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BS EN 13138-1:2014 Buoyant aids for swimming instruction - Safety requirements and test methods for buoyant aids to be worn, 2014
- Foreword
- Introduction
- 1 Scope
- 2 Normative references
- 3 Terms and definitions
- 4 Classification
- Table 1 — Classification of buoyant devices
- 5 Safety Requirements [Go to Page]
- Table 2 — Buoyancy characteristics including illustration of class of device [Go to Page]
- Figure 1 — Position of the device on the body [Go to Page]
- Table 3 — Breaking strength of swimming aids [Go to Page]
- Figure 2 — Illustration of embossed and debossed markings [Go to Page]
- 6 Test methods
- 7 Warnings and markings [Go to Page]
- Figure 3 — Additional safety information symbol for armbands
- Figure 4 — Additional graphical information symbol for devices comprising more than one component [Go to Page]
- Figure 5 — Recommended layout of product information label
- Annex A (normative) Procedures for testing resistance of markings to saliva
- Annex B (normative) Procedures for testing efficiency of valves of inflatable devices
- Annex C (normative) Security of the pressure release of buckles
- Figure C.1 — Example of test method for buckle security
- Annex D (normative) Procedures for testing adjustability, retention of function, edges, corners and points by assessment panel
- D.1 General
- D.2 Assessment of Risks
- D.3 Re-assessment of instructions supplied with the device
- Table D.1 — Instructions to assessment panel — Assessment of complete device where applicable
- Annex E (normative) Test procedures for seam strength and durability of inflatable devices
- Annex F (normative) Test procedures for determining the puncture resistance of inflatable devices
- Annex G (normative) Test procedures for integrity of the entire assembly
- G.1 Test description
- Figure G.1 — Test procedures for assembly integrity
- G.2 Test parameters
- Annex H (informative) Significant changes between this document and the previous edition of EN 13138-1:2008
- Annex ZA (informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential Requirements of EU Directive 89/686/EEC
- Table ZA.1 — Correspondence between this European Standard and Directive 89/686/EEC
- Bibliography [Go to Page]
