Water conditioning equipment inside buildings - Active media filters - Requirements for performance, safety and testing

This European Standard specifies requirements relating to the construction, performance and methods of testing for active media filters for drinking water installations inside buildings, with a maximum working pressure of at least 1 000 kPa and a maximum working temperature of less than 30 °C. It only concerns units, which are permanently connected to the mains supply at the point of entry or point of use.
This standard applies only to filter systems comprising a housing and filter media tested together.
It includes capsule type units where both the element and its outer housing are disposable.
NOTE   Products intended for use in water supply systems are to comply, when existing, with national regulations and testing arrangements that ensure fitness for contact with drinking water. The Member States relevant regulators and the EC Commission agreed on the principle of a future unique European Acceptance Scheme (EAS) which would provide a common testing and approval arrangement at European level.
If and when the EAS is adopted, European Standards on products will be amended by the addition of an Annex Z/EAS under Mandate M/136 which will contain formal references to the testing, certification and product marking requirements of the EAS. Until the EAS comes into force, the current national regulations remain applicable.

Anlagen zur Behandlung von Trinkwasser innerhalb von Gebäuden - Filter mit aktiven Substanzen - Anforderungen an Ausführung, Sicherheit und Prüfung

Diese Europäische Norm legt Anforderungen an die Konstruktion, Leistung und Prüfverfahren für Filter mit aktiven Substanzen für Trinkwasser-Installationen in Gebäuden mit einem maximalen Arbeitsdruck von mindestens 1 000 kPa und einer maximalen Arbeitstemperatur von höchstens 30 °C fest. Sie gilt nur für Einheiten, die fest mit der Hausinstallation am Eintrittspunkt oder an der Verbrauchsstelle verbunden sind.
Diese Norm gilt nur für Filtersysteme, die ein Gehäuse und eine Filterkartusche aufweisen, die zusammen geprüft werden.
Sie beinhaltet Kapselfilter-Systeme, bei denen die Filterkartusche und das Außengehäuse entsorgt werden können.
ANMERKUNG   Produkte für die Verwendung in Wasserversorgungssystemen, soweit vorhanden, erfüllen die nationalen Bestimmungen und Prüfanforderungen, die ihre Eignung für den Kontakt mit Trinkwasser bestätigen. Die für die Mitgliedstaaten zuständigen Behörden und die EU-Kommission haben sich auf die Prinzipien eines zukünftigen einheitlichen Europäischen Zulassungssystems (EAS) geeinigt, welches eine gemeinsame Prüf- und Zulassungsregelung auf europäischer Basis bietet.
Falls und sobald EAS eingeführt ist, werden die Europäischen Produktnormen um einen Anhang Z/EAS unter dem Mandat M/136 ergänzt, in welchem formale Verweise auf die Anforderungen für die Prüfung, die Zertifizierung und die Produktkennzeichnung im Rahmen des EAS gegeben werden. Bis das EAS in Kraft gesetzt ist, bleiben die derzeitigen nationalen Vorschriften anwendbar.

Appareils de traitement d'eau a l'intérieur des bâtiments - Filtres a substance active - Exigences de performance, de sécurité et essais

La présente Norme européenne prescrit les exigences relatives à la construction, aux performances et aux méthodes d’essai des filtres à média actifs destinés aux installations d’eau potable à l’intérieur des bâtiments, avec une pression de service maximale de 1 000 kPa et une température de service maximale de 30 C. Elle concerne uniquement les unités qui sont raccordées en permanence au réseau public, que ce soit au point d’entrée ou au point d’utilisation.
La présente norme ne s’applique qu’aux systèmes de filtres comportant un logement et un média filtrant qui sont soumis à l’essai ensemble.
Il s’agit notamment de filtres monocorps, où l’élément et son logement sont tous deux jetables.
NOTE   Les produits destinés à l’usage dans les systèmes d’alimentation en eau doivent être conformes aux réglementations nationales et aux dispositions d'essais existant éventuellement pour assurer qu’ils sont aptes au contact avec l'eau potable. Les réglementeurs respectifs des États membres et la Commission CE ont convenu du principe d'un futur système européen d’homologation (European Acceptance Scheme = EAS) unique, qui fournirait à l’échelon européen un cadre commun d’essai et d’agrément.
Quand l'EAS sera adopté, s’il l’est, les normes européennes de produits seront amendées par l’ajout d'une Annexe ZA/EAS selon le Mandat M/136, qui contiendra des références formelles aux exigences de l’EAS en matière d’essais, de certification et de marquage du produit de l'EAS. En attendant l’entrée en vigueur de l’AES, les réglementations nationales actuelles demeurent en vigueur.

Oprema, ki se uporablja za pripravo pitne vode v stavbah - Filtri z aktivnimi snovmi - Zahteve za delovanje, varnost in preskušanje

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Publication Date
02-Jul-2007
Current Stage
6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
Start Date
22-Jun-2007
Due Date
27-Aug-2007
Completion Date
03-Jul-2007

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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Water conditioning equipment inside buildings - Active media filters - Requirements for performance, safety and testingOprema, ki se uporablja za pripravo pitne vode v stavbah - Filtri z aktivnimi snovmi - Zahteve za delovanje, varnost in preskušanjeAppareils de traitement d'eau a l'intérieur des bâtiments - Filtres a substance active - Exigences de performance, de sécurité et essaisAnlagen zur Behandlung von Trinkwasser innerhalb von Gebäuden - Filter mit aktiven Substanzen - Anforderungen an Ausführung, Sicherheit und PrüfungTa slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 14898:2006+A1:2007SIST EN 14898:2006+A1:2007en,fr,de91.140.60Sistemi za oskrbo z vodoWater supply systems13.060.20Pitna vodaDrinking waterICS:SLOVENSKI
STANDARDSIST EN 14898:2006+A1:200701-september-2007







EUROPEAN STANDARD NORME EUROPÉENNE EUROPÄISCHE NORM
EN 14898:2006+A1
June 2007 ICS 13.060.20; 91.140.60 SupersedesEN 14898:2006English Version
Water conditioning equipment inside buildings - Active media filters - Requirements for performance, safety and testing
Appareils de traitement d'eau à l'intérieur des bâtiments - Filtres à substance active - Exigences de performance, de sécurité et essais
Anlagen zur Behandlung von Trinkwasser innerhalb von Gebäuden - Filter mit aktiven Substanzen -Anforderungen an Ausführung, Sicherheit und Prüfung This European Standard was approved by CEN on 27 April 2006 and includes Amendment 1 approved by CEN on 10 May 2007.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN Management Centre or to any CEN member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN Management Centre has the same status as the official versions.
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EN 14898:2006+A1:2007 (E) 2 Contents Page Foreword.4 1 Scope.5 2 Normative references.5 3 Terms and definitions.6 4 System design requirements.8 4.1 Materials of construction.8 4.2 Working conditions.8 4.2.1 Working temperature.8 4.2.2 Working flow.8 4.3 Filter cartridge replacement.8 4.4 End connections.8 4.5 Backflow prevention.8 4.6 Exchange indicator.8 5 Performance requirements.9 5.1 Pressure strength of the filter housing.9 5.2 Dynamic pressure test of housing.9 5.3 Dynamic pressure test of cartridge.9 5.4 Pressure drop.9 5.5 Substance reduction performance.9 5.5.1 Performance claims.9 5.5.2 Chlorine reduction.9 5.5.3 Organic chemical reduction.9 5.5.4 Odour and flavour reduction.10 5.5.5 Inorganic chemical reduction.10 6 Test methods.10 6.1 Static pressure test of filter housing.10 6.1.1 Principle.10 6.1.2 Procedure.10 6.2 Dynamic water pressure test of housing.11 6.2.1 Principle.11 6.2.2 Procedure.11 6.3 Dynamic pressure test of cartridge.12 6.3.1 Principle.12 6.3.2 Procedure.12 6.4 Pressure drop.13 6.4.1 Principle.13 6.4.2 Procedure.13 6.5 Chlorine reduction.15 6.5.1 Test equipment.15 6.5.2 Reagents.15 6.5.3 Analytical methods.15 6.5.4 Test conditions.15 6.5.5 Procedure.16 6.5.6 Sampling.16 6.5.7 Acceptance criteria.17 6.5.8 Expression of results.17 6.6 Chemical and odour/flavour reduction.17 6.6.1 Test equipment.17 6.6.2 Reagents.17



EN 14898:2006+A1:2007 (E) 3 6.6.3 Analytical methods.18 6.6.4 Test conditions.18 6.6.5 Procedure.21 6.6.6 Sampling.21 6.6.7 Acceptance criteria.21 6.6.8 Expression of results.21 7 Technical documents, marking, labelling and packaging.22 7.1 Technical documents.22 7.2 Marking.23 7.3 Labelling.23 7.3.1 Filter housing.23 7.3.2 Filter cartridge.23 7.4 Packaging.23 Annex A (informative)
Example of test rig for substance reduction testing.24 Annex B (informative)
Example test report.25 Annex C (informative)
Substance-specific reduction claims.26 Bibliography.31



EN 14898:2006+A1:2007 (E) 4 Foreword This document (EN 14898:2006+A1:2007) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 164 “Water supply”, the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR. This document shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by December 2007 and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by December 2007. This document includes Amendment 1, approved by CEN on 2007-05-10. This document supersedes EN 14898:2006. The start and finish of text introduced or altered by amendment is indicated in the text by tags ! ". With respect to potential adverse effects on the quality of water intended for human consumption caused by the product covered by this standard, the following is pointed out to the user: 1) This standard provides no information as to whether the product may be used without restriction in
any
of the Member States. 2) It should be noted that, while awaiting the adoption of verifiable European criteria, existing national
regulation concerning the use and/or the characteristics of this product remain in force. According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.



EN 14898:2006+A1:2007 (E) 5 1 Scope This European Standard specifies requirements relating to the construction, performance and methods of testing for active media filters for drinking water installations inside buildings, with a maximum working pressure of at least 1 000 kPa and a maximum working temperature of less than 30 °C. It only concerns units, which are permanently connected to the mains supply at the point of entry or point of use. This standard applies only to filter systems comprising a housing and filter media tested together. It includes capsule type units where both the element and its outer housing are disposable. NOTE Products intended for use in water supply systems are to comply, when existing, with national regulations and testing arrangements that ensure fitness for contact with drinking water. The Member States relevant regulators and the EC Commission agreed on the principle of a future unique European Acceptance Scheme (EAS) which would provide a common testing and approval arrangement at European level. If and when the EAS is adopted, European Standards on products will be amended by the addition of an Annex Z/EAS under Mandate M/136 which will contain formal references to the testing, certification and product marking requirements of the EAS. Until the EAS comes into force, the current national regulations remain applicable. 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 1717, Protection against pollution of potable water in water installations and general requirements of devices to prevent pollution by backflow EN 12903, Products used for treatment of water intended for human consumption — Powdered activated carbon EN 12904, Products used for treatment of water intended for human consumption — Silica sand and silica gravel EN 12905, Products used for treatment of water intended for human consumption — Expanded aluminosilicate EN 12906, Products used for treatment of water intended for human consumption — Pumice EN 12907, Products used for treatment of water intended for human consumption — Pyrolyzed coal material EN 12909, Products used for treatment of water intended for human consumption — Anthracite EN 12910, Products used for treatment of water intended for human consumption — Garnet EN 12911, Products used for treatment of water intended for human consumption — Manganese Greensand EN 12912, Products used for treatment of water intended for human consumption — Barite EN 12913, Products used for treatment of water intended for human consumption — Powdered diatomaceous earth EN 12914, Products used for treatment of water intended for human consumption — Powdered perlite EN 12915-1, Products used for treatment of water intended for human consumption — Granular activated carbon — Part 1: Virgin granular activated carbon EN 13752, Products used for treatment of water intended for human consumption — Manganese dioxide



EN 14898:2006+A1:2007 (E) 6 EN 13753, Products used for treatment of water intended for human consumption — Granular activated alumina EN 13754, Products used for treatment of water intended for human consumption — Bentonite EN 14368, Products used for treatment of water intended for human consumption — Manganese dioxide coated limestone EN 14369, Products used for treatment of water intended for human consumption — Iron-coated granular activated alumina EN 27888, Water quality — Determination of electrical conductivity (ISO 7888:1985) EN ISO 3696, Water for analytical laboratory use — Specification and test methods (ISO 3696:1987) EN ISO 7027, Water quality — Determination of turbidity (ISO 7072:1999) EN ISO 7393-1, Water quality — Determination of free chlorine and total chlorine — Part 1: Titrimetric method using N,N-diethyl-1,4-phenylenediamine (ISO 7393-1:1985) ISO 10523, Water quality — Determination of pH 3 Terms and definitions For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply: 3.1 active media adsorbent, ion exchange or chemically active material that removes or significantly reduces a component from water by chemical reaction or by virtue of ionic charge or other surface activity 3.2 capsule cartridge sealed cartridge, designed to be used in a support housing NOTE For this design, the housing may not be watertight. 3.3 capsule filter complete filter, for which the filter element and the filter housing are inseparable and the housing is discarded with the spent element 3.4 cartridge replaceable filter element NOTE This includes any other components that the manufacturer specifies should be changed when the cartridge exchange is due. 3.5 cartridge exchange indicator means by which the need to change a cartridge is indicated NOTE It may work by elapsed time, throughput of water or any other suitable method of indication. This indicator can only be regarded as a guide.



EN 14898:2006+A1:2007 (E) 7 3.6 identification mark identification on the product and/or packaging that the product conforms to the requirements of this standard, e.g. "This product conforms to prEN 14898" 3.7 filter element part of the filter that contains the active media 3.8 filter rated capacity volumetric capacity of the filter claimed by the manufacturer NOTE If more than one substance-specific reduction claim is made by the manufacturer, the filter rated capacity is the capacity for the substance with the lowest substance-specific rated capacity. 3.9 maximum working pressure manufacturer's stipulated maximum water supply pressure above which the structural integrity of the system may be compromised 3.10
maximum working temperature manufacturer's stipulated maximum water supply temperature above which filter performance and/or structural integrity of the system may be compromised 3.11 minimum reduction rate minimum percentage reduction achieved by a filter with respect to a specified substance, as defined in the performance requirements of this standard 3.12 minimum working pressure manufacturer's stipulated minimum water supply pressure below which filter performance may be compromised 3.13 minimum working temperature manufacturer's stipulated minimum water supply temperature below which filter performance and/or structural integrity of the system may be compromised 3.14 substance-specific rated capacity volume of water, in litres, that the filter is capable of treating to the minimum reduction rate with respect to a specific substance 3.15 unit volume internal empty vessel
volume of the complete system which is in contact with the drinking water 3.16 working flow range manufacturer's stipulated maximum and minimum flow rates outside of which the performance of the filter may be compromised



EN 14898:2006+A1:2007 (E) 8 4 System design requirements 4.1 Materials of construction Active media shall conform to the requirements for water extractable substances in EN 12903, EN 12904, EN 12905, EN 12906, EN 12907, EN 12909, EN 12910, EN 12911, EN 12912, EN 12913, EN 12914, EN 12915-1, EN 13752, EN 13753, EN 13754, EN 14368 or EN 14369, if and as appropriate. 4.2 Working conditions 4.2.1 Working temperature The filter shall be designed to operate to the requirements of this standard at:  minimum ambient air and water temperatures of not less than 5 °C;  maximum water temperature of at least 30 °C;  maximum ambient air temperature of at least 30 °C. 4.2.2 Working flow Performance tests shall be performed at the maximum of the working flow range stipulated by the manufacturer. If the filter system is not fitted with a flow regulator, the manufacturer shall provide guidance in the operating instructions for adjusting the flow such that it does not exceed the maximum of the working flow range. 4.3 Filter cartridge replacement Any tools necessary for routine maintenance shall not come into contact with the water intended for human consumption. Any special tools shall be provided by the equipment supplier. The system shall be designed, and suitable instructions provided, such that contamination of the treated water supply is avoided during the filter cartridge change procedure. 4.4 End connections Any fittings supplied with the filter to connect it to existing pipework, shall conform to the requirements of the relevant European Standards, and, for point-of-entry installation, shall be minimum size DN 15. 4.5 Backflow prevention Backflow prevention shall be provided in accordance with the national implementation of EN 1717. 4.6 Exchange indicator An active media filter system shall incorporate a cartridge exchange indicator, which gives a guide to the remaining life of the element based on filtration capacity, along with a clear statement of the maximum period of time after which the cartridge has to be changed.



EN 14898:2006+A1:2007 (E) 9 5 Performance requirements 5.1 Pressure strength of the filter housing When subjected to a hydraulic test as defined in 6.1, there shall be no visible leakage or damage. 5.2 Dynamic pressure test of housing While subject to a cyclic pressure test as described in 6.2, the filter housing shall show no visible signs of leakage or damage. In the case of a capsule type filter, this test shall be omitted but the dynamic pressure test as described in 6.3 shall be completed. 5.3 Dynamic pressure test of cartridge While subject to a cyclic pressure test as described in 6.3, the filter cartridge shall show no visible signs of leakage or damage. 5.4 Pressure drop When subjected to the maximum of the working flow range as described in 6.4, the filter, with a clean element, shall not develop a pressure drop higher than the manufacturer’s declared value. 5.5 Substance reduction performance 5.5.1 Performance claims Any or all of the performance claims covered by this clause may be made by the filter manufacturer but where more than one substance performance claim is made, the rated capacity shall be that for the lowest substance-specific capacity. 5.5.2 Chlorine reduction When tested in accordance with 6.5, the reduction in chlorine achieved shall be categorized as follows: Class 1 : ≥ 90 % reduction Class 2 : ≥ 75 % to < 90 % reduction 5.5.3 Organic chemical reduction When tested in accordance with 6.6, the unit shall reduce the specified chemical parameter by at least 90 % from an influent concentration of 10 times the regulated value (see ![2]") or the World Health Organisation (WHO) Guidelines value (see ![3]"). With the exception of trihalogenmethanes (THM) (for which chloroform may be used as a surrogate), tests for reduction of each specific substance, for which the manufacturer makes a claim, shall be carried out: other than for THMs, claims for reduction of generic groups (such as pesticides, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH), etc.) of organic chemicals cannot be claimed under this standard. NOTE The protocols specified in 6.6 can be adapted to test the reduction of substances not specifically covered by the performance requirements of this standard (see Annex C). Claims for the reduction of such substances are clearly separated from the claims made of conformity to this standard (see 7.1).



EN 14898:2006+A1:2007 (E) 10 5.5.4 Odour and flavour reduction When tested in accordance with 6.6, the unit shall reduce the level of geosmin from 0,15 µg/l to 0,015 µg/l and, in a separate test, it shall reduce the level of 2,4,6-trichlorophenol from 20 µg/l to 2 µg/l. For compliance with this standard, separate claims for odour or flavour reduction are not permitted. 5.5.5 Inorganic chemical reduction When tested in accordance with 6.6, the unit shall meet the criteria given in Table 1 for any or all of the substances tested. Table 1 — Chemical reduction requirements
Determinant
Concentration units
Influent concentration Ci
Effluent percentage reduction Lead µg/l Pb 100 ± 10 90 Copper mg/l Cu 3 ± 0,3 80 Aluminium µg/l Al 600 ± 60 70 Nitrate mg/l NO3 200 ± 20 75a Carbonate hardness mg/l CaCO3 300 ± 30 50 a In the case of nitrate, to check that excessive formation of nitrite is not occurring, filtered water samples shall be analyzed for nitrite as well as nitrate and an additional condition shall be fulfilled: 2003)(NO50)(NOi23C≤+.
NOTE The protocols specified in 6.6 of this standard can be adapted to test the reduction of substances not specifically covered by the performance requirements of this standard (see Annex C). Claims for the reduction of such substances are clearly separated from the claims made of conformity to this standard (see also 7.1). 6 Test methods 6.1 Static pressure test of filter housing 6.1.1 Principle The filter is mounted in a test rig and a water pressure 1.5 times the maximum working pressure is applied for 10 min. The filter is examined for visible evidence of leakage or damage. 6.1.2 Procedure Install the filter in a test rig as shown in Figure 1. The pressure gauge shall be installed at the outlet of the test specimen. It shall be ensured that the pressure at the outlet of the system is at the specified value. Flush with water to purge air from the filter. Increase the water pressure to 1.5 times the maximum working pressure at a minimum rate of 0,1MPa/s. Maintain the pressure for 1020+ min. Examine the filter for visible evidence of leakage or damage.



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Key 1 Pressurizing device
4 Pressure gauge 2 Stop valve/ Solenoid valve
5 Test specimen 3 Drain valve Figure 1 – Pressure strength and tightness test rig 6.2 Dynamic water pressure test of housing
6.2.1 Principle The empty filter housing is mounted in a test rig and subjected to 200 000 load cycles with pressure varying from 150 kPa to 1,3 times the maximum working pressure at a frequency of 15 min-1. The filter housing is examined for visible evidence of leakage or damage. 6.2.2 Procedure Position the filter in a suitable test rig (see Figure 1). Apply 200 000 load cycles with the water pressure cycling between 150 kPa and 1,3 times the maximum working pressure, at a frequency of (15 ± 2) min-1
(see Figure 2). The duration of the pressure increase, pressure hold and pressure decrease shall each be (1 ± 0,2) s. The pressure shall be measured at the outlet of the filter. Maintain the water temperature of the system at (20 ± 3)°C. Examine the filter for visible evidence of leakage or damage. The filter used for the test described in 6.2 shall not be used for subsequent testing.



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Key X Time, in s Y Pressure, in kPa/100 Figure 2 — Dynamic pressure test of filter housing 6.3 Dynamic pressure test of cartridge 6.3.1 Principle The filter complete with cartridge is mounted in a test rig and subject to 20 000 load cycles with the pressure varying from 150 kPa to 1,3 times the maximum working pressure with a frequency of 6 cycles per minute. The filter cartridge is examined for physical evidence of damage to the cartridge and seals. 6.3.2 Procedure  Position the filter with cartridge installed in a test rig (see Figure 1).  Apply 20 000 load cycles with the water pressure cycling between 1,3 times the maximum working pressure and 150 kPa. The time for the pressure increase and the pressure hold at 1,3 times maximum working pressure shall each be (2,5 ± 0,2) s. The time for the pressure decrease from 1,3 times the maximum working pressure to 150 kPa and the hold period at 150 kPa s
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