prEN 15767-2
(Main)Portable equipment for projecting extinguishing agents and firefighting support operations - Portable monitors - Part 2: Water nozzles
Portable equipment for projecting extinguishing agents and firefighting support operations - Portable monitors - Part 2: Water nozzles
In addition to the requirements given in EN 15767-1, this document is applicable to manual water nozzles, including water with fire extinguishing additives. It specifies requirements for safety, performance, classification and designation, as well as test methods, instructions for use and maintenance and marking.
This document is not applicable to water nozzles that are manufactured before its date of publication.
Tragbare Geräte zum Ausbringen von Löschmitteln und zur Unterstützung der Brandbekämpfung - Tragbare Wasserwerfer - Teil 2: Wasserdüsen
Zusätzlich zu den in EN 15767 1 enthaltenen Anforderungen gilt dieses Dokument für manuelle Wasserdüsen, einschließlich der Verwendung von Wasser mit Löschmittelzusätzen. Behandelt werden Anforderungen an Sicherheit, Leistung, Klassifizierung und Bezeichnung sowie Prüfverfahren, Anleitungen für Gebrauch und Instandhaltung und Kennzeichnung.
Dieses Dokument gilt nicht für Wasserdüsen, die vor dem Datum seiner Veröffentlichung hergestellt wurden.
Equipement portable pour la projection d'agents d'extinction et les opérations de soutien à la lutte contre les incendies – Lances-canon portables – Partie 2: Diffuseurs à eau
En complément des exigences énoncées dans l’EN 15767-1, le présent document s'applique aux diffuseurs à eau manuel y compris lorsque l’eau est additionnée d’agents d’extinction. Il spécifie les exigences de sécurité, les performances, la classification et la désignation, ainsi que les méthodes d'essai, les instructions d'utilisation et d'entretien et le marquage.
Le présent document n'est pas applicable aux diffuseurs à eau fabriqués avant sa date de publication.
Prenosna oprema za črpanje in uporabo gasilnega sredstva in podporne gasilske operacije - Prenosni monitorji - 2. del: Gasilno sredstvo - voda
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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-september-2025
Prenosna oprema za črpanje in uporabo gasilnega sredstva in podporne gasilske
operacije - Prenosni monitorji - 2. del: Gasilno sredstvo - voda
Portable equipment for projecting extinguishing agents and firefighting support
operations - Portable monitors - Part 2: Water nozzles
Tragbare Geräte zum Ausbringen von Löschmitteln und zur Unterstützung der
Brandbekämpfung - Tragbare Wasserwerfer - Teil 2: Wasserdüsen
Equipement portable pour la projection d'agents d'extinction et les opérations de soutien
à la lutte contre les incendies – Lances--canon portables – Partie 2: Diffuseurs à eau
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN 15767-2
ICS:
13.220.10 Gašenje požara Fire-fighting
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
DRAFT
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
June 2025
ICS 13.220.10 Will supersede EN 15767-2:2009
English Version
Portable equipment for projecting extinguishing agents
and firefighting support operations - Portable monitors -
Part 2: Water nozzles
Equipement portable pour la projection d'agents Tragbare Geräte zum Ausbringen von Löschmitteln
d'extinction et les opérations de soutien à la lutte und zur Unterstützung der Brandbekämpfung -
contre les incendies - Lances--canon portables - Partie Tragbare Wasserwerfer - Teil 2: Wasserdüsen
2: Diffuseurs à eau
This draft European Standard is submitted to CEN members for enquiry. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee
CEN/TC 192.
If this draft becomes a European Standard, 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.
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Contents Page
European foreword . 3
1 Scope . 4
2 Normative references . 4
3 Terms and definitions . 4
3.3 Jet . 5
4 Classification. 6
5 Requirements and verification . 6
5.1 General . 6
5.2 Mechanical characteristics . 6
5.2.1 Mass . 6
5.2.2 Operating and handling elements . 6
5.2.3 Flow adjustment positions . 7
5.2.4 Jet adjustment positions . 7
5.3 Materials . 7
5.4 Flush . 7
5.5 Hydraulic characteristics . 8
5.5.1 Pressures . 8
5.5.2 Flowrates . 9
5.5.3 Effective throw . 9
5.5.4 Spray jet . 10
5.5.5 Automatic water nozzles . 10
5.5.6 Sensitivity to heat . 10
5.5.7 Sensitivity to frost . 11
5.6 Leak-tightness. 11
6 Information for use . 11
6.1 Instruction and maintenance handbook . 11
6.1.1 General . 11
6.1.2 Instruction handbook . 11
6.1.3 Maintenance handbook . 12
6.2 Marking . 12
Annex A (normative) Classification of water nozzles for fire service use . 13
Annex B (informative) Acceptance test on delivery . 14
Annex C (normative) Datasheet for water nozzles . 15
Annex D (informative) Example of completed datasheet for water nozzles . 20
Bibliography . 24
European foreword
This document (prEN 15767-2:2025) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 192 “Fire
service equipment”, the secretariat of which is held by BSI.
This document is currently submitted to the CEN Enquiry.
This document will supersede EN 15767-2:2009.
— the title has been amended;
— the definition of water nozzle (3.1) has been amended;
— the definition of flat spray water nozzle has been deleted (term not used in the document);
— to be consistent with part 1, “manufacturer's stated maximum flow” has been replaced by “maximum
stated flowrate”;
— test pressure has been deleted;
— according to current rules for drafting standard, notes containing the words “should”, “may” and
“recommended” have been transformed into normative text;
— addition of the classification (see Clause 4 and Annex A);
— all general requirements have been placed in a new 5.1 “General”;
— water nozzles shall be ergonomically designed (see 5.1 – should replaced by shall);
— each verification has been placed under the corresponding requirement (see Clause 5);
— missing requirements have been added in: 5.5.6 and 5.5.7;
— missing verification have been added in 5.2.1, 5.2.2, 5.2.3, 5.2.4, 5.3 and 5.6;
— Table 1 “Maximum mass” has been amended;
— 5.4 (flush): the requirements have been updated and the corresponding verification has been added;
— 5.5.4 (spray jet): the verification has been completed;
— improvement of the wording/editorial changes.
1 Scope
In addition to the requirements given in EN 15767-1, this document is applicable to manual water
nozzles, including water with fire extinguishing additives. It specifies requirements for safety,
performance, classification and designation, as well as test methods, instructions for use and
maintenance and marking.
This document is not applicable to water nozzles that are manufactured before its date of publication.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
1)
EN 15767-1, , Portable equipment for projecting extinguishing agents and firefighting support
operations — Portable monitors — Part 1: General requirements for portable monitor assemblies
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the definitions given in EN 15767-1 and the following apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminology databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at https://www.iso.org/obp/
— IEC Electropedia: available at https://www.electropedia.org/
3.1
water nozzle
component, with or without shut-off function, connected to the outlet of the monitor that controls the
water stream (shape and quantity)
Note 1 to entry: Several types of water nozzles are described in 3.1.1, 3.1.2.
3.1.1
smooth bore water nozzle
nozzle providing a solid water stream
3.1.2
combination water nozzle
nozzle with an adjustable pattern, corresponding to the following definitions
3.1.2.1
combination water nozzle – type 1
nozzle with adjustable pattern at variable flow
Note 1 to entry: Changing the pattern changes the flow.
3.1.2.2
combination water nozzle – type 2
nozzle with adjustable pattern at constant flow
Under revision.
Note 1 to entry: Changing the pattern does not change the flow.
3.1.2.3
combination water nozzle – type 3
nozzle with adjustable pattern at selectable, constant flow
Note 1 to entry: Changing the pattern does not change the flow.
3.1.2.4
combination water nozzle – type 4
automatic water nozzle
nozzle with integrated pressure control device
Note 1 to entry: Changing the pattern does not change the flow.
3.1.2.4.1
combination water nozzle – type 4.1
nozzle with adjustable pattern at constant pressure
3.1.2.4.2
combination water nozzle – type 4.2
nozzle with adjustable pattern and selectable flow at constant pressure
3.2
median pressure
p
m
for automatic water nozzle, average pressure of the pressure control range
3.3 Jet
3.3.1
straight jet
jet having the maximum throw and mechanical effect
[SOURCE: EN 15182-1:2019, definition 3.7]
3.3.2
spray jet
any jet different to the straight jet
[SOURCE: EN 15182-1:2019, definition 3.8]
3.4
flush
position allowing the water nozzle to clear debris
3.5
maximum stated flowrate
Q
max
flow under which the water nozzle can be operated safely and efficiently
4 Classification
Water nozzles shall be classified in accordance with Annex A.
5 Requirements and verification
5.1 General
The portable monitor can be equipped with smooth bore water nozzles or combination water nozzles.
All the tests defined in this document are type tests.
Unless otherwise specified, tests shall be carried out at the reference pressure p , at a water temperature
R
between 10 °C and 25 °C.
All tests shall be done with water only.
Actual test results can be entered on the data sheet when these results exceed the minimum requirements
given in this document.
NOTE Guidance for acceptance tests on delivery is given in Annex B.
Water nozzles shall be ergonomically designed so that they can be easily operated without risk of injury
when wearing firefighter's gloves complying with EN 659.
5.2 Mechanical characteristics
5.2.1 Mass
The water nozzle shall have a maximum mass as defined in Table 1.
Table 1 — Maximum mass
Maximum stated flowrate, Q Maximum mass of the water nozzle
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