NEN EN 12046-2 : 2000

Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Definitions
4 Principle of test
5 Test apparatus
      5.1 Equipment with weights
      5.2 Actuator and recording device for determining
             linear forces and torques
6 Test specimen
7 Procedure for basic operation
      7.1 Procedure for determining the dynamic closing
             force
      7.2 Procedure for determining the linear force and
             torque for operating the hardware
      7.3 Procedure for determining the minimum force to
             commence and maintain the motion
8 Test sequences
      8.1 Specimens without self closing devices
      8.2 Specimens with self closing devices
9 Expression of results
10 Test report
Annex A (informative) Typical test set-up for hinged or
                      pivoted door
Annex B (informative) Typical test set-up for sliding door

Applicable to pivoted/hinged and sliding doorsets with latches, for pedestrian use, this standard specifies the test methods to determine the forces to open/close doors and to release/engage and lock/unlock the hardware using a handle or key. Only applicable to the manual operation doorsets. Measurement of forces for doorsets with self closing devices engaged are excluded from this test method and it is not suitable for doorsets with special hardware e.g emergency exit devices. Doorsets of any material are covered. NOTE: The operation of some windows involves latches and may be tested in accordance with this standard.