BRITISH STANDARD Portable fire extinguishers — Part 8: Additional requirements to EN 3-7 for the construction, resistance to pressure and mechanical tests for extinguishers with a maximum allowable pressure equal to or lower than 30 bar NO COPYING WITHOUT BSI PERMISSION EXCEPT AS PERMITTED BY COPYRI BS EN 3-8:2006 Incorporating corrigendum October 2007 = —D British StandardsBS EN 3-8:2006 This British Standard was published under the authority ‘ofthe Standards Poliey and Strategy Committee fom 31 eanuary 2007 © BSI 2008, ISBN 978 0 580 60916 9 National foreword ‘This British Standard is the UK implementation of EN 3-8:2006, incorporating corrigendum October 2007. It partially supersedes BS EN 3-3:1996, BS EN 3-8:2006, together with BS EN 3-9:2006, updates and amends the requirements that were previously contained in BS EN 3-3:1996, which is now withdrawn. The UK participation in its preparation was entrusted to Technical Committee 'SH/2, Fire extinguishers, A list of organizations represented on this committee can be obtained on request to its secretary. ‘This publication does not purport to include all the necessary provisions of a contract. Users are responsible for its correct application, Compliance with a British Standard cannot confer immunity from legal obligations. Amendments/corrigenda issued since publication Date [Comments 31 March 2008 |Implementation of CEN corrigendum October 2007 [footnote 2) deleted and footnotes 8), 4) and 5) renumbered as footnotes 2), 3) and 4)]EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 3-8 NORME EUROPEENNE EUROPAISCHE NORM December 2006 Ics 13.20.10 Incorporating corrigendum October 2007 English Version Portable fire extinguishers - Part 8: Additional requirements to EN 3-7 for the construction, resistance to pressure and mechanical tests for extinguishers with a maximum allowable pressure equal to or lower than 30 bar Extincteurs dincendie portatis- Pane 8: Exigences Traghare Feuerl8scher- Tall @: Zusdtziche Anlordenungen addionnells & TEN 3-7 pour la construction, la résistance 2u EN 3.7 an ie konstruktve Ausfohrung, Drucklestigkelt la pression et les essais mécanigues pour extincieurs ‘machanische Prifungen for ragbare Feueridscher mit ‘dont la pression maximale admissible est inférieure ou finem maximal zulassigen Druck Keine gleich 30 bar ‘gale & 30 bar ‘This European Standard was approved by CEN on 2 November 2006. ‘CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions forgiving 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 Central Secretariat orto any CEN member. ‘This European Standard exists in thee official versions (English, French, Gorman). A version in any other language made by translation under the responsibilty of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Central Secretariat has the same status asthe oficial versions, ‘GEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, ‘Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, aly, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Swizerland and Unitad Kingdom. aa! EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION COMITE EUROPEEN DE NORMALISATION EUROPAISCHES KOMITEE FUR NORMUNG Management Centre: rue de Stassart, 368-1050 Brussels ©2008 CEN _Allrights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Rel. No. EN 3-8:2006: E ‘worldwide for CEN national Members,BS EN 3-8:2006 (E) Contents Annex A (informative) Clas: Annex B (normative) Pressures. Annex C (normative) Impact test cA Annex D (normative) Specification for plastics components (except hoses, DA D2 Annex E (normative) Propellant gas cartridges volume less than 0,12 EA E2 E3 Scope. Normative references wvnnnmnnnnnninnnnnennnnnnnnnnnniintnnsinniemnnnnnanennnnes Terms and definitions .. Symbols and abbreviations... Materials Materials for bodie: Materials for the bodies of operating devices and filling caps. Materials for other components Experimental design method and prototype testin, General Experimental design. Prototype testing Overfill pressure test (for water based media cartridge operated extinguishers only) Resistance to impact. Manufacturing .. General requirement Welded and brazed parts Traceability Inspection and testing during production .. Final examination. Burst test Marking General. Body Extinguisher 4 \guisher subject to internal pressure.. Resistance to impact by falling weight’. ‘ols and nozzles) . General Requirements for plastics components subject to pressuré Refillable cartridge. n Non-refillable cartridges vente Marking sven . Annex F (informative) Propellant gas cartridges volume equal to or greater than 0,12 but less than 0,5 1 Construction... Pressure test MarkingBS EN 3-8:2006 (E) Annex G (normative) Overfill pressure test. Annex ZA (informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential Requirements of EU Directive 97/23/EC Figure 1 — Crushing test for long bodies. Figure 2 — Crushing test for short bodies Table 1 — Number of bodies to be sampled. Table 2 — Batch sampling plan following failure. Table A.1 — Classification Figure B.1 — Scheme of pressure. Table D.1 — Drop height for hammer test. 22 Figure D.1 — Example of thread profile. Table ZA.1 — Correspondence between this European Standard and Directive 97/23/EC...BS EN 3-8:2006 (E) Foreword This document (EN 3-8:2006) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 70 "Manual means of fire fighting equipment", the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR. ‘This European Standard shall be given the status of @ national standard, either by publication of an identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by June 2007, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by June 2007. 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 97/23/EC. For relationship with EU Directive 97/23/EC, see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of this document. This document is included in a series of European Standards planned to cover: a) classification of fires (EN 2) b) mobile fire extinguishers (EN 1866) EN 3 consists of the following parts, under the general title "Portable fire extinguishers — Part 1": Description, duration of operation, class A and B fire test — Part 2": Tightness, dielectric test, tamping test, special provisions — Part 3: Construction, resistance to pressure, mechanical tests — Part 4": Charges, minimum required fire — Part 5”: Specification and supplementary tests — Part 6: Provisions for the attestation of conformity of portable fire extinguishers in accordance with EN 3 part 1 to part — Part 7: Characteristics, performance requirements and test methods — Part 8: Additional requirements to EN 3-7 for the construction, resistance to pressure and mechanical tests for extinguishers with a maximum allowable pressure equal to or lower than 30 bar — Part 9: Additional requirements to EN 3-7 for pressure resistance of CO, extinguishers Part 102): Provisions for evaluating the conformity of a portable fire extinguisher to EN 3 part 7 ‘According to the CEN/CENELEC Intemal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following countries 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, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom, * withdrawn and replaced by EN 3-7 2)In preparation. EN 3-10 updates and amends EN 3-6. On publication of EN 3-10 EN 3-6 willbe withdrawn,BS EN 3-8:2006 (E) 1 Scope This European Standard specifies the rules of design, type testing, fabrication and inspection control of portable fire extinguishers manufactured with metallic bodies as far as pressure risk is concerned, This part applies to portable fire extinguishers of which the maximum allowable pressure PS is lower than or equal to 30 bar and containing non-explosive, non-flammable, non-toxic and non-oxidising fluids, This European Standard also applies to the metallic gas cartridge of a volume less than 0,12 | (see Annex E) and gives guidance for sound engineering practice for metallic gas cartridges equal to or greater than 0,12 | and less than 0,5, see Annex F. ‘This European Standard does not apply to carbon dioxide fire extinguishers. NOTE Annex A gives the classification ofthe different parts forming the portable fire extinguisher. 2 Normative references The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edilion of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies EN 3-7:2004, Portable fire extinguishers — Part 7: Characteristics, performance requirements and test methods EN 287-1:2004, Qualification test of welders — Fusion welding — Part 1: Steels EN 1320:1996, Destructive tests on welds in metallic materials — Fracture test EN 1418:1997, Welding personnel — Approval testing of welding operators for fusion welding and resistance weld setters for fully mechanized and automatic welding of metallic materials EN 10204:20049), Metallic products — Types of inspection documents EN 13133:2000, Brazing — Brazer approval EN 13134:2000, Brazing — Procedure approval EN ISO 4892-2:1999, Plastics — Methods of exposure to laboratory light sources — Part 2: Xenon-arc lamps (ISO 4892-2:2008) EN ISO 9608-2:2004, Qualification test of welders — Fusion welding — Part 2: Aluminium and aluminium alloys (ISO 9606-2:2004) EN ISO 15614-1:2004, Specification and qualification of welding procedures for metallic materials — Welding procedure test — Part 1: Arc and gas welding of steels and arc welding of nickel and nickel alloys (ISO 15614- 1:2004) EN ISO 15614-2:2005, Specification and qualification of welding procedures for metallic materials — Welding procedure test - Part 2: Arc welding of aluminium and its alloys (ISO 15614-2:2005) EN ISO 15614-12:2004, Specification and qualification of welding procedures for metallic materials — Welding procedure test — Part 12: Spot, seam and projection welding (ISO 15614-12:2004) ®) This standard is also applicable to non-metallic products (see EN 10204-2004, 1.2)BS EN 3-8:2006 (E) 3. Terms and definitions For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in EN 3-7:2004 and the following apply. NOTE —Ascheme illustrating the different pressures is given in Annex B. 34 maximum pressure at maximum operating temperature, P(7,,..) (pressure experimentally measured) Pressure measured in the extinguisher after stabilisation during at least 24 h at maximum operating temperature (Ty,.) and for cartridge operated extinguishers, the maximum pressure is the maximum pressure recorded for 0.5 s during a period of throe minutes, excluding the fist second after release of the propellant gas 32 maximum allowable pressure, PS (maximum declared pressure) maximum pressure for which the equipment is designed, as specified by the manufacturer and which is in any case greater than or equal £0 P (Tina) NOTE The value of PS for components should be equal to or greater than the value of P'S for the extinguisher assembly. 33 bursting pressure P, maximum pressure measured during a bursting test assembly of parts to comprise the pressure retaining part of a fire extinguisher which can include a body, operating device, filing cap, closure and may include a propellant gas cartridge, hose and other components under pressure, if fitted 35 maximum operating temperature 1, maximum operating temperature declared by the manufacturer equal to or less than T3inax 36 minimum operating temperature T, ‘min minimum operating temperature declared by the manufacturer equal to or higher than 7S 37 propellant gas cartridge refillable or non-refillable pressure receptacle made of metal containing a propellant gas with a capacity less than 0.51 NOTE Inthe ADR these are classified as cylinders (definition 1.2). 3.8 fittings pressure accessories which include operating devices, filling caps and hose assemblies 4 Symbols and abbreviations For the purposes of this document, the following symbols and abbreviations apply. PS Maximum allowable pressure in bar Pr Test pressure in bar 6BS EN 3-8:2006 (E) P, Bursting pressure in bar D Nominal external diameter of the body, or the largest external value of the perpendicular section to the axis, in mm DN Diameter in mm for circular products submitted to pressure or the diameter in mm of the equivalent flow section for non circular parts Dy Diameter of the mandrel used during the crushing test in mm Pressure at maximum operating temperature, in bar Maximum operating temperature declared by the manufacturer, in °C. Tie Minimum operating temperature declared by the manufacturer, in °C. 5 Minimum wall thickness in mm TS Minimum allowable temperature in °C TS ay Maximum allowable temperature in °C 5 Materials 5.1. Materials for bodies ‘An inspection certificate based on specific inspection in accordance with EN 10204 is required. 5.2 Materials for the bodies of operating devices and filling caps The body material (metallic or plastics) of any operating device and filing cap shall be compatible with other products and shall have an appropriate certificate such as EN 10204:2004 test report 2.2. 5.3 Materials for other components. ‘The materials used for other parts of extinguishers shall be suitable for the intended use and be compatible with the materials used for the pressure parts. In the case of plastic materials, components shall comply with the requirements of Annex D. 6 Experimental design method and prototype testing 6.1 General The minimum allowable temperature range declared of the body TSipin tO TS;nax Shall be - 30 °C to + 60°C. A wider temperature range may be declared by the manufacturer. Where this is the case, the temperatures and pressures used in this European Standard shall be amended to reflect this new temperature range.BS EN 3-8:2006 (E) 6.2 Experimental design 6.2.1 Bodies - Minimum wall thickness 6.2.1.1 General In no case shall the value of the wall thickness be below that given by the equations below. 62.1.2 Metallic bodies except austenitic steel bodies The body shall have a measured wall thickness greater than the minimum wall thickness calculated using the following equation: where K isa coefficient with a value of: 0,45 for D < 80 mm; 0,50 for D > 80 mm and < 100 mm; 0,70 for D > 100 mm. 6.21.3 Austenitic steel bodies For austenitic steel bodies, the wall thickness measured shall be greater than the minimum wall thickness calculated using the following equation: D $= 5p 198 This is subject to an absolute minimum thickness of 0,64 mm, including all tolerances. 6.2.2 Bodies - Requirements for the base The portable extinguisher shall be constructed so that it may be: — free-standing on a horizontal surface; — and/or fixed to a vertical surface. ‘The shape of the base of the body is optional Bodies for extinguishers that may be free-standing shall either be fitted with a means to raise the pressure retaining part of the body at least 5 mm above the horizontal surface or the thickness of metal in the pressure retaining part of the body in contact with the horizontal surface shall be at least 1,5 times the minimum wall thickness(es) (see 6.2.1) All parts less than 5 mm from the horizontal surface which are under pressure, shall be at 1,5 times the minimum wall thickness(es) (see 6.2.1). 6.2.3 Bodies — Requirements for use with plastics components The threads shall be of the form as specified in D.2.6. 8BS EN 3-8:2006 (E) 6.3. Prototype testing 6.3.1 General Tests shall be carried out at (20+ 5) °C) in accordance with 6.3.2 and 6.3.3. The number of specimens tested shall be at least: — for6.3.2: 5 specimens; — for6.3.3: 5 specimens. The tests described in 6.3.2 and 6.3.3 shalll be carried out on a minimum of 10 bodies and fittings. Al the bodies used for the tests shall bear all normal markings indicated in Clause 9 and shall be in their finished state (e.g. painted). Fittings include operating devices, filing caps and hose assemblies. The fitings need not be tested as part of the ‘complete extinguisher but the test equipment connection and blanking features shall replicate the adjacent ‘components. 6.3.2 Burst test under pressure 63.2.1 Test conditions ‘The burst test under hydraulic pressure shall be carried out using an installation which permits a regular increase of pressure at not more than 2 bar/s until the body bursts and also permits the variation of pressure to be recorded as a function of time, 6.3.2.2 Requirements — Bodies ‘The bursting pressure ?, shall not be less than 2,7 times the maximum allowable pressure PS subject to a minimum of 55 bar. The burst test shall not cause the body to fragment. ‘The main break shall show no signs of brittleness, for example the edges of the break shall not be radial, but shall be inclined relative to a diametral plane and shall have a reduction in area over their entire thickness. ‘The break shall not show any obvious defects in the material The break shall not originate in the body marking area or weld 6.3.2.3 Requirements — Fittings The bursting pressure ?, shall not be less than 2,7 times the maximum allowable pressure PS. The burst test shall not cause the fitting to fragment. The break shall not show any obvious defects in the material ‘The break shall not originate in the marking area.BS EN 3-8:2006 (E) 6.3.3. Mechanical strength test (crushing test) 6.3.3.1 General The mechanical strength test shall be carried out in the form of a crushing test used to confirm the ductility of the body. In carrying out the test the mandrel shall be positioned as stated, but such as to minimise the risk of damage to connection points which allow pressurisation of the body. Damage to these points does not constitute failure and alternative means of pressurising the body may be established. A closure shall be fitted prior to the test. Any connection shall not add to the strength of the body during the test. The length of the body is the maximum distance between the ends of the pressure envelope, excluding any skirt or connection, 63.3.2 Long bod The method following shall be used when the length of the body is greater than 1,5 D. The body shall be crushed perpendicularly to its longitudinal axis and approximately in the middle of the body by means of a non-deformable cylindrical mandrel of diameter Dj, = (D+ 20) mm and of a length sufficient for each end to overlap the crushed body (see Figure 1).. Key D_ nominal external diameter of the body Dy. diameter of the mandrel Figure 1 — Crushing test for long bodies The body shall be crushed to (10 + 1) % ofits external diameter. The duration of the movement of the mandrel shall be within a period of 30 s to 60 s. For bodies with a longitudinal weld, the weld seam shall be at 90° to the support ine. For bodies with a transverse weld, the crushing shall be carried out at an angle of 45° to the weld, Following the crushing test, the body shall be subjected to the test pressure PT. The body shall not have any cracks or leaks. 10BS EN 3-8:2006 (E) 6.3.3.3 Short bodies The following method shall be used when the body length is equal to or less than 1,5 D. ‘The body is crushed perpendicularly to its longitudinal axis and its mid-point using two 25 mm thick mandrels. The mandrels shall be radiused for a half cylinder R= 12,5 mm and be of sufficient length to extend beyond the sides of the crushed body. Crushing shall be made to the dimensions shown in Figure 2. The duration of the movement of the mandrel shall be within a period of 30 s to 60 s. For bodies having a longitudinal weld, the weld seam shall be at 90° to the mandrels. For bodies having a transverse weld or welds within the zone of deformation, the mancrels shall be at an angle least likely to result in test failure and within 45° to 90° of the longitudinal axis of the body. Following the crushing test, the body shall be subjected to the test pressure ?'7. The body shalll not have any cracks or leaks, Dimensions in millimetres Key R (12521)mm DIB £ 1 % D= distance between mandrels at completion of crushing actual outside diameter of cylinder Figure 2 — Crushing test for short bodies. 6.3.4 Pressure test (test pressure P7) - Bodies, fittings and assemblies 63.4.1 Bodies, fittings and assemblies shall be submitted to the pressure test which shall be carried out using apparatus that permits a regular increase of pressure at a maximum of 2 bar/s up to the moment the test pressure is reached. Five samples of bodies and fittings and one assembly shall be tested. "1BS EN 3-8:2006 (E) 6.3.4.2 Requirements - Bodies The test pressure PT shall not be less than 1,43 times the maximum allowable pressure PS with a minimum of 20 bar. The test pressure shall be maintained for a minimum of 30 s and the body shail remain tight. After the test, the volume of the body shall not increase by more than 1 %. 6.3.4.3 Requirements — Fittings The test pressure PT shall not be less than 1,43 times the maximum allowable pressure PS with a minimum of 20 bar. ‘The test pressure shall be maintained for a minimum of 30s and the fittings shall remain tight and show no dangerous defect. 6.3.4.4 Requirements — Assembly The test pressure PT shall not be less than 1,43 times the maximum allowable pressure PS with a minimum of 20 bar. The test pressure shall be maintained for a minimum of 30 s and the assembly shall remain tight and show no dangerous defect. 6.3.5 Pressure test - Pressure gauges and pressure indicators 63.5.1. Test conditions Five samples shall be submitted to the pressure test which shall be carried out using apparatus that permits a regular increase of pressure at a maximum of 2 bar/s until 2,5 times P (Tmax) is reached. Maintain this pressure for 20s 63.5.2 Requirements ‘When tested at a temperature of (20 + 5) °C, the sample shall not leak at a pressure less than 2,5 times P (Tmax) Failure shall occur at a pressure greater than 2,5 times P (Th,a,) and when the gauge fails there shall be no ejection of any components. NOTE This test should be considered to be a destructive test. 6.3.6 Macroscopic examination of the body On five bodies each weld subject to pressure shall be examined, the macroscopic examination of a transverse section of the weld, in accordance with EN 1320, shall show complete fusion over the area treated with a preparation acid and any defects shall be revealed If there is any doubt, a microscopic examination of the suspect area shall be carried out. 63.7 Plastics components Plastics components shall comply with the requirements of Annex D. 12BS EN 3-8:2006 (E) 6.4 Overfill pressure test (for water based media cartridge operated extinguishers only) To make sure the extinguishers will remain safe even in case of overfiling, the extinguishers shall be tested in accordance with Annex G and shall not eject any components in a dangerous manner. This test shall be performed on two samples. 6.5 Resistance to impact 6.5.1. Test conditions TS yyy ANd TS,i9 Claimed by the manufacturer shall be used for the tests in 6.5.2 and Annex C. 6.5.2 Requirements ‘When tested in accordance with Annex C, extinguishers shall not show evidence of bursting, breakage or ejection of components. Non-dangerous leaks are acceptable, 7 Manufacturing 7. General requirements The manufacturer shall ensure that he has available the manufacturing means and processes suitable for fabricating the bodies in accordance with this European Standard. ‘The manufacturer shall ensure that the materials and components used in the fabrication of the body are free from any defect likely to impair the safe use of the extinguisher. 7.2 Welded and brazed parts 7.21 General Pressure bearing welds shall be formed using an automatic welding procedure. ‘Welds and brazed joints shall be free from defects which may impair the safe use of the body, 7.2.2. Welding procedures The welding procedures shall be based on a welding procedure specification in accordance with EN ISO 15614-1 ‘or EN ISO 15614-12 and shall be qualified in accordance with EN ISO 18614-1 or EN ISO 15614-12 or EN ISO 15614-2, Other recognised welding EN standards are acceptable. 7.2.3, Welding personnel ‘The welders shall be qualified in accordance with EN 287-1 or EN ISO 9606-2 and the operators in accordance with EN 1418. 7.2.4 Brazing procedures ‘The brazing design and brazing procedure shall be described in a brazing procedure specification in accordance with EN 13134. 7.2.5 Brazing personnel The brazer shall be qualified in accordance with EN 13133. 13BS EN 3-8:2006 (E) 7.3. Traceability 7.3.1 Pressure retaining parts The identification and the control of the materials for all pressure retaining parts shall be such as to ensure that the materials used in manufacture meets the specification of the design. This is realised by application of adequate procedures internal to the manufacturer such as batch control. 7.3.2 Operating devices, filling caps and hose assemblies The operating devices, filing caps and hose assemblies which are or may be subjected to pressure during normal use shall be indelibly marked to permit subsequent identification and traceability. 8 Inspection and testing during production a4 al examination 8.1.1 Final examination personnel ‘The examination personnel shall be competent to carry out the processes involved. 8.1.2 Proof testing 8124 General All extinguisher bodies shall be tested for resistance to test pressure and shall meet the requirements of 8.1.2.2. Fittings shall be tested for resistance to test pressure and shall meet the requirements of 8.1.2.3. All fittings in Category Il or higher of the New Approach Directive 97/23/EC Pressure Equipment, shall be subjected toa pressure test, other fittings shall be pressure tested using an adequate sampling plan 8.1.2.2 Requirements for bodies The test pressure PT shall not be less than 1,43 times the maximum allowable pressure PS with a minimum of 20 bar. The test pressure shall be maintained for a minimum of 30 s and the body shall not leak. After the test, the body shall not show any visible signs of permanent deformation, 8.1.23 Requirements for fitti pressure) \gs (excluding pressure relief devices and fittings to be ruptured on over The test pressure PT shall not be less than 1,43 times the maximum allowable pressure PS with a minimum of 20 bar. The test pressure shall be maintained for a minimum of 30s and the fitfings shall remain tight and show no dangerous defect. 8.1.2.3 Requirements for assemblies Compliance of assemblies (bodies + fittings) to the requirements of 8.1.2.2 and 8.1.2.3 shall be demonstrated using an adequate sampling plan. 14BS EN 3-8:2006 (E) Checks shall include an intemal and an external examination of the assembly. 8.2 Burst test 8.2.1 Bodies 8.2.1.1 Number of bodies for tests Table 1 — Number of bodies to be sampled Number of Total (see note) Crushing test (as, Bursting test (as, extinguishers per defined in 6.3.3) | defined in 8.2.1.3 and ‘batch 6.3.2.2) N<500 312) 1 2 500P (Trpgx) and PS < 30 bar Pressure at maximum operating temperature P Oma) Figure B.1 — Scheme of pressure 18BS EN 3-8:2006 (E) Annex B (normative) Pressures The scheme given in Figure 8.1 illustrate the definitions of pressure given in Clause 3. Name Symbol Requirement Increasing pressure Bursting pressure Pr Pr 22,7 PS minimum 55 bar Test pressure Pr PT = 1,43 PS minimum 20 bar Maximum allowable pressure PS ——PS>P (Trpgx) and PS < 30 bar Pressure at maximum operating temperature P Oma) Figure B.1 — Scheme of pressure 18BS EN 3-8:2006 (E) Annex D (normative) Specification for plastics components (except hoses, pistols and nozzles) D.1 General All tests and verifications shall be carried out on components conforming at every point to mass produced components with regard to the material used, the shape and the manufacturing process. The plastic material used shall always be identifiable. Any modification of the material, shape or manufacturing process shall necessitate a new test. The components shall be verified in the as-delivered condit manufacturing plan, their appearance, dimensions and weight 1 with regard to their conformity with the “The manufacturer shall prove by means of regular inspection of the manufacturing process that the requirements of this European Standard are met in mass production D.2 Requirements for plastics components subject to pressure D.2.1 General For components subject to pressure, the specifications of D.2.2 to D.2.6 are applicable. The manufacturer of components subjected to pressure shall make available data sheets relating to the product and to its processing. D.2.2 Burst under pressure Three components shall be subjected to the burst pressure by means of suitable liquid at temperatures of (20 #3) °C; (7S pax # 3) °C and (TS, # 3) °C The rate of increase of pressure shall nol exceed 2 bar's The burst pressure shall be at least equal to 3,4 times the maximum allowable pressure PS and shall not be less than 85 bar. D.2.3 Temperature conditioning at 75,4, Three plastics components normally subject to pressure in operating condition shall be conditioned at a temperature of (78), * 3) °C for 500 h. Then they shalll be conditioned in an atmosphere of 50 % relative humidity and at a temperature of (20 #3) °C until their weight stabilises. Then they shall be checked to see that they comply with the manufacturing plans, appearances, dimensions and weight. The plastics components shall then be subjected to the burst pressure by means of suitable liquid at a temperature of (20 # 3) °C. The rate of increase of pressure shall not exceed 2 bar's. The burst pressure shall be at least equal to 3,4 times PS but not less than 55 bar. 20BS EN 3-8:2006 (E) D.2.4 Ageing test — Xenon arc Six components shall be subjected to an artificial ageing test as described in EN ISO 4892-2, Method A, for a period of 500 h under the following conditions: a) (65+ 3) °C black panel temperature: b) (60+5) % relative humidity; ¢) spray cycle (102 + 0,6) min dry interval; (18 + 0,5) min water spraying; 4) total dose of exposure 1 GJ/m? (500 h at 550 Wim). Then they shall be conditioned in an atmosphere with a relative humidity of 50% and at a temperature of (20 #3) °C until their weight stabilises. Then they shall be checked to see that they comply with the manufacturing plans, appearances, dimensions and weight. A change in colour is permitted. Three of these plastics components shall then be subjected to a burst pressure test using a suitable liquid at @ temperature of (20 # 3) °C. The rate of increase of pressure shall not exceed 2 bars. Three components shall be subjected to the burst pressure using a suitable liquid at a temperature of (Spin # 3) °C. The rate of increase of pressure shall not exceed 2 bars. ‘The burst pressure shall be at least equal to 3,4 times ’S but not less than 55 bar. D.2.5 Impact test after ageing at 20 °C Five components shall be subjected to an artificial ageing test as described in EN ISO 4892-2, Method A, for a period of 500 h under the following conditions: a) (65+ 3)°C black panel temperature; b) (60:5) % relative humidity; ©) spray cycle (102 + 0,6) min dry interval; (18 + 0,5) min water spraying; 4) total dose of exposure 1 Gim? (500 h at 550 Wim?) They shall then be stored in an atmosphere with a relative humidity of 50 % and a temperature of (20 + 3) °C until their weight stabilises. Then the plastics components shall be fitted to the extinguishers which are 95 % filled with water and pressurised with nitrogen up to the maximum allowable pressure PS. The extinguishers shall then be subjected to the impact test with an impact on the top and the four sides of the apparatus. In the impact test, the hammer shall be made of steel, be cylindrical with a diameter of 75 mm and have a total mass of 4 kg, its bottom surface flat and it shall be capable of falling free, ‘The drop height is given in Table D.1. 241BS EN 3-8:2006 (E) Table D.1 — Drop height for hammer test Extinguisher charge Drop height kg orl mm <6 300 26 500 (One new plastics component may be used for each test. During the test, no change which is capable of affecting safety shall appear in the component e.g. (scaling, fracture, crack). Non-dangerous leaks are acceptable. D.2.6 Plastic/metal thread design Plasticimetal threaded connections between the cylinder and the operating device and/or filling cap shall be designed so as to avoid the possibility of the plastic thread becoming damaged when coming into contact with the metal thread, ‘When the operating device or filing cap is retained by a screw thread or threads produced in a non-metallic material, all threads not having the characteristics defined below shall be prohibited: — the thread pitch shall be 2.9mm minimum and the width of the thread crest of both components, when measured normal to the helix angle shall be = 0,6 mm; — the included angle of the thread form when measured normal to the helix angle shall be 2 18° (see Figure D.1); — the length of incomplete thread at the start of the non-metallic thread shall be no greater than the actual depth of the thread, ‘The start of the thread is that part which is first engaged with the mating component as the two are assembled, Prior to carrying out the tests in accordance with D.2.2; D.2.3 and D.2.4, each sample shall be prepared in the following manner: — screw and unscrew the closure 100 times with its mating part, tightening each time in accordance with the manufacturer's maintenance instructions; — test samples in accordance with the requirements of D.2.2; D.2.3 and D.2.4 If the closure seals are of the replaceable type, then new seals shell be fitted immediately, prior to carrying out the burst tests and at any time during the screwing/unscrewing cycle when deterioration is evident.Key a b ce crest width thread pitch thread included angle a 2 YS Vom! A OO » screw direction Figure D.1 — Example of thread profile BS EN 3-8:2006 (E) 23BS EN 3-8:2006 (E) Annex E (normative) Propellant gas cartridges volume less than 0,12 1 E.1 Refillable cartridge E.1.1 Construction The cartridge body shall be made of a steel or aluminium or aluminium alloy intended for the construction of pressure vessels, ‘The mechanical properties of the steel, aluminium or aluminium alloy used shall ensure that the minimum burst pressure requirement is met. For al refilable cartridges the connection between the adapter and the body shall be designed to withstand at least the minimum bursting pressure of the cartridge body. The carbon dioxide cartridge body shall have a filing density < 0,750 kgll. The filing tolerance shall be for cartridges < 30 g (+ 0 - 15) % and > 30 g (+ 0 - 10) %. E.1.2 Pressure test Gas (compressed and liquefied) cartridge bodies shall be designed for a test pressure greater than or equal to 1,3, times the service pressure at the temperature of 7,,,,. Catbon dioxide propellant gas cartridges shall have a minimum test pressure of 250 bar. ‘The minimum burst pressure shall be 1,5 times the test pressure Each cartridge body shall be subjected to the pressure test. This pressure shall be applied for an adequate duration to ensure that its leak tight. No deformation visible to the naked eye shall occur. ‘One gas cartridge in every 1 000 or one in each batch, whichever is the smaller number, shall be tested for minimum burst pressure and shall comply with the requirements according to 6.3.2. if any item fails to meet the minimum requirements, further samples shall be taken in accordance with the Table 2 and the test against which failure was recorded shall be repeated. If one or more of the samples fails to meet the minimum requirements, the whole batch shall be rejected. The cartridge body shall remain leak tight up to the burst pressure. ‘Any burst shall only occur in the cylindrical part of the cartridge body as a ductile burst. If the cartridge body does not meet the requirements, 5 more cartridge bodies from the same batch shall be subjected to the same burst pressure. If one of the cartridge bodies is defective, the remainder of the batch shall be rejected 24BS EN 3-8:2006 (E) E.2 Non-refillable cartridges E.2.1 Construction Non-refillable cartridges > 0,05 | shall meet the requirement of E.1. Non-refillable cartridges < 0,05 | shall be made of steel, aluminium or aluminium alloy. Carbon dioxide cartridges shall have a filling density < 0,750 kgil. E.2.2 Pressure test This clause applies to cartridges with an internal volume < 0,05 |. Carbon dioxide propellant gas cartridges shall have a test pressure of 250 bar. ‘Those containing other gases shall have a test pressure of at least 1,3 times the service pressure at the temperature Of Tyo. The minimum burst pressure shall be 450 bar. One cartridge per 1.000 shall be subjected to the burst pressure test. If the manufacturer's batch is < 1 000 pieces, one cartridge per batch shall be subjected to the test. Any burst shall only occur in the cylindrical part of the cartridge as a ductile burst, E.3 Marking All cartridges shall have at least the following markings: — actual empty mass, in g or kg (to three decimal places); — theoretical full mass, in g or kg (to three decimal places); — nature of content, @.g. CO2, Nzi — mass of CO; or content, in g or kg (to three decimal places), and/or charging pressure of the compressed gas, in ber; — year of manufacture; — mark or name of the manufacturer. The marking shall not become damaged during normal handling in manufacture and use and shall remain clearly legible. 25BS EN 3-8:2006 (E) E.2 Non-refillable cartridges E.2.1 Construction Non-refillable cartridges > 0,05 | shall meet the requirement of E.1. Non-refillable cartridges < 0,05 | shall be made of steel, aluminium or aluminium alloy. Carbon dioxide cartridges shall have a filling density < 0,750 kgil. E.2.2 Pressure test This clause applies to cartridges with an internal volume < 0,05 |. Carbon dioxide propellant gas cartridges shall have a test pressure of 250 bar. ‘Those containing other gases shall have a test pressure of at least 1,3 times the service pressure at the temperature Of Tyo. The minimum burst pressure shall be 450 bar. One cartridge per 1.000 shall be subjected to the burst pressure test. If the manufacturer's batch is < 1 000 pieces, one cartridge per batch shall be subjected to the test. Any burst shall only occur in the cylindrical part of the cartridge as a ductile burst, E.3 Marking All cartridges shall have at least the following markings: — actual empty mass, in g or kg (to three decimal places); — theoretical full mass, in g or kg (to three decimal places); — nature of content, @.g. CO2, Nzi — mass of CO; or content, in g or kg (to three decimal places), and/or charging pressure of the compressed gas, in ber; — year of manufacture; — mark or name of the manufacturer. The marking shall not become damaged during normal handling in manufacture and use and shall remain clearly legible. 25BS EN 3-8:2006 (E) E.2 Non-refillable cartridges E.2.1 Construction Non-refillable cartridges > 0,05 | shall meet the requirement of E.1. Non-refillable cartridges < 0,05 | shall be made of steel, aluminium or aluminium alloy. Carbon dioxide cartridges shall have a filling density < 0,750 kgil. E.2.2 Pressure test This clause applies to cartridges with an internal volume < 0,05 |. Carbon dioxide propellant gas cartridges shall have a test pressure of 250 bar. ‘Those containing other gases shall have a test pressure of at least 1,3 times the service pressure at the temperature Of Tyo. The minimum burst pressure shall be 450 bar. One cartridge per 1.000 shall be subjected to the burst pressure test. If the manufacturer's batch is < 1 000 pieces, one cartridge per batch shall be subjected to the test. Any burst shall only occur in the cylindrical part of the cartridge as a ductile burst, E.3 Marking All cartridges shall have at least the following markings: — actual empty mass, in g or kg (to three decimal places); — theoretical full mass, in g or kg (to three decimal places); — nature of content, @.g. CO2, Nzi — mass of CO; or content, in g or kg (to three decimal places), and/or charging pressure of the compressed gas, in ber; — year of manufacture; — mark or name of the manufacturer. The marking shall not become damaged during normal handling in manufacture and use and shall remain clearly legible. 25BS EN 3-8:2006 (E) E.2 Non-refillable cartridges E.2.1 Construction Non-refillable cartridges > 0,05 | shall meet the requirement of E.1. Non-refillable cartridges < 0,05 | shall be made of steel, aluminium or aluminium alloy. Carbon dioxide cartridges shall have a filling density < 0,750 kgil. E.2.2 Pressure test This clause applies to cartridges with an internal volume < 0,05 |. Carbon dioxide propellant gas cartridges shall have a test pressure of 250 bar. ‘Those containing other gases shall have a test pressure of at least 1,3 times the service pressure at the temperature Of Tyo. The minimum burst pressure shall be 450 bar. One cartridge per 1.000 shall be subjected to the burst pressure test. If the manufacturer's batch is < 1 000 pieces, one cartridge per batch shall be subjected to the test. Any burst shall only occur in the cylindrical part of the cartridge as a ductile burst, E.3 Marking All cartridges shall have at least the following markings: — actual empty mass, in g or kg (to three decimal places); — theoretical full mass, in g or kg (to three decimal places); — nature of content, @.g. CO2, Nzi — mass of CO; or content, in g or kg (to three decimal places), and/or charging pressure of the compressed gas, in ber; — year of manufacture; — mark or name of the manufacturer. The marking shall not become damaged during normal handling in manufacture and use and shall remain clearly legible. 25BS EN 3-8:2006 (E) E.2 Non-refillable cartridges E.2.1 Construction Non-refillable cartridges > 0,05 | shall meet the requirement of E.1. Non-refillable cartridges < 0,05 | shall be made of steel, aluminium or aluminium alloy. Carbon dioxide cartridges shall have a filling density < 0,750 kgil. E.2.2 Pressure test This clause applies to cartridges with an internal volume < 0,05 |. Carbon dioxide propellant gas cartridges shall have a test pressure of 250 bar. ‘Those containing other gases shall have a test pressure of at least 1,3 times the service pressure at the temperature Of Tyo. The minimum burst pressure shall be 450 bar. One cartridge per 1.000 shall be subjected to the burst pressure test. If the manufacturer's batch is < 1 000 pieces, one cartridge per batch shall be subjected to the test. Any burst shall only occur in the cylindrical part of the cartridge as a ductile burst, E.3 Marking All cartridges shall have at least the following markings: — actual empty mass, in g or kg (to three decimal places); — theoretical full mass, in g or kg (to three decimal places); — nature of content, @.g. CO2, Nzi — mass of CO; or content, in g or kg (to three decimal places), and/or charging pressure of the compressed gas, in ber; — year of manufacture; — mark or name of the manufacturer. The marking shall not become damaged during normal handling in manufacture and use and shall remain clearly legible. 25BS EN 3-8:2006 (E) E.2 Non-refillable cartridges E.2.1 Construction Non-refillable cartridges > 0,05 | shall meet the requirement of E.1. Non-refillable cartridges < 0,05 | shall be made of steel, aluminium or aluminium alloy. Carbon dioxide cartridges shall have a filling density < 0,750 kgil. E.2.2 Pressure test This clause applies to cartridges with an internal volume < 0,05 |. Carbon dioxide propellant gas cartridges shall have a test pressure of 250 bar. ‘Those containing other gases shall have a test pressure of at least 1,3 times the service pressure at the temperature Of Tyo. The minimum burst pressure shall be 450 bar. One cartridge per 1.000 shall be subjected to the burst pressure test. If the manufacturer's batch is < 1 000 pieces, one cartridge per batch shall be subjected to the test. Any burst shall only occur in the cylindrical part of the cartridge as a ductile burst, E.3 Marking All cartridges shall have at least the following markings: — actual empty mass, in g or kg (to three decimal places); — theoretical full mass, in g or kg (to three decimal places); — nature of content, @.g. CO2, Nzi — mass of CO; or content, in g or kg (to three decimal places), and/or charging pressure of the compressed gas, in ber; — year of manufacture; — mark or name of the manufacturer. The marking shall not become damaged during normal handling in manufacture and use and shall remain clearly legible. 25