BS EN 1061:1997

Committees responsible
National foreword
Foreword
Specification
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Definition and description
4 Classification
5 Designation
6 Requirements
7 Testing
8 Marking
9 Instructions for use
Annexes
A (normative) Additional requirements for apparatus
B (normative) Methods of measurement of the insulation
    resistance of the carrying container
ZA (informative) Clauses of this European Standard addressing
    essential requirements or other provisions of EU
    Directives
Table
1 Test conditions
Figures
1 Test piece with painted electrodes for insulation
    resistance test
2 Apparatus for testing flammability
3 Test equipment for mechanical strength
4 Scheme of a test rig for chemical oxygen (NAC1O3)
    escape apparatus
5 Cooler
6 Humidifier
7 Dummy head for apparatus with full face mask
8 Connector for apparatus with mouthpiece assembly
9 Dummy head for apparatus with a hood with an inner mask
B.1 Current measurement by micro-ammeter or galvanometer
B.2 current measurement by means of a d.c. amplifier
B.3aDetermination of the ratio of currents when the same
    voltage is applied successively to the two resistances
B.3bWheatstone bridge method

Defines minimum requirements for self-contained closed-circuit breathing apparatus, chemical oxygen (sodium chlorate, NaC1O3) type for self-rescue. Not applicable to apparatus for work and rescue or to diving apparatus.