EN 13138-3:2007

Buoyant aids for swimming instruction - Part 3: Safety requirements and test methods for swim seats to be worn

This European Standard specifies 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 to be worn. It also specifies the relevant test methods.
This European Standard covers class A buoyancy devices in which children are seated. These devices are only intended for children aged up to 36 months with a body mass less than or equal to 18 kg.

Auftriebshilfen für das Schwimmenlernen - Teil 3: Sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren für Schwimmsitze, die am Körper getragen werden

Diese Europäische Norm legt sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen an Gestaltung, Größen, Material, Festigkeit und Verhalten im Wasser von Schwimmsitzen, die am Körper getragen werden, fest sowie Vorgaben für die Kennzeichnung und die Informationen, die vom Hersteller bereitgestellt werden. Sie legt zudem die entsprechenden Prüfverfahren fest.
Diese Europäische Norm gilt für Auftriebshilfen der Klasse A, in die Kinder gesetzt werden. Diese Auftriebshilfen sind nur für Kinder bis zu einem Alter von 36 Monaten mit einem Körpergewicht gleich oder weniger als 18 kg vorgesehen.

Aides à la flottabilité pour l'apprentissage de la natation - Partie 3: Exigences de sécurité et méthodes d'essai relatives aux dispositifs dans lesquels l'enfant est placé, Sièges flottants

La présente norme spécifie les exigences de sécurité relatives à la conception, la taille, les matériaux, la résistance et l’efficacité dans l’eau des aides à la natation, ainsi que les exigences de marquage de ces dispositifs et les informations fournies par le fabricant pour les enfiler. Elle spécifie également les méthodes d’essai appropriées.
La présente Norme européenne s’applique aux dispositifs d’aide à la flottabilité de type A dans lesquels l’enfant est en position assise. Elle couvre les dispositifs prévus pour des enfants âgés de 36 mois au maximum, et dont la masse corporelle est inférieure ou égale à 18 kg.

Plavajoči pripomočki za učenje plavanja - 3. del: Varnostne zahteve in preskusne metode za plavajoče sedeže, ki se oblečejo

General Information

• Status: Withdrawn
• Publication Date: 16-Oct-2007
• Withdrawal Date: 02-Dec-2014
• ICS: 13.340.70 - Lifejackets, buoyancy aids and floating devices
• ICS: 97.220.40 - Outdoor and water sports equipment
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 162 - Protective clothing including hand and arm protection and lifejackets
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 162/WG 10 - Buoyant aids for swimming instruction
• Current Stage: 9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
• Completion Date: 03-Dec-2014
• Directive: 89/686/EEC - Council Directive 89/686/EEC of 21 December 1989 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to personal protective equipment
• Mandate: M/031 - Standardization mandate to CEN/CENELEC concerning standards for Personal Protective Equipment
• Ref Project: SIST EN 13138-3:2007 - Buoyant aids for swimming instruction - Part 3: Safety requirements and test methods for swim seats to be worn

Relations

• Replaces: EN 13138-3:2003 - Buoyant aids for swimming instruction - Part 3: Safety requirements and test methods for swim seats to be worn
• Effective Date: 22-Dec-2008
• Replaced By: EN 13138-3:2014 - Buoyant aids for swimming instruction - Part 3: Safety requirements and test methods for swim seats to be worn
• Effective Date: 31-Oct-2009

Standards Content (Sample)

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Buoyant aids for swimming instruction - Part 3: Safety requirements and test methods for swim seats to be wornAides a la flottabilité pour l'apprentissage de la natation - Partie 3 : Exigences de sécurité et méthodes d'essai relatives aux dispositifs dans lesquels l'enfant est placé : Sieges flottantsAuftriebshilfen für das Schwimmenlernen - Teil 3: Sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren für Schwimmsitze, die am Körper getragen werdenTa slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 13138-3:2007SIST EN 13138-3:2007en,de13.340.70SULSRPRþNLLifejackets, buoyancy aids and floating devicesICS:SIST EN 13138-3:20031DGRPHãþDSLOVENSKI
STANDARDSIST EN 13138-3:200701-december-2007

EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 13138-3October 2007ICS 13.340.70Supersedes EN 13138-3:2003
English VersionBuoyant aids for swimming instruction - Part 3: Safetyrequirements and test methods for swim seats to be wornAides à la flottabilité pour l'apprentissage de la natation -Partie 3: Exigences de sécurité et méthodes d'essairelatives aux dispositifs dans lesquels l'enfant est placé,sièges flottantsAuftriebshilfen für das Schwimmenlernen - Teil 3:Sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren fürSchwimmsitze, die am Körper getragen werdenThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 1 September 2007.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the CEN Management Centre or to any CEN member.This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN Management Centre has the same status as theofficial versions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland,France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal,Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
B-1050 Brussels© 2007 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 13138-3:2007: E

Test manikins I to III.17 A.1 Dimensions.17 A.2 Specification.18 A.3 Density of components.18 A.4 Centre of gravity.19 A.5 Device for measuring the 120° angle of inclination.19 A.6 Wave maker.20 Annex B (normative)
Test methods for swim seats.22 B.1 Fit and positioning.22 B.2 Dynamic stability.23 B.3 Self righting test, options 1 to 3.23 B.4 Strength of entire seat (weldings, sewings, straps etc.).27 Annex C (normative)
Procedures for testing resistance of markings to saliva.28 Annex D (normative)
Procedures for testing efficiency of non-return valves of inflatable devices.29 Annex E (normative)
Security of the pressure release of buckles.30 Annex F (normative)
Procedures for testing non-objectively measurable features like donning, adjustability, retention of function, edges, corners and points by panel assessment.31 F.1 General.31 F.2 Assessment of risks.31 F.3 Guidance to panel assessment of complete device.31 F.4 Re-assessment of instructions supplied with the device.33

Test procedures for seam strength and durability of inflatable devices.34 Annex H (normative)
Test procedures for determining the puncture resistance of inflatable devices.35 Annex I (normative)
Test procedure for size of leg holes.36 Annex J (informative)
Graphical symbols for consumer information.37 Annex K (informative) Significant technical changes between this document and the previous edition EN 13138-3:2003.38 Bibliography.39
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