DIN EN 1866:1998-11

Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Symbols and abbreviations
5 Description of an extinguisher
6 Requirements
   6.1 Effective range of operating temperatures
        6.1.1 General
        6.1.2 Requirements
   6.2 Filling specifications
        6.2.1 Nominal charges
        6.2.2 Filling tolerances
   6.3 Duration of operation, residual mass and discharge
        range
        6.3.1 Duration of operations
        6.3.2 Maximum residual mass
        6.3.3 Discharge range
   6.4 Retention of charge
        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 coupon
   6.8 Propelling agent
   6.9 Operation devices
        6.9.1 General
        6.9.2 Operating and jet control mechanisms devices
        6.9.3 Safety devices
        6.9.4 Discharge from water, water base, and foam
               extinguishers
        6.9.5 Pressure gauge
        6.9.6 Other characteristics
   6.10 Identification
        6.10.1 Colour
        6.10.2 Marking
   6.11 Periodical checking
7 Materials
   7.1 Materials for bodies
   7.2 Materials for operating devices and filling caps
   7.3 Materials for other components
8 Design and prototype testing
   8.1 Calculation design method
   8.2 Experimental design method
   8.3 Prototype testing
        8.3.1 Pressure test
        8.3.2 Burst test
   8.4 Macroscopic examination
   8.5 Attached parts
   8.6 Overfill pressure test
   8.7 Requirements for components subject to pressure
        8.7.1 Test conditions
        8.7.2 Requirements
9 Manufacturing
   9.1 General requirements
   9.2 Welded and brazed parts
        9.2.1 General
        9.2.2 Welding procedures
        9.2.3 Welding personnel
        9.2.4 Brazing procedures
        9.2.5 Brazing personnel
   9.3 Traceability
        9.3.1 Pressure retaining parts
        9.3.2 Operating devices, filling caps and hose
               assemblies
        9.3.3 Marking of the body
10 Inspection and testing during manufacturing
   10.1 Extinguisher
        10.1.1 Non destructive examination personnel
        10.1.2 Non destructive testing
        10.1.3 Requirements
   10.2 Accessories and Fittings (excluding pressure relief
        devices and fittings to be ruptured on over pressure)
   10.3 Assemblies
11 Tests
   11.1 Temperature tests
   11.2 Corrosion tests
        11.2.1 External corrosion test
        11.2.2 Internal corrosion test for water, water base
               and foam extinguishers
   11.3 Dielectric test
12 Fire performances
   12.1 Class A fire test object
        12.1.1 Powder extinguishers
        12.1.2 Water, water based and foam extinguishers
   12.2 Class B fire test object
        12.2.1 Powder extinguishers
        12.2.2 Water, water base and foam extinguishers
Annex A (informative) Classification of the different parts of
         an extinguisher subject to internal pressure
Annex B (normative) Specifications for plastics components
         (except hoses, pistols and nozzles)
Annex C (normative) Symbols of pressures
Annex D (normative) Test methods
Annex E (normative) Overfill pressure test
Annex F (normative) Test for burst pressure of hose and hose
         assembly and attached components
Annex ZA (informative) Relationship between this European
         Standard and the essential
         requirements of EU Directive 97/23/EC
National Annex NA (informative) Bibliography
Bibliography

Defines the rules of design, type testing and inspection during manufacturing, ratings and classification of mobile fire extinguishers and test method to be used.