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BS EN 1621-4:2013

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Motorcyclists\' protective clothing against mechanical impact Motorcyclists\' inflatable protectors. Requirements and test methods

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Language(s)

English

Published date

28-02-2013

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Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Requirements
5 Sampling
6 Test methods
7 Test results
8 Test report
9 Marking
10 Information supplied by the manufacturer
Annex ZA (informative) - Relationship between this
         European Standard and the Essential
         Requirements of EU Directive 89/686/EEC

Defines requirements and test methods for mechanically activated inflatable protectors for motorcycle riders (in the following text called protector).

Committee
PH/3/9
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
22
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Current

This European Standard covers requirements and test methods for mechanically activated inflatable protectors for motorcycle riders (in the following text called „protector“). It specifies the minimum level of protection, the minimum intervention time of inflated bag, and the minimum coverage to be provided by motorcyclists\' protectors worn by riders. The requirements of this standard are applicable to various design of inflatable protectors and refers to all body areas and their combinations which are claimed to be protected. Inflatable protectors covered by this standard may be incorporated in motorcycle garments or equipped with by appropriate restraint systems and worn on their own.

This European Standard contains the requirements for the performance of the system during an accident and details of the test methods, requirements for sizing, ergonomics, innocuousness, labelling and the provision of information.

Inflatable protectors other than mechanically activated are not covered by this standard.

Standards Relationship
EN 1621-4:2013 Identical

ISO 105-E01:2013 Textiles — Tests for colour fastness — Part E01: Colour fastness to water
89/686/EEC : 1989 AMD 5 2012 COUNCIL DIRECTIVE OF 21 DECEMBER 1989 ON THE APPROXIMATION OF THE LAWS OF THE MEMBER STATES RELATING TO PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
EN 1621-1:2012 Motorcyclists' protective clothing against mechanical impact - Part 1: Motorcyclists' limb joint impact protectors - Requirements and test methods
EN ISO 11642:2012 Leather - Tests for colour fastness - Colour fastness to water (ISO 11642:2012)
EN 1621-2:2014 Motorcyclists' protective clothing against mechanical impact - Part 2: Motorcyclists' back protectors - Requirements and test methods
ISO 11642:2012 Leather — Tests for colour fastness — Colour fastness to water
EN 340:2003 Protective clothing - General requirements
EN ISO 105-E01:2013 Textiles - Tests for colour fastness - Part E01: Colour fastness to water (ISO 105-E01:2013)

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