cracks or leaks.
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6.3.3.3
Short bodies
The following method shall be used when the body length is equal to or less than 1,5 D.
The body is crushed perpendicularly to its longitudinal axis and its mid-point using two 25 mm thick mandrels. The
mandrels shall be radiused for a half cylinder R = 12,5 mm and be of sufficient length to extend beyond the sides of
the crushed body.
Crushing shall be made to the dimensions shown in Figure 2. The duration of the movement of the mandrel shall
be within a period of 30 s to 60 s.
For bodies having a longitudinal weld, the weld seam shall be at 90 to the mandrels.
For bodies having a transverse weld or welds within the zone of deformation, the mandrels shall be at an angle
least likely to result in test failure and within 45 to 90 of the longitudinal axis of the body.
Following the crushing test, the body shall be subjected to the test pressure PT. The body shall not have any cracks
or leaks.
Dimensions in millimetres
Key
R
(12,5 1) mm
Bodies, fittings and assemblies shall be submitted to the pressure test which shall be carried out using apparatus
that permits a regular increase of pressure at a maximum of 2 bar/s up to the moment the test pressure is reached.
Five samples of bodies and fittings and one assembly shall be tested.
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6.3.4.2
Requirements Bodies
The test pressure PT shall not be less than 1,43 times the maximum allowable pressure PS with a minimum of
20 bar.
The test pressure shall be maintained for a minimum of 30 s and the body shall remain tight.
After the test, the volume of the body shall not increase by more than 1 %.
6.3.4.3
Requirements Fittings
The test pressure PT shall not be less than 1,43 times the maximum allowable pressure PS with a minimum of
20 bar.
The test pressure shall be maintained for a minimum of 30 s and the fittings shall remain tight and show no
dangerous defect.
6.3.4.4
Requirements Assembly
The test pressure PT shall not be less than 1,43 times the maximum allowable pressure PS with a minimum of
20 bar.
The test pressure shall be maintained for a minimum of 30 s and the assembly shall remain tight and show no
dangerous defect.
6.3.5
6.3.5.1
Five samples shall be submitted to the pressure test which shall be carried out using apparatus that permits a
regular increase of pressure at a maximum of 2 bar/s until 2,5 times P (Tmax) is reached. Maintain this pressure for
30 s.
6.3.5.2
Requirements
When tested at a temperature of (20 5) C, the sample shall not leak at a pressure less than 2,5 times P (Tmax).
Failure shall occur at a pressure greater than 2,5 times P (Tmax) and when the gauge fails there shall be no ejection
of any components.
NOTE
6.3.6
On five bodies each weld subject to pressure shall be examined, the macroscopic examination of a transverse
section of the weld, in accordance with EN 1320, shall show complete fusion over the area treated with a
preparation acid and any defects shall be revealed.
If there is any doubt, a microscopic examination of the suspect area shall be carried out.
6.3.7
Plastics components
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6.4
Overfill pressure test (for water based media cartridge operated extinguishers only)
To make sure the extinguishers will remain safe even in case of overfilling, the extinguishers shall be tested in
accordance with Annex G and shall not eject any components in a dangerous manner. This test shall be
performed on two samples.
6.5
Resistance to impact
6.5.1
Test conditions
TSmax and TSmin claimed by the manufacturer shall be used for the tests in 6.5.2 and Annex C.
6.5.2
Requirements
When tested in accordance with Annex C, extinguishers shall not show evidence of bursting, breakage or ejection
of components. Non-dangerous leaks are acceptable.
Manufacturing
7.1
General requirements
The manufacturer shall ensure that he has available the manufacturing means and processes suitable for
fabricating the bodies in accordance with this European Standard.
The manufacturer shall ensure that the materials and components used in the fabrication of the body are free from
any defect likely to impair the safe use of the extinguisher.
7.2
7.2.1
Welding procedures
The welding procedures shall be based on a welding procedure specification in accordance with EN ISO 15614-1
or EN ISO 15614-12 and shall be qualified in accordance with EN ISO 15614-1 or EN ISO 15614-12 or
EN ISO 15614-2.
Other recognised welding EN standards are acceptable.
7.2.3
Welding personnel
The welders shall be qualified in accordance with EN 287-1 or EN ISO 9606-2 and the operators in accordance
with EN 1418.
7.2.4
Brazing procedures
The brazing design and brazing procedure shall be described in a brazing procedure specification in accordance
with EN 13134.
7.2.5
Brazing personnel
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7.3
Traceability
7.3.1
The identification and the control of the materials for all pressure retaining parts shall be such as to ensure that the
materials used in manufacture meets the specification of the design.
This is realised by application of adequate procedures internal to the manufacturer such as batch control.
7.3.2
The operating devices, filling caps and hose assemblies which are or may be subjected to pressure during normal
use shall be indelibly marked to permit subsequent identification and traceability.
8.1
Final examination
8.1.1
The examination personnel shall be competent to carry out the processes involved.
8.1.2
8.1.2.1
Proof testing
General
All extinguisher bodies shall be tested for resistance to test pressure and shall meet the requirements of 8.1.2.2.
Fittings shall be tested for resistance to test pressure and shall meet the requirements of 8.1.2.3.
All fittings in Category II or higher of the New Approach Directive 97/23/EC Pressure Equipment, shall be subjected
to a pressure test, other fittings shall be pressure tested using an adequate sampling plan.
8.1.2.2
The test pressure PT shall not be less than 1,43 times the maximum allowable pressure PS with a minimum of
20 bar.
The test pressure shall be maintained for a minimum of 30 s and the body shall not leak.
After the test, the body shall not show any visible signs of permanent deformation.
8.1.2.3
Requirements for fittings (excluding pressure relief devices and fittings to be ruptured on over
pressure)
The test pressure PT shall not be less than 1,43 times the maximum allowable pressure PS with a minimum of
20 bar.
The test pressure shall be maintained for a minimum of 30 s and the fittings shall remain tight and show no
dangerous defect.
8.1.2.3 Requirements for assemblies
Compliance of assemblies (bodies + fittings) to the requirements of 8.1.2.2 and 8.1.2.3 shall be demonstrated using
an adequate sampling plan.
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8.2
Burst test
8.2.1
8.2.1.1
Bodies
Number of bodies for tests
Table 1 Number of bodies to be sampled
Number of
extinguishers per
batch
N 500
3 (2)
500< N 1 500
5 (3)
1 500< N 3 000
7 (4)
2 (1)
A body that has successfully passed the crushing test may be utilised for one of the bursting tests. If this body fails
the burst test it shall not be considered a failure but the full number of bodies shown in the table for the bursting
test shall be tested.
8.2.1.2
Test conditions
The test equipment shall permit a regular increase in pressure. The increase in pressure shall not exceed an
average of 2 bar/s and the burst pressure shall be recorded.
8.2.1.3
Requirements
The bursting pressure Pr shall not be less than 2,7 times the maximum allowable pressure PS subject to a minimum
of 55 bar.
The burst test shall not cause the body to fragment.
The main break shall show no signs of brittleness, for example the edges of the break shall not be radial, but shall
be inclined relative to a diametral plane and shall have a reduction in area over their entire thickness.
The break shall not show any obvious defects in the material.
The break shall not originate in the body marking area or weld.
8.2.2
Fittings
One of each fitting subject to pressure excluding pressure relief devices and fittings designed to be ruptured by
pressure on operation, from each production batch of not more than 500 pieces, or one in each 500 from each
production batch of more than 500 pieces, shall be tested for minimum burst pressure and shall comply with the
requirements of 8.2.1.3.
8.2.3
Failure
If any item fails to meet the minimum requirements, further samples shall be taken in accordance with the Table 2
and the test against which failure was recorded shall be repeated.
If one or more of the samples fails to meet the minimum requirements, the whole batch shall be rejected.
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sample size
N
N 500
13
20
30
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9.1
10
Marking
General
The marking of the extinguisher shall comprise at least the following in addition to the markings of EN 3-7:2004,
16.2:
9.2
Body
9.3
Extinguisher
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Annex A
(informative)
Classification of the different parts of an extinguisher subject to internal
pressure
In the framework of the New Approach Directive 97/23/EC Pressure Equipment, the different parts under pressure
forming the assembly of an extinguisher can be classified as indicated in Table A.1.
Table A.1 Classification
EN 3
Part
Type of equipment
Category
Body
Vessel
Category III
Table 2
Operating device
Pressure accessory
Art. 3 3 or category I in
function of DN or category
III when fitted with a safety
accessory
Table 7
Hose
Piping
Art. 3 3
Table 7
Pressure accessory
Art. 3 3 or category I in
function of DN
Table 7
Filling cap
Pressure accessory
Art. 3 3 or category I in
function of DN or category
III when fitted with a safety
accessory
Table 7
Safety accessory
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Annex B
(normative)
Pressures
The scheme given in Figure B.1 illustrate the definitions of pressure given in Clause 3.
Name
Symbol
Requirement
Increasing
pressure
Bursting pressure
Pr
Test pressure
PT
PS
P (Tmax)
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Annex C
(normative)
Impact test
A low freeze depressant may be added to prevent the freezing of water based extinguishing agents.
Two extinguishers shall be conditioned for a period of 24 h at (TSmin 2) C and the other two at (TSmax 2) C.
Within 1 min of the removal of the extinguisher from the conditioning chamber it shall be subjected to the impact
test.
One extinguisher at each temperature shall be tested horizontally and the other vertically.
For cartridge operated extinguishers, the extinguishers at TSmin shall be tested un-pressurized and with the safety
device in position and the extinguishers at TSmax tested after pressurization, with the control device closed and the
safety device removed. A charged cartridge shall be used in each extinguisher.
For stored pressure extinguishers, all four extinguishers shall be tested with the safety device in position.
C.1.2 Apparatus
A cylindrical steel weight, with flat surfaces, measuring 75 mm in diameter and weighing 4 kg, placed in a structure
which will allow it to free-fall vertically from a height h (in metres) calculated by the following equation, with a
minimum of 150 mm:
h = M/20
where M is the numerical value of the total mass, in kilograms, of the filled fire extinguisher ready for operation.
C.1.3 Procedure
Place the extinguishers on a flat and rigid surface, one in each of the following positions:
vertically, in its normal position;
horizontally, in such a position that the device which seals the unit is pressing against the surface.
For each extinguisher, allow the weight to fall freely from height h, onto the device which seals the unit, the point of
impact being determined by the authority carrying out the test.
5) See 6.5.
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Annex D
(normative)
Specification for plastics components
(except hoses, pistols and nozzles)
D.1 General
All tests and verifications shall be carried out on components conforming at every point to mass produced
components with regard to the material used, the shape and the manufacturing process. The plastic material used
shall always be identifiable. Any modification of the material, shape or manufacturing process shall necessitate a
new test.
The components shall be verified in the as-delivered condition with regard to their conformity with the
manufacturing plan, their appearance, dimensions and weight.
The manufacturer shall prove by means of regular inspection of the manufacturing process that the requirements of
this European Standard are met in mass production.
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b)
c)
spray cycle (102 0,5) min dry interval; (18 0,5) min water spraying;
d)
Then they shall be conditioned in an atmosphere with a relative humidity of 50 % and at a temperature of
(20 3) C until their weight stabilises.
Then they shall be checked to see that they comply with the manufacturing plans, appearances, dimensions and
weight. A change in colour is permitted.
Three of these plastics components shall then be subjected to a burst pressure test using a suitable liquid at a
temperature of (20 3) C. The rate of increase of pressure shall not exceed 2 bar/s.
Three components shall be subjected to the burst pressure using a suitable liquid at a temperature of
(TSmin 3) C. The rate of increase of pressure shall not exceed 2 bar/s.
The burst pressure shall be at least equal to 3,4 times PS but not less than 55 bar.
b)
c)
spray cycle (102 0,5) min dry interval; (18 0,5) min water spraying;
d)
They shall then be stored in an atmosphere with a relative humidity of 50 % and a temperature of (20 3) C until
their weight stabilises.
Then the plastics components shall be fitted to the extinguishers which are 95 % filled with water and pressurised
with nitrogen up to the maximum allowable pressure PS. The extinguishers shall then be subjected to the impact
test with an impact on the top and the four sides of the apparatus.
In the impact test, the hammer shall be made of steel, be cylindrical with a diameter of 75 mm and have a total
mass of 4 kg, its bottom surface flat and it shall be capable of falling free.
The drop height is given in Table D.1.
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Drop height
kg or l
mm
<6
300
500
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screw direction
Key
a
b
crest width
thread pitch
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Annex E
(normative)
Propellant gas cartridges volume less than 0,12 l
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E.3 Marking
All cartridges shall have at least the following markings:
actual empty mass, in g or kg (to three decimal places);
theoretical full mass, in g or kg (to three decimal places);
nature of content, e.g. CO2, N2;
mass of CO2 or content, in g or kg (to three decimal places), and/or charging pressure of the compressed gas,
in bar;
year of manufacture;
mark or name of the manufacturer.
The marking shall not become damaged during normal handling in manufacture and use and shall remain clearly
legible.
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Annex F
(informative)
Propellant gas cartridges volume equal to or greater than 0,12 l but less
than 0,5 l
F.1 Construction
The cartridge body shall be made of a steel or aluminium or aluminium alloy intended for the construction of
pressure vessels.
The mechanical properties of the steel, aluminium or aluminium alloy used shall ensure that the minimum burst
pressure requirement is met.
For all refillable cartridges the connection between the adapter and the body shall be designed to withstand at least
the minimum bursting pressure of the cartridge body.
The carbon dioxide cartridge body shall have a filling density 0,750 kg/l.
The filling tolerance shall be for cartridges 30 g (+ 0 - 15) % and > 30g (+ 0 - 10) %.
F.3 Marking
All cartridges shall have at least the following markings:
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Annex G
(normative)
Overfill pressure test
NOTE
See 6.4.
A cartridge operated water based media extinguisher with all its associated fittings shall be filled to 95 % of brimful
capacity and fitted with the correct cartridge. The extinguisher shall be conditioned at Tmax for 24 h. The
extinguisher shall then be operated in the correct manner and the results recorded. Where there is a jet control
device fitted at the end of the hose it shall remain closed during the test.
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Annex ZA
(informative)
Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential
Requirements of EU Directive 97/23/EC
This European Standard has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission to
provide a means of conforming to Essential Requirements of the New Approach Directive.
Once this standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Communities under that Directive and has been
implemented as a national standard in at least one Member State, compliance with the clauses of this standard
given in Table ZA.1 confers, within the limits of the scope of this standard, a presumption of conformity with the
corresponding Essential Requirements of that Directive and associated EFTA regulations.
Table ZA.1 Correspondence between this European Standard and Directive 97/23/EC
Clause(s) in EN 3-8
Essential
Requirements
Directive 97/23/EC
of
Qualifying Remarks/Notes
6, Annex G
2.2.4
6.3.4.4
2.8
Assembly
7.2
3.1.2
Permanent joining
7.3
3.1.5
Traceability
8.1
3.2.1
Final inspection
3.2.2
Proof test
3.3 a,b,c
6.3.4, 8.1.2
7.4
WARNING Other requirements and other EU Directives may be applicable to the product(s) falling within the
scope of this standard.
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