DIN EN 15570:2008-08

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 General test conditions
  4.1 Preliminary preparation
  4.2 Test equipment
  4.3 Application of forces
  4.4 Tolerances
  4.5 Sequence of testing
  4.6 Inspection and assessment of results
5 Test apparatus
  5.1 Masses
  5.2 Test frame
  5.3 Particle board properties
6 Test procedures and requirements
  6.1 General
  6.2 Overload tests
      6.2.1 Vertical static overload
      6.2.2 Horizontal static overload
  6.3 Functional tests
      6.3.1 General
      6.3.2 Operating forces
      6.3.3 1[st] vertical static load test
      6.3.4 1[st] horizontal static load
      6.3.5 Slam shut
      6.3.6 Determination of reference point for the door sagging
      6.3.7 Durability
      6.3.8 Deflection (sagging) test
      6.3.9 2[nd] vertical static load
      6.3.10 2[nd] horizontal static load
  6.4 Corrosion resistance
7 Test report
Annex A (normative) - Product information system
      A.1 General
      A.2 Field of application
      A.3 The mass and size of the door
      A.4 Adjustment systems and spring and damper mechanisms
      A.5 Corrosion test
Annex B (normative) - Test parameters
Bibliography

Describes test methods and requirements for the strength and durability of all types of hinges pivoting on a vertical axis and their components for all fields of application.