SIST EN ISO 15027-1:2002
(Main)Immersion suits - Part 1: Constant wear suits, requirements including safety (ISO 15027-1:2002)
Immersion suits - Part 1: Constant wear suits, requirements including safety (ISO 15027-1:2002)
This Standard specifies the requirements for the construction, performance, safety and test methods for immersion suits. This part of the standard is applicable to the requirements of constant wear suits. For the requirements of abandonment suits see prEN ISO 15027-2, for test methods for immersion suits see prEN ISO 15027-3.
Schutzkleidung gegen Unterkühlung im Wasser - Teil 1: Kälteschutzanzüge, Anforderungen einschließlich Sicherheit (ISO 15027-1:2002)
Diese Europäische Norm legt die Anforderungen an Konstruktion, Leistung und Sicherheit und Prüfverfahren für Schutzkleidung gegen Unterkühlung im Wasser. Dieser Teil der Norm gilt für die Anforderungen an Kälteschutzanzüge. Anforderungen an Seenot-Kälteschutzanzüge siehe prEN ISO 15027-2, Prüfverfahren für Schutzkleidung gegen Unterkühlung im Wasser siehe prEN ISO 15027-3.
Combinaisons de protection thermique en cas d'immersion - Partie 1: Combinaisons de port permanent, exigences y compris la sécurité (ISO 15027-1:2002)
La présente norme spécifie les exigences de fabrication, de performances et de sécurité, ainsi que les méthodes d'essai qui s'appliquent aux combinaisons de survie. La présente partie de la norme est applicable aux exigences concernant les combinaisons flottantes. Pour les exigences concernant les combinaisons de sauvetage, voir le prEN ISO 15027-2. Pour les méthodes d'essai des combinaisons de survie, voir le prEN ISO 15027-3.
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Combinaisons de protection thermique en cas d'immersion - Partie 1: Combinaisons de
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EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN ISO 15027-1
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
March 2002
ICS 13.340.10
English version
Immersion suits - Part 1: Constant wear suits, requirements
including safety (ISO 15027-1:2002)
Combinaisons de protection thermique en cas d'immersion Schutzkleidung gegen Unterkühlung im Wasser - Teil 1:
- Partie 1: Combinaisons de port permanent, exigences y Kälteschutzanzüge, Anforderungen einschließlich
compris la sécurité (ISO 15027-1:2002) Sicherheit (ISO 15027-1:2002)
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Contents Page
Foreword.3
Introduction .4
1 Scope .5
2 Normative references .5
3 Terms and definitions.6
4 Requirements .7
5 Marking .12
Annex A (informative) Guidelines for manufacturers, users, regulators and industrial inspectors about
immersion suits with respect to the application of immersed clo values and thermal protection
times relevant to EN ISO Standards .16
Annex ZA (informative) Clauses of this European Standard addressing essential requirements or other
provisions of EU Directives. .20
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Foreword
This document (EN ISO 15027-1:2002) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 162 "Protective
clothing including hand and arm protection and lifejackets", the secretariat of which is held by DIN, in collaboration
with Technical Committee ISO/TC 188 "Small craft".
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical text or
by endorsement, at the latest by September 2002, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the
latest by September 2002.
This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the European
Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU Directive(s).
For relationship with EU Directive(s), see informative annex ZA, which is an integral part of this document.
The annex A is informative.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following
countries are bound to implement this European Standard : Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland,
France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain,
Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
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Introduction
This European Standard has been prepared to meet the needs of persons engaged in certain activities on or near
water.
The justification for using a constant wear suit would be to provide protection from the elements whilst working and,
in the event of an accidental immersion, to prolong life and aid rescue. An individual's estimated thermal protection
time when wearing this type of equipment will depend upon the water temperature, weather conditions, the cold
tolerance of the person and the person's behaviour. The standard specifies the minimum levels of insulation
provided by the different ranges of suit in particular water temperatures.
The standard allows for the thermal protection to be provided by a variety of methods and materials, some of which
may require action when the suit enters the water (e.g. inflation of chambers by gas from a cylinder). The compli-
ance of a constant wear suit with this standard does not imply that it is suitable for all circumstances. This standard
cannot make detailed provision for all the special uses to which a constant wear suit may be put, such as special
working conditions i. e. slip resistance or fire resistance or special leisure applications.
This standard is intended to serve as a minimum performance requirement for manufacturers, purchasers and
users of constant wear suits by ensuring that they provided an effective standard of performance in use. Designers
should encourage the wearing of this equipment by making them comfortable and functional for continuous wear
on or near water.
The primary aims in wearing a constant wear suit are:
a) to reduce the risk of cold shock and to delay the onset of hypothermia;
b) to enable the wearer to propel himself in the water and extricate himself from the water without it becoming an
encumbrance;
c) to make the wearer sufficiently conspicuous in the water so as to aid his recovery.
The performance of the suit may be altered by a number of factors including wave action, or the wearing of
additional equipment. Users, owners and employers should ensure that equipment is correctly maintained to
manufacturer's instructions.
A suit system may be comprised of one or more pieces provided that in all cases it meets the requirements of this
standard as a complete system.
The use of a lifejacket/constant wear suit combination during testing does not confer approval status for that
combination. A constant wear suit may often be worn with a lifejacket as it will provide extra flotation and will help to
bring a person to a face-up position.
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1 Scope
This standard specifies the requirements for the construction, performance, safety and test methods for immersion
suits.
This part of the standard is applicable to the requirements of constant wear suits.
For the requirements of abandonment suits see EN ISO 15027-2, for test methods for immersion suits see
EN ISO 15027-3.
2 Normative references
This European Standard incorporates by dated or undated reference, provisions from other publications. These
normative references are cited at the appropriate places in the text and the publications are listed hereafter. For
dated references, subsequent amendments to or revisions of any of these publications apply to this European
Standard only when incorporated in it by amendment or revision. For undated references the latest edition of the
publication referred to applies (including amendments).
EN 340, Protective clothing — General requirements.
EN 1095, Deck safety harness and safety line for use on recreational craft — Safety requirements and test
methods.
EN ISO 13934-1, Textiles — Tensile properties of fabrics — Part 1: Determination of maximum force and
elongation at maximum force using the strip method (ISO 13934-1 : 1999).
EN ISO 13934-2, Textiles — Tensile properties of fabrics — Part 2: Determination of maximum force using the grab
method (ISO 13934-2 : 1999)
ISO 105-B04, Textiles — Tests for colour fastness — Part B04: Colour fastness to artificial weathering: Xenon arc
fading lamp test.
ISO 188, Rubber, vulcanised or thermoplastic — Accelerated ageing and heat-resistance tests.
ISO 1421, Rubber- or plastics-coated fabrics — Determination of tensile strength and elongation at break
ISO 2411:1991, Rubber- or plastics-coated fabrics — Determination of coating adhesion.
ISO 3801, Textiles — Woven fabrics — Determination of mass per unit length and mass per unit area.
ISO 4674, Fabrics coated with rubber or plastics — Determination of tear resistance.
ISO 7854, Rubber- or plastics-coated fabrics — Determination of resistance to damage by flexing.
ISO 9227, Corrosion tests in artificial atmospheres — Salt spray tests.
prEN ISO 12402-2:2000, Personal flotation devices — Part 2: Class B (offshore lifejackets, extreme conditions —
275 N), safety requirements (ISO/DIS 12402-2:2000).
prEN ISO 12402-3:2000, Personal flotation devices — Part 3: Class C (offshore lifejackets — 150 N), safety
requirements (ISO/DIS 12402-3:2000).
prEN ISO 12402-4:2000, Personal flotation devices — Part 4: Class D (inland/close to shore lifejackets — 100 N),
safety requirements (ISO/DIS 12402-4:2000).
prEN ISO 12402-5:2000, Personal flotation devices — Part 5: Class E (buoyancy aids — 50 N), safety requirement
(ISO/DIS 12402-5:2000).
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prEN ISO 12402-8:2000, Personal flotation devices — Part 8: Additional items, safety requirements and test
methods (ISO/DIS 12402-8:2000).
EN ISO 15027-2, Immersion suits - Part 2: Abandonment suits, requirements including safety (ISO 15027-2:2002).
EN ISO 15027-3:2002, Immersion suits — Part 3: Test methods (ISO 15027-3:2002).
1)
AATCC Method 30:1981, Fungicides, evaluation on textiles: mildew and rot-resistance of textiles .
2)
International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (IMO), 1974, amendment 1983 .
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this European Standard, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1
immersion suit
suit designed to protect the wearer from the cooling effects of unintended immersion in water
3.2
constant wear suit
an immersion suit, designed to be routinely worn for activities on or near water in anticipation of accidental
immersion in water, but permitting physical activity by the wearer to such an extent that actions may be undertaken
without undue encumbrance
3.3
abandonment suit
an immersion suit, designed to permit rapid donning in the event of an imminent unintended immersion in water
3.4
dry suit
a garment designed to preclude the entry of water upon immersion
3.5
wet suit
a garment designed to permit the entry and exit of water upon immersion
3.6
primary suit closure
any closure used in the donning of the suit
3.7
secondary suit closure
any additional closure which may be operated by the wearer in the water
3.8
inherent buoyant material
buoyancy provided by a material, forming a permanent part of the suit, with a density less than that of water
3.9
exterior fabric
the outer fabric of a suit, either in the form of a single or composite fabric
1) Available from American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) one Davis Drive, PO Box 12215, Research
Triangle Park, NC 27709-2215 US
2) IMO is an institution with domicile in London issuing regulations which are then published as laws by the member states
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3.10
retro-reflective material
a material that reflects light beams back to their point of origin
3.11
sprayhood
a cover brought or placed in front of the face of the wearer in order to reduce or eliminate the splashing of water
onto the airways, and thereby promoting the survival of the wearer in rough water conditions
3.12
buddy line
a length of cord which can be tied or otherwise fixed to another person's suit, or lifejacket, or to a life raft or other
objects, so as to keep the wearer in the vicinity of that person or object with a view to making location and thus
rescue easier
3.13
clo value
a unit to express the relative thermal insulation values of various clothing assemblies. One clo is equal to
2 – 1
0,155 Km W
3.14
immersed clo value
clo value measured when a clothing assembly is immersed and subjected to the effect of hydrostatic compression
3.15
hypothermia
a condition where body core temperature is below 35 C
3.16
working environment
the environment in which the wearer of a suit system would engage in normal work
3.17
helicopter transit suit
a constant wear suit worn by helicopter occupants
3.18
offshore installation
any structure or vessel that is permanently or temporarily sited at sea or away from the shore in a fresh water lake
or river and which is not covered under other international regulations
3.19
suit system
a combination of a suit and any other products which are used in conjunction with it
3.20
heat strain
increase of body temperature induced by sustained heat stress which cannot be fully compensated by temperature
regulation, or activation of thermoeffector activities in response to heat stress which cause sustained changes in
the state of other, nonthermal, regulatory systems
4 Requirements
4.1 General
4.1.1 The suit system declared to be a constant wear suit shall meet all requirements of this standard nor shall
be damaged or fail in its determined function when tested in accordance with clause 3 of EN ISO 15027-3:2002,
nor materials, fabrics or components when tested in accordance with 4.14.
4.1.2 A suit system declared to be a helicopter transit suit shall meet all requirements of this standard.
4.1.3 The constant wear suit may incorporate additional items compliant with prEN ISO 12402-8:2000, none of
which shall impair its performance with respect to the requirements of this standard, either by their presence or
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their use. If a safety harness forms an integral part of the suit designed to comply with a European standard, then
the complete assembly shall comply with EN 1095 or with the standards of harnesses for commercial use.
4.1.4 The suit system shall be constructed in such a way as to reduce the risk of heat strain during physical
activities (for relevant testing see 4.13.1 to 4.13.4, 4.13.6 and 4.13.7 or other relevant test methods to be
developed).
4.1.5 The insulation material shall be prevented from migrating and tested in accordance with 3.6 of
EN ISO 15027-3:2002.
4.1.6 The suit system shall not restrict the donning of a reference personal flotation device (PFD) in accordance
with prEN ISO 12402:2000, unless the suit system meets or exceeds the performance requirements of a PFD.
4.1.7 The performance requirements shall be tested after cleaning cycles in accordance with 3.7.1 of
EN ISO 15027-3:2002. The performance requirements shall not be influenced by cleaning procedures as specified
by the manufacturer.
4.1.8 The suit system shall be designed in such a way as to minimise the risk of snagging. Testing in accordance
with 3.1 of EN ISO 15027-3:2002.
4.1.9 The suit system shall not contain or be accompanied by any component likely to injure or impede the user
within the context of normal use. Testing in accordance with 3.1 of EN ISO 15027-3:2002.
4.2 Additional items
If the suit is provided with additional items, such as sprayhood, safety harnesses or safety lines, whistles, light and
buddy lines, then they shall comply with EN 1095 and prEN ISO 12402-8:2000 and the relevant clauses of this
standard.
4.3 Gas or air inflation
If any part of the suit relies upon air or gas inflation in order to achieve the performance levels set out within this
standard then each part of the assembly namely: oral inflation tubes, inflation operating head, the gas cylinder, and
the inflatable buoyancy chamber shall meet the relevant requirements of prEN ISO 12402-2:2000.
4.4 Buddy lines
Buddy lines in accordance with prEN ISO 12402-8:2000 shall have an attachment point, withstanding a vertical
load not less than 750 N and shall not affect the performance of the suit when attached. Testing in accordance with
3.1 of EN ISO 15027-3:2002.
4.5 Colour
If the suit is intended for detection by marine search and rescue purposes the exposed portions of the suit shall
have easily visible colours within the tolerances defined by the following ranges:
0070 —
1070 — in tones
0080 — Y 30R to Y 80R
1080 —
0090 —
and
0070 —
0080 — in tones
0090 — Y to Y 20R
or the corresponding fluorescent colours.
The coloured portions of the suit exposed above the water surface when in use should predominantly be in the
colour range from yellow to red, excluding such components as webbing zips and other fittings. The colour shall be
checked against colour samples from the NCS colour atlas, and comparisons shall be made in daylight.
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4.6 Expanded polymeric material
Any expanded polymeric material used to assist the buoyant performance of the suit system, shall be compression
resistant without sustaining significant loss of buoyancy. Testing in accordance with 3.12 of EN ISO 15027-3:2002.
Any expanded polymeric material used to assist the buoyant performance of the suit system shall be shown to
have thermal stability under the conditions of the test described in 3.13 of EN ISO 15027-3:2002, in which the
maximum loss of buoyancy in any sample shall not exceed 5 %.
4.7 Flammability
When tested in accordance with 3.5 of EN ISO 15027-3:2002, a constant wear suit shall not sustain burning or
continue melting 6 s after being removed from the flames.
4.8 Fuel resistance
A constant wear suit shall withstand the tests in accordance with 3.4 of EN ISO 15027-3:2002.
4.9 Temperature cycling
The suit system shall be resistant to changes in ambient temperature. When tested in accordance with 3.9 of
EN ISO 15027-3:2002, the weight of water which has leaked into a dry suit shall not exceed the results of the test
of 3.7 of EN ISO 15027-3:2002.
4.10 Leakage
The leakage of a dry suit system shall be measured in accordance with 3.7 of EN ISO 15027-3:2002 and the
amount of measured water shall be used as threshold value to thermal testing in 3.8 of EN ISO 15027-3:2002.
4.11 Thermal protection
The suit system shall provide the wearer (including the head) with thermal protection in a hydrostatical compressed
state as defined by its flotation position, when worn with the test clothing. This standard recognises the need for
different levels of thermal protection depending upon the water temperature in which the suit will be used. The
levels of thermal protection are shown in Table 1. Testing in accordance with 3.8 of EN ISO 15027-3:2002.
Table 1 — Thermal protection classes
Class of suit A B C D
Immersed Clo 0,75 0,50 0,33 0,20
There are two options for measuring the thermal protection provided by a suit:
a) using a thermal manikin: tested in accordance with 3.8.1 of EN ISO 15027-3:2002;
b) using human subjects: tested in accordance with 3.8.2 of EN ISO 15027-3:2002.
NOTE It has to be stated, that for the time being no manikin is available giving sound test results. Therefore the performance
of a suit system has to be proved by tests with human subjects. As soon as a manikin showing a sound performance the testing
laboratories have the option to go forward and choose one of both methods. This will be accompanied also by an intensive
exchange of experience between the testing laboratories, round robin testing and the correlation of results between the tests with
human subject and manikin.
4.12 Conspicuity
To assist search and rescue operations, a passive light system of retroreflective material shall be provided. This
shall conform to the specification detailed in IMO 83, Chapter III, Resolution A.658(16), Annex 2. If it is the only
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light system, then a total area of not less than 400 cm shall be provided. At least 100 cm of which shall be affixed
2
to the hood and at least 250 cm shall be clear of the water and visible in the suit's normal in-water position as
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tested in 3.11.6.4 of EN ISO 15027-3:2002. At least one piece of 50 cm shall be affixed to the back of the suit so
as to be visible when the wearer is floating in the face down position.
The performance of the retroreflective material shall not be degraded by its application. Testing e. g. in accordance
with 3.11.6.4.2 of EN ISO 15027-3:2002.
An active light system may also be provided. This shall conform to the standard for emergency lights in
prEN ISO 12402-8:2000. When an active light system is provided, the area covered by the passive light system
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may be reduced by an equivalent amount but a minimum of 300 cm of passive light system should always be
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provided. At least 100 cm of which should be affixed to the hood and 150 cm clear of the water and visible in the
2
suits normal in-water position as tested in 3.11.6.4 of EN ISO 15027-3:2002. At least one piece of 50 cm shall be
affixed to the back of the suit so as to be visible when the wearer is floating in the face down position.
Alternative systems to provide conspicuity to assist search and rescue operations, such as combinations of active
light systems (emergency lights) and passive light systems (retroreflective material) will be acceptable if they meet
the specifications for both emergency lights and retroreflective material as defined above.
4.13 Performance requirements
4.13.1 Walking
A person wearing the suit system correctly donned shall be able to walk easily as tested to 3.11.3 of
EN ISO 15027-3:2002.
4.13.2 Climbing
A person wearing the suit system correctly donned shall be able to climb freely as tested to 3.11.4 of
EN ISO 15027-3:2002.
4.13.3 Donning
The suit system shall be able to be donned with all primary closures secured within 2 min, including any associated
lifejacket (if required), at (20 ± 2) °C and another donning shall be able at a temperature of (– 30 ± 2) °C when
tested in accordance with the methods described in 3.11.2 of EN ISO 15027-3:2002 without any damage to
endanger the performance of the suit.
4.13.4 Dexterity
The suit system, when correctly donned and adjusted, shall not hinder the wearer's mobility, to be tested in
accordance with 3.11.5 of EN ISO 15027-3:2002.
4.13.5 Hand protection
When hand protection is part of the system, a person wearing a suit system correctly donned shall be able to
remove it from storage and don the hand protection when tested in accordance with 3.11.6.5 of
EN ISO 15027-3:2002.
4.13.6 Jumping
A person wearing a suit system correctly donned shall be able to jump vertically into water from a height of
0,5
(4,5 ) m without any damage to the suit or injury to the wearer. The wearer shall be able to secure any
0
secondary suit closures (if fitted) within 2 min of entering the water. This shall be tested in accordance with 3.11.6.1
of EN ISO 15027-3:2002.
4.13.7 Boarding a platform
A person wearing the suit system correctly donned, with both primary and secondary (if fitted) closure systems
activated, shall be able to swim and to board a platform. This shall be tested in accordance with 3.11.6.2 of
EN ISO 15027-3:2002.
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4.13.8 Flotation and righting
A person wearing the suit system correctly donned, with both the primary and secondary closure systems activated
(if fitted), shall be able to adopt a face up position in water in accordance with 3.11.6.3 of EN ISO 15027-3:2002.
Where the suit system is claimed to provide flotation, the freeboard shall meet the requirements specified in
prEN ISO 12402-2:2000, prEN ISO 12402-3:2000, prEN ISO 12402-4:2000 or prEN ISO 12402-5:2000.
The buoyancy of a helicopter-transit-suit system shall be measured in accordance with 3.11.7.2 of
EN ISO 15027-3:2002 and be no more than 150 N to be achieved within 15 s of submersion with the suit fully
vented.
4.13.9 Field of vision
The suit, when correctly donned and adjusted, shall not prevent the wearer from having an acceptable field of
vision, as tested in 3.11.6.6 of EN ISO 15027-3:2002.
4.14 Requirements on materials, fabrics and components
4.14.1 General
Materials, fabrics and components shall not be damaged by storage at temperatures of (– 30 ± 2) °C and
(65 ± 2) °C when tested in accordance with 3.9 of EN ISO 15027-3:2002 nor shall they be damaged by salt water
when tested in accordance with ISO 9227 for a period of 96 h nor by fuel when tested in accordance with 3.4 of
EN ISO 15027-3:2002.
4.14.2 Resistance to rot
Resistance to rot shall be tested in accordance with the methods of AATCC Method 30 : 1981.
4.14.3 Resistance to illumination
Resistance to illumination shall be tested in accordance with ISO 105-B04. Illumination shall take place to class 5-6
with ½ unit tolerance. Materials which are screened by some form of cover when in normal use shall not undergo
illumination testing.
4.14.4 Tensile strength
The tensile strength shall be of at least 300 N per 25 mm. Following exposure to rot or illumination, the tensile
strength shall be measured using the grab method given in EN ISO 13934-2, using specimens of at least 60 mm
width and with at least 100 mm of material on each side of the test point, with 4 similar seams for each type of
seam, cloth and fastening devices (including zip fasteners).
4.14.5 Coated fabrics
Coated fabrics shall comply with the following requirements:
a) coating adhesion shall be tested in accordance with ISO 2411 : 1991, using the method described in 5.2.2.1 at
100 mm/min, and shall be not less than 50 N per 50 mm width;
b) coating adhesion shall also be tested when wet following ageing in accordance with ISO 188, with an exposure
of (336,0 ± 0,5) h in fresh water at (70,0 ± 1,0) C, following which the method in 5.2.2.1 of ISO 2411 : 1991
shall be applied at 100 mm/min, and shall not be less than 40 N per 50 mm width;
c) tear strength shall be tested in accordance with ISO 4674 using method A 1, and shall not be less than 35 N;
d) resistance to flex cracking shall be tested in accordance with ISO 7854 method A using 9 000 flex cycles,
following which there shall be no visible cracking or deterioration;
e) breaking strength shall be tested in accordance with ISO 1421 using the CRE or CRT methods following
conditioning of (24,0 ± 0,5) h at room temperature, and shall be not less than 200 N per 50 mm width when
tested;
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f) breaking strength shall be tested in accordance with ISO 1421 using the CRE or CRT methods following
conditioning of (24,0 ± 0,5) h immersion in fresh water at room temperature, and shall be not less than 200 N
per 50 mm width when tested;
g) elongation at break shall be tested in accordance with ISO 1421 using the CRE or CRT methods following
conditioning of (24,0 ± 0,5) h at room temperature, and shall be not more than 60 %;
h) elongation at break shall be tested in accordance with ISO 1421 using the CRE or CRT methods following
conditiong of (24,0 ± 0,5) h immersion in fresh water at room temperature, and shall be not more than 60 %.
4.14.6 Other fabrics
Other fabrics used in the construction of the component the failure of which would render the entire item non-
conformant with this standard, shall comply with the following requirements:
a) breaking strength shall be tested in accordance with EN ISO 13934-1 using the CRE or CRT methods,
following (24,0 ± 0,5) h conditioning at room temperature, and shall be not less than 10 N/mm;
b) elongation at break shall be tested in accordance with EN ISO 13934-1 using the CRE or CRT methods,
following (24,0 ± 0,5) h conditioning at room temperature, and shall be not more than 60 %;
c) tear resistance shall be tested in accordance with ISO 4674 (method A2, tensile speed (100 ± 10) mm/min,
2 2 2
with a pretension of 2 N for
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