I.S. EN 13138-3:2021
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Buoyant aids for swimming instruction - Part 3: Safety requirements and test methods for swim seats into which a user is positioned
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31-10-2021
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European foreword
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
Annex A (normative) Dimensions of manikins I to III
Annex B (normative) Test procedures for swim seats
Annex C (normative) Procedures for testing resistance of markings to saliva
Annex D (normative) Procedures for testing efficiency of valves of inflatable swimming devices
Annex E (normative) Procedure for testing the security of the pressure release of buckles without double action (simultaneous/sequential) release
Annex F (normative) Procedures for testing non-objectively measurable features like donning, adjustability, retention of function, edges, corners and points by panel assessment
Annex G (normative) Procedures for testing for seam strength and durability of inflatable swimming devices
Annex H (normative) Procedures for determining the puncture resistance of inflatable swimming devices
Annex I (normative) Procedure for testing the size of leg holes
Annex J (normative) Testing and measurement of means of seat depth adjustment
Annex K (normative) Detailed illustrations regarding the layout of information symbols, general safety signs and their arrangement on the product
Annex L (normative) Procedure for testing entanglement on protruding parts
Annex M (informative) Significant technical changes between this document and the previous
edition EN 13138-3:2014
Bibliography
This document specifies safety requirements for design, sizing, materials, strength and in-water performance as well as provisions for marking and the information supplied by the manufacturer for swim seats. It also specifies the relevant test methods.
| Committee |
CEN/TC 162
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| DocumentType |
Test Method
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| Pages |
60
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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 13138-3:2021 | Identical |
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