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  • EN 12083:1998

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    Respiratory protective devices - Filters with breathing hoses, (Non-mask mounted filters) - Particle filters, gas filters, and combined filters - Requirements, testing, marking

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    Published date:  22-04-1998

    Publisher:  Comite Europeen de Normalisation

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    Table of Contents - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    Foreword
    Introduction
    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Definitions
    4 Description
    5 Classification
    6 Designation
    7 Requirements
        7.1 General
        7.2 Materials
        7.3 Mechanical strength
        7.4 Breathing resistance
        7.5 Gas capacity, filter penetration
        7.6 Clogging
        7.7 Strength of breathing hose and couplings
        7.8 Flammability
        7.9 Breathing hose
        7.10 Harness or belt
        7.11 Practical performance
    8 Testing
        8.1 General
        8.2 Visual inspection
        8.3 Breathing resistance
        8.4 Gas capacity, filter penetration
        8.5 Strength of breathing hose and couplings
        8.6 Flammability
        8.7 Leaktightness
        8.8 Practical performance
    9 Marking
    10 Information supplied by the manufacturer
    Annex ZA (informative) Clauses of this European Standard
             addressing essential requirements or other
             provisions of EU Directives

    Abstract - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    This European Standard applies to filters with breathing hoses (non-mask mounted filters) for use as components in unassisted respiratory protective devices to be worn by the wearer, with the exception of escape apparatus and filtering facepieces. Laboratory tests and practical performance tests are included for the assessment of compliance with the requirements.

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    Committee CEN/TC 79
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher Comite Europeen de Normalisation
    Status Current

    Standards Referenced By This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    17/30360256 DC : 0 BS EN 15288-2 - SWIMMING POOLS - PART 2: SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR OPERATION
    EN 133:2001 Respiratory protective devices - Classification
    03/112290 DC : DRAFT AUG 2003 BS EN 529 - RESPIRATORY PROTECTIVE DEVICES - RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SELECTION, USE, CARE AND MAINTENANCE - GUIDANCE DOCUMENT
    BS EN 133:2001 Respiratory protective devices. Classification
    I.S. EN 133:2002 RESPIRATORY PROTECTIVE DEVICES - CLASSIFICATION
    BS 4275:1997 Guide to implementing an effective respiratory protective device programme
    DIN EN 15288-2:2009-05 SWIMMING POOLS - PART 2: SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR OPERATION
    BS EN 15288-2:2008 Swimming pools Safety requirements for operation
    I.S. EN 15288-2:2008 SWIMMING POOLS - PART 2: SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR OPERATION
    EN 15288-2:2008 Swimming pools - Part 2: Safety requirements for operation
    UNI EN 15288-2 : 2009 SWIMMING POOLS - PART 2: SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR OPERATION
    BS EN 529:2005 Respiratory protective devices. Recommendations for selection, use, care and maintenance. Guidance document
    EN 529:2005 Respiratory protective devices - Recommendations for selection, use, care and maintenance - Guidance document
    DIN EN 133:2002-02 RESPIRATORY PROTECTIVE DEVICES - CLASSIFICATION
    DIN EN 529:2006-01 Respiratory protective devices - Recommendations for selection, use, care and maintenance - Guidance document

    Standards Referencing This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    EN 132:1998 Respiratory protective devices - Definitions of terms and pictograms
    EN 134:1998 Respiratory protective devices - Nomenclature of components
    EN 136:1998/AC:2003 RESPIRATORY PROTECTIVE DEVICES - FULL-FACE MASKS - REQUIREMENTS, TESTING, MARKING
    PREN 12942 : DRAFT 2016 RESPIRATORY PROTECTIVE DEVICES - POWER FILTERING DEVICES INCORPORATING FULL FACE MASKS, HALF MASKS OR QUARTER MASKS - REQUIREMENTS, TESTING, MARKING
    EN 141 : 2000 RESPIRATORY PROTECTIVE DEVICES - PARTICLE FILTERS - REQUIREMENTS, TESTING, MARKING
    EN 372 : 1992 SPECIFICATION FOR SX GAS FILTERS AND COMBINED FILTERS AGAINST SPECIFIC NAMED COMPOUNDS USED IN RESPIRATORY PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT - REQUIREMENTS, TESTING, MARKING
    EN 371 : 1992 SPECIFICATION FOR AX GAS FILTERS AND COMBINED FILTERS AGAINST LOW BOILING COMPOUNDS USED IN RESPIRATORY PROTECTION EQUIPMENT
    EN 140:1998/AC:1999 Respiratory protective devices - Half masks and quarter masks - Requirements, testing, marking
    EN 143:2000/A1:2006 RESPIRATORY PROTECTIVE DEVICES - PARTICLE FILTERS - REQUIREMENTS, TESTING, MARKING
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