EN 12194:2000

Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Test conditions
   4.1 Specification of the samples
   4.2 Test preparation
   4.3 Nature of tests
   4.4 Efforts to be applied
   4.5 Laboratory conditions
   4.6 Measuring equipment
   4.7 Requirements for conducting the tests
5 Misuse relating to movement of the curtain
   5.1 One direction of the operating mechanism
   5.2 Operation by endless mechanism
   5.3 Direct operation
   5.4 Operation by gear with crank handle (T.O.)
For roller shutter
   5.5 Operation by winch with cable, tape or belt
   5.6 Power operated operation
   5.7 Summary
6 Misuse relating to the tilting of the laths
   6.1 Rough operation
   6.2 Forced operation
   6.3 Reversed operations
7 Misuse relating to the projection of the curtain
   7.1 Rough operation
   7.2 Forced operation
8 Specific tests
   8.1 Edge loading
   8.2 Flexibility of the laths
9 Operation test
10 Test report

The present standard defines the tests to be carried out to determine the ability of the shutters and blinds to resist abnormal use of the operating mechanism in terms of rough/forced/reversed operation. It applies to the following products: - Internal blinds: Internal venetian, roller, vertical and pleated blinds and darkening blinds; - External blinds: Folding arm awning, trellis arm awning, vertical roller awning, pivot arm awning, marquisolette, façade awning, roof light awning, verandah awning or conservatory awning, dutch awning, insect screen awning, louvre array;...