SIST EN 403:2004
(Main)Respiratory protective devices for self-rescue - Filtering devices with hood for escape from fire - Requirements, testing, marking
Respiratory protective devices for self-rescue - Filtering devices with hood for escape from fire - Requirements, testing, marking
This European Standard refers to filtering devices with a hood for personal escape from particulate matter, carbon monoxide and other toxic gases produced by fire. It specifies minimum requirements for this device which is for single use. It does not cover devices designed for use in circumstances where there is or might be an oxygen deficiency (oxygen less than 17 % by volume).
Two types of devices are specified; namely, those designed to be carried on the person and those designed to be stored.
This standard specifies devices primarily designed for adult users. Some devices may not be suitable for children.
Laboratory and practical performance tests are included for the assessment of compliance with the requirements.
Atemschutzgeräte für Selbstrettung - Filtergeräte mit Haube zur Selbstrettung bei Bränden - Anforderungen, Prüfung, Kennzeichnung
Diese Europäische Norm bezieht sich auf Filtergeräte mit einer Haube zur persönlichen Flucht vor Partikeln, Kohlenmonoxid und anderen bei Bränden auftretenden giftigen Gasen. Sie legt Mindestanforderungen für dieses Gerät fest, das nur zum einmaligen Gebrauch bestimmt ist. Sie gilt nicht für Geräte, die zum Einsatz bei gegebenem oder möglichem Sauerstoff-Mangel (Sauerstoff unter 17 Vol.-%) vorgesehen sind.
Es werden zwei Typen von Geräten festgelegt; nämlich jene, die dazu bestimmt sind am Mann getragen zu werden, und jene, die dazu bestimmt sind gelagert zu werden.
Diese Europäische Norm legt Geräte fest, die hauptsächlich für Erwachsene vorgesehen sind. Einige Geräte können für Kinder nicht geeignet sein.
Laborprüfungen und praktische Leistungsprüfungen sind enthalten, um die Übereinstimmung mit den Anforderungen feststellen zu können.
Appareils de protection respiratoire pour l'évacuation - Appareils filtrants avec cagoule pour l'évacuation d'un incendie - Exigences, essais, marquage
La présente Norme européenne concerne les appareils filtrants avec cagoule, utilisés pour l'évacuation individuelle hors des environnements qui comportent des matieres particulaires, du monoxyde de carbone et d'autres gaz toxiques produits par le feu. Elle spécifie les exigences minimales requises de ces appareils a usage unique. Elle ne traite pas des appareils conçus pour etre utilisés dans des circonstances ou il existe ou peut exister un manque d'oxygene (teneur en oxygene inférieure a 17 % en volume).
Deux types d'appareils sont spécifiés, a savoir ceux qui sont conçus pour etre portés sur un individu et ceux qui sont conçus pour etre stockés.
La présente norme spécifie les dispositifs qui sont avant tout destinés a etre utilisés par des adultes. Certains dispositifs peuvent s'avérer inadaptés pour les enfants.
La présente norme contient des essais en laboratoire et des essais pratiques de performance qui permettent de s'assurer de la conformité avec les exigences.
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Respiratory protective devices for self-rescue - Filtering devices with hood for escape from fire - Requirements, testing, markingAppareils de protection respiratoire pour l'évacuation - Appareils filtrants avec cagoule pour l'évacuation d'un incendie - Exigences, essais, marquageAtemschutzgeräte für Selbstrettung - Filtergeräte mit Haube zur Selbstrettung bei Bränden - Anforderungen, Prüfung, Kennzeichnung13.340.30Varovalne dihalne napraveRespiratory protective devicesICS:SIST EN 403:2004enTa slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 403:200401-julij-2004SIST EN 403:2004SLOVENSKI
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EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 403May 2004ICS 13.340.30Supersedes EN 403:1993English versionRespiratory protective devices for self-rescue - Filtering deviceswith hood for escape from fire - Requirements, testing, markingAppareils de protection respiratoire pour l'évacuation -Appareils filtrants avec cagoule pour l'évacuation d'unincendie - Exigences, essais, marquageAtemschutzgeräte für Selbstrettung - Filtergeräte mitHaube zur Selbstrettung bei Bränden - Anforderungen,Prüfung, KennzeichnungThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 16 January 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
B-1050 Brussels© 2004 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 403:2004: E
EN 403:2004 (E)2ContentsPageForeword.4Introduction.51Scope.62Normative references.63Terms and definitions.64Description.75Classification.76Requirements.76.1General.76.2Ergonomics.76.3Design.76.4Materials.76.5Mass.86.6Conditioning.86.7Connections.86.8Packaging.86.9Practical performance.86.10Leakage.86.10.1Inward leakage excluding filter penetration (breathing zone).86.10.2Leakage into ocular zone.96.11Filter.96.11.1Gas capacity.96.11.2Filter penetration.96.12Valves.96.13Breathing resistance.106.14Flammability.106.15Carbon dioxide content of inhalation air.106.16Head harness.106.17Vision.106.17.1Visor.106.17.2Impairment of vision.106.17.3Field of vision.106.18Sealing.106.19Integrity of filtering smoke hood at high carbon monoxide concentrations.116.20Ingress of humidity.116.21Temperature of inhaled air.116.22Communication.117Testing.117.1General.117.2Nominal values and tolerances.117.3Visual inspection.117.4Conditioning.127.4.1General.127.4.2Mechanical strength.127.4.3Impact.127.4.4Resistance of packaging to puncture and tear.127.4.5Temperature.137.4.6Pressure changes.13
EN 403:2004 (E)37.5Practical performance test.137.5.1General.137.5.2Exercises.147.6Leakage.147.6.1Inward leakage excluding filter penetration (breathing zone).147.6.2Leakage into ocular zone.147.7Gas capacity.157.7.1General.157.7.2Carbon monoxide test.157.7.3Other test gases.177.8Filter penetration.177.9Breathing resistance.177.10Flammability.177.10.1Test specimen.177.10.2Apparatus.177.10.3Procedure.177.11Carbon dioxide content of the inhalation air.187.12Connections.188Marking.188.1General.188.2Filtering smoke hood or package.188.3Package.189Information supplied by the manufacturer.19Annex A (informative)
Method for the determination of wet bulb temperature of the inhaled air.28Annex ZA (informative)
Clauses of this European Standard addressing essential requirements orother provisions of EU Directives.30
EN 403:2004 (E)4ForewordThis document (EN 403:2004) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 79 “Respiratory protectivedevices”, the secretariat of which is held by DIN.This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identicaltext or by endorsement, at the latest by November 2004, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawnat the latest by November 2004.This document supersedes EN 403:1993.This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and theEuropean 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.Annex A is informative.According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the followingcountries 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, Switzerlandand United Kingdom.
EN 403:2004 (E)5IntroductionA given respiratory protective device can only be approved when the individual components satisfy therequirements of the test specification which may be a complete standard or part of a standard, and practicalperformance tests have been carried out successfully on complete devices where specified in the appropriatestandard. If for any reason a complete device is not tested then simulation of the device is permitted providedthe respiratory characteristics and mass distribution are similar to those of the complete device.
EN 403:2004 (E)61 ScopeThis European Standard refers to filtering devices with a hood for personal escape from particulate matter,carbon monoxide and other toxic gases produced by fire. It specifies minimum requirements for this devicewhich is for single use. It does not cover devices designed for use in circumstances where there is or might bean oxygen deficiency (oxygen less than 17 % by volume).Two types of devices are specified; namely, those designed to be carried on the person and those designed tobe stored.This standard specifies devices primarily designed for adult users. Some devices may not be suitable forchildren.Laboratory and practical performance tests are included for the assessment of compliance with therequirements.2 Normative referencesThis European Standard incorporates by dated or undated reference, provisions from other publications.These normative references are cited at the appropriate places in the text and the publications are listedhereafter. For dated references, subsequent amendments to or revisions of any of these publications apply tothis European Standard only when incorporated in it by amendment or revision. For undated references thelatest edition of the publication referred to applies (including amendments).EN 132:1998, Respiratory protective devices – Definitions of terms and pictogramsEN 134:1998, Respiratory protective devices – Nomenclature of componentsEN 136, Respiratory protective devices - Full face masks - Requirements, testing, markingEN 140, Respiratory protective devices - Half masks and quarter masks - Requirements, testing, markingEN 141:2000, Respiratory protective devices - Gas filters and combined filters - Requirements, testing,markingEN 143:2000, Respiratory protective devices - Particle filters - Requirements, testing, markingEN 405, Respiratory protective devices – Valved filtering half masks to protect against gases or gases andparticles – Requirements, testing, markingEN 12941, Respiratory protective devices - Powered filtering devices incorporating a helmet or a hood -Requirements, testing, markingEN 13274-1, Respiratory protective devices - Methods of test - Part 1: Determination of inward leakage andtotal inward leakageEN 13274-4, Respiratory protective devices - Methods of test - Part 4: Flame testsEN 13274-5:2001, Respiratory protective devices - Methods of test - Part 5: Climatic conditions3 Terms and definitionsFor the purposes of this European Standard, the terms and definitions given in EN 132:1998 and EN134:1998 apply.
EN 403:2004 (E)74 DescriptionA filtering device with a hood for self-rescue from fire (filtering smoke hood) is a respiratory protective devicedependent on the ambient atmosphere.A complete device consists of a facepiece with combined filter and, if necessary, suitable packaging. It is notintended that any disassembly or assembly be carried out by the user.The facepiece of a filtering smoke hood can be the hood itself or a full face mask, half mask, quarter mask ormouthpiece assembly connected to the hood. The combined filter is attached to the facepiece and is notreplaceable without tools.5 ClassificationDevices designed to be carried on the person are classified as 'M' and those for storage 'S'.6 Requirements6.1 GeneralIn all tests all test samples shall meet the requirements.6.2 ErgonomicsThe requirements of this standard are intended to take account of the interaction between the wearer, therespiratory protective device, and where possible the working environment in which the respiratory protectivedevice is likely to be used. See annex ZA.6.3 DesignThe apparatus shall be sufficiently robust to withstand the rough usage it is likely to receive in service withrespect to its classification.The apparatus shall be designed so that there are no protruding parts or sharp edges likely to be caught onprojections in narrow passages.No part of the apparatus likely to be in contact with the wearer shall have sharp edges or burrs.The apparatus shall be designed to ensure its full function in any orientation.Testing shall be done in accordance with 7.3 and 7.5.6.4 MaterialsMaterials which come into direct contact with the wearer's skin shall not be known to be likely to causeirritation or any other adverse effect to health.All metallic parts shall be corrosion-resistant or protected against corrosion e.g. by packaging.If materials sensitive to humidity are used in the device, they shall be protected against the effects of humiditye.g. by suitable packaging.Testing shall be done in accordance with 7.3, 7.4 and 7.5.
EN 403:2004 (E)86.5 MassThe mass of the ready-for-use device without packaging or carrying device shall not exceed 1000 g.Testing shall be done in accordance with 7.1.6.6 ConditioningPrior to laboratory or practical performance tests all test specimen shall be conditioned.Testing shall be done in accordance with 7.4.6.7 ConnectionsConnections between components shall be designed such that they cannot be readily separated by the user.Testing shall be done in accordance with 7.3.The connection between filter and hood assembly shall withstand axially a tensile force of 50 N.Testing shall be done in accordance with 7.12.6.8 PackagingThe packaging shall be easy to open without tools.Testing shall be done in accordance with 7.3.6.9 Practical performanceThe complete apparatus shall undergo practical performance tests. These general tests serve the purpose ofchecking the apparatus for imperfections that cannot be determined by the tests described elsewhere in thisstandard.Where, in the opinion of the test house, approval is not granted because practical performance tests show theapparatus has imperfections related to wearer's acceptance, the test house shall provide full details of thoseparts of the practical performance tests which revealed these imperfections. This will enable other test housesto duplicate the tests and assess the results thereof.Testing shall be done in accordance with 7.5.6.10 Leakage6.10.1 Inward leakage excluding filter penetration (breathing zone)For filtering smoke hoods fitted in accordance with the instructions for use, at least 46 out of the 50 individualresults for the inward leakage over each of the exercise periods as defined in 7.6.1 (i.e. 10 subjects x5 exercise periods) shall be not greater than5 %and, in addition, at least 8 out of the 10 individual wearer arithmetic means (10 subjects) for the inwardleakage, averaged over all exercise periods shall be not greater than2 %
EN 403:2004 (E)9Testing shall be done in accordance with 7.6.1.6.10.2 Leakage into ocular zoneThe leakage of the test agent shall not exceed 20 %.Testing shall be done in accordance with 7.6.2.6.11 Filter6.11.1 Gas capacityThe breakthrough time shall not be less than 15 min when the test agents shown in Table 1 are used.Testing shall be done in accordance with 7.7.Table 1 — Test gas conditionsTest gasTest gas concentration in airaml/mc
(= ppm)Breakthrough concentrationb
ml/m (= ppm)Propenal (acrolein)1000,5Hydrogen chloride (HCl)10005Hydrogen cyanide (HCN)40010 cCarbon monoxide25005000750010 000200 daA deviation of ± 10 % from the required value shall be acceptable. The recorded breakthrough times shall be adjusted, if necessary,by simple proportion to conform with the specified influent concentration.bThe breakthrough concentration is an arbitrary value and it is used only to define the end point of the filter capacity under laboratorytesting conditions.CC2N2 may sometimes be present in the effluent air. The total concentration of (HCN + C2N2) shall not exceed 10 ml/m3 atbreakthrough.d
Time weighted average in any single 5 min period.6.11.2 Filter penetrationThe filter shall meet the requirements of EN 143 for penetration of particle filter class P2 using sodium chlorideas test agent.Testing shall be done in accordance with 7.8.6.12 ValvesThe complete device may be provided with one or more inhalation and exhalation valves. If the device isequipped with valves, the valves shall operate correctly and independent of their orientation. They shall beprotected against dirt and mechanical damage.Testing shall be done in accordance with 7.3 and 7.5.
EN 403:2004 (E)106.13 Breathing resistanceThe inhalation resistance shall not exceed 8 mbar and the exhalation resistance shall not exceed 3 mbar.Testing shall be done in accordance with 7.9.6.14 FlammabilityThe materials used shall not present a danger for the wearer and shall not be of highly flammable nature.The filtering smoke hood or other exposed parts shall not continue to burn or present any additional hazard tothe wearer. It is not required that the filtering smoke hood still has to be useable after the test.Testing shall be done in accordance with 7.3 and 7.10.6.15 Carbon dioxide content of inhalation airThe carbon dioxide content of inhalation air (dead space) shall not exceed an average of 2 % by volume.Testing shall be done in accordance with 7.11.6.16 Head harnessIf a harness is fitted it shall meet the requirements for the harness specified in EN 140.6.17 Vision6.17.1 VisorThe visors shall be reliably assembled to the device.Testing shall be done in accordance with 7.3 and 7.5.6.17.2 Impairment of visionVisors shall not distort vision as determined in practical performance tests. There shall be no significantimpairment of vision by fogging as determined in practical performance tests.Testing shall be done in accordance with 7.5.6.17.3 Field of visionThe field of vision is acceptable if determined so in practical performance tests.Testing shall be done in accordance 7.5.6.18 SealingEach complete device or filter component shall be sealed and shall not be resealable except by the use ofspecial equipment. The sealing shall be such that it can readily be opened when necessary but notinadvertently. When the packaging seal has been broken this shall be obvious by visual inspection.Testing shall be done in accordance with 7.3 and 7.5.
EN 403:2004 (E)116.19 Integrity of filtering smoke hood at high carbon monoxide concentrationsThe device shall maintain its mechanical integrity and shall not present a hazard to the wearer.Testing shall be done in accordance with 7.7.2.2 but with the variation to use 1,0 % by volume carbonmonoxide in air as the test atmosphere, and 7.3.6.20 Ingress of humidityIf materials sensitive to humidity are used these materials shall be protected against humidity.After conditioning in accordance with 7.4 the device shall meet the requirements of this standard.6.21 Temperature of inhaled airThe temperature of the inhaled air shall not exceed 90 °C dry bulb and 50 °C wet bulb during the test durationof 15 min.Testing shall be done in accordance with 7.7.2.2 but with the variation to use 0,5 % by volume carbonmonoxide in air as the test atmosphere.6.22 CommunicationA person wearing the device shall be able to hear verbal communications from the test supervisor.A person wearing the device shall be able to communicate verbally. This does not apply when the device isequipped with a mouthpiece assembly.Testing shall be done in accordance with 7.5.7 Testing7.1 GeneralIf no special measuring devices or measuring methods are specified, commonly used methods and devicesshould be applied.Before performing tests involving human subjects, account should be taken of any national regulationsconcerning the medical history, examination or supervision of the test subjects.7.2 Nominal values and tolerancesUnless otherwise specified, the values stated in this standard are expressed as nominal values. Except fortemperature limits, values which are not stated as maxima or minima shall be subject to a tolerance of ± 5 %.Unless otherwise specified, the ambient temperature for testing shall be from 16 °C to 32 °C, but for themechanical tests from 10 °C to 30 °C, and the temperature limits shall be subject to an accuracy of ± 1 °C.7.3 Visual inspectionA visual inspection of the filtering devices shall be carried out and the appropriate results reported. The visualinspection includes marking and information supplied by the manufacturer.
EN 403:2004 (E)127.4 Conditioning7.4.1 GeneralThe conditioning procedures specified in 7.4.2 to 7.4.6 shall be applied sequentially to all test specimens.The device shall be conditioned in the smallest packaging in which it is stored or carried.7.4.2 Mechanical strengthThe device shall be tested in its packaging in accordance with 8.3 of EN 141:2000 using 2 000 rotations for 'S'type and 10 000 rotations for 'M' type.7.4.3 ImpactThe device shall be dropped in its packaging six times from a height of 1,5 m onto a smooth concrete surfaceusing different starting orientations.This conditioning applies only to devices of 'M' type.7.4.4 Resistance of packaging to puncture and tear7.4.4.1 PrincipleA striker is allowed to fall with a specified energy, point downwards onto the device packaged as described in7.4.1. The packaging is then pulled out from under the point and inspected for punctures or tears.7.4.4.2 ApparatusTypical test equipment is shown in Figure 1. It consists mainly ofa) striker;b) mounting arm for the striker: suitably pivoted;c) smooth polished steel base plate;d) spring balance.7.4.4.3 ProcedureIt shall be ensured that the effective force at rest of the mounting arm and the striker is 1N ± 2 %. Thenecessary adjustment shall be made using a spring balance attached to the striker.The test specimen in its packaging is placed under the striker such that when released the striker hits thepackaging.The impact of the striker shall be from a height of 100 mm.Leaving the striker in contact with the packaging, briskly pull the packaging away in the direction shown inFigure 1.Examine the packaging for any puncture or tear.Repeat the procedure twice more to hit different areas of the packaging.
EN 403:2004 (E)137.4.5 TemperatureThe device shall be in the packaging as described in 7.4.1.Testing shall be done in accordance with the following clauses of EN 13274-5:2001:a) 6.2.2, 6.3.4 and 6.4.1;b) 6.2.2, 6.3.2 and 6.4.1;c) 6.2.8 and 6.4.2.7.4.6 Pressure changesOnly devices classified as 'M' shall be exposed in its packaging as described in 7.4.1 consecutively to thefollowing pressure changes:a) 2 pressure change cycles in a test chamber for negative pressure from ambient pressure to a differentialpressure of (-400 ± 10) mbar.The final pressure shall be achieved in less than 20 s. After 60 s the pressure compensation shall bestarted by venting the test chamber. The pressure compensation shall be achie
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