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BS EN 13138-3:2014 Buoyant aids for swimming instruction - Safety requirements and test methods for swim seats to be worn, 2014
- Foreword
- Introduction
- 1 Scope
- 2 Normative references
- 3 Terms and definitions
- 4 Classification [Go to Page]
- Table 1 — Classification of buoyant devices [Go to Page]
- Table 2 — Values for categorization
- 5 Safety requirements [Go to Page]
- Figure 1 — Illustration of marking techniques on and in foam structures [Go to Page]
- Table 3 — Floating stability and escape performance levels [Go to Page]
- 6 Test methods [Go to Page]
- 7 Warnings and markings [Go to Page]
- Figure 2 — Additional symbol advising not to omit any component [Go to Page]
- Figure 3 — Recommended layout of the product information label
- Annex A (normative) Test manikins I to III
- A.1 Dimensions
- Figure A.1 — Dimensions
- Table A.1 — Dimensions of manikins I to III
- Table A.2 — Functional residual lung volume (FRV), manikins I … XIV1) in dm3
- A.2 Specifications
- A.3 Density of components
- A.4 Centre of gravity
- A.4.1 Location
- A.4.2 Calibration on land (dry)
- Figure A.2 — calibration of centre of gravity
- A.4.3 Calibration in water (wet)
- A.4.4 Test manikins I ... III, variant: upright sitting manikin
- Figure A.3 — Sitting postures and Dimensions of manikins I, II, III in upright sitting posture
- Table A.3 — Dimensions / weights of manikins I to III in upright sitting posture
- Annex B (normative) Test procedures for swim seats
- B.1 Fit and positioning
- B.1.1 General
- B.1.2 In-water behaviour, static stability in calm water
- B.1.2.1 Static stability of inflatable swim seats
- Figure B.1 — Positioning of manikin when testing static stability
- B.1.2.2 Static stability of swim seats made from inherent buoyant material, e.g. foam
- Figure B.2 — Application of load F and loading points
- B.1.3 Efficiency of residual buoyancy and retention of function
- B.2 Self-righting test, options 1 to 3
- B.2.1 General
- Figure B.3 — Force application and tipping angle at self-righting test
- B.2.2 Escape test
- Figure B.4 — Test board for escape test
- Figure B.5 — Test board installation inside pool
- B.3 Strength of entire seat (weldings, sewings, straps etc.)
- Figure B.6 — Strength of entire seat assembly
- Annex C (normative) Procedures for testing resistance of markings to saliva
- Annex D (normative) Procedures for testing efficiency of valves of inflatable devices
- Annex E (normative) Security of the pressure release of buckles
- Figure E.1 — Example of test method for buckles security
- Annex F (normative) Procedures for testing non-objectively measurable features like donning, adjustability, retention of function, edges, corners and points by panel assessment
- F.1 General
- F.2 Assessment of risks
- F.3 Guidance to panel assessment of complete device
- Table F.1 — Assessment panel guidance on safety criteria
- F.4 Re-assessment of instructions supplied with the device
- Annex G (normative) Test procedures for seam strength and durability of inflatable devices
- Annex H (normative) Test procedures for determining the puncture resistance of inflatable devices
- Annex I (normative) Test procedure for size of leg holes
- Table I.1 — Torso probe dimensions
- Figure I.1 — Torso probe
- Annex J (normative) Test procedure for seat depth adjustment of swim seats of sizes I; II; III related to equal height of centre of gravity
- J.1 Dimensions
- Figure J.1 – Relevant body dimensions related to seat depth adjustment, size I, II, III
- J.2 Testing
- J.2.1 Marking a reference point
- J.2.2 Measurement
- Annex K (informative) Significant technical changes between this document and the previous edition EN 13138-3:2007 [Go to Page]
