EN 13659:2004+A1:2008

Shutters - Performance requirements including safety

This European Standard specifies the performance requirements which shutters shall fulfil when fitted to a building. It deals also with the significant hazards for construction, transport, installation, operation and maintenance of the shutters (see list of significant machine hazards in annex C).
It applies to all shutters as well as similar products whatever their use and nature of the materials used, as follows:
-   external Venetian blind, roller shutter, wing shutter, Venetian shutter, flat-closing concertina shutter, concertina shutter or sliding panel shutter, with or without a system of projection.
These products can be operated manually with or without compensating spring, or by means of electric motors (power operated products).
This document is not applicable to shutters which are manufactured before the date of application of this document by CEN.
Noise aspects are not treated in the standard because this is not considered a safety issue.

Abschlüsse außen - Leistungs- und Sicherheitsanforderungen

Diese Europäische Norm legt die Leistungsanforderungen fest, die an einem Gebäude befestigte Abschlüsse
außen erfüllen müssen. Die Norm behandelt auch signifikante Gefährdungen für Konstruktion, Transport,
Einbau, Betrieb und Wartung der Abschlüsse (siehe Liste der signifikanten Gefährdungen bei Motorbedienung
im Anhang C).
Die Norm gilt wie folgt für alle Abschlüsse und ähnliche Produkte, unabhängig von ihrem Gebrauch und der
Art der verwendeten Werkstoffe:
⎯ Außenjalousie, Rollladen, Drehladen, Faltladen ungeführt, Faltladen geführt (flach geschlossen),
Faltladen geführt (Akkordeon), oder Schiebeladen, mit oder ohne eine Ausstellvorrichtung.
Diese Produkte können manuell bedient werden, mit oder ohne ausgleichende Federn, oder mittels
Elektromotoren (kraftbetätigte Produkte).
Dieses Dokument gilt nicht für Abschlüsse, die vor dem Veröffentlichungsdatum dieses Dokumentes durch
CEN hergestellt wurden.
!Lärmschutzaspekte werden in der Norm nicht behandelt, da sie die Sicherheit nicht betreffen."

Fermetures pour baies équipées de fenêtres - Exigences de performance y compris la sécurité

La présente Norme européenne spécifie les exigences de performance que doivent remplir les fermetures équipant
les bâtiments. Elle traite également des risques significatifs liés aux machines relatifs aux opérations de fabrication,
transport, installation, utilisation et de maintenance des fermetures (voir la liste des phénomènes dangereux
significatifs en Annexe C).
Elle s'applique à toutes les fermetures dont la liste est donnée ci-après, ainsi qu'aux produits similaires, quelles que
soient leur conception et la nature des matériaux utilisés et définis dans la norme EN 12216 :
— store vénitien extérieur, volet roulant, volet battant, persienne, persienne coulissante, jalousie accordéon ou volet
coulissant, projetables ou non projetables.
EN 13659:2004+A1:2008 (F)
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Ces produits peuvent être manoeuvrés manuellement avec ou sans ressort de compensation ou au moyen de
moteurs électriques (produits motorisés).
Le présent document n’est pas applicable aux fermetures fabriquées avant la date de mise en application de ce
document par le CEN.
!Les aspects relatifs au bruit ne font pas l’objet de la présente norme car le bruit n’est pas considéré comme un
problème de sécurité."

Polkna - Zahtevane lastnosti, vključno z varnostjo

General Information

• Status: Withdrawn
• Publication Date: 30-Sep-2008
• Withdrawal Date: 13-Apr-2025
• ICS: 91.060.50 - Doors and windows
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 33 - Doors, windows, shutters and building hardware
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 33/WG 3 - Blinds and shutters
• Current Stage: 9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
• Start Date: 20-May-2015
• Completion Date: 14-Apr-2025
• Directive: 2006/42/EC - Directive 2006/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 May 2006 on machinery, and amending Directive 95/16/EC (recast)
• Directive: 305/2011 - Regulation (eu) No 305/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 march 2011 laying down harmonised conditions for the marketing of construction products and repealing council directive 89/106/eec
• Directive: 89/106/EEC - Construction products
• Directive: 98/37/EC - Machinery
• Mandate: M/079 - Mandate to CEN and CENELEC for standardization in the field of machines
• Mandate: M/101 - Mandate to CEN/CENELEC concerning the execution of standardization work for harmonized standards on doors, windows and related products
• Mandate: M/396 - Mandate to CEN and Cenelec for standardisation in the field of machinery
• Ref Project: SIST EN 13659:2004+A1:2009 - Shutters - Performance requirements including safety

Relations

• Merged From: EN 13659:2004 - Shutters - Performance requirements including safety
• Effective Date: 18-Jan-2023
• Merged From: EN 13659:2004/prA1 - Shutters - Performance requirements including safety
• Effective Date: 22-Dec-2008
• Replaced By: EN 13659:2015 - Shutters and external venetian blinds - Performance requirements including safety
• Effective Date: 08-Jun-2022
• Revised: FprEN 13659 rev - Shutters and external venetian blinds - Performance requirements including safety
• Effective Date: 18-Jan-2023

Standards Content (Sample)

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Abschlüsse außen - Leistungs- und SicherheitsanforderungenFermetures pour baies équipées de fenêtres - Exigences de performance y compris la sécuritéShutters - Performance requirements including safety91.060.50Vrata in oknaDoors and windowsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 13659:2004+A1:2008SIST EN 13659:2004+A1:2009en,fr,de01-maj-2009SIST EN 13659:2004+A1:2009SLOVENSKI
STANDARDSIST EN 13659:20041DGRPHãþD

EUROPEAN STANDARD NORME EUROPÉENNE EUROPÄISCHE NORM
EN 13659:2004+A1
October 2008 ICS 91.060.50 Supersedes EN 13659:2004 English Version
Shutters - Performance requirements including safety
Fermetures pour baies équipées de fenêtres - Exigences de performance y compris la sécurité
Abschlüsse außen - Leistungs- und Sicherheitsanforderungen This European Standard was approved by CEN on 2 March 2004 and includes Amendment 1 approved by CEN on 18 August 2008.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN Management Centre or to any CEN member.
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Temperature effects.34 Annex B (informative)
Calculation of wind pressure exerted on a shutter - Allocation of a class of wind resistance.36 Annex C (normative)
List of significant machine hazards.38 Annex ZA (informative)
Clauses of this European Standard addressing the provisions of the EU Construction Products Directive.39 Annex ZB (informative)
!!!!Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential Requirements of EU Directive 98/37/EC"""".43 Annex ZC (informative)
!!!!Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential Requirements of EU Directive 2006/42/EC"""".44 Bibliography.45
EN 12216:2002 and the following apply. 3.1 intrinsic performance overall performances of the shutter regardless of its application as opposed to specific performance 3.2 specific performance performance which may be additional and complementary to the intrinsic performances and refers to a specific product (for example, acoustic, thermic, burglary resistance, etc.) 3.3 curtain that part of the product which is set in motion by the operating mechanism, and ensures its function 3.4 extension/retraction movement of the curtain resulting in an increase/decrease the surface area covered 3.5 opening/closing terms used to describe the increase in light (opening) or reduction of light (closing) in an extended position for products with slats or slats which can be tilted or adjusted NOTE The common parlance uses "open" for retraction and "closed" for extension. 3.6 rough operation sharp action on the operating mechanism or directly on the curtain, resulting in excessive speed at the beginning and a sudden stop at the end NOTE Rough operation is only possible if the moving part has significant inertia (mass and speed). SIST EN 13659:2004+A1:2009

3.7 forced operation excessive force exerted on the operating mechanism or directly on the curtain with the aim of causing movement in spite of resistance to the travel of the curtain 3.8 reversed operation extension or retraction of the curtain occurring in the opposite direction to that intended without use of abnormal force 3.9 winch handle operating mechanism consisting of a reel rotated by an operation handle which allows accumulation of a cord, cable, or chain 3.10 gear with crank handle operating mechanism consisting of a gear attached to an axle, a drive shaft, a universal joint, a rotated rod and a crank handle 3.11 one direction movement of the operating mechanism operating mechanism operated by a single cord, belt, etc., extension / retraction being effected by relying on gravity or the potential energy stored up during retraction / extension, respectively 3.12 endless movement of the operating mechanism operating mechanism operated by a loop, movement in one direction extends the curtain (or tilts the laths), and in the reverse retracts the curtain (or tilts the laths) in the opposite direction 3.13 monocommand same mechanism which achieves both opening/closing and extension/retraction 3.14 vertical loading/racking downward force applied to the panel edge of a wing shutter 3.15 determination of performance means of verification of the performance relating to the corresponding requirement 4 Wind resistance 4.1 General The wind resistance of a shutter is assumed by its ability to withstand to specified loads, simulating the action of wind in positive or negative pressure. Wind resistance is specified through classes defined by threshold values of nominal pressure p and safety pressure γγγγ x p with γγγγ = 1,5 SIST EN 13659:2004+A1:2009

a) Nominal wind pressure p Represents the wind pressure applied to the shutter for which the shutter shall not sustain deformation or deterioration which is detrimental to its correct operation. b) Safety wind pressure 1,5 p Represents the wind pressure applied to the shutter for which no deterioration which may be dangerous for the persons shall be observed: breakage, coming out from the fixing or locking devices. Safety wind pressure 1,5 p corresponds to a net pressure (difference of the pressures on each surface taking due account of their signs) calculated according to annex B with a wind velocity having a mean return period of 20 years (annual probability of excess of 0,05). NOTE Nominal wind pressure corresponds approximately to a wind having a mean return period of 3 years. 4.2 Determination The determination shall be in accordance with the test methods specified in EN 1932. 4.3 Performance requirement 4.3.1 General As a function of the type of shutter, the performance criteria specified in Tables 2, 3 and 4 shall be achieved having applied the test loads FN and FS as specified in Table 1. Table 1 — Test loads Non projecting curtain Projecting curtain FN = ββββ x p x L x H
FS = γγγγ x FN , with γγγγ = 1,5 FN = 2ββββ x p x L x H
FS = γγγγ x FN , with γγγγ = 1,5
where: L, H
is the width and height of shutter as specified in EN 1932 p is the threshold value of wind test pressure in N/m2 corresponding to the class of resistance considered (see 4.4) ββββ
is the coefficient of passage of effect of loads distributed to those of the test loads with: ββββ = 1, in the case of roller shutter, wing shutter, venetian shutter, sliding concertina shutter, concertina shutter, sliding panel shutter (see Table 2) ββββ = 0,2, in the case of external venetian blind (see Table 3) γγγγ
is the conversion coefficient between nominal and safety loads, with γγγγ = 1,5. The classification as given in Table 5 is only obtained after the safety level is achieved. SIST EN 13659:2004+A1:2009

LOAD:
FN = ββββ x p x L x H or FN = 2xββββ x p x L x H PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
with ββββ = 1 Appearance Operation Safety
Nominal direct load FN
Applied on the external side of curtain
Inverse nominal load FN
Applied on the internal side of the curtain
no visible deterioration of the curtain, fixing locking device and guiding
manual operating effort maintained within the class
___
Direct and inverse safety loads
FS = 1,5 x FN
and - FS = 1,5 x - FN
Applied on the external side (direct safety load) then on the internal side of the curtain (inverse safety load)
____
____
no breakage
the curtain shall not come out of its fixings or locking device
EXTERNAL VENETIAN BLIND The loading shall be applied on the external venetian blind in the vertical position by using a rigid rail, according to the sequences described in Table 3. SIST EN 13659:2004+A1:2009

LOAD:
FN = ββββ x p x L x H PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
(ββββ = 0,20) Appearance Operation Safety
1 2
Nominal direct and inverse loads FN and -FN Applied on the external side of curtain (nominal direct load) then on the internal side (nominal inverse load)
residual deflection of laths < 5‰ L
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Direct and inverse safety loads FS = 1,5 x FN and -FS = 1,5 x -FN Applied on the external side of curtain
(direct safety load) then on the internal side (inverse safety load)
-----
-----
no breakage
no exit from guide rail
NOTE The coefficient ββββ = 0,20 is a global coefficient of adjustment to test results under assigned air speeds. 4.3.3 Performance of the projection mechanism (projecting products) ROLLER SHUTTER, VENETIAN SHUTTER, FLAT-CLOSING CONCERTINA SHUTTER, CONCERTINA SHUTTER The loading FS being applied at mid-height of the curtain, the projection mechanism shall comply with the conditions given in Table 4. SIST EN 13659:2004+A1:2009

LOAD:
FS = 1,5 x FN REQUIREMENT CRITERIA
(FN = 2 ×××× ββββ ×××× p ×××× L ×××× H, ββββ = 1) Appearance Operation Safety
Curtain extended and projected
Direct safety load FS (towards interior)
___
___
the projection system shall
stay locked
no breakage
Curtain extended and projected Inverse safety load - FS (towards exterior)
___
___
the projection system shall
stay locked
no breakage
Curtain extended but not projected Inverse safety load -FS (towards exterior)
___
___
the projection system shall
stay locked
no breakage
4.4 Classes of wind resistance The classes of wind resistance are given by the threshold test pressures specified in Table 5. Table 5 — Classes of wind resistance Classes 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 Nominal test pressure p (N/m²) < 50 50 70 100 170 270 400 Safety test pressure 1,5 p (N/m²) < 75 75 100 150 250 400 600
NOTE Class 0 corresponds to either performance not required or not declared or a product that does not fulfil the requirements of class 1. SIST EN 13659:2004+A1:2009

2) the shutter resists the snow pressure with the mechanical association with the glazing:  maximum snow pressure: p expressed in N/m²;  form of resistance: shutter in association with a glazing which withstands pressure p and located at the maximum distance d from the shutter;  shutters of the same range with width and height greater than those of the product tested can be used where the distance from the glazing is the same. 5.5 Classes of snow resistance No classes are attributed for snow resistance. For each dimension, the manufacturer shall precise the maximum snow pressure the shutter can sustain, by itself or in mechanical association with a closed window. 6 Operating effort 6.1 General Does not apply for power operated products. The effort Fc necessary to set the curtain in motion in retraction / extension and tilting the laths, in addition to the projection of the curtain is a function of the type of operation. 6.2 Determination The determination shall be in accordance with the test methods specified in EN 13527. 6.3 Performance requirement and operational effort classes Operational effort FC shall not exceed the values in Table 6. SIST EN 13659:2004+A1:2009

Class 2
Crank or winch handle
a,c, lever 30 15 Belt, cord or chain a,b,c, 90 50 Rod operation
vertical plane 90 50 or hand
horizontal or sloping plane 50 30 Spring compensated roller shutters can reach 1,5 Fc for locking in the fully extended position. A shutter belongs to class 2 if both the operations of moving the curtain, tilting the laths and projecting the curtain are class 2. Otherwise the shutter is class 1. a Operation mechanism shall also fulfil the requirement in clause 7. b One direction movement or endless movement of the operating mechanism. c Monocommand.
7 Design of the operating mechanism — HPV diagrams ("Human Pull Value") 7.1 General Geometrical characteristics of operating mechanisms taking into account the comfort of the operation. 7.2 Performances requirements Gear operation
Gear with crank or winch handle shall have:  a handle R of length less or equal to 0,20 m (R ≤ 0,20 m);  a reduction ratio r of the gear less than 1:10 (average or mean reduction ratio when, for the same gear, several reductions exist). NOTE A reduction ratio of 1:10 means it is necessary to make ten turns of the cranks to achieve one rotation of the roller tube or axle. Belt, cord or chain operation Operation mechanisms shall have minimal dimensions as given in the HPV diagrams (see Figures 1 and 2). SIST EN 13659:2004+A1:2009

dHPV (mm) Apparent cord diameter for HPV for n cords with diameter d
d is the diameter of a single cord
Key 1
Acceptable 2
Not acceptable 3
Operating effort Figure 1 — Diagram HPV for cord or chain operation
Key 1
Acceptable 2
Not acceptable 3
Operating effort Figure 2 — Diagram HPV for belt operation 8 Misuse 8.1 Curtain and slats - General 8.1.1 General requirement Under the action of abnormal but foreseeable use (misuse), the shutter shall not become misshapen or damaged to the extent that: a) the damage impairs its correct operation; b) the damage which leads to a deterioration in appearance as defined in Tables 2 and 3. Misuse operations are related to the displacement of the curtain, the tilting of the laths and, for projected products, to the projection of the curtain. 8.1.2 Displacement of the curtain  Rough operation Rough operation occurs during extension and retraction. SIST EN 13659:2004+A1:2009

 Forced operation Forced operation occurs in the direction of extension and retraction, the curtain being either stopped or blocked in extended or retracted position, or blocked in an intermediate position. Figure 3 illustrates the six possibilities of forced operations.
a)
b)
c) Key 1 Direction of extension 2 Direction of retraction 3 Obstruction a) Curtain fully extended b) Curtain fully retracted c) Curtain in intermediate position, obstructed during extension and/or retraction Figure 3 — Illustration of the six possibilities of forced operation  Reversed operation Reversed operations are only applicable to roller shutters or to products using a rolling mechanism for extension or retraction. For these products, operation in situation a1 or b2 illustrated in Figure 3 is a reversed operation when the movement in the opposite direction is possible with an effort less than the limit of the class of operation. If the movement is not possible, it is a forced operation. Reversed operation occurs on extension with the curtain fully extended and on retraction with the curtain fully retracted. 8.1.3 Tilting of laths  Rough operation Rough operation is not possible, the conditions defining its occurrence are not likely to occur (no excessive speed, no inertia of laths).  Forced operation Forced operation occurs in both closed positions which are the result of tilting laths in both directions from the open position.
Does not exist. 8.1.4 Projection of the curtain  Rough operation Rough operation occurs from the fully projected position, after unlocking of projecting arms at which point, the curtain is left free.  Forced operation Forced operation occurs at the end of projection, if effort is continued.  Reversed operation Not applicable. 8.2 Determination The determination shall be in accordance with the test methods specified in EN 12194. 8.3 Performance requirement On completion of each of the tests, using rough, forced and reversed operations, with the values given in Table 7:  The following flaws in appearance shall not be evident: no permanent distortion of the curtain, fixing or locking devices, residual deflection of laths ≤ 5‰ L, where L is the length of the slat, in the case of external venetian blinds;  and, for manual operation, the value of the operating effort shall be maintained within the limit of the initial class (see Table 6). Certain products are not designed to withstand obstruction of the curtain in situations defined in a2, b1, c1 and c2 illustrated in Figure 3. They will not be subjected to the corresponding tests if the technical instructions of the manufacturer have a warning for the user of the risk of damage when the curtain is obstructed in these situations. The manufacturer shall ensure his installation instructions emphasise that the operating procedures shall be provided to the end user. For projecting shutters, if the product cannot be extended or retracted when in the projecting position, the manufacturer shall provide a warning. SIST EN 13659:2004+A1:2009

PB = 2 FC not applicable a rough Movement of curtain PF = 180 CF = 60 x R projection of curtain tilting the laths PF = 100 CF = 30 x R forced b c PI ≤ FC CI ≤ FC x R reversed FC = value of operating effort of the class obtained P = exerted misuse force
C = exerted misuse torque B= rough, F = forced, I = reversed R = maximum length of crank handle described in the technical instructions of the manufacturer with R ≤ 0,20m a Operation by gear is never rough. b If the operating mechanism is equipped with system which limits the force or the torque (see clause 12), values of PF and CF are those given by these systems. c For power operated operations, the effort to be applied is the one produced by the motor.
NOTE There are no performance classes. 9 Edge loading 9.1 General Only wing shutters are concerned. Behaviour of the shutter under the action of vertical effort Pel of 500 N, applied to the edge of the leaf. 9.2 Determination The determination shall be in accordance with the test methods specified in EN 12194. 9.3 Performance requirement After unloading, the remaining displacement of the extremity of the leaf shall be less than 5 mm/m of width of leaf. 10 Resistance of locking mechanism 10.1 General When equipped with a specific locking mechanism (as bolt, sash-bolt, self closing device or espagnolette with latch locked with a key) holding the curtain fastened or locked in closed position the shutter in the fully extended position shall not be able to be opened from the exterior by intruders without tools. SIST EN 13659:2004+A1:2009

Performance not achieved Exert 250 N to allow entryof a hand Performance not achieved Performance achievedCurtain with locking mechanism option yes no Locking mechanism dismountable no yesAccessible opening ≤ 0,40 m x 0,40 m
yesno Not concerned Gap ≤ 12 mm
yesno Exert 250 N to allow entryPerformance fulfilled SIST EN 13659:2004+A1:2009

10.3 Performance requirement The shutter in the fully extended position shall not be able to be opened from the exterior by intruders without tools. The shutter shall not allow an intruder to pass through (0,40 m x 0,40 m opening). 11 Mechanical endurance (repeated operating cycles) 11.1 General Ability of the shutter to withstand a number of operating cycles corresponding to a given usage:  the curtain: one cycle corresponds to a complete operation of curtain extension and retraction including the rest times;  the laths (external venetian blind, roller and wing shutters with tilting laths): one tilt cycle is defined as a complete movement of the pivoting mechanism, moving the laths from one extreme position to the other and then back again. 11.2 Determination The determination shall be in accordance with the test methods specified in EN 14201. 11.3 Performance requirement 11.3.1 General After carrying out the cycles relating to the appropriate class, the following requirements shall be fulfilled. 11.3.2 Manual operation  The operating effort value shall be maintained within the limit of the initial class;  Wear of the constituent material of the laths of the curtain: the wall of the lath shall not be perforated as a result of abrasion;  Operating mechanisms shall not sustain significant damage. 11.3.3 Power operated products * Variation of the speed under load The ratio 100121×ΤΤ−Τ shall be less or equal to 20 %. where: T1
is the time taken for full retraction of the curtain, measured at the beginning of the endurance test, after five cycles of functioning T2
is the time taken for full retraction of the curtain measured at the end of the endurance test SIST EN 13659:2004+A1:2009

Class 1 Class 2 Tubular ± 15° ± 5° Square ±10° ± 3°
* Characteristics of the mechanical brake  Stopping the movement of the curtain shall not lead to an angular displacement more than 20°.  the displacement of the curtain, after applying an overload of 15 % of the weight of the curtain, shall not exceed 5 mm, the measurement from an intermediate position carried out after 12 h. NOTE A mechanical brake is a brake applied mechanically by stored energy (spring force) until released with an external sustained electric power supply under the control of the operator or automatically. * Grease and oil traces There shall be no visible traces of grease or oil. * Wear of the constituent material of the laths of the curtain:
The wall of the lath shall not be perforated as a result of abrasion. 11.4 Classes of endurance Table 9 gives the endurance cycles corresponding to the three endurance classes specified. Table 9 — Classes of endurance Number of cycles Class 1 Class 2 Class 3 Extension/retraction 3 000 7 000 10 000 Tilting 6 000 14 000 20 000
NOTE Class 2 can correspond to 10 years with 2 cycles per day. 12
Operation in frosty conditions The technical instructions of the manufacturer shall state whether or not the product can be operated in frosty conditions (in case of formation of ice) and if not, the product shall have a warning: "The operation in frosty conditions may damage the shutter". SIST EN 13659:2004+A1:2009

13.1 General Behaviour of the shutter under the action of hard body impact. 13.2 Determination The determination shall be in accordance with the test methods specified in EN 13330. 13.3 Performance requirement Under the action of the hard body D 0,5, steel ball of 0,5 kg and a drop Z of 0,45 m, the shutter shall not sustain deteriorations:  which are detrimental to its correct operation; for manual operation the operating effort shall be maintained within the limit of the initial class;  which lead to unacceptable appearance defects (local indentations and cracks); the average diameter of indents shall not be greater than 20 mm. 14 Safety in use 14.1 General The significant machine hazards dealt with are listed in annex C. 14.2 Protection against potentially harmful components 14.2.1 General Contact between the user and the product and its parts shall not cause injury. 14.2.2 Determination The requirements in 14.2.3 shall be fulfilled. 14.2.3 Safety requirement Components likely to come into contact with passers-by and users, shall not present any sharp or projecting edges, likely to cause injury. Sharp and projecting edges of any moving parts of the shutter structure likely to be located at a height lower than 2,50 m above floor or any permanent access level, shall be rounded with a minimum radius of 0,5 mm. 14.3 Power operated shutters – Injurious contact in operation 14.3.1 General Crushing hazards shall be eliminated or reduced. SIST EN 13659:2004+A1:2009

Figure 4 — Gap between the panels at the end of extension b) Shutters with accumulating or retractable laths conform to the accumulation condition as defined in EN 12045 and the average speed of extension of curtain in the last 0,40 m shall be less than 0,2 m/s. c) The shutter has a hold-to-run control and the switch is incorporated in the product or installed in such a way that it allows the control in the direct view of the movement of the curtain. In that last case, it shall be mentioned in the installation instructions. d) The crushing area is found at a distance Z more or equal to 2,50 m from the floor or from any other permanent access level. e) The shutter is equipped with a safety device which:  either prevents contact in the crushing area (guards)  or limits the transmitted force (static operation force) to a value lower than 150 N and allows removal of the obstacle either by reversing the movement of the curtain or by stopping it. With the last solution, it shall be possible to lift up the curtain with a force less than 25 N. In the case of roller shutter fitted to a roof window, the drive shall stop the movement of the curtain, and within 5 s, start to reverse automatically. During this period, the maximum operating force shall not exceed 250 N for more than 2 s, and the average force calculated over the period of 5 s, shall not exceed 150 N. Guards designed to protect from the mobile elements of transmission shall be fixed in such a way that they can only be dismounted with the use of a tool. Roller shutters with venting position shall not allow the introduction of a finger between slats. This condition is satisfied if a 5 mm diameter rod cannot be introduced. 14.4 Electric hazards The electric drives shall conform to EN 60335-1 and EN 60335-2-97. SIST EN 13659:2004+A1:2009

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