EN 16713-1:2016

Domestic swimming pools - Water systems - Part 1: Filtration systems - Requirements and test methods

This European Standard specifies filtration requirements and test methods of filter elements or media, filtration units or systems designed to be used in domestic swimming pools.
This standard applies to swimming pools as defined in EN 16582-1 and will be read in conjunction with it.
This standard does not apply to:
-   pools for public use covered by EN 15288-1;
-   spas for domestic or public use;
-   paddling pools according to EN 71-8;
-   pre filtration;
-   natural and nature like pools.
NOTE   For circulation systems see prEN 16713-2 and for treatment systems prEN 16713-3.

Schwimmbäder für private Nutzung - Wassersysteme - Teil 1: Filtrationssysteme - Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren

Dieses Dokument legt die Anforderungen an die Filtration und die Prüfverfahren von Filterelementen oder Filtermaterialien, Filtrationseinheiten oder -systemen fest, die für die Anwendung in privat genutzten Schwimmbädern vorgesehen sind.
Diese Norm gilt für Schwimmbäder nach EN 16582 1 und muss in Zusammenhang mit dieser Norm gelesen werden.
Diese Norm gilt nicht für:
-   Schwimmbäder für die öffentliche Nutzung nach EN 15288-1;
-   Warmsprudelbecken für die private oder öffentliche Nutzung;
-   Planschbecken nach EN 71-8;
-   Vorfiltration;
-   Teiche und Naturschwimmbäder.
ANMERKUNG   Zu Umwälzsystemen siehe prEN 16713-2 und zu Aufbereitungssystemen siehe prEN 16713-3.

Piscines privées à usage familial - Systèmes de distribution d'eau - Partie 1: Systèmes de filtration - Exigences et méthodes d'essai

La présente Norme européenne spécifie les exigences de filtration et les méthodes d'essai applicables aux éléments ou médias filtrants, ainsi qu'aux groupes ou systèmes de filtration conçus pour être utilisés dans les piscines privées à usage familial.
La présente norme s'applique aux piscines définies dans l'EN 16582-1 et sera lue conjointement avec cette dernière.
La présente norme ne s'applique pas :
-   aux piscines à usage collectif couvertes par l'EN 15288-1 ;
-   aux spas à usage familial ou collectif ;
-   aux pataugettes selon l'EN 71-8 ;
-   à la préfiltration ;
-   aux bassins naturels et analogues.
NOTE   Voir prEN 16713-2 pour les systèmes de circulation et prEN 16713-3 pour les systèmes de traitement.

Plavalni bazeni za domačo uporabo - Vodni sistemi - 1. del: Filtrirni sistemi - Zahteve in preskusne metode

Ta dokument določa zahteve za filtracijo in preskusne metode za filtrirne elemente ali medije, filtrirne enote ali sisteme, ki se uporabljajo v domačih bazenih.
Ta standard velja za plavalne bazene, kot je opredeljeno v standardu EN 16582-1, in ga je treba uporabljati skupaj z njim.
Ta standard se ne uporablja za:
– klasificirane bazene, kot je opredeljeno v standardu EN 15288;
– predfiltracijo;
– domače prostore za dobro počutje;
– naravne in naravnim podobne bazene.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 09-Feb-2016
• Withdrawal Date: 30-Aug-2016
• ICS: 97.220.10 - Sports facilities
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 402 - Private family Swimming Pools and related materials/equipment and accessories
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 402/WG 2 - Pool water circulation, filtration and treatment
• Current Stage: 9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
• Start Date: 21-Oct-2021
• Completion Date: 14-Apr-2025
• Ref Project: SIST EN 16713-1:2016 - Domestic swimming pools - Water systems - Part 1: Filtration systems - Requirements and test methods

Overview

EN 16713-1:2016 - Domestic swimming pools: Filtration systems is a CEN European Standard that defines requirements and test methods for filter elements, media, units and complete filtration systems intended for domestic (private) swimming pools. It applies to pools as defined in EN 16582-1 and is intended to be read alongside Parts 2 and 3 of EN 16713 (circulation and treatment). The standard excludes public pools (EN 15288-1), spas, paddling pools (EN 71-8), pre-filtration and natural/nature-like pools.

Key topics and technical requirements

EN 16713-1:2016 specifies essential technical areas for pool filtration systems, including:

• Filter media and element requirements - granular media, sand alternatives, cartridge and membrane systems; material and construction considerations.
• Maximum filter flow rate and maximum operating pressure (MOP) - limits to ensure safe, effective operation.
• Pressure resistance tests - static and cyclic pressure tests for positive and negative pressure filters; burst and collapse pressure determination.
• Filtration performance tests - turbidity reduction, particle retention capacity, simplified 20-cycle retention (dp20) and contaminant retained mass assessments.
• Backwashing, replacement and cleaning criteria - operational triggers and specific backwash conditions.
• Construction requirements - mechanical integrity, safe design and marking.
• Instructions and operation - point-of-purchase information, user manuals, installation, operation and maintenance guidance.
• Test reporting and presentation - standardized formats for expressing results and conformity.

Normative references used include standards such as EN 872 (suspended solids), EN 12902 (filtering materials), EN 837-1 (pressure gauges) and ISO 12103-1 (test dust).

Applications and users

EN 16713-1 is practical for stakeholders involved in domestic pool water quality and equipment safety:

• Manufacturers and designers of pool filters and filter media - to design compliant products and specify materials and construction.
• Independent testing laboratories and certification bodies - to perform standardized pressure, fatigue and filtration efficiency tests.
• Pool installers and system integrators - to select appropriate filtration units, set flow rates and specify backwash regimes.
• Specifiers, retailers and informed homeowners - to compare product performance (turbidity reduction, retention capacity) and follow operation/maintenance guidance.
• Regulators and conformity assessors - for harmonized evaluation of domestic pool filtration safety and performance.

Related standards

• EN 16582-1 (domestic pool definitions)
• EN 16713-2 (circulation systems) and EN 16713-3 (water treatment)
• EN 15288-1 (public pools) - excluded scope
• EN 872, EN 12902, EN 837-1, ISO 12103-1

EN 16713-1:2016 provides a practical, test-based framework to ensure domestic pool filtration systems deliver safe, reliable water cleaning performance and mechanical integrity.

Standards Content (Sample)

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Harmonized pump curves for the filtration efficiency and retention capacity tests . 49 Annex B (informative)
Example of test report verifying the resistance to fatigue caused by cyclic pressure or negative pressure variations . 51 Annex C (informative)
Environmental aspects . 53 Bibliography . 56
retained by the filter at the instant t; Nde is the number of particles with a size greater than or equal to a given size (d in µm)
present at the instant t upstream of the filter; Nds is the number of particles with a size greater than or equal to a given size (d in µm)
present at the instant t downstream of the filter. 3.13 filtration rating S size of standardised grade A4 dust (ISO CTD) according to ISO 12103-1 for which the average filtration efficiency measured according to this standard is greater than 80 % Note 1 to entry: Filtration rating in µm. 3.14 filtration system all of the equipment suitable for the volume of water to be filtered, generally consisting of a filtration unit, a return/suction system, a skimmer and, if necessary, hydraulic connection SIST EN 16713-1:2016

¶ 10 (m3/h)/m2; b) granular media filter: medium rate > 10 (m3/h)/m2 to
¶ 30 (m3/h)/m2; c) granular media filter: high rate > 30 (m3/h)/m2 to
¶ 50 (m3/h)/m2; d) diatomaceous earth filter
¶ 5 (m3/h)/m2; e) synthetic cartridge filter
¶ 3 (m3/h)/m2; f) paper cartridge filter
¶ 2 (m3/h)/m2. Regardless of any adopted flow rates, all filters shall demonstrate their efficiency according to Clause 7. NOTE For the granular media filter, the filtration surface area to be taken into account is that of the inside horizontal cross section of the filter vessel, generally taken at 2/3rd of its height. For the other types of filter, the total functional developed surface area of the support (unfolded) is taken into account. 4.3 Filter media 4.3.1 General If the filter medium being used is covered by an existing European standard this standard shall be applied. NOTE See Bibliography. 4.3.2 Granular media In general, dealing with granular filter media, the type of filter media and height of filter media within the filter are some of the main aspects, which are expected to be supplied by the manufacturer. The specification of the media shall include: SIST EN 16713-1:2016

is the maximum allowed operating pressure; Fp is the test pressure factor. SIST EN 16713-1:2016

· 1,43. 5.2.3 Equipment and reagents 5.2.3.1 Test bench A test bench principle is shown in Figure 1. Any other type of test bench allowing static pressure (hand-operated test pump, etc.) to be generated in the filter is accepted.
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pressure 1 test container (volume at least equal to 130 % of the volume of the test filter body) 2 pressure source 3 pressure sensor 4 test filter 5 back pressure valve 6 bypass valve 7 heat exchanger Figure 1 — Diagram of the test bench for the static pressure resistance of the filter body 5.2.3.2 Test liquid Disinfected tap water or pool water. 5.2.4 Procedure a) Install the filter body on the test bench; b) Attach the pressure sensor to the liquid inlet point on the test filter body; c) Fill the installation and the test filter with water and release any air from the test bench; d) Adjust the water temperature to (28 ± 2) °C and circulate the water through the filter until stabilization; e) Gradually increase the pressure until the manometer shows the test pressure ± 10 kPa (±0,1 bar) or any other value specified (greater than or equal to the test pressure) for the test and maintain it for 5 min ± 30 s. SIST EN 16713-1:2016

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pressure 1 test container 2 heat exchanger 3 pressure source 4 inlet pressure regulating valve 5 solenoid valve 6 solenoid valve 7 back pressure valve 8 test filter 9 timer and electromagnetic sequence counter regulating the operation of solenoid valves 5 and 6 10 pressure sensor Figure 2 — Diagram of the test bench for the resistance to fatigue caused by cyclic pressure variations SIST EN 16713-1:2016

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upstream amount in kPa t time in s Figure 3 — Typical pressure cycle 6 cycles/min 5.3.2.2 Test liquid Disinfected tap water or pool water. 5.3.3 Operating protocol a) Install the filter body on the test bench; b) Attach the pressure sensor to the liquid inlet point on the test filter body; c) Adjust the temperature to the expected operation temperature (28 ± 2) °C; d) Start the pump by checking that the pressure regulating valves referenced 4 and 7 as well as the solenoid valves referenced 5 and 6 are open; e) Allow the bench to function until all of the air is expelled from the system. Close the valve 7 and the solenoid valves 5 and 6 and adjust the valve 4 until the pressure in the test filter body reaches its MOP ± 10 kPa (±0,1 bar) or any other value specified by the manufacturer; f) Adjust the solenoid valves 5 and 6 so as to obtain the pressure wave shape indicated in Figure 3. Adjust the valve 7 so as to obtain a pressure differential of 10 kPa to 20 kPa to avoid the negative pulses of the outlet pressure; g) Reset the counter 9 to zero; SIST EN 16713-1:2016

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upstream in kPa t time in min Figure 4 — Typical pressure rise curve to determine the burst pressure of a filter body 5.4.2 Acceptance criteria The burst pressure is greater than that specified (1,5 x MOP or other greater value specified by the manufacturer) if there is no leak of the test liquid 30 s after the specified pressure is reached. The burst pressure of the test filter is that measured in 5.4.1 for which a leak was observed on the test filter. 5.4.3 Test report In addition to a reference to this document, the test report shall include the following information: — name of the testing laboratory; — operator name; — test date; — person responsible for placing the product on the market; — product code and/or reference; — test temperature; — specified pressure (1,5 × MOP or any other pressure specified); SIST EN 16713-1:2016
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