EN 15182-3:2007+A1:2009

Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Requirements
  4.1 General
  4.2 Mechanical characteristics
  4.3 Hydraulic characteristics
  4.4 Leak-tightness
  4.5 Hydrostatic requirements
5 Testing and proofs
  5.1 General
  5.2 Spray angle measurement
  5.3 Flow and throw test
  5.4 Tightness test
  5.5 Hydrostatic test

In addition to the requirements given in EN 15182-1, this part of this European Standard applies to hand-held branchpipes with smooth bore jet and/or one fixed spray jet angle branchpipes PN 16, with a maximum flow rate of 1 000 l/min at a reference pressure of 6 bar (0,6 MPa). It deals with:-safety requirements;-performance requirements;-test methods;-classification and designation;-information for use;-marking and maintenance.This part of this European Standard applies to branchpipes as defined in Annex A of EN 15182-1:2007.NOTE 1These branchpipes offer no or inadequate protection for firefighters when the spray angle is less than 30 ° and therefore, should not be used in high risk fire fighting situations such as internal attack.NOTE 2These branchpipes should not be used when fighting fires in or near electrical installations when the spray angle is less than 30 ° without written authorisation from the manufacturer in the manual. This authorisation from the manufacturer should include safety distances.