SIST EN 14035-17:2004

Fireworks - Part 17: Ground spinners - Specification and test methods

This document specifies requirements for the construction, performance, primary packaging and labelling of ground spinners and the corresponding test methods. It is applicable to fireworks which are classified as ground spinners in categories 1 and 2 in EN 14035-2. Category 1 ground spinners, category 2 ground spinners with friction head and category 2 ground spinners with a protruding fuse not designed to resist side ignition should be contained in a primary pack or ignition pack..
It is not applicable to ground spinners containing report composition.
It is not applicable to ground spinners containing pyrotechnic composition containing pyrotechnic composition that includes any of the following substances:
-   arsenic or arsenic compounds;
-   mixtures containing a mass fraction of chlorates greater than 80 %;
-   mixtures of chlorates with metals;
-   mixtures of chlorates with red phosphorus;
-   mixtures of chlorates with potassium hexacyanoferrate(II);
-   mixtures of chlorates with sulfur;
-   mixtures of chlorates with sulfides;
-   lead or lead compounds;
-   mercury compounds;
-   white phosphorus;
-   picrates or picric acid;
-   potassium chlorate with a mass fraction of bromates greater than 0,15 %;
-   sulfur with an acidity, expressed in mass fraction of sulphuric acid, greater than 0,002 %;
-   zirconium with a particle size of less than 40 mm.
NOTE   In EN 14035-2, ground spinners are classified as follows:
- brief description: non-metallic tube or tubes containing gas- and sparks-producing pyrotechnic composition, with or without noise producing pyrotechnic composition;
- principal effects: rotation on the ground and emission of sparks and/or flames with or without aural effect.
Schemes for type testing of ground spinners and batch testing of ground spinners are specified in annex A and annex B respectively.

Feuerwerkskörper - Teil 17: Bodenfeuerwirbel - Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren

Dieses Dokument legt Anforderungen an die Konstruktion, Funktion, kleinste Verpackungseinheit und Beschriftung von Bodenfeuerwirbeln und die entsprechenden Prüfverfahren fest. Es gilt für Feuerwerkskörper, die als Bodenfeuerwirbel in die Kategorien 1 und 2 in der EN 14035-2 eingruppiert sind. Bodenfeuerwirbel der Kategorie 1 und Bodenfeuerwirbel der Kategorie 2 mit Reibkopf oder mit einer Anzündschnur, die einem Anzünden von der Seite nicht widersteht, müssen sich in einer Ursprungsverpackung befinden.
Es gilt nicht für Bodenfeuerwirbel, die eine Knall-Ladung enthalten.
Sie gilt nicht für Bodenfeuerwirbel, die pyrotechnischen Satz enthalten, in dem eine der nachfolgend aufgeführten Substanzen enthalten st:
-   Arsen und Arsenverbindungen,
-   Blei und Bleiverbindungen,
-   Kaliumchlorat mit einem Massenanteil an Bromaten von mehr als 0,15 %,
-   Mischungen mit einem Massenanteil an Chloraten von mehr als 80 %,
-   Mischungen von Chloraten mit Metallen,
-   Mischungen von Chloraten mit rotem Phosphor,
-   Mischungen von Chloraten mit Kaliumhexacyanoferrat(II),
-   Mischungen von Chloraten mit Schwefel,
-   Mischungen von Chloraten mit Sulfiden,
-   Pikrate und Pikrinsäure,
-   Quecksilberverbindungen,
-   weißer Phosphor,
-   Schwefel mit einem Massenanteil an freier Säure (angegeben als H2SO4) von mehr als 0,002 %,
-   Zirkon mit einer Korngröße von weniger als 40 mm.
ANMERKUNG      In EN 14035-2 sind Bodenfeuerwirbel wie folgt klassifiziert:
-   Kurzbeschreibung: Nichtmetallische Hülse oder Hülsen, die gas- und funkenerzeugenden pyrotechnischen Satz enthält (enthalten), mit oder ohne Geräusch erzeugenden pyrotechnischen Satz;
-   Hauptwirkung: Drehbewegung am Boden und Erzeugung von Funken und/oder Flammen, mit oder ohne akustische Wirkung.
Übersichten für die Typ-Prüfung von Bodenfeuerwirbeln und die Los-Prüfung von Bodenfeuerwirbeln sind in Anhang A beziehungsweise Anhang B angegeben.

Artifices de divertissement - Tourbillons - Partie 17: Spécifications et méthodes d'essai

Le présent document spécifie les exigences de construction, performance, conditionnement et étiquetage des tourbillons, ainsi que les méthodes d'essai correspondantes. Il s'applique aux artifices de divertissement classés sous le nom de tourbillon de catégories 1 et 2 dans l'EN 14035-2. Les tourbillons de catégorie 1, les tourbillons de catégorie 2 a tete a friction et les tourbillons de catégorie 2 a meche apparente non conçus pour résister a l'allumage latéral doivent etre contenus dans un emballage primaire ou un assortiment.
La présente norme ne s'applique pas aux tourbillons ayant une composition a effet sonore.
La présente Norme européenne ne s'applique pas aux tourbillons dont la composition pyrotechnique comprend l'une des substances suivantes :
-   arsenic ou composés d'arsenic ;
-   mélanges contenant une fraction en masse de chlorates supérieure a 80 % ;
-   mélanges de chlorates et de métaux ;
-   mélanges de chlorates et de phosphore rouge ;
-   mélanges de chlorates et d'hexacyanoferrate (II) de potassium ;
-   mélanges de chlorates et de soufre ;
-   mélanges de chlorates et de sulfures ;
-   plomb ou composés de plomb ;
-   composés de mercure ;
-   phosphore blanc ;
-   picrates ou acide picrique ;
-   chlorates de potassium contenant une fraction en masse de bromates supérieure a 0,15 % ;
-   soufre présentant une acidité, exprimée en fraction de masse d'acide sulfurique supérieure a 0,002 % ;
-   zirconium ayant une granulométrie inférieure a 40 µm.
NOTE   Dans l'EN 14035-2, les tourbillons sont classés comme suit :
-   description abrégée : un ou plusieurs tubes non métallique(s) contenant une composition pyrotechnique produisant du gaz et des étincelles, avec ou sans composition a effet sonore ;
-   effets principaux : rotation au sol et émission d'étincelles et/ou de flammes, avec ou sans effet sonore.
Les schémas d'essais de type et d'essais de lot des tourbillons sont respectivement spécifiés aux Annexes A et B.

Ognjemet – 17. del: Talne vrtavke – Specifikacija in preskusne metode

General Information

• Status: Withdrawn
• Publication Date: 31-Oct-2004
• Withdrawal Date: 07-Oct-2010
• ICS: 71.100.30 - Explosives. Pyrotechnics and fireworks
• Technical Committee: IEKS - Explosives
• Current Stage: 9900 - Withdrawal (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 08-Oct-2010
• Due Date: 31-Oct-2010
• Completion Date: 08-Oct-2010
• Ref Project: EN 14035-17:2004 - Fireworks - Part 17: Ground spinners - Specification and test methods

Relations

• Replaced By: SIST EN 15947-3:2010 - Pyrotechnic articles - Fireworks, Categories 1, 2, and 3 - Part 3: Minimum labelling requirements
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2010
• Replaced By: SIST EN 15947-4:2010 - Pyrotechnic articles - Fireworks, Categories 1, 2 and 3 - Part 4: Test methods
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2010
• Replaced By: SIST EN 15947-5:2010 - Pyrotechnic articles - Fireworks, Categories 1, 2, and 3 - Part 5: Requirements for construction and performance
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2010
• Replaced By: SIST EN 15947-3:2010 - Pyrotechnic articles - Fireworks, Categories 1, 2, and 3 - Part 3: Minimum labelling requirements
• Effective Date: 08-Jun-2022
• Replaced By: SIST EN 15947-4:2010 - Pyrotechnic articles - Fireworks, Categories 1, 2 and 3 - Part 4: Test methods
• Effective Date: 08-Jun-2022
• Replaced By: SIST EN 15947-5:2010 - Pyrotechnic articles - Fireworks, Categories 1, 2, and 3 - Part 5: Requirements for construction and performance
• Effective Date: 08-Jun-2022

Standards Content (Sample)

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Fireworks - Part 17: Ground spinners - Specification and test methodsOgnjemet – 17. del: Talne vrtavke – Specifikacija in preskusne metodeArtifices de divertissement - Tourbillons - Partie 17: Spécifications et méthodes d'essaiFeuerwerkskörper - Teil 17: Bodenfeuerwirbel - Anforderungen und PrüfverfahrenTa slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 14035-17:2004SIST EN 14035-17:2004en71.100.30ICS:SLOVENSKI
STANDARDSIST EN 14035-17:200401-november-2004







EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 14035-17August 2004ICS 71.100.30English versionFireworks - Part 17: Ground spinners - Specification and testmethodsArtifices de divertissement - Partie 17: Tourbillon -Spécifications et méthodes d'essaiFeuerwerkskörper - Teil 17: Bodenfeuerwirbel -Anforderungen und PrüfverfahrenThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 14 June 2004.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 Central Secretariat 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 Central Secretariat has the same status as the officialversions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France,Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia,Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
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EN 14035-17:2004 (E) 2 Contents page Foreword.4 1 Scope.6 2 Normative references.7 3 Terms and definitions.7 4 Construction.7 4.1 Means of ignition.7 4.2 Attachment of initial fuse.7 4.3 Resistance to ignition by an abrasive surface.7 4.4 Protection of ground spinners (category 1 ground spinners only).8 4.5 Protection of initial fuse (category 2 ground spinners only).8 4.5.1 General.8 4.5.2 Friction head.8 4.5.3 Protruding fuse.8 4.6 Materials of firework case.8 4.7 Integrity.8 4.8 Net explosive content.8 4.9 Striking surface.9 5 Performance.9 5.1 Initial fuse.9 5.2 Principal effects.9 5.3 Functioning.9 5.4 Explosions.9 5.5 Sound pressure level.9 5.6 Motion of the ground spinners.9 5.7 Burning matter.9 5.8 Projected debris.10 6 Primary pack or selection pack.10 7 Minimum labelling requirements.10 7.1 General.10 7.2 Type name and category.10 7.3 Safety information.10 7.3.1 General.10 7.3.2 Category 1 ground spinners with protruding fuse.11 7.3.3 Category 1 ground spinners with friction head.11 7.3.4 Category 2 ground spinners with protruding fuse.11 7.3.5 Category 2 ground spinners with friction head.11 7.4 Name, address and telephone number of manufacturer or distributor or importer.12 7.5 Reference to this standard.12 7.6 Printing.12 7.6.1 Labelling.12 7.6.2 Type size.12 7.7 Marking of very small ground spinners.12 7.7.1 Reduced size.12 7.7.2 Reduced information.12 7.8 Additional information on the primary pack (if applicable).13 8 Test methods.13 8.1 Attachment of protruding fuse (type test and batch test).13 8.1.1 Apparatus.13



EN 14035-17:2004 (E) 3 8.1.2 Procedure.13 8.2 Attachment of friction head (type test).13 8.2.1 Apparatus.13 8.2.2 Procedure.13 8.3 Resistance to ignition by an abrasive surface (type test and batch test).14 8.3.1 Apparatus.14 8.3.2 Procedure.14 8.4 Performance (type test and batch test).14 8.4.1 Test environment.14 8.4.2 Apparatus.14 8.4.3 Procedure.14 8.5 Determination of net explosive content (type test).16 8.5.1 Apparatus.16 8.5.2 Procedure.16 8.6 Side ignition of initial fuse (type test).16 8.6.1 Material.16 8.6.2 Test area.16 8.6.3 Apparatus.16 8.6.4 Test specimen.16 8.6.5 Procedure.16 8.7 Labelling (type test and batch test).18 Annex A (normative) Type testing.19 Annex B (normative) Batch testing.28 Annex C (normative) Method for determination of smouldering rate of cigarette.31 Annex D (informative) A-Deviations.32 Ireland 33



EN 14035-17:2004 (E) 4 Foreword This document (EN 14035-17:2004) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 212 “Fireworks”, the secretariat of which is held by NEN. 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 February 2005, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by February 2005. This European Standard is one of a series of standards as listed below. EN 14035-1, Fireworks - Part 1: Terminology. EN 14035-2, Fireworks - Part 2: Categorisation. EN 14035-3, Fireworks - Part 3: Aerial wheels - Specification and test methods. EN 14035-4, Fireworks - Part 4: Bangers and banger batteries - Specification and test methods. prEN 14035-5, Fireworks - Part 5: Batteries and combinations - Specification and test methods. EN 14035-6, Fireworks - Part 6: Bengal flames - Specification and test methods. EN 14035-7, Fireworks - Part 7: Bengal matches - Specification and test methods. EN 14035-8, Fireworks - Part 8: Bengal sticks - Specification and test methods. EN 14035-9, Fireworks - Part 9: Crackling granules - Specification and test methods. EN 14035-10, Fireworks - Part 10: Double bangers - Specification and test methods. EN 14035-12, Fireworks - Part 12: Flash bangers and flash banger batteries - Specification and test methods. EN 14035-13, Fireworks - Part 13: Flash pellets - Specification and test methods. EN 14035-15, Fireworks - Part 15: Fountains - Specification and test methods. EN 14035-17, Fireworks - Part 17: Ground spinners - Specification and test methods. prEN 14035-18, Fireworks - Part 18: Hand-held fountains - Specification and test methods. EN 14035-19, Fireworks - Part 19: Hand-held sparklers - Specification and test methods. prEN 14035-20, Fireworks - Part 20: Jumping crackers - Specification and test methods. prEN 14035-21, Fireworks - Part 21: Jumping ground spinners - Specification and test methods. EN 14035-22, Fireworks - Part 22: Mines - Specification and test methods. EN 14035-23, Fireworks - Part 23: Non-hand-held sparklers - Specification and test methods. EN 14035-24, Fireworks - Part 24: Novelty matches - Specification and test methods.



EN 14035-17:2004 (E) 5 prEN 14035-25, Fireworks - Part 25: Party-poppers - Specification and test methods. EN 14035-27, Fireworks - Part 27: Rockets - Specification and test methods. EN 14035-28, Fireworks - Part 28: Roman candles - Specification and test methods. EN 14035-29, Fireworks - Part 29: Serpents - Specification and test methods. prEN 14035-31, Fireworks - Part 31: Shell-in-mortars - Specification and test methods. prEN 14035-32, Fireworks - Part 32: Snaps - Specification and test methods. prEN 14035-33, Fireworks - Part 33: Spinners - Specification and test methods. EN 14035-34, Fireworks - Part 34: Table bombs - Specification and test methods. prEN 14035-35, Fireworks - Part 35: Throwdowns - Specification and test methods. EN 14035-36, Fireworks - Part 36: Wheels - Specification and test methods. prEN 14035-37, Fireworks - Part 37: Whistlers - Specification and test methods. prEN 14035-38, Fireworks - Part 38: Shot tubes - Specification and test methods. According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following countries are bound to implement this European Standard : Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.



EN 14035-17:2004 (E) 6
1 Scope This document specifies requirements for the construction, performance, primary packaging and labelling of ground spinners and the corresponding test methods. It is applicable to fireworks which are classified as ground spinners in categories 1 and 2 in EN 14035-2. Category 1 ground spinners, category 2 ground spinners with friction head and category 2 ground spinners with a protruding fuse not designed to resist side ignition should be contained in a primary pack or selection pack. It is not applicable to ground spinners containing report composition. It is not applicable to ground spinners containing pyrotechnic composition containing pyrotechnic composition that includes any of the following substances: — arsenic or arsenic compounds; — mixtures containing a mass fraction of chlorates greater than 80 %; — mixtures of chlorates with metals; — mixtures of chlorates with red phosphorus; — mixtures of chlorates with potassium hexacyanoferrate(II); — mixtures of chlorates with sulfur; — mixtures of chlorates with sulfides; — lead or lead compounds; — mercury compounds; — white phosphorus; — picrates or picric acid; — potassium chlorate with a mass fraction of bromates greater than 0,15 %; — sulfur with an acidity, expressed in mass fraction of sulphuric acid, greater than 0,002 %; — zirconium with a particle size of less than 40 µm. NOTE In EN 14035-2, ground spinners are classified as follows: — brief description: non-metallic tube or tubes containing gas- and sparks-producing pyrotechnic composition, with or without noise producing pyrotechnic composition; — principal effects: rotation on the ground and emission of sparks and/or flames with or without aural effect. Schemes for type testing of ground spinners and batch testing of ground spinners are specified in annex A and annex B respectively.



EN 14035-17:2004 (E) 7 2 Normative references The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application 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.
EN 14035-1:2003, Fireworks — Part 1: Terminology. EN 14035-2, Fireworks — Part 2: Categorisation. EN 61672-1, Electroacoustics - Sound level meters - Part 1:
Specifications (IEC 61672-1:2002). EN 61672-2, Electroacoustics - Sound level meters - Part 2: Pattern evaluation tests (IEC 61672-2:2003). EN ISO 845, Cellular plastics and rubbers - Determination of apparent (bulk) density (ISO 845:1988). EN ISO 868, Plastics and ebonite - Determination of indentation hardness by means of a durometer (Shore hardness) (ISO 868:2003). EN ISO 2439, Flexible cellular polymeric materials - Determination of hardness (indentation technique) (ISO 2439:1997, including Technical Corrigendum 1:1998). ISO 2859-1, Sampling procedures for inspection by attributes - Part 1: Sampling schemes indexed by acceptance quality limit (AQL) for lot-by-lot inspection. ISO 6344-3, Coated abrasives - Grain size analysis - Part 3: Determination of grain size distribution of microgrits P 240 to P 2500. ISO 21948, Coated abrasives – Plain sheets. 3 Terms and definitions For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in EN 14035-1:2003 apply. 4 Construction 4.1 Means of ignition The means of ignition shall be identified by a protruding fuse or a friction head. Conformity to this requirement shall be verified by visual examination. 4.2 Attachment of initial fuse For ground spinners with protruding fuse, the attachment of the protruding fuse to the ground spinner shall be secure when tested in accordance with 8.1. For ground spinners with friction head, the attachment of the friction head to the ground spinner shall be secure when tested in accordance with 8.2. 4.3 Resistance to ignition by an abrasive surface When tested in accordance with 8.3, the friction head shall not ignite.



EN 14035-17:2004 (E) 8 4.4 Protection of ground spinners (category 1 ground spinners only) The ground spinner shall be contained in a primary pack conforming to 6. Conformity to this requirement shall be verified by visual examination. 4.5 Protection of initial fuse (category 2 ground spinners only) 4.5.1 General The initial fuse of category 2 ground spinners shall be protected in on of the ways specified in 4.5.2 or 4.5.3. 4.5.2 Friction head The ground spinner shall be contained in a primary pack conforming to 6. Conformity to this requirement shall be verified by visual examination. 4.5.3 Protruding fuse 4.5.3.1 Protruding fuse is not designed to resist side ignition The ground spinner shall be contained in a primary pack or selection pack conforming to 6. Conformity to this requirement shall be verified by visual examination. 4.5.3.2 Protruding fuse designed to resist side ignition When tested in accordance with 8.6, the protruding fuse shall not ignite. 4.6 Materials of firework case The body of the firework case shall be made of paper or cardboard. If the rotation pin, if any, is a separate component, it shall be made of non-metallic material. Conformity to these requirements shall be verified by visual examination. 4.7 Integrity There shall be no holes, splits, dents or bulges in the body of the firework case, except those technically necessary for the correct functioning of the ground spinner. There shall be no holes or splits in the end closure(s). If the end closure (or the end closures), is a (are) separate component(s), it (they) shall be securely in place. Conformity to these requirements shall be verified by visual examination. 4.8 Net explosive content When determined in accordance with 8.5, a category 1 ground spinner shall have a net explosive content of not more than, 5,0 g excluding the friction head. When determined in accordance with 8.5, a category 2 ground spinner shall have a net explosive content of not more than 25,0 g and each pyrotechnic unit shall have a net explosive content of not more than 8,0 g.



EN 14035-17:2004 (E) 9 4.9 Striking surface The primary pack of ground spinners with friction head shall be fitted with a striking surface for safety matches. Conformity to this requirement shall be verified by visual examination. 5 Performance 5.1 Initial fuse When tested in accordance with 8.4, the protruding fuse shall ignite within 10 s and the ignition shall be visible. When tested in accordance with 8.4, the friction-ignited head shall ignite and the ignition shall be visible. When tested in accordance with 8.4, the duration of the initial fuse burning shall be 3,0 to 8,0 s. 5.2 Principal effects When tested in accordance with 8.4, the principal effects of the ground spinner, as given in EN 14035-2, shall be rotation on the ground and emission of sparks and/or flames with or without aural effect, without report. 5.3 Functioning When tested in accordance with 8.4, the ground spinner shall function completely. 5.4 Explosions When tested in accordance with 8.4, the ground spinner shall not produce an explosion. 5.5 Sound pressure level When tested in accordance with 8.4, a category 2 ground spinner with aural effect shall produce a maximum A-weighted impulse sound pressure level (LAImax) of not higher than 120 dB (AI) at a horizontal distance of 8,0 m from the testing point and a height of 1,0 m above the ground. 5.6 Motion of the ground spinners When tested in accordance with 8.4, a category 1 ground spinner shall not move more than 1,0 m away from the testing point. When tested in accordance with 8.4, a category 2 ground spinner shall not move more than 6,0 m away from the testing point. When tested in accordance with 8.4, a ground spinner shall not ascent to a height greater than 0,2 m. 5.7 Burning matter When tested in accordance with 8.4, no burning or incandescent matter from a category 1 ground spinner shall fall to the ground more than 1,0 m from the testing point. When tested in accordance with 8.4, no burning or incandescent matter from a category 2 ground spinner shall fall to the ground more than 6,0 m from the testing point. When tested in accordance with 8.4, any flames caused by the functioning of the ground spinner shall be extinguished within 60,0 s of the ground spinner ceasing to function.



EN 14035-17:2004 (E) 10 5.8 Projected debris When tested in accordance with 8.4, no debris from a category 2 ground spinner shall be projected laterally more than 8,0 m from the testing point and any particle of debris which is projected laterally more than 6,0 m from the testing point shall not exceed a mass of 1,0 g. 6 Primary pack or selection pack If a primary pack or selection pack is required, the pack shall completely enclose the ground spinner(s). There shall be no holes or splits in the pack, except those which are intended to enable the packaging to be opened and those which are otherwise technically necessary. If the primary pack is fitted with a striking surface, the striking surface on the pack shall be covered or the pack shall be sealed. Conformity to these requirements shall be verified by visual examination. 7 Minimum labelling requirements 7.1 General Ground spinners and their primary packs, if any, shall be marked with the information specified in 7.2 to 7.5 and, if relevant, 7.7 and/or 7.8. The specified information shall be given in the language(s) of the country in which the ground spinners or primary packs are offered for retail sale. For each language, it shall be presented as a whole and shall not be interrupted by other text. Additional text given in another language shall not conflict with the specified information. Conformity to the requirements specified in 7.1 to 7.5, 7.6.1, 7.7.2 and 7.8 shall be verified by visual examination. NOTE Examples of typical labels for bangers, for which many of the marking requirements are similar to those specified for ground spinners in this standard, are given in EN 14035-4. 7.2 Type name and category The type name shall be marked, in upper case, as 'GROUND SPINNER'. If a trade name is used in addition to the type name, it shall not conflict with the principal effects of a ground spinner or with the name of another type of firework. The appropriate category shall be marked, in upper case, as 'CATEGORY 2' or 'CAT 2', for example. 7.3 Safety information 7.3.1 General Safety information shall be emphasized by use of a heading, or bold type, or similar. If necessary, instructions in addition to those specified in 7.3.2 to 7.3.5 may be given.



EN 14035-17:2004 (E) 11 7.3.2 Category 1 ground spinners with protruding fuse Labelling shall include at least the following safety information in the order as given: — 'For outdoor use only'; — 'Place singly on flat ground and light fuse at its outermost end'; — 'Retire immediately at least 3 m'. 7.3.3 Category 1 ground spinners with friction head Labelling shall include at least the following safety information in the order as given: — 'For outdoor use only'; — 'Ignite on the striking surface provided'; — 'Place on flat ground'; — 'Do not hold'; — 'Retire immediately at least 3 m'. 7.3.4 Category 2 ground spinners with protruding fuse Labelling shall include at least the following safety information in the order as given: — 'For outdoor use only'; — 'Place singly on flat ground and light fuse at its outermost end'; — 'Retire immediately at least 8 m'. 7.3.5 Category 2 ground spinners with friction head Labelling shall include at least the following safety information in the order as given: — 'For outdoor use only'; — 'Ignite on the striking surface provided'; — 'Place on flat ground'; — 'Do not hold'; — 'Retire immediately at least 8 m'.



EN 14035-17:2004 (E) 12 7.4 Name, address and telephone number of manufacturer or distributor or importer Labelling shall include: — the name or trade mark, the address and the telephone number of the manufacturer; or — an abbreviation or a code allowing the identification of the manufacturer, and the name or trade mark, the address and the telephone number
— of his authorized distributor; or — if the manufacturer is not established in a CEN member country, of the importer in a CEN member country. The address shall comprise at least the town and the country. On the ground spinner at least the abbreviations allowing the identification of — the manufacturer; or — the distributor or importer, with an additional code or abbreviation for the manufacturer shall be marked. 7.5 Reference to this standard A ground spinner shall be marked with ‘EN 14035-17'. A primary pack shall be marked with the words 'Contents conform to EN 14035-17'. 7.6 Printing 7.6.1 Labelling Labelling shall be clearly visible, easily legible, indelible and on a single-colour background. NOTE Printing errors which are not misleading should not be classified as faults. 7.6.2 Type size When measured in accordance with 8.7, the type sizes shall be such that the height of the character ‘X’ (in upper case) is at least 2,8 mm for the information specified in 7.2, 7.3 and 7.8 and at least 2,1 mm for the other information. 7.7 Marking of very small ground spinners 7.7.1 Reduced size If the ground spinner does not provide enough space for t
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