oSIST prEN 15429-2:2009

Sweepers - Part 2: Performance requirements and test methods

This document applies to surface cleaning machines for outdoor applications in public areas, roads, airports and industrial complexes. Cleaning machines for winter maintenance and/or indoor applications are not included within the scope of this European Standard. Surface cleaning machines in terms of this standard, are self-propelled, truck mounted, attached sweeping equipment or pedestrian controlled.
This standard deals with the performance characteristics and the test methods applied to the sweeping equipment when used as intended and under the conditions foreseen by the manufacturer.
This document does not include carrier vehicles (e.g. trucks). These are covered in national or EC Directives for vehicles.
This document does not apply to road surface cleaning equipment that would be front mounted on tractors according to prEN 13524, or other vehicles.
This standard does not apply to machines or components that are specifically designed for cleaning tramlines and rail tracks.
This standard does not cover noise emission or any overload protection as these are covered by regulatory requirements.
This standard applies to machines manufactured after the approval date of the standard by CEN.
Industrial sweepers, within the scope of EN 60335-2-72 are excluded from this standard.

Kehrmaschinen - Teil 2: Anforderungen an die Ausführung und Prüfverfahren

Dieses Dokument gilt für Maschinen zur Oberflächenreinigung für den Einsatz im Außenbereich auf öffentlichen Verkehrsflächen, Straßen, Flughäfen und Industrieanlagen. Reinigungsmaschinen im Winter-dienst und/oder zur Innenreinigung fallen nicht unter den Anwendungsbereich dieser Europäischen Norm. Oberflächenreinigungsmaschinen im Sinne dieser Norm sind zum einen selbstfahrende, auf Lkw-Fahr-gestellen montierte oder angebaute Kehrmaschinen, aber auch von Fußgängern geführte Maschinen. Die vorliegende Norm behandelt Leistungs- und Funktionsmerkmale und die für Kehrmaschinen geltenden Prüfverfahren, wenn diese bestimmungsgemäß und unter den vom Hersteller vorgesehenen Bedingungen verwendet werden. Dieses Dokument bezieht sich nicht auf Trägerfahrzeuge (z. B. Lkw). Diese Fahrzeuge sind durch nationale Regelwerke oder EG-Richtlinien für Fahrzeuge abgedeckt. Dieses Dokument gilt nicht für Straßenreinigungsmaschinen, die nach EN 13524 an landwirtschaftlichen Zugmaschinen oder anderen Fahrzeugen vorn angebaut werden. Dieses Dokument gilt nicht für Maschinen und Einrichtungen, die speziell zur Reinigung von Straßenbahn- oder Eisenbahngleisanlagen ausgelegt sind. Die vorliegende Norm behandelt keine Geräuschemission oder Überlastschutz, da diese durch behördliche Anforderungen abgedeckt sind. Diese Norm gilt für Maschinen, gebaut nach der Annahme dieser Norm durch CEN. Industriekehrmaschinen im Anwendungsbereich von EN 60335-2-72 sind vom Anwendungsbereich dieser Norm ausgenommen.

Balayeuses - Partie 2: Exigences de performance et méthodes d'essai

Le présent document s’applique aux machines de nettoiement des chaussées dans le cadre d’une utilisation à l’extérieur dans des zones publiques, des aéroports, des complexes industriels et sur des routes. Les machines de nettoiement pour l’entretien d’hiver et/ou dans le cadre d’une utilisation à l’intérieur ne sont pas incluses dans le domaine d’application de la présente Norme européenne. Les machines de nettoiement des chaussées décrites dans la présente norme sont autopropulsées, montées sur camion, équipées d’un dispositif de balayage ou commandées par un conducteur accompagnant.
La présente norme traite des caractéristiques de performance et des méthodes d’essai appliquées aux équipements de balayage lorsqu’ils sont utilisés dans le cadre de leur usage normal et dans les conditions prévues par le fabricant.
Le présent document ne comprend pas les véhicules porteurs (par exemple camions). Ces derniers sont traités dans les réglementations nationales ou dans les Directives CE relatives aux véhicules.
Le présent document ne s’applique pas aux équipements de nettoiement des chaussées qui sont montés à l’avant de tracteurs selon le prEN 13524, ou d’autres véhicules.
La présente norme ne s’applique pas aux machines ou composants qui sont spécialement conçus pour le nettoiement des lignes de tramway et des rails de chemin de fer.
La présente norme ne traite pas de l’émission sonore ou de la protection contre les surcharges, étant donné que ces sujets sont couverts par les exigences réglementaires.
La présente norme s’applique aux machines fabriquées après la date d’approbation de cette norme par le CEN.
Les balayeuses industrielles traitées dans l’EN 60335-2-72 sont exclues du domaine d’application de la présente norme.

Stroji za pometanje - 2. del: Zahtevane lastnosti in preskusne metode

General Information

• Status: Not Published
• ICS: 43.160 - Special purpose vehicles
• Technical Committee: I13 - Imaginarni 13
• Current Stage: 98 - Abandoned project (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 14-Jan-2020
• Due Date: 19-Jan-2020
• Completion Date: 14-Jan-2020
• Ref Project: prEN 15429-2 - Sweepers - Part 2: Performance requirements and test methods

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
oSIST prEN 15429-2:2009
01-maj-2009
Stroji za pometanje - 2. del: Zahtevane lastnosti in preskusne metode
Sweepers - Part 2: Performance requirements and test methods
Kehrmaschinen - Teil 2: Anforderungen an die Ausführung und Prüfverfahren
Balayeuses - Partie 2: Exigences de performance et méthodes d'essai
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN 15429-2
ICS:
43.160 Vozila za posebne namene Special purpose vehicles
oSIST prEN 15429-2:2009 en,fr
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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EUROPEAN STANDARD
DRAFT
prEN 15429-2
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
February 2009
ICS

English Version
Sweepers - Part 2: Performance requirements and test methods
Balayeuses - Partie 2: Exigences de performance et Kehrmaschinen - Teil 2: Anforderungen an die Ausführung
méthodes d'essai und Prüfverfahren
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provide supporting documentation.
Warning : This document is not a European Standard. It is distributed for review and comments. It is subject to change without notice and
shall not be referred to as a European Standard.
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Contents Page
Foreword .3
Introduction .3
1 Scope .3
2 Normative references .4
3 Performance requirements and test methods .6
3.1 Theoretical sweeping capability .6
3.2 Sweep ability .6
3.3 Air flow capability .6
3.4 Conveyor or elevator capability .7
3.5 Fuel consumption .8
3.6 Grade-ability . 10
3.7 Kerb climbing and clearance capability . 11
3.8 Ramp, approach and departure angles . 12
3.9 Ground (footprint) pressure . 12
Annex A (informative) Air velocity and volume measurement using the Pilot tube method. 15
Annex B (informative) Examples – Fuel consumption statistical calculation. 17
Annex C (informative) Example - Grade-ability test and calculation . 18
Bibliography . 21
Figures
Figure 1 — Conveyor/elevator load catchment volume . 7
Figure 2 — Fuel consumption test cycle . 10
Figure 3 — Kerb climbing ability . 11
Figure 4 — Footprint - contact area evaluation . 14
Figure A.1 — Pitot tube and test locations in a circular duct . 15
Tables
Table 1 — Classification of Sweeper – according to EN 15429-1 . 8
Table A.1 — Test log . 16

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Foreword
This document (prEN 15429-2:2009) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 337 “Winter
maintenance and road service area maintenance equipment”, the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR.
This document is currently submitted to the CEN Enquiry.
Introduction
Generally, all surface cleaning machines – sweepers, are designed to clean paved surfaces of varying
textures associated with areas exposed to vehicular traffic, pedestrians and those within industrial complexes.
Most of these sweepers are equipped with sweep gear to scarify debris with a pick-up system that collects
and conveys the spoil into a hopper. This hopper can be discharged at dumping grounds, unloading stations,
into containers or at refuse transfer stations.
Sweeping applications are mainly related to the physical size and dimensions of the sweeper. Sweepers of
larger dimensions are designed to operate mainly on streets, highways, motorways, large parking areas and
within industrial complexes.
Sweepers of smaller dimensions are designed for the cleaning of inner town streets, pedestrian zones,
pavements, bicycle lanes, car parking facilities market places and within industrial plants etc. Manœuvrability
is one of the main features of this category of sweeper.
Depending on the dimensions, sweeping attachment equipment (e.g. equipment temporally mounted on multi-
purpose carrier vehicles or other machines) may be used in similar applications as above.
Additional equipment for specialised cleaning applications; that may be attached to a sweeper is not covered
by this standard.
1 Scope
This document applies to surface cleaning machines for outdoor applications in public areas, roads, airports
and industrial complexes. Cleaning machines for winter maintenance and/or indoor applications are not
included within the scope of this European Standard. Surface cleaning machines in terms of this standard, are
self-propelled, truck mounted, attached sweeping equipment or pedestrian controlled.
This standard deals with the performance characteristics and the test methods applied to the sweeping
equipment when used as intended and under the conditions foreseen by the manufacturer.
This document does not include carrier vehicles (e.g. trucks). These are covered in national or EC Directives
for vehicles.
This document does not apply to road surface cleaning equipment that would be front mounted on tractors
according to prEN 13524, or other vehicles.
This standard does not apply to machines or components that are specifically designed for cleaning tramlines
and rail tracks.
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This standard does not cover noise emission or any overload protection as these are covered by regulatory
requirements.
This standard applies to machines manufactured after the approval date of the standard by CEN.
Industrial sweepers, within the scope of EN 60335-2-72 are excluded from this standard.
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 12281, Printing and business paper - Requirements for copy paper for dry toner imaging processes
EN 13019, Machines for road surface cleaning — Safety requirements
EN 13524, Highway maintenance machines — Safety requirements
EN 15429-1, Sweepers — Part 1: Classification and Terminology
ISO 612:1978, Road Vehicles — Dimensions of motor vehicles and towed vehicles — Terms and definitions
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3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in EN 15429-1, ISO 612 and the following
apply.
3.1
performance
shall be expressed as a numerical value or meeting a criterion resulting from or derived from a defined test
method. Additionally, performance may be stated as a value resulting from a calculation with no associated
test conducted, in which case, the declaration shall be disclosed as a theoretical value.
3.2
test method
discloses a procedure to achieve the performance criteria
3.3
calculation
formula and method of calculation to determine a performance numerical value
3.4
theoretical value
expresses a value derived from drawings and/or from calculation
The value shall declare the absolute performance criteria, the criterion used in the calculation would be those
given as advertised in the manufacturers published data. As this value is purely theoretical, it may be unlikely
to be achieved in use.
3.5
maximum sweeping speed
a speed expressed in m/s and/or km/h declared by the manufacturer related to a foreseen sweeping
application and/or test
3.6
work mode
condition when the sweeper is conducting cleaning/sweeping activities when used as intended and under the
conditions foreseen by the manufacturer
3.7
travel mode
condition when the sweeper is moving between work sites and being driven in a similar way to that of a typical
automotive road vehicle
3.8
prime mover
primary power source be it; an internal combustion engine (diesel/petrol/gas), electric motor or hybrid drive
system providing the principal power sources for work and travel mode functions. Some sweepers may
employ separate prime movers for propulsion and for driving the sweeping mechanisms.
3.9
truck/carrier vehicle
base vehicle on to which the sweeper equipment is mounted, the sweeper equipment may in some cases
source power from the truck/carrier vehicle prime mover via power-take-off facilities or similar
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3 Performance requirements and test methods
3.1 Theoretical sweeping capability
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A theoretical value, expressed in m /h, derived from a calculation of the product of the sweeping width and the
manufacturer’s declared maximum sweeping speed.
3.2 Sweep ability
3.2.1 Performance
Sweep ability is the maximum sweeping speed expressed in m/sec and/or km/h. The value is derived from a
test method described in 4.2.2.
3.2.2 Test method
Sweep ability shall be derived from a sweeping test, where a test material; composing a dry mixture by weight
of 70 % - < 2 mm washed sand, 20 % - 2 mm – 8 mm gravel/grit and 10 % calcium carbonate, shall be spread
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at a rate of 250 g/m on to a dry smooth paved test surface in a zone extending at least 25 m long and by
60 % of the sweeper’s maximum sweeping width wide (this sweeping width would be the same value as used
for the calculation in Paragraph 4.1). The maximum sweeping speed would be the speed where the sweeper
collects at least 90 % of the test material, the performance assessment may be judged visually.
3.3 Air flow capability
3.3.1 Performance
Sweepers that use pneumatic means to collect and transport swept debris to the collection hopper, require
sufficient air velocity within the duct communicating with the pick-up device and hopper for satisfactory
conveyance. Air movement is usually performed by an exhausting means, e.g. by a fan extracting air from the
hopper. The air velocity within the duct and its cross sectional area has a direct correlation with the volume of
air movement. Air velocity within the duct shall be expressed as m/sec. Volume of air movement within the
3
duct shall be expressed as m /sec, calculated as the product of the average velocity and the duct’s cross
2
section expressed in m .
Air temperature, atmospheric pressure and the depression within the duct all affect the air density and flow

characteristic, hence, any declared values shall expressed in standard conditions of 20C and at 101,3 kPa
atmospheric pressure.
The effects of changes in relative humidity also affect air density, but as the effect is minimal, variance affects
can be disregarded. Performance shall be advertised at 50 % relative humidity with the proviso that tests are
conducted in dry weather conditions. If adverse weather conditions are expected then tests shall be aborted.
The following information shall accompany the air flow capability declaration:
 sweeper - model/type;
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 declaration expressed in m /sec at 20 C and at 101,3 kPa atmospheric pressure;
 settings and running speeds.
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3.3.2 Test method
The average air velocity within the duct may be measured using suitable means. Prior to any test the
machine, shall be inspected to ensure that it is in good working order, clean and that any filters and/or
communicating ductwork are free of restrictions and or blockages. During tests, the machine shall be set-up
according to the manufactures recommended settings, additionally a record of these settings and running
speeds shall accompany the performance results.
Annex A describes a technique to measure duct velocity using the Pitot tube method.
3.4 Conveyor or elevator capability
3.4.1 Performance
Machines that employ a mechanical means to transfer swept debris to the collection hopper may use a
conveyor or elevator system. These systems may be of typical designs arranged vertically or inclined using a
number of elevating catchments, e.g. flights/ribs on a conveyor belt, flights dragging up an inclined ramp or
other similar mechanisms. In each case the catchment (C) has a calculated volume in its transfer position,
O
gauged when loaded with dry sand having an angle of repose of 35 . The conveyor system will have an
operating speed where the catchment discharge (C ) rate and its volume can be equated to a maximum
d
3
loading capability – MLC, expressed in m /min. Performance is assessed by calculation.
The following information shall accompany the conveyor or elevator capability declaration:
 sweeper - model/type;
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 capacity declaration expressed in m /min;
 catchment dimensions and running speed/discharge rate per min.



Figure 1 — Conveyor/elevator load catchment volume
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3.4.2 Calculation
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Maximum loading capacity MLC (m /min) is determined by calculation and disclosed as a theoretical value,
thus:
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MLC (m /min) = catchment volume V (m ) x number of catchments (C) discharging per minute C /min
d
where:
catchment volume V (m3) = (W x H2) / (Tan( – 35) x 106) where W and H are in cm values
3.5 Fuel consumption
3.5.1 Performance
Sweepers may be powered by a single prime mover - known as single-engine machines, providing power for;
propulsion and for driving the sweeping/collection mechanisms during work mode. Alternatively, separate
prime movers may be used solely for propulsion and solely for driving the sweeping/collection mechanisms,
typically in the case of truck mounted sweepers – these are known as twin-engine machines. The former
single-engine variety is typical of self propelled sweepers though there are also varieties of truck mounted
sweeper that are single-engine machines where the sweeping mechanisms are driven via power-take-off
systems that are engaged in work mode.
In the case of attached sweeping equipment, the sweeping/collection mechanisms may have their own prime
mover or be driven by power-take-off facilities from the carrier vehicle. Fuel consumption declaration in these
cases shall be according to the closest similarity to either of the other two other classification type of sweeper.
Table 1 shows prime mover configuration according to machine type.
Table 1 — Classification of sweeper – according to EN 15429-1
Sub-Type Machine Type Prime Mover Configuration
Single (S) Engine

Twin (T) Engine
Large Truck mounted sweeper Mainly T / Some S
Small Truck mounted sweeper Mainly T / Some S
Maxi-Compact-Sweeper Self propelled sweeper S
Compact-Sweeper Self propelled sweeper S
Midi-Compact-Sweeper Self propelled sweeper S
Mini-Compact-Sweeper Self propelled sweeper S
Attached sweeping
with hopper Mainly S / Some T
equipment

Fuel consumption of internal combustion engines shall be declared in litres/hour (l/h) derived from the quantity
of fuel used in a test method where the sweeper operates for 60 minutes, simulating the proportions of work
mode - 66% for 40 min, and travel mode - 33% for 20 min that occur in typical operational conditions – as
elaborated in Figure 2.
In the case of truck mounted sweepers and attached sweeping equipment of the twin-engine variety, the fuel
usage of each internal combustion engine shall be declared separately. The fuel used by the non-propulsion
internal combustion engines would only be recorded during the sub-test 2) with the quantity used representing
the hourly consumption. The following information shall accompany the fuel consumption declaration:
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 Sweeper - model/type (and truck/carrier vehicle details if applicable);
 maximum travel speed (km/h) and Work speed (km/h);
 details of sweeping-gear, swept width, number and details of brushes in use;
 total fuel consumption expressed in litres/hour (l/h).
If fuel usage is measured separately during sub-tests 1) and 2), the test data may be extrapolated in several
ways to analyse fuel consumption related to particular aspects such as; swept area, payload collection and
total fuel usage pertaining to a particular daily shift of work/travel/rest a
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