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BS 2909:1957

Withdrawn

Withdrawn

A Withdrawn Standard is one, which is removed from sale, and its unique number can no longer be used. The Standard can be withdrawn and not replaced, or it can be withdrawn and replaced by a Standard with a different number.

Specification for cabinets for the electrical euthanasia of dogs

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Withdrawn date

22-06-2023

Language(s)

English

Published date

23-10-1957

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Foreword
1 Scope
Section 1 - Design and construction
2 Cabinet
3 Electrodes
4 Continuity test circuit
5 Output
6 Interlocks
7 Connection to electricity supply
8 Creepage distances and clearances
9 Accessibility of live parts
10 Earthing
11 Stability
12 Protection against moisture
13 Temperature rise
Section 2 - Marking
14 Marking
Section 3 - Tests
15 General
16 Accessibility of live parts
17 Stability
18 Mechanical strength
19 Flexible cord anchorage
20 Electrode lead anchorage
21 Splash test
22 Insulation resistance in humid conditions
23 Insulation strength
24 Transformer insulation
25 Continuity indicator
26 Head current
27 Body current
28 Earth continuity
29 Absorbency of contact pads
Appendix An electroplectic fit

Specifies a method of destruction which will produce unconsciousness of the dog in the shortest possible time. Requirements are given for the construction, safety and performance of the cabinet, together with tests to comply with these requirements.

Committee
W/-
DevelopmentNote
Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, November 2008. (11/2008)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
16
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Withdrawn

This standard gives requirements for the construction, safety and performance of electrical euthanasia cabinets for dogs. Details of tests necessary to ensure compliance with the standard are also given. The specification covers apparatus designed for operation from an electricity supply the voltage of which does not exceed 250 volts.

Standards Relationship
UNE-EN 60947-5-1:2018 Identical
UNE-EN ISO 9295:2015 Identical

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