EN 269:1994

Cooperating organizations
National foreword
Foreword
Specification
Introduction
1. Scope
2. Normative references
3. Definitions and nomenclature
4. Description
5. Classification
6. Requirements
7. Testing
8. Marking
9. Instructions for use
Tables
1. Classification of apparatus
2. Testing schedule
Figures
1. Wooden blocks as used in practical performance tests
2. Schematic diagram of flammability test apparatus
3. Basket and hopper, rubber chippings
4. Measurement of strength of couplings
5. Collapse of air supply hose
6. Arrangement of apparatus for assessment of
     resistance to kinking
7. Arrangement to assess strength of body harness or
     belt and air supply hose
8. Details of Sheffield head and torso
9. Arrangement of Sheffield head for measuring carbon
     dioxide content of inhalation air
10. Scheme of test rig for carbon dioxide content of
     the inhalation air
National annexes
NA (informative) Committees responsible
NB (informative) Cross-references

This European Standard specifies minimum requirements for powered fresh air hose breathing apparatus incorporating a hood as a respiratory protective device. Two classes of apparatus are covered, the differentiation resulting from mechanical performance and not respiratory protection. Escape and diving apparatus and that used in abrasive blasting operations are not covered by this standard. Laboratory and practical performance tests are included for the assessment of compliance with the requirements.