BS EN 269:1995

Cooperating organizations
National foreword
Foreword
Specification
Introduction
1. Scope
2. Normative references
3. Definitions and nomenclature
4. Description
5. Classification
6. Requirements
7. Testing
8. Marking
9. Instructions for use
Tables
1. Classification of apparatus
2. Testing schedule
Figures
1. Wooden blocks as used in practical performance tests
2. Schematic diagram of flammability test apparatus
3. Basket and hopper, rubber chippings
4. Measurement of strength of couplings
5. Collapse of air supply hose
6. Arrangement of apparatus for assessment of
     resistance to kinking
7. Arrangement to assess strength of body harness or
     belt and air supply hose
8. Details of Sheffield head and torso
9. Arrangement of Sheffield head for measuring carbon
     dioxide content of inhalation air
10. Scheme of test rig for carbon dioxide content of
     the inhalation air
National annexes
NA (informative) Committees responsible
NB (informative) Cross-references

Specifies two classes of such apparatus, the classification being based on mechanical strength rather than the degree of respiratory protection provided.