I.S. EN 13138-1:2021&AC:2022
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Buoyant aids for swimming instruction - Part 1: Safety requirements and test methods for buoyant aids to be worn
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13-03-2022
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European foreword
0 Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Classification
5 Safety Requirements concerning design and material
6 Test methods
7 Warnings and markings
8 Safety requirements concerning in-water performance
9 Testing
Annex A (normative) Procedures for testing resistance of markings to saliva
Annex B (normative) Procedures for testing efficiency of valves of inflatable swimming devices
Annex C (normative) Procedure for testing the security of the pressure release of buckles without double action (simultaneous/sequential) release
Annex D (normative) Procedures for testing non-objectively measurable features like donning, adjustability, retention of function, edges, corners and points by assessment panel
Annex E (normative) Procedures for testing seam strength and durability of inflatable swimming devices
Annex F (normative) Procedures for determining the puncture resistance of inflatable swimming devices
Annex G (normative) Procedures for testing conspicuity
Annex H (normative) Procedures for testing for integrity of the entire assembly
Annex I (normative) Detailed illustrations regarding the layout of information symbols,general safety signs and their arrangement on the product
Annex J (normative) Procedure for testing entanglement on protruding parts
Annex K (normative) Dimensions of manikins I to III
Annex L (normative) Dimensions of manikins IV to VII
Annex M (normative) In-water performance test, measuring devices fitted to free floating manikins I to VII, measurement of floating angle
Annex N (informative) Significant changes between this document and the previous edition of EN 13138-1:2014
Annex ZA (informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the essential requirements of Regulation (EU) 2016/425 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 March 2016 on personal protective equipment aimed to be covered
Bibliography
This document specifies safety and in water performance requirements for construction, sizing, marking and information supplied by the manufacturer for swimming aids intended to ensure a degree of buoyancy to assist beginners with movement through the water while learning to swim or while learning part of a swimming stroke.
| Committee |
CEN/TC 162
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| DocumentType |
Test Method
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| Pages |
70
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| ProductNote |
The date of any NSAI previous adoption may not match the date of its original CEN/CENELEC document.
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| PublisherName |
National Standards Authority of Ireland
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| Status |
Current
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| Supersedes |
| Standards | Relationship |
| EN 13138-1:2021+AC:2022 | Identical |
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