PREN 341 : DRAFT 2002

Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Definitions and classes
  3.1 Definitions
  3.2 Classes
4 Requirements
  4.1 Lines
  4.2 Holding force of manually operated descender devices
  4.3 Operating force for manually operated descender devices
  4.4 Protection of the end of the line against slipping
  4.5 Static strength
  4.6 Dynamic performance
  4.7 Descent energy
  4.8 Function
  4.9 Corrosion resistance
  4.10 Special requirements for devices class D
  4.11 Marking and information
5 Test methods
  5.1 Conditioning to wet
  5.2 Test of the holding load of manually operated
       descender devices
  5.3 Operating test
  5.4 Static strength
  5.5 Dynamic performance
  5.6 Function test
  5.7 Test of the descent energy
  5.8 Corrosion test
6 Marking
7 Information supplied by the manufacturer
Annex A (informative) Mechanical device for descent
         energy test - examples
Annex ZA (informative) Clauses of this European Standard
         addressing essential requirements or other provisions
         of EU Directives
Tables
Table 1 - Descent energy test

Defines requirements, test methods, marking and information to be supplied by the manufacturer for descender devices intended solely for rescue, to be used in conjunction with other equipment, e.g. full body harness (EN 341), rescue harnesses (EN 1497).