SIST EN 15649-4:2010
(Main)Floating leisure articles for use on and in the water - Part 4: Additional specific safety requirements and test methods for Class B devices
Floating leisure articles for use on and in the water - Part 4: Additional specific safety requirements and test methods for Class B devices
This European Standard specifies safety requirements and test methods related to materials, safety, performance and consumer information for classified floating leisure articles for use on and in the water according to EN 15649-1. This document is applicable with EN 15649-1 and EN 15649-2. This European Standard is applicable for Class B floating leisure articles for use on and in the water according to EN 15649-1 regardless whether the buoyancy is achieved by inflation or inherent buoyant material. Class B devices provide a buoyant structure with one or more body openings into which the user is positioned partly immersed.
Schwimmende Freizeitartikel zum Gebrauch auf und im Wasser - Teil 4: Zusätzliche spezifische sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren für Klasse B-Geräte
Diese prEN 15649-4 gilt für Klasse B-Geräte schwimmender Freizeitartikel zur Nutzung auf und im Wasser
wie sie in Abschnitt 4 klassifiziert sind, unabhängig davon, ob der Auftrieb durch Aufblasen oder durch
schwimmfähiges Material erreicht wird. Klasse B-Geräte bestehen aus einer Auftriebsstruktur mit einer oder
mehreren Körperöffnungen innerhalb welcher der Benutzer mit teilweise eingetauchtem Körper positioniert ist.
Die Körperöffnungen können mit einem integrierten Körperhaltesystem ausgestattet oder frei davon sein.
Klasse B-Geräte sind bestimmt für Einzel- oder Kollektivnutzung unter geeigneten Wasserbedingungen d.h.
freies Schwimmen außerhalb der Stehtiefe des Benutzers.
Dieser Teil legt sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen bezüglich der Gebrauchstauglichkeit, der Konstruktion
der Körperpassungsverhältnisse und der Kennzeichnung sowie Prüfverfahren für Klasse B-Geräte fest.
Teil 4 der EN 15649 ist in Kombination mit den Teilen 1 und 2 anzuwenden. Er ist nicht anwendbar auf
Produkte des Teils 3 sowie der Teile 5 bis 7.
Die Geräte sind für den Gebrauch in tiefem Wasser jenseits der Stehtiefe des Benutzers gedacht und
schließen ein:
- den passiven oder aktiven Gebrauch auf dem Wasser oder in teilweise eingetauchter Körperposition;
- den statischen oder quasi statischen und stationären Gebrauch;
- Aufnahme einer oder mehrerer Personen innerhalb der körperumgebenden Auftriebsstruktur, frei vom
Risiko, eingeklemmt zu werden;
- Verwendung zum Ruhen, Treiben, Aktion unabhängig von der Körperhaltung, welche Sitzen, Knien,
Stehen bei teilweise oder weitgehend eingetauchtem Körper umfasst.
Klasse B-Geräte können mit mechanischen Antriebsmitteln ausgestattet sein.
Abweichend von den Grundvoraussetzungen dieser Norm sind Klasse Klasse B1-Geräte (Schwimmsitze und
ähnliche Artikel) auch für die Nutzung durch Nichtschwimmer vorgesehen.
Articles de loisirs flottants à utiliser sur ou dans l'eau - Partie 4: Exigences de sécurité et méthodes d'essai com-plémentaires propres aux dispositifs de classe B
La présente Norme européenne spécifie les exigences de sécurité et les méthodes d’essai applicables aux matériaux, à la sécurité, aux performances et aux informations pour l’utilisateur pour les articles classés loisirs flottants à utiliser sur ou dans l'eau, conformément à l’EN 15649-1.
Le présent document est applicable conjointement avec l’EN 15649-1 et l’EN 15649-2.
La présente Norme européenne s’applique aux articles de loisirs flottants de classe B à utiliser sur ou dans l’eau conformément à l’EN 15649-1, que la flottabilité soit assurée par gonflage ou par un matériau à flottabilité inhérente.
Les dispositifs de classe B comportent une structure flottante avec une ou plusieurs ouvertures pour le corps dans lesquelles l’utilisateur se trouve dans une position partiellement immergée.
NOTE 1 Produits type appartenant à la classe B (voir l’Annexe B) :
- radeaux flottants avec un dispositif de retenue du corps à l’intérieur (« sièges flottants »), principalement de forme circulaire ou carrée, de forme fantaisiste pour les applications de jeux ;
- structures flottantes de forme fantaisie (imitations d’animaux) avec une ou plusieurs ouvertures prévues pour le corps de l’enfant, avec ou sans dispositif de retenue du corps ;
- articles flottants avec des fentes ou des ouvertures pour mettre ses jambes, ayant des formes variées (imitations d’animaux, de voitures, etc.) ;
- anneaux flottants avec des segments de siège à l’intérieur de l’ouverture circulaire prévue pour le corps.
NOTE 2 Lieux d’utilisation type :
- piscines ;
- zones protégées des lacs, étangs ;
- zone protégée en bord de mer (pas de vent de terre, ni de courant).
Plavajoči pripomočki za prosti čas, ki se uporabljajo na vodi in v njej - 4. del: Dodatne posebne varnostne zahteve in preskusne metode za pripomočke razreda B
Ta evropski standard določa varnostne zahteve in preskusne metode, ki se nanašajo na materiale, varnost, zmogljivost in uporabniške podatke za razvrščene plavajoče pripomočke za prosti čas, ki se uporabljajo na vodi in v njej, v skladu z EN 15649-1. Ta dokument se uporablja z EN 15649-1 in EN 15649-2. Ta evropski standard se uporablja za plavajoče pripomočke za prosti čas, ki se uporabljajo na vodi in v njej, razreda B v skladu z EN 15649-1, ne glede na to ali se plavanje doseže z napihovanjem ali inherentno plavajočim materialom. Naprave razreda B imajo plavajočo konstrukcijo z eno ali več odprtinami, v katere je nameščen uporabnik, ki je delno potopljen.
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.%Schwimmende Freizeitartikel zum Gebrauch auf und im Wasser - Teil 4: Zusätzliche spezifische sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren für Klasse B-GeräteArticles de loisirs flottants à utiliser sur ou dans l'eau - Partie 4: Exigences de sécurité et méthodes d'essai com-plémentaires propres aux dispositifs de classe BFloating leisure articles for use on and in the water - Part 4: Additional specific safety requirements and test methods for Class B devices97.220.40Oprema za športe na prostem in vodne športeOutdoor and water sports equipmentICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 15649-4:2010SIST EN 15649-4:2010en,fr01-april-2010SIST EN 15649-4:2010SLOVENSKI
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SIST EN 15649-4:2010
EUROPEAN STANDARD NORME EUROPÉENNE EUROPÄISCHE NORM
EN 15649-4
January 2010 ICS 97.220.40 English Version
Floating leisure articles for use on and in the water - Part 4: Additional specific safety requirements and test methods for Class B devices
Articles de loisirs flottants à utiliser sur ou dans l'eau - Partie 4 : Exigences de sécurité et méthodes d'essai complémentaires propres aux dispositifs de classe B
Schwimmende Freizeitartikel zum Gebrauch auf und im Wasser - Teil 4: Zusätzliche spezifische sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren für Klasse B-Geräte This European Standard was approved by CEN on 4 December 2009.
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 15649-4:2010 (E) 2 Contents Page Foreword .3Introduction .41Scope .72Normative references .73Terms and definitions .74Safety requirements and test methods .94.1General .94.2Sizing .94.3Strength of entire device B1 . 124.4In-water performance of class B1 devices . 134.5In-water performance of class B2 devices . 175Exclusions . 21Annex A (informative)
Optional manikin testing for swim seats as one possible embodiment of class B1 devices, requirements . 22Annex B (informative)
Examples of typical products forming Class B . 31Bibliography . 32 SIST EN 15649-4:2010
EN 15649-4:2010 (E) 3 Foreword This document (EN 15649-4:2010) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 136 “Sports, playground and other recreational facilities and equipment”, 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 identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by July 2010, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by July 2010. Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights. This document has been prepared under mandate given to CEN by the European Commission. This European Standard is one of a series consisting of seven standards dealing with floating leisure articles for use on and in the water.
Compliance of a product to this standard requires that the relevant specific part and additionally the EN 15649-1 and EN 15649-2 are met. If a product includes multiple use related to several classes it should meet the requirements of all these classes. 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, Croatia, 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 the United Kingdom. SIST EN 15649-4:2010
EN 15649-4:2010 (E) 4 Introduction Class B devices are marketed and used for the purpose of activities in the water. In distinction to other floating devices they are characterised by a typically partly immersed position of the user inside the device. In case of Class B1 products, i.e. the swim seat for children above three years of age (36 months), user's po-sition might be such that in case of very young users (non swimmers four years and above) the body is kept afloat und laterally supported by a surrounding inflatable structure which provides a relatively tight fit between user and buoyant structure. This in turn incorporates the potential risk of body entrapment in case of a capsiz-ing. Class B1-type products for children below three years of age (36 months) are dealt with in EN 13138-3.
The development of new products in this area is progressing. Beyond the classical swim seat rafts for more dynamic action on and in the water different body postures and extended user groups have been developed.
Class B2 products do not provide this kind of support to the user. Even if they have the circumferential buoy-ant structure in common with the Class B1 products — and thus the entrapment risk if this fit becomes too tight — flotation of the user depends on his ability to hold himself by hands or body inside the very loosely sur-rounding buoyant structure.
Both classes of products include also adult use. Activities may reach from passive floating to actions like wave surfing, tubing, balancing, swinging, etc. The devices are linked with the identified risks given in Table 1.
Standardisation is aiming for more safety with regard to all foreseeable uses. Dealing with a partly intentionally immersed human body leads to the question of loads to be applied for ap-propriate testing. For the purpose of this standard load resulting from the body weight are set with 75 % of the body weight of the heaviest foreseeable or specified user even when in certain circumstances this immersed body weight may be reduced to roughly 10 %. In cases where the devices can be used for sitting on top (e.g. big rings) the maximum body weight out of the stipulated user group should be applied. It should be noted that this standard is not related to the one and only technically clearly determined product but to a whole diverse product group including two major design principles B1 and B2 as laid down in the classification, see Clause 4, for Class B floating leisure articles. Children testing
See Annex A and EN 15649-1:2009, Clause 4, as alternative. Use of Class B products includes children from four years of age and above. Some essential requirement ensuring safety in use and in dangerous situations which may occur
e. g. a capsize
cannot be simulated and verified via the application of forces or other instrumental procedures but only by practical testing involving human test subjects or test dummies which suf-ficiently represent the envisaged user groups. Children in testing increase the nearness to real life situation but may lead to subjective results. An increased number of test cycles are an appropriate means to get an average result which makes the subjective test more objective. The application of test dummies reduces the nearness to real life situation but increases reproducibility of testing. Costs and expenses are high in the be-ginning (production costs) but may pay off in long term in comparison to the expenses of repeated provision and operation of human test subjects. The worst alternative is to eliminate certain requirements if they cannot be verified for the reason of lacking either test dummies or human test subjects. It goes without saying that any involvement of human test subjects and thus in particular child testing is ac-companied with all necessary precautions, surveillance and safety measures. This standard refers amongst others to children as test subjects. The anthropometric requirements related to these test subjects are based on children five years and nine years of age with a body height of 126 cm and 149 cm and a body weight of 25 kg/38 kg. Children of 14 years of age and above can be represented by the smallest adult female person representing the fifth percentile of the anthropometric range. SIST EN 15649-4:2010
EN 15649-4:2010 (E) 5 In order to provide in all cases an alternative to child testing the anthropometric data of relevant manikins are specified for optional application in Annex A.
Table 1 — Introductory risk analysis No. Typical prod-ucts Place of use Function; range of usage; target/age group Type of movement/propulsionPosition of user in regard to the equipment, ele-vation above water Predict-able mis-use Partial risk related to water environ-ment Fi-nal riskProtection aims standard/ regulation B (B1, B2)
floating struc-tures with circum-ferential buoy-ancy cham-bers around user's body, body opening with or without interior body holding system, various body postures depending on age group and capability to swim: pool, close to shore, lake, pond children; adoles-cents; large vari-ety with regard to age and use (max. 16 years to 18 years); no infants mainly drift-ing; propul-sion only by swimming strokes; third party acting, moving by hand pad-dling, action in waves for adolescents in-water position; main parts of body are below the water sur-face; no elevation above water level, sitting kneeling, stand-ing, laying dangerous distance from bank/ shore; use in currents and/or dangerous offshore winds; use by non-swimmers (B2); cap-sizing (B1); wrong size allocation (user wedged in device); lack of su-pervision Capsizing, entrapment, entangle-ment; cap-sizing in combination with entrap-ment can lead to fatal accidents; drifting away through cur-rant or wind DROWNING avoidance of entrapment/ entangle-ment; float-ing stability; residual buoyancy; warning notes; easy escape in the case of capsizing; adult super-vision; suit-able sizing system
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NOTE 1 Rings and ring shaped tubes dealt with in this standard are in no case swim rings as means to learn to swim (see EN 13138-2) but water leisure articles for hanging in or sitting on. NOTE 2 The minimum length or width is 1,2 m and the corresponding dimension is ≥ 1,2 m. SIST EN 15649-4:2010
EN 15649-4:2010 (E) 7 1 Scope This European Standard specifies safety requirements and test methods related to materials, safety, perform-ance and consumer information for classified floating leisure articles for use on and in the water according to EN 15649-1. This document is applicable with EN 15649-1 and EN 15649-2. This European Standard is applicable for Class B floating leisure articles for use on and in the water according to EN 15649-1 regardless whether the buoyancy is achieved by inflation or inherent buoyant material. Class B devices provide a buoyant structure with one or more body openings into which the user is positioned partly immersed. NOTE 1 Typical products forming Class B (see Annex B): floating rafts with interior body holding system ("swim seats") mostly in circular or square shape, fantasy shape for playing purposes; floating fantasy shaped (animal adaptations) structures with one or more openings to host a child's body, with or without body holding system; floating with slits or openings to put legs through any shape (animal, car imitation, etc.); floating rings with interior seat segments inside the circular body opening. NOTE 2 Typical places for application: pools; protected areas of lakes, ponds; protected area sea shore (no offshore winds, no currents). 2 Normative references The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated refer-ences, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies. EN 13138-3:2007, Buoyant aids for swimming instruction — Part 3: Safety requirements and test methods for swim seats to be worn EN 15649-1:2009, Floating leisure articles for use on and in the water — Part 1: Classification, materials, general requirements and test methods EN 15649-2, Floating leisure articles for use on or in the water — Part 2: Consumer information 3 Terms and definitions For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in EN 15649-1:2009 and the following ap-ply. SIST EN 15649-4:2010
EN 15649-4:2010 (E) 8 3.1 residual buoyancy provision of remaining buoyancy in case of a defect of any buoyancy chamber 3.2 buoyant swimming device garment or device which, when correctly worn and used in water, will provide the user with a specific amount of buoyancy which will increase the likelihood of survival
[EN ISO 12402-1:2005, 3.1] 3.31) device providing static floating stability product so designed that the user does not need to care about floating stability by his own skills NOTE One or several users may be safely on or in the device even if the weight is not evenly distributed. 3.41)
device to be balanced by the user product of which the upright floating depends on user's skill and sense to balance it 3.5 escape easy and complete separation between the user and the device in case of capsizing of the device or system without hindrance through any part or feature of the floating device 3.6 swim seat buoyant device intended to introduce the user to the aquatic environment and to build water confidence as a pre-requisite to learning to swim, which provides safety for the user but no guarantied protection against drowning NOTE Swim seats are learning aids and should not be mistaken with aquatic toys as defined in EN 71-1. [EN 13138-3:2007, 3.13] 3.7 body holding system system which is constituted by any means inside the circumferential buoyant structure which supports the us-ers body NOTE The body holding systems enable the user(s) to stay in the partly immersed position without need to hold him-self for not slipping through the opening into the water. The body holding system might be designed to allow a sitting, kneeling, standing or lying posture. It might be integrated in the interior opening of the buoyant structure or added as a separable component. 3.8 integral part of the device part of the device without which the system or component does not function and can therefore not arbitrarily be used or omitted 3.9 multiple use product any product that is intended to be used for more than one purpose (jumping, resting, climbing, etc.)
1) In accordance with intended use. SIST EN 15649-4:2010
EN 15649-4:2010 (E) 9 3.10 inherent buoyant material non-crosslinked (closed-cell) foam or other materials enclosed in (a) sealed compartment(s) in the hull which have a spe-cific weight less than fresh water NOTE Inflatable made of inherent buoyant material is a buoyant structure (hull) achieving all or parts of its intended shape and buoyancy from soft foam, hard foam or sealed chambers filled with air, gas or granules. 4 Safety requirements and test methods 4.1 General Construction of Class B devices shall be such that it corresponds in terms of design, dimensions, safety, strength and durability for its intended use. The requirements set out in EN 15649-1 were chosen to ensure compliance with these considerations. Where class B devices are provided in several components, the re-quirements apply to all components. These components shall be permanently attached if the contribute indis-pensably to safety and performance. With regard to general material and design requirements Class B devices shall meet the requirements set out in EN 15649-1 as far as applicable. In individual cases, due to the unpredictability, valence and indeterminability of existing and future concrete products, a corresponding choice shall be made by the test house. 4.2 Sizing 4.2.1 Sizing of B1 devices, fit to user's body and test probes 4.2.1.1 Requirements The child's torso and thighs shall be represented by test probes representing the anthropometrically relevant hundredth percentile, male body dimensions of the labelled age/weight group. The probes shall slip easily through the body or leg openings respectively (see Figure 1). Sizing of class B1 devices shall be in accordance with the range of body weights and age groups as specified in Table 2 (sizing safety information symbols see EN 15649-2). SIST EN 15649-4:2010
EN 15649-4:2010 (E) 10 Table 2 — Minimum dimensions for interior body openings Body weight
Age range
Torso probe dimen-sions Aa × Ba × Ca Thigh probe diameter Da b kg years mm × mm × mm mm (mm) 22 to 25 4 to 5 260 × 210 × 400 140 (168c)
28 to 34 6 to 8 310 × 240 × 450 160 (192c) 38 to 48 9 to 11 330 × 250 × 500
185 (222c) 54 to 61 12 to 13 350 × 260 × 550 220 (264c) 69 and above 14 and above The 14 year child user may be represented by the human adult test subject 4 as specified in EN 15649-1:2009, 5.6. Test subjects above 14 years of age see at the same place Table 2.
a 95th percentile, male, oldest child of age range. b Cylindrical probe of appropriate length, 95th percentile, female, diameter value outside the brackets. c Anthropometric data + 20 % safety margin (applicable test value).
Key A, B, C Torso probe dimensions, in millimetres (mm) D
Thigh probe diameter, in millimetres (mm) R
Radius, in millimetres (mm) NOTE Material: wood or similar rigid materials, e.g. Styrofoam. Figure 1 — Test probes for torso and thighs The interior size of the device corresponds to the relevant body weight as specified in Table 1. This size (des-ignated user(s)) shall be labelled on the product and on the packaging. It shall comprise the body weight by applying safety information symbols: "user's body weight range" and "size designation for interior size". The safety information symbols: "risk of getting entrapped if size is not appropriate" and "avoid entrapment ensure loose fit" of EN 15649-2 shall be applied additionally. 4.2.1.2 Test method Application of torso and leg probes, check whether the required safety information symbols have been applied by visual verification. SIST EN 15649-4:2010
EN 15649-4:2010 (E) 11 NOTE The body opening for users up to 14 years are given in Table 3 only to avoid body entrapment and provide space for action. As there is no longer need for body support they can be seen as min. dimensions for the biggest user of the range. Adult use may be foreseen for therapeutical use and other applications. No dimensions for adults should be specified. 4.2.2 Sizing of B2.1 (Being in type) devices, loose fit to body 4.2.2.1 Requirements The interior space of class B2.1 devices shall be such that in any case the biggest designated user will still keep a very loose fit to his body and will in no case get entrapped by the surrounding buoyant structure (see also 5.5). Devices shall be labelled with the safety information symbols: "user’s body weight range" and if ap-propriate with: "max. load capacity" for max. load and body weight. Sizing shall be in accordance with Table 3 (see also A.7.1 for anthropometric data).
4.2.2.2 Test method Application of torso probes, visual verification checks whether the required safety information symbols have been applied. 4.2.3 Sizing of B2.2 (Sitting on type) devices, loose fit to the body 4.2.3.1 Requirements The interior space of B2.2 devices is deemed to prevent the user from sagging in and thus body entrapment, if appropriate requirements a), b) and c) are met. a) the interior space dimensions are in accordance with Table 3 and labelled according to this standard (safety information symbol: "size designation for interior size"); b) safety information symbols: "risk of getting entrapped if size is not appropriate", "avoid entrapment ensure loose fit" and "user's body weight range" have been applied; c) entrapment shall not be permitted. The sizing of devices shall be designed accordingly. The intended user shall be able to slip vertically through the opening or shall not be able to become entrapped when sagging down into the opening from a "SIT ON POSITION". NOTE If B2.2 devices are equipped with a bottom (sheet, mesh, etc.), these are dealt with in EN 15649-3.
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EN 15649-4:2010 (E) 12 Table 3 — Sizing for the inner opening of "Being in" (B2.1) and "Sitting on" (B2.2) devices No. Size Smallest interior dimension mm Max. body weight kg Age orientation years 1 x-small 260 (310a) 25 Child, 4 to 5 2 Small 310 (370a) 34 Child, 6 to 8 3 Medium 330 (370a) 48 Child, 9 to 11 4 Large 348 (400a) 61 Child,11 to 13 5 x-large 360 (440a) 69 to 100 Adult, 14 and above
6 xx-large 500b 69 to 120 Adult, 14 and above
a 95th percentile, male × 1,2 = min. inner diameter. b Obese adult persons, biggest available clothing size, for more extreme body built warning shall be obeyed. 4.2.3.2 Test method Measurement of inner width by test probes according to Table 3. 4.3 Strength of entire device B1 4.3.1 Requirement When tested in accordance with 4.3.2 no part or component of the B1 device e.g. body holding system, straps, seat pants or their attachment to the buoyant structure (welding seams) shall break or show any deficiency compromising safety. Loads shall be applied according to Figure 2 for the vertical force or according to Fig-ure 3 for the load application.
Key 1 test board, opening in compliance with the contour of B1 device to be tested 2 load (body mass of max. designated user)
3 B1 device (swim seat)
X radius of test board's upper edge Figure 2 — B1, Strength of entire device, load application by single load SIST EN 15649-4:2010
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Key 1 test board, opening in compliance with the contour of B1 device to be tested 2 load, test dummy according to max. designated user 3 B1 device (swim seat)
a radius of test board's upper edge (see Figure 2) Figure 3 — B1, strength of entire device, test dummy application 4.3.2 Strength of entire device B1, Test method Place the device on an appropriate even surface in a way that the buoyancy structure is completely supported and the body holding system hangs freely downwards where applicable. Load the body holding system with a dead weight representing the body mass of the maximum user of the designated body weight range. Load duration: 10 min, ambient temperature 20 °C. Alternatively the test dummies as specified in Annex A may be applied as near to reality load where applicable. 4.4 In-water performance of class B1 devices 4.4.1 In water behaviour, static floating stability of B1 devices for children of four years to five years and six years to eight years 4.4.1.1 Requirements With the appropriate loading device in position as specified 4.4.1.2 Class B1 products for children up to five years or up to eight years of age shall not capsize when subjected to the test as specified in 4.4.1.2. Al-ternatively the test manikins and test procedures as specified in Annex A may be applied for products for this age group. SIST EN 15649-4:2010
EN 15649-4:2010 (E) 14 4.4.1.2 Testing by load application (B1, mechanical testing) 4.4.1.2.1 General Testing shall comprise the following test sequences: a) device fully inflated and load applied asymmetrically inside the device (tangentially) at the inner wall or in case of neighboured chambers at the inner wall of the outer buoyancy chamber at the place most likely to cause to failure (see Figures 4 and Figure 5); b) air chamber most likely to cause failure deflated (residual buoyancy), device loaded at the centre line of each body opening but at a distance d from centre point of the body opening. The load L shall represent 75 % of the body weight and the distance d = 25 % of the body width of the biggest allowable user of the stipulated age range. Body weights: see Table 3; body sizes: see symbol e in Table A.3. 4.4.1.2.2 Test board(s)
Material: Wood or similar rigid material. Dimensions: adjustable in length, fixed width of 200 mm, rounded edges. Features: adjustable straps for attachment to buoyant device (including single and multiple user devices), means to attach a load (steel) by hanging it vertically on the board at any place. 4.4.1.2.3 Load application for B1 devices EXAMPLE 1 Device for sitting posture as one possible embodiment of B1 products (mainly child use).
Key 1 test board 2 attachment strap L Load, 75 % of body weight (steel) A load application when fully inflated B Load application after failure of one air chamber d distance from centre point on centre line Figure 4 — Test board and load application, B1 devices (Example 1) SIST EN 15649-4:2010
EN 15649-4:2010 (E) 15 EXAMPLE 2 Device for standing posture as another possible embodiment of B1 products (children and adolescents use).
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L load, 75 % of body weight A load application when fully inflated B load application after failure of one air chamber d distance from centre point on centre line Figure 5 — Test board and load application, B1 devices (Example 2) NOTE The diversity of the product group makes complete anticipation of load configurations impossible. In cases where the load application board cannot be applied as shown in Figure 4 and Figure 5 a device and/or application ensur-ing the same effects shall be chosen. The figures show the load application for B1 single seaters. 4.4.2 In water behaviour, static floating stability of B1 devices for children of above eight years of age (test panel of human test subjects, device fully inflated) 4.4.2.1 Requirements When tested in accordance with 4.4.2.2 Class B1 devices shall keep the intended user(s) safely afloat with at least the head above water level without any needed intervention of the user (passive person). During test sequences (4.4.2.2, a), b), c)), including deliberate tilting, the device shall stay in or come back to a stable and safe floating position. NOTE The use of children as human test subjects is critical. Therefore testing of devices intended for children of four to five years and six years to eight years of age should be done by mechanical testing as specified in 4.4.1. Alternatively the manikin test sequence as specified in Annex A may be applied. For children above eight years human test subject testing is considered to be responsible. Testing should be performed by either using human test subjects in accordance with EN 15649-1:2009, 5.6 and Table 2 or by applying the test manikins and test procedures as specified in Annex A. 4.4.2.2 Test method (human test subjects) Select test subjects in accordance with EN 15649-1:2009, 5.6. Embark test subject(s) representing the biggest person(s) of the designated range of users (see Table 3) in a way to simulate the most onerous load distribu-tion in terms of number of users and their action which might cause capsizing. Action to be undertaken by test subjects/test staff: a) being in the device, check by test panel for proper fit to the body on all crucial points being in the device, the test panel should asses the fit of the device and that it is correct for the intended age group. Where a SIST EN 15649-4:2010
EN 15649-4:2010 (E) 16 device is over or under size and there is a risk of entrapment or unexpected abandonment, the device shoul
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