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BS EN 1866-1:2007
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Mobile fire extinguishers Characteristics, performance and test methods
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English
30-11-2007
Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Symbols and abbreviations
5 Description of an extinguisher
5.1 Type of extinguisher
5.2 Components of extinguisher
6 Requirements
6.1 Effective range of operating temperatures
6.1.1 General
6.1.2 Requirements
6.1.3 Additional Requirements for
CO[2] extinguishers
6.2 Filling specifications
6.2.1 Nominal charges
6.2.2 Filling tolerances
6.2.3 Propelling agent
6.3 Duration of operation, residual mass and
discharge range
6.3.1 Duration of operation
6.3.2 Maximum residual mass
6.4 Retention of propellant
6.4.1 General
6.4.2 Propellant container
6.4.3 Stored pressure extinguishers
6.4.4 Acceptance levels
6.5 Control valve
6.6 Working position
6.7 Hose and coupling
6.8 Operation devices
6.8.1 General
6.8.2 Operating and jet control
mechanisms devices
6.8.3 Safety devices
6.8.4 Discharge from water based
extinguishers
6.8.5 Pressure gauge
6.8.6 Other characteristics
6.9 Identification
6.9.1 Colour
6.9.2 Marking
6.10 Periodical checking
7 Tests
7.1 Temperature test
7.2 Corrosion tests
7.2.1 External corrosion test
7.2.2 Internal corrosion test for water
based extinguishers
7.3 Dielectric test
8 Fire performances
8.1 Class A fire test object
8.1.1 General
8.1.2 Powder extinguishers
8.1.3 Water based extinguishers
8.2 Class B fire test object
8.2.1 General
8.2.2 Powder extinguishers
8.2.3 Water based extinguishers
8.2.4 CO[2] extinguishers
Annex A (normative) - Test methods
A.1 Test methods
A.2 Duration of operation and residual mass
A.3 Measurement of the force
A.4 Measurement of the energy
A.5 Measurement of leakage of the control valve
A.6 Temperatures test
A.7 Internal corrosion test
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