BS EN 13138-3:2014

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Classification
5 Safety requirements
6 Test methods
7 Warnings and markings
Annex A (normative) - Test manikins I to III
Annex B (normative) - Test procedures for
        swim seats
Annex C (normative) - Procedures for testing
        resistance of markings to saliva
Annex D (normative) - Procedures for testing
        efficiency of valves of inflatable devices
Annex E (normative) - Security of the pressure
        release of buckles
Annex F (normative) - Procedures for testing
        non-objectively measurable features like donning,
        adjustability, retention of function, edges, corners
        and points by panel assessment
Annex G (normative) - Test procedures for seam strength
        and durability of inflatable
Annex H (normative) - Test procedures for determining
        the puncture resistance of inflatable devices
Annex I (normative) - Test procedure for size of leg holes
Annex J (normative) - Test procedure for seat depth
        adjustment of swim seats of sizes I; II; III
        related to equal height of centre of gravity
Annex K (informative) - Significant technical changes
        between this document and the previous
        edition EN 13138-3:2007

Defines safety requirements for design, sizing, materials, strength and in-water performance as well as provisions for marking and the information supplied by the manufacturer for swim seats.

This part3 of EN13138 specifies safety requirements for design, sizing, materials, strength and in-water performance as well as provisions for marking and the information supplied by the manufacturer for swim seats. It also specifies the relevant test methods. This standard is not applicable to products covered by EN13138‑1 and EN13138‑2 . This part3 of EN13138 applies only to devices into which the user is placed and which have either inherent buoyancy or can be inflated or a combination of both. It only applies to Class A devices intended to introduce the user to the range to the water environment. These devices are only intended for children aged up to 36months with a body mass less than or equal to 18kg. It does not apply to Class B or Class C devices, to pull buoys, swim rings, lifebuoys, buoyancy aids, lifejackets or aquatic toys.