• I.S. EN 3-7:2004+A1:2007

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    Portable fire extinguishers - Part 7: Characteristics, performance requirements and test methods

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  09-03-2010

    Publisher:  National Standards Authority of Ireland

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    Foreword
    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Terms and definitions
    4 General
    5 Testing of portable fire extinguishers
    6 Nominal charges, filling tolerances and minimum fire performance
    7 Duration of operation, residual charge and operating temperatures
    8 Retention of propellant
    9 Dielectric test for water based extinguishers
    10 Requirements for components
    11 Means of pressure indication
    12 Horns for carbon dioxide portable fire extinguishers
    13 Portable fire extinguisher mounting bracket
    14 Resistance to corrosion
    15 Fire performance
    16 Portable fire extinguisher identification
    17 Maintenance
    Annex A (normative) Duration of operation, residual charge tests
    Annex B (normative) Range of operating temperature
    Annex C (normative) Dielectric test
    Annex D (normative) Operation and emission control mechanisms/devices
    Annex E (normative) Test for performance of the hose
    Annex F (normative) Control valve test
    Annex G (normative) Tests on the horn
    Annex H (normative) Resistance to corrosion
    Annex I (normative) Fire tests
    Annex J (normative) Measurement of moisture content of wood
    Annex K (normative) Compaction procedure
    Annex L (normative) Specific requirements for Class F fire extinguisher
    Annex M (normative) Polar solvents
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    This standard specifies the characteristics, performance requirements and test methods for portable fire extinguishers.

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    Committee CEN/TC 70
    Document Type Test Method
    Product Note THIS STANDARD IS ALSO REFERS TO EN 2
    Publisher National Standards Authority of Ireland
    Status Current
    Supersedes
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