EN 15720:2009

Sanitary appliances - Shower trays made from impact modified coextruded ABS/acrylic sheets - Requirements and test methods

This European Standard specifies the requirements for shower trays for domestic purposes made from crosslinked cast acrylic sheets conforming to EN 13559 with the aim of ensuring that the product, when installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, will provide satisfactory performance in use.
This European Standard is applicable to all sizes and shapes of shower trays.

Sanitärausstattungsgegenstände - Duschwannen, hergestellt aus schlagzäh-modifizierten coextrudierten ABS/Acrylplatten - Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren

Diese Europäische Norm legt Anforderungen an Duschwannen für den Hausgebrauch, hergestellt aus
schlagzäh-modifizierten coextrudierten ABS/Acrylplatten entsprechend EN 13559, fest, mit dem Ziel sicherzustellen,
dass das nach den Einbauanweisungen des Herstellers eingebaute Produkt eine zufrieden stellende
Gebrauchstauglichkeit aufweist.
Diese Europäische Norm ist auf alle Größen und Formen von Duschwannen anwendbar.

Appareils sanitaires - Receveurs de douche en feuilles coextrudées ABS/acrylique modifié choc - Exigences et méthodes d'essai

La présente Norme européenne spécifie les prescriptions applicables aux receveurs de douche à usage domestique en feuilles coextrudées ABS/acrylique modifié choc conformes à l'EN 13559 afin de s'assurer qu’une fois le produit installé conformément aux instructions du fabricant ses performances seront satisfaisantes.
La présente Norme européenne est applicable aux receveurs de douche de toutes les dimensions et de toutes les formes.

Sanitarne naprave - Kadi za prhanje, izdelane iz udarno modificiranih koekstrudiranih ABS/akrilnih plošč - Zahteve in preskusne metode

Ta evropski standard opredeljuje zahteve za kadi za prhanje za domačo uporabo iz zamreženih litih akrilnih plošč, ki so v skladu z EN 13559, z namenom zagotavljanja, da proizvod, kadar je nameščen v skladu z navodili proizvajalca, nudi zadovoljivo delovanje. Ta evropski standard velja za vse velikosti in oblike kadi za prhanje.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 08-Dec-2009
• Withdrawal Date: 08-Jun-2010
• ICS: 91.140.70 - Sanitary installations
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 163 - Sanitary appliances
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 163/WG 4 - Baths (W/Pools) - Shower trays (Performance testing)
• Current Stage: 9060 - Closure of 2 Year Review Enquiry - Review Enquiry
• Start Date: 02-Dec-2024
• Completion Date: 02-Dec-2024
• Ref Project: SIST EN 15720:2010 - Sanitary appliances - Shower trays made from impact modified coextruded ABS/acrylic sheets - Requirements and test methods

Overview

EN 15720:2009 (CEN) specifies requirements and test methods for domestic shower trays manufactured from impact‑modified coextruded ABS/acrylic (crosslinked cast acrylic) sheets. It ensures that, when installed per the manufacturer’s instructions, shower trays of any size or shape will provide satisfactory appearance and functional performance in domestic settings (homes, hotels, hospitals, student accommodation, etc.).

Key topics and technical requirements

• Material: Shower trays shall be made from impact‑modified coextruded ABS/acrylic sheets conforming to EN 13559.
• Surface appearance: Under strong oblique illumination there shall be no cracks, chips or surface defects that impair appearance or performance.
• Dimensional and geometric tolerances:
  • Overall dimensional deviation: ±5 mm from manufacturer’s quoted size.
  • Geometric deviations (squaring, straightness of rim sides, straightness of bottom edge, flatness of top rim surface): ≤ 5 mm when tested to the specified methods.
• Waste outlet and overflow: Trays must have at least one outlet hole. Outlet and overflow hole dimensions/clearances shall comply with EN 251 or the manufacturer must supply/recommend suitable fittings.
• Water drainage: With the waste open and installed per instructions, all water shall drain (except where surface tension prevents it).
• Resistance tests:
  • Temperature change: No distortion or function-impairing defects; deflection ≤ 4 mm (A.3).
  • Impact resistance: Bottom and rim must show no defects affecting appearance/function after impact testing (A.4).
  • Permitted deflections (A.5): Defined limits for deflection under load and residual deflection (e.g., rim/bottom deflection test A.5.4 - 2 mm under load, 0.3 mm residual; A.5.5 - 4 mm under load, 0.3 mm residual).
• Rim design: Rim shall not encourage water to drain away from the inside of the tray (exceptions: roll‑top rims or special features).
• Marking: Each tray must be legibly marked on the underside with reference to EN 15720 and the manufacturer’s name or trademark.
• Test sequence: The normative Annex A defines test apparatus, procedures and the sequence (A.2 geometric tests, A.3 temperature, A.5 deflection, A.4 impact).

Applications and who uses this standard

• Manufacturers: design, production tolerances, material selection, quality control and product documentation.
• Test laboratories: perform the specified dimensional, thermal, impact and deflection tests for compliance verification.
• Product specifiers / architects / procurement: ensure selected shower trays meet performance and installation expectations.
• Installers and retailers: verify compatibility with waste/overflow fittings and confirm installation instructions are provided.
• Regulators and conformity assessors: use requirements for market surveillance and to support harmonized performance claims.

Related standards

• EN 13559 - specifications for impact‑modified coextruded ABS/acrylic sheets (material reference).
• EN 251 - requirements for waste and overflow fittings (outlet/overflow interfaces).
• EN 14527 - related sanitary appliance standard referenced in EN 15720 foreword (context for CE marking and Construction Products Directive).

Keywords: EN 15720:2009, shower trays, ABS/acrylic, coextruded, impact modified, requirements, test methods, CEN, EN 13559, EN 251, dimensional tolerances, impact resistance.

Standards Content (Sample)

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.DQLKSanitärausstattungsgegenstände - Duschwannen, hergestellt aus schlagzäh-modifizierten coextrudierten ABS/Acrylplatten - Anforderungen und PrüfverfahrenAppareils sanitaires - Receveurs de douche en feuilles d'ABS/acrylique coextrudées modifiées choc - Exigences et méthodes d'essaiSanitary appliances - Shower trays made from impact modified coextruded ABS/acrylic sheets - Requirements and test methods91.140.70Sanitarne napraveSanitary installationsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 15720:2009SIST EN 15720:2010en,fr,de01-marec-2010SIST EN 15720:2010SLOVENSKI
STANDARD
EUROPEAN STANDARD NORME EUROPÉENNE EUROPÄISCHE NORM
EN 15720
December 2009 ICS 91.140.70 English Version
Sanitary appliances - Shower trays made from impact modified coextruded ABS/acrylic sheets - Requirements and test methods Appareils sanitaires - Receveurs de douche en feuilles d'ABS/acrylique coextrudées modifiées choc - Exigences et méthodes d'essai
Sanitärausstattungsgegenstände - Duschwannen, hergestellt aus schlagzäh-modifizierten coextrudierten ABS/Acrylplatten - Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren This European Standard was approved by CEN on 7 November 2009.
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Shower tray test methods .7A.1 Sequence of tests .7A.2 Geometric deviations .7A.2.1 Test apparatus .7A.2.2 Squaring .7A.2.3 Straightness of the rim side .8A.2.4 Straightness of the bottom edge of the rim .9A.2.5 Flatness of the top surface of the rim. 10A.3 Resistance to temperature change . 11A.3.1 Test apparatus . 11A.3.2 Procedure . 11A.4 Resistance to impact . 12A.4.1 Test apparatus . 12A.4.2 Procedure . 12A.5 Determination of deflections . 12A.5.1 General . 12A.5.2 Test apparatus . 13A.5.3 Preloading . 13A.5.4 Deflection test 1 - Deflection of the rim and the bottom due to a load on the bottom . 14A.5.5 Deflection test 2 - Deflection of the rim due to a load on the rim on the side of entry . 15Bibliography . 18 SIST EN 15720:2010

For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply. 3.1 domestic purposes use in homes, hotels, accommodation for students, hospitals and similar buildings, except when special medical provisions are required 4 Requirements 4.1 General The manufacturer shall provide instructions for installation and care with each shower tray. The shower tray shall be free from sharp edges that would be exposed after the installation of the shower tray in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 4.2 Material The shower tray shall be manufactured from impact modified coextruded ABS/acrylic sheets complying with
EN 13559. 4.3 Surface appearance When the shower tray is visually inspected under strong and oblique illumination there shall be no evidence of cracks, chips, or other surface defects, such as unexpected changes in colours, etc. that will impair the appearance or performance of the shower tray. 4.4 Waste outlet hole The shower tray shall have at least one outlet hole. The dimensions of the waste outlet hole and the clearance around the waste outlet hole shall either be in accordance with the requirements of EN 251 or the manufacturer shall supply or recommend a suitable waste outlet fitting. SIST EN 15720:2010

± 5 mm. If the manufacturer states two sizes (e.g. both a work size and a nominal size) he shall state to which size the permitted deviations apply. For round shower trays, length and width correspond to the diameter. 4.8 Geometric deviations 4.8.1 General The straight sides or edges of the shower tray that might abut independent surroundings or supporting structures shall comply with the requirements of 4.8.2 to 4.8.4 and all shower trays shall comply with 4.8.5. These requirements are not applicable to sides or edges that are purposely designed as curves or slopes. 4.8.2 Squaring When tested in accordance with A.2.2 the deviation from square, ∆q, shall be less than or equal to 5 mm. 4.8.3 Straightness of the rim sides When tested in accordance with A.2.3 the deviation from straightness of the rim sides, ∆s, shall be less than or equal to 5
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