oSIST prEN 13794:2014

Respiratory protective devices - Self-contained closed-circuit devices for escape - Requirements, testing and marking

This European Standard specifies minimum requirements for self-contained closed-circuit breathing devices, chemical oxygen (KO2, NaClO3) type and compressed oxygen type, for escape (short: oxygen escape device).
This European Standard does not apply to devices for work and rescue and to diving apparatus.
Laboratory and practical performance tests are included for the assessment of compliance with the requirements.

Atemschutzgeräte - Isoliergeräte für Selbstrettung - Anforderungen, Prüfung, Kennzeichnung

Appareils de protection respiratoire - Appareils de protection respiratoire isolants autonomes à circuit fermé pour l'évacuation - Exigences, essais, marquage

La présente Norme européenne spécifie les exigences minimales requises des appareils de protection
respiratoire isolants autonomes à circuit fermé, à oxygène chimique (KO2, NaClO3) et à oxygène comprimé,
pour l'évacuation (en abrégé : appareil d'évacuation à oxygène).
La présente Norme européenne ne s'applique ni aux appareils de protection pour le travail et le sauvetage, ni
aux appareils de plongée.
Elle contient des essais en laboratoire et des essais pratiques de performance pour s'assurer de la conformité
aux exigences.

Oprema za varovanje dihal - Samoreševalni avtonomni dihalni aparat z zaprtim krogom - Zahteve, preskušanje, označevanje

General Information

• Status: Not Published
• Public Enquiry End Date: 29-Oct-2014
• ICS: 13.340.30 - Respiratory protective devices
• Technical Committee: OVP - Personal protecting equipment
• Current Stage: 98 - Abandoned project (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 24-Nov-2016
• Due Date: 29-Nov-2016
• Completion Date: 24-Nov-2016
• Directive: 89/686/EEC - Council Directive 89/686/EEC of 21 December 1989 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to personal protective equipment
• Ref Project: prEN 13794 - Respiratory protective devices - Self-contained closed-circuit devices for escape - Requirements, testing and marking

Relations

• Revised: SIST EN 13794:2003 - Respiratory protective devices - Self-contained closed-circuit breathing apparatus for escape - Requirements, testing, marking
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2014
• Revised: SIST EN 13794:2003 - Respiratory protective devices - Self-contained closed-circuit breathing apparatus for escape - Requirements, testing, marking
• Effective Date: 18-Jan-2023
• Revised: SIST EN 13794:2003 - Respiratory protective devices - Self-contained closed-circuit breathing apparatus for escape - Requirements, testing, marking
• Effective Date: 19-Jan-2023

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
oSIST prEN 13794:2014
01-oktober-2014
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Respiratory protective devices - Self-contained closed-circuit devices for escape -
Requirements, testing and marking
Atemschutzgeräte - Isoliergeräte für Selbstrettung - Anforderungen, Prüfung,
Kennzeichnung
Appareils de protection respiratoire - Appareils de protection respiratoire isolants
autonomes à circuit fermé pour l'évacuation - Exigences, essais, marquage
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN 13794 rev
ICS:
13.340.30 Varovalne dihalne naprave Respiratory protective
devices
oSIST prEN 13794:2014 en,fr,de
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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EUROPEAN STANDARD
DRAFT
prEN 13794 rev
NORME EUROPÉENNE

EUROPÄISCHE NORM

July 2014
ICS 13.340.30 Will supersede EN 13794:2002
English Version
Respiratory protective devices - Self-contained closed-circuit
devices for escape - Requirements, testing and marking
Appareils de protection respiratoire - Appareils de Atemschutzgeräte - Isoliergeräte für Selbstrettung -
protection respiratoire isolants autonomes à circuit fermé Anforderungen, Prüfung, Kennzeichnung
pour l'évacuation - Exigences, essais, marquage
This draft European Standard is submitted to CEN members for enquiry. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee CEN/TC 79.

If this draft becomes a European Standard, 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.

This draft European Standard was established by CEN 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-CENELEC Management
Centre has the same status as the official versions.

CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania,
Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and United
Kingdom.

Recipients of this draft are invited to submit, with their comments, notification of any relevant patent rights of which they are aware and to
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.


EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION
COMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATION

EUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNG

CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Avenue Marnix 17, B-1000 Brussels
© 2014 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. prEN 13794 rev:2014 E
worldwide for CEN national Members.

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Contents
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Foreword .5
1 Scope .6
2 Normative references .6
3 Terms and definitions .6
4 Description .7
5 Classification .7
5.1 General .7
5.2 Types of oxygen escape devices .7
5.3 Classes of oxygen escape devices .7
6 Requirements .7
6.1 General .7
6.2 Design .8
6.3 Materials .8
6.4 Cleaning and disinfecting .9
6.5 Mass . 10
6.6 Connections (couplings) . 10
6.7 Harness . 10
6.8 Handling . 10
6.9 Leaktightness . 10
6.10 Facepiece [Respiratory Interface (RI)] . 10
6.11 Goggles . 11
6.12 Inhalation and exhalation valves . 11
6.13 Relief valve, if fitted . 12
6.13.1 General . 12
6.13.2 Opening pressure . 12
6.13.3 Tensile force . 12
6.14 Breathing bag . 12
6.15 Flexible hose(s), if fitted . 12
6.16 Mechanical strength . 12
6.17 Resistance to temperature . 13
6.17.1 Pre-conditioning . 13
6.17.2 Performance . 13
6.18 Flammability . 13
6.19 Performance . 13
6.19.1 Rated working duration . 13
6.19.2 Oxygen content . 14
6.19.3 Carbon dioxide content . 14
6.19.4 Temperature and humidity . 14
6.19.5 Breathing resistance . 14
6.20 Surface temperature . 15
6.21 Practical performance . 15
6.22 Specific requirements for escape device C type . 15
6.23 Specific requirements for escape device D type . 15
6.23.1 Protection against particulate matter . 15
6.23.2 High and medium pressure parts. 15
6.23.3 High, medium and low pressure connections . 16
6.23.4 Gas cylinders . 16
6.23.5 Gas cylinder seal . 16
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6.23.6 Gas cylinder seal connection . 16
6.23.7 Pressure reducer . 16
6.23.8 Pressure indicator . 16
6.23.9 Oxygen supply . 17
6.24 Specific requirements for escape device K type . 17
6.24.1 Leaktightness . 17
6.24.2 Oxygen supply . 17
7 Testing . 17
7.1 General . 17
7.2 Nominal values and tolerances . 18
7.3 Visual inspection . 18
7.4 Leaktightness . 18
7.4.1 Leaktightness of the carrying container . 18
7.4.2 Leaktightness of the ready-for-use device . 18
7.5 Mechanical strength . 18
7.5.1 Shock . 18
7.5.2 Vibration . 18
7.6 Opening pressure of the relief valve . 19
7.7 Breathing bag . 19
7.8 Resistance to temperature . 19
7.8.1 Pre-conditioning . 19
7.8.2 Temperature tests at -5 °C and +60° C . 20
7.8.3 Low temperature practical performance test . 20
7.9 Laboratory performance tests . 20
7.9.1 General performance . 20
7.9.2 Performance at 70 l/min . 24
7.10 Surface temperature . 25
7.11 Breathing resistance . 25
7.12 Tensile force . 25
7.13 Oxygen supply . 25
7.14 Practical performance . 25
7.14.1 General . 25
7.14.2 Escape tests . 25
7.14.3 Test at rest . 26
8 Marking . 27
9 Information supplied by the manufacturer . 27
Annex A (normative) Additional requirements and methods of testing for devices devices
designed for underground use . 29
A.1 Pre-conditioning by carrying devices in underground mines . 29
A.1.1 General . 29
A.1.2 Requirements . 29
A.2 Pre-conditioning by simulating the carrying of devices in underground mines . 29
A.2.1 Exposure to vibration and shock . 29
A.2.2 Requirements . 30
Annex B (normative) Training device . 31
B.1 Definition . 31
B.2 Requirements . 31
B.2.1 Design . 31
B.2.2 Materials . 31
B.2.3 Cleaning and disinfecting . 31
B.2.4 Mass . 31
B.2.5 Handling . 31
B.2.6 Breathing resistance at 35 l/min . 31
B.2.7 Oxygen content of the inhaled air . 32
B.2.8 CO content of the inhaled air . 32
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B.3 Marking . 32
B.4 Information supplied by the manufacturer . 32
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Annex C (informative) Marking . 33
Annex ZA (informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential
Requirements of EU Directive 89/686/EEC on Personal Protective Equipment . 34
Bibliography . 35

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Foreword
This document (prEN 13794:2014) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 79 “Respiratory
protective devices”, the secretariat of which is held by DIN.
This document is currently submitted to the CEN Enquiry.
This document will supersede EN 13794:2002.
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.
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1 Scope
This European Standard specifies minimum requirements for self-contained closed-circuit breathing devices,
chemical oxygen (KO , NaClO ) type and compressed oxygen type, for escape (short: oxygen escape device).
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This European Standard does not apply to devices for work and rescue and to diving apparatus.
Laboratory and practical performance tests are included for the assessment of compliance with the
requirements.
2 Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are
indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references,
the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 132, Respiratory protective devices - Definitions of terms and pictograms
EN 134, Respiratory protective devices - Nomenclature of components
EN 136:1998, Respiratory protective devices - Full face masks - Requirements, testing, marking
EN 166:1995, Personal eye protection – Specifications
EN 168:1995, Personal eye protection - Non-optical test methods
EN 13274-1, Respiratory protective devices - Methods of test - Part 1: Determination of inward leakage and
total inward leakage
EN 13274-2:2001, Respiratory protective devices - Methods of test - Part 2: Practical performance tests
EN 13274-3:2002, Respiratory protective devices - Methods of test - Part 3: Determination of breathing
resistance
EN 13274-4:2001, Respiratory protective devices - Methods of test - Part 4: Flame tests
EN 13274-5, Respiratory protective devices - Methods of test - Part 5: Climatic conditions
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions given in EN 132, EN 134 and the
following apply.
3.1
quick start system
mechanism which activates the oxygen generation/flow whilst opening the storage container or by pulling the
facepiece
3.2
Respiratory Interface
(RI)
part of a respiratory protective device that forms the protective barrier between the wearer’s respiratory tract
and the ambient atmosphere
[SOURCE: ISO 16972, 3.162]
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3.3
ready for use device
device where the container is opened
4 Description
An oxygen escape device is designed and constructed so that exhaled breathing gas is ducted from the
facepiece into a circuit which contains a cartridge and a breathing bag where it is available for re-breathing.
device -
The cartridge contains chemicals which absorb exhaled carbon dioxide and - in case of a KO
2
humidity and generates also oxygen.
In case of a NaClO device, a chemical oxygen source (NaClO candle) generates the oxygen to be needed.
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In case of a compressed oxygen device, oxygen is fed into the circuit at a suitable point by means of a
constant flow device or by a lung governed demand valve or by a suitable combination of both.
The breathing gas flow may be of the pendulum or loop type and excess gas is ejected via a relief valve.
5 Classification
5.1 General
Oxygen escape devices are classified according to their oxygen source and rated working duration in types
and classes.
5.2 Types of oxygen escape devices
 Type C NaClO device;

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 Type D Compressed oxygen device;
 Type K KO device.
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5.3 Classes of oxygen escape devices
Oxygen escape devices are classified according to the rated working duration (see 6.19.1) which is defined by
performing a breathing machine test in accordance with 7.9.1 after the device is being exposed to shock in
accordance with 7.5.1 and vibration in accordance with 7.5.2.
Rated working duration will be defined in increments of 5 min up to and including duration of 30 min and
thereafter in steps of 10 min.
6 Requirements
6.1 General
All test specimens shall meet all requirements.
Where it is required in a specific clause the manufacturer shall declare that a failure modes and effect analysis
(FMEA) has been conducted.
The FMEA shall at least cover the following areas
 Materials (6.3)
 Cleaning and disinfection (6.4)
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The manufacturer shall maintain a copy of the FMEA in their records for a time period of at least 10 years or
for 5 years after the device ceases production whichever is the longest.
NOTE Further information is given in EN 60812 [1].
6.2 Design
The device shall be of reliable construction and as compact as possible.
The device shall be designed so as not to interfere with work activities when being carried. It shall be used in
accordance with the information supplied by the manufacturer.
The device shall be so designed that there are no protruding parts or sharp edges likely to be caught on
projections in narrow passages.
The surface of any part of the device likely to be in contact with the wearer shall be free from sharp edges and
burrs.
The device shall be so designed and constructed as to prevent ingress of external atmosphere within the
limits specified in this European Standard.
The device shall be so designed that the outside of the container can be easily cleaned.
The device shall be so designed as to prevent the chemical from entering the wearer's respiratory tract and
that saliva or condensate shall not interfere with the function of the device or cause any harmful effect to the
wearer.
Check in accordance with 7.3 and test in accordance with 7.14.
It shall not be possible to initiate a quick start system inadvertently, if fitted.
It shall not be possible to don the device without initiating the quick start system, if fitted.
Devices for special use, i.e. in mining, shall meet the requirements specified in Annex A when tested in
accordance with Annex A.
Devices for training purposes only shall meet the requirements specified in Annex C when tested in
accordance with Annex C.
Training may also be carried out with the device specified in this standard.
Check in accordance with 7.3.
6.3 Materials
The carrying container and the locking device, where present, shall be adequately protected against
corrosion. The materials used shall be able to withstand temperatures and mechanical stress to be expected
whilst being carried on the person as well as being stored on machines and vehicles.
Check in accordance with 7.3, test in accordance with 7.8.1 and 7.14.
Exposed parts, i.e. those which can be subjected to impact during use of the device, shall not be made of
aluminium, magnesium, titanium or alloys containing such proportions of these metals as will, on impact, give
rise to frictional sparks capable of igniting flammable gas mixtures.
Check in accordance with 7.3.
Any container or carrying container using such materials shall be adequately protected.
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If national regulations allow the use of such containers or carrying containers then when tested for impact and
scraping no metal shall be exposed.
Non-metallic carrying containers shall be antistatic.
If the device is required to be antistatic during escape, materials used shall be antistatic.
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Exposed parts shall have a surface resistance of lower than 10 Ω measured in accordance with
IEC 60079-32-2, 4.2. Exposed parts that do not meet this criterion may also be used if the maximum
transferred charge tested in accordance with IEC 60079-32-2, 4.10 does not exceed the maximum acceptable
values for the appropriate explosion group given in IEC 60079-32-1, Table 4 .
A general decision process for evaluating and testing plastic materials is given in Figure 1 (compare cited
documents).

Figure 1 — General decision process
Materials which come into direct contact with the wearer's skin shall not be known to be likely to cause
irritation or any other adverse effect to health.
Check in accordance with 7.3 and test in accordance with 7.14.
Care shall be taken in selecting materials that may come into contact with oxygen to ensure that no oxygen
ignition take place.
Devices using oxygen generating chemicals shall be known not to ignite or combust due to the elevated
temperatures of the device (caused by the exothermic chemical reaction) as a result of foreseeable use
addressed by a FMEA.
Check in accordance with 7.3.
6.4 Cleaning and disinfecting
All parts requiring cleaning and disinfecting shall be able to withstand cleaning and disinfecting agents and
procedures recommended by the manufacturer.
This shall be addressed in the FMEA.
Check in accordance with 7.3.
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6.5 Mass
The mass of the complete device including carrying container shall not exceed 5 kg when designed to be
carried for at least 8 h.
The mass of the device excluding any container when stored in ready-for-us
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