NEN EN 13138-3 : 2014

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Classification
  4.1 General
  4.2 Categorisation
5 Safety requirements
  5.1 General
  5.2 Design
  5.3 Sizing
  5.4 Materials
  5.5 Strength
  5.6 In-water performance
6 Test methods
  6.1 Conditioning
  6.2 Test apparatus and procedures
7 Warnings and marking on the product
  7.1 General
  7.2 Warning
  7.3 Additional marking on the swim seat
8 Information supplied by the manufacturer
  8.1 Instruction for use
  8.2 Consumer information at the point of sale
Annex A (normative) Test manikins I to III
        A.1 Dimensions
        A.2 Specification
        A.3 Density of components
        A.4 Centre of gravity
        A.5 Device for measuring the 120 degree angle of inclination
        A.6 Wave maker
Annex B (normative) Test methods for swim seats
        B.1 Fit and positioning
        B.2 In-water behaviour, static stability in calm water
        B.3 Dynamic stability
        B.4 Self righting test, option 1
        B.5 Strength of entire seat (weldings, sewings, straps etc)
Annex C (normative) Procedures for testing resistance of
        marking to saliva
Annex D (normative) Procedures for testing efficiency of
        non-return of inflatable devices
Annex E (normative) Security of the pressure release of buckles
Annex F (normative) Procedures for testing non-objectivity
        measurable features like donning, adjustability,
        retention of function, edges, corners and points
        by panel assessment
        F.1 General
        F.2 Assessment of hazards
        F.3 Guidance of panel assessment of complete device
        F.4 Re-assessment of instructions supplied with the device
Annex G (normative) Test procedures for seam strength and
        durability of inflatable devices
Annex H (normative) Test procedures for determining the
        puncture resistance of inflatable devices
Bibliography

Defines 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. Also defines the relevant test methods.