NEN EN 13138-1 : 2014

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Classification
5 Safety requirements
  5.1 General
  5.2 Buoyancy
  5.3 Fit and positioning
  5.4 Safe design
  5.5 Entire assembly and components
  5.6 Materials - mechanical properties
  5.7 Materials and Markings - Chemical properties
  5.8 Adhesion of markings
6 Test methods
  6.1 General
  6.2 Conditioning prior to testing
  6.3 Materials and markings - resistance to chlorinated
       salt water
  6.4 Markings - resistance to saliva
  6.5 Markings - resistance to perspiration
  6.6 Buoyancy characteristics
  6.7 Non-return valve efficiency
  6.8 Residual buoyancy
  6.9 Adjustability, retention of function, edges, corners
       and points
  6.10 Security of buckles and other fixings
  6.11 Seam strength and durability of inflatable devices
  6.12 Puncture test
  6.13 Adhesion of markings
  6.14 Small parts
  6.15 Integrity of the entire assembly
  6.16 Tests on the properties of materials and the
       performance of specific devices
7 Warnings and markings on the product
  7.1 Information supplied by the manufacturer
  7.2 Consumer information at the point of sale
Annex A (normative) Procedures for conditioning of the
        swimming aid prior to testing
Annex B (normative) Procedures for testing resistance of
        markings to saliva
Annex C (normative) Procedures for testing efficiency of
        non-return valves of inflatable devices
Annex D (normative) Security of the pressure release of
        buckles
Annex E (normative) Procedures for testing adjustability,
        retention of function, edges, corners and points
        by assessment
        E.1 General
        E.2 Assessment of hazards
        E.3 Re-assessment of instructions supplied with the device
Annex F (normative) Test procedures for seam strength and
        durability of inflatable devices
Annex G (normative) Test procedures for determining the
        puncture resistance of inflatable devices
Annex H (normative) Test procedures for integrity of the
        entire assembly
        H.1 Test description
        H.2 Test parameters
Annex ZA (informative) Clauses of this European Standard
         addressing essential requirements or other
         provisions of EU Directives
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Defines safety requirements for construction, performance, sizing, marking and information supplied by the manufacturer for swimming aids intended to assist beginners with movement through the water while learning to swim or while learning part of a swimming stroke. Also provides methods of test for verification of these requirements.