Shutters - Performance Requirements Including Safety: British Standard Bs en 13659:2004 +A1:2008

BRITISH STANDARD BS EN
13659:2004
+A1:2008
Incorporating
corrigendum
September 2004
Shutters —
Performance
requirements including
safety
ICS 91.060.50
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BS EN 13659:2004+A1:2008
National foreword
This British Standard is the UK implementation of EN 13659:2004+A1:2008.

It supersedes BS EN 13659:2004 which is withdrawn.
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correct date of withdrawal.
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to Subcommittee B/538/3, Domestic shutters and blinds.
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request to its secretary.
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EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 13659:2004+A1
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM October 2008
ICS 91.060.50 Supersedes EN 13659:2004
English Version
Shutters - Performance requirements including safety
Fermetures pour baies équipées de fenêtres - Exigences Abschlüsse außen - Leistungs- und
de performance y compris la sécurité Sicherheitsanforderungen
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 2 March 2004 and includes Amendment 1 approved by CEN on 18 August 2008.
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.
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Contents Page
Foreword..............................................................................................................................................................3
Introduction .........................................................................................................................................................4
1 Scope ......................................................................................................................................................5
2 Normative references ............................................................................................................................5
3 Terms and definitions ...........................................................................................................................6
4 Wind resistance .....................................................................................................................................7
5 Resistance to snow load.....................................................................................................................12
6 Operating effort....................................................................................................................................13
7 Design of the operating mechanism — HPV diagrams ("Human Pull Value") ..............................14
8 Misuse...................................................................................................................................................16
9 Edge loading ........................................................................................................................................19
10 Resistance of locking mechanism .....................................................................................................19
11 Mechanical endurance (repeated operating cycles) ........................................................................21
12 Operation in frosty conditions ...........................................................................................................22
13 Impact resistance.................................................................................................................................23
14 Safety in use.........................................................................................................................................23
15 Hygiene, health and environment ......................................................................................................25
16 Thermal resistance ..............................................................................................................................25
17 Durability ..............................................................................................................................................25
18 Dimensional tolerances ......................................................................................................................28
19 Handling and storage ..........................................................................................................................28
20 Information for use ..............................................................................................................................29
21 Evaluation of conformity.....................................................................................................................31
Annex A (informative) Temperature effects....................................................................................................34
Annex B (informative) Calculation of wind pressure exerted on a shutter - Allocation of a class of
wind resistance ....................................................................................................................................36
Annex C (normative) List of significant machine hazards............................................................................38
Annex ZA (informative) Clauses of this European Standard addressing the provisions of the EU
Construction Products Directive........................................................................................................39
Annex ZB (informative) !Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential
Requirements of EU Directive 98/37/EC"
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Annex ZC (informative) !Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential
Requirements of EU Directive 2006/42/EC"
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Bibliography ......................................................................................................................................................45
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Foreword
This document (EN 13659:2004+A1:2008) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 33 “Doors,
windows, shutters, building hardware and curtain walling”, the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR.
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 April 2009, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the
latest by December 2009.
NOTE Annex ZB is applicable until December 28th, 2009 and Annex ZC is applicable from December 29th, 2009.
This document supersedes EN 13659:2004.
This document includes Amendment 1, approved by CEN on 2008-08-18.
The start and finish of text introduced or altered by amendment is indicated in the text by tags !".
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(s).
!For relationship with EU Directive(s), see informative Annexes ZA, ZB and ZC, which are integral parts of
this document."
This European Standard is a part of a series of standards dealing with blinds and shutters for buildings as
defined in EN 12216.
This standard specifies the requirements for shutters, the levels of performance and the associated classes
where applicable.
It is completed by test standards as well as by the standards referring to specific performance requirements.
Annexes A and B are informative.
Annex C is normative.
This document includes a Bibliography.
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, 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.
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Introduction
The performances given in this European Standard which illustrate suitability for use, are required for every
type of shutter (intrinsic performances).
Other performances are only required as a complement (specific performances) and result in specific
products. Some of them are described in European Standards (e.g. EN 1522, EN 1523, ENV 1627, ENV
1628, ENV 1629, ENV 1630, EN 13123-1, EN 13124-1, EN 13123-2 and EN 13124-2). Others are described
in prEN 14500 and prEN14501 in the process of preparation and deal with important subjects such as thermal
comfort, i.e.:
 Solar factor;
 Shading factor;
 Direct solar transmittance;
 Secondary heat transfer factor;
 Solar radiation reduction factor.
and visual comfort, i.e.:
 Light control;
 Night privacy;
 Visual contact with the outside;
 Glare control;
 Rendering of colours.
or with the airborne sound insulation brought by shutters (see prEN 14759).
NOTE Health and Safety regulations require that the workplace receives as much natural light as is reasonably
practical (see EU Directive 89/654/EEC) and protection of operators working with VDV screens against glare control and
reflected light (see EU Directive 87/391/EEC).
The list of these documents is given in the Bibliography.
With the aim of clarifying the intentions of the standard and avoiding doubts when reading it, following
assumptions were made related to power operated products while producing it:
 Negotiations shall occur between the manufacturer and the purchaser concerning particular conditions for
use and places for use such as for nursery schools or for buildings for disabled people which need
specific risk analysis;
 The risk analysis carried out in this standard and the corresponding significant hazards listed in annex C
suppose a normal use or normally predictable use e.g. which excludes deliberate and conscious risks
taken by the user (see Interpretative Document “Safety in use” of EU Construction Products Directive).
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1 Scope
This European Standard specifies the performance requirements which shutters shall fulfil when fitted to a
building. It deals also with the significant hazards for construction, transport, installation, operation and
maintenance of the shutters (see list of significant machine hazards in annex C).
It applies to all shutters as well as similar products whatever their use and nature of the materials used, as
follows:
 external Venetian blind, roller shutter, wing shutter, Venetian shutter, flat-closing concertina shutter,
concertina shutter or sliding panel shutter, with or without a system of projection.
These products can be operated manually with or without compensating spring, or by means of electric
motors (power operated products).
This document is not applicable to shutters which are manufactured before the date of application of this
document by CEN.
!Noise aspects are not treated in the standard because this is not considered a safety issue."
2 Normative references
This 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 listed
hereafter. For dated references, subsequent amendments to or revisions of any of these publications apply to
this European Standard only when incorporated in it by amendment or revision. For undated references the
latest edition of the publication referred to applies (including amendments).
EN ISO 12100-2:2003, Safety of machinery — Basic concepts, general principles for design — Part 2:
Technical principles (ISO 12100-2:2003).
EN 1050:1996, Safety of machinery - Principles for risk assessment.
EN 1070:1998, Safety of machinery - Terminology.
EN 1670, Building hardware - Corrosion resistance - Requirement and test methods.
EN 1932, External blinds and shutters - Resistance to wind loads - Method of testing.
EN 12045, Shutters and blinds power operated - Safety in use - Measurement of the transmitted force.
EN 12194, Shutters, external and internal blinds - Misuse - Test methods.
EN 12216:2002, Shutters, external blinds, internal blinds — Terminology, glossary and definitions.
EN 12833, Skylight and conservatory roller shutters - Resistance to snow load - Test method.
EN 12835, Airtight shutters - Air permeability test.
EN 13125, Shutters and blinds - Additional thermal resistance - Allocation of a class of air permeability to a
product.
EN 13245-1:2004, Plastics - Unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U) profiles for building applications – Part
1: Designation of light coloured profiles.
EN 13330, Shutters - Hard body impact — Test method.
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EN 13527, Shutters and blinds – Measurement of operating force — Test methods.
EN 14201, Blinds and shutters - Resistance to repeated operations (mechanical endurance) - Methods of
testing.
EN 60335-1, Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety – Part 1: General requirements (IEC 60335-
1:2001, modified)
EN 60335-2-97, Safety of household and similar electrical appliances – Part 2-97: Particular requirements for
drives for rolling shutters, awnings, blinds and similar equipment (IEC 60335-2-97:1998, modified).
EN 61310-1, Safety of machinery – Indication, marking and actuation – Part 1: Requirements for visual,
auditory and tactile signals (IEC 61310-1:1995).
EN ISO 10077-1, Thermal performance of windows, doors and shutters -Calculation of thermal transmittance -
Part 1: Simplified method (ISO 10077-1:2000).
ISO 9227, Corrosion tests in artificial atmospheres – Salt spray tests.
3 Terms and definitions

For the purposes of this European Standard, the terms and definitions given in EN 1070:1998 and
EN 12216:2002 and the following apply.
3.1
intrinsic performance
overall performances of the shutter regardless of its application as opposed to specific performance
3.2
specific performance
performance which may be additional and complementary to the intrinsic performances and refers to a
specific product (for example, acoustic, thermic, burglary resistance, etc.)
3.3
curtain
that part of the product which is set in motion by the operating mechanism, and ensures its function
3.4
extension/retraction
movement of the curtain resulting in an increase/decrease the surface area covered
3.5
opening/closing
terms used to describe the increase in light (opening) or reduction of light (closing) in an extended position for
products with slats or slats which can be tilted or adjusted
NOTE The common parlance uses "open" for retraction and "closed" for extension.
3.6
rough operation
sharp action on the operating mechanism or directly on the curtain, resulting in excessive speed at the
beginning and a sudden stop at the end
NOTE Rough operation is only possible if the moving part has significant inertia (mass and speed).
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3.7
forced operation
excessive force exerted on the operating mechanism or directly on the curtain with the aim of causing
movement in spite of resistance to the travel of the curtain
3.8
reversed operation
extension or retraction of the curtain occurring in the opposite direction to that intended without use of
abnormal force
3.9
winch handle
operating mechanism consisting of a reel rotated by an operation handle which allows accumulation of a cord,
cable, or chain
3.10
gear with crank handle
operating mechanism consisting of a gear attached to an axle, a drive shaft, a universal joint, a rotated rod
and a crank handle
3.11
one direction movement of the operating mechanism
operating mechanism operated by a single cord, belt, etc., extension / retraction being effected by relying on
gravity or the potential energy stored up during retraction / extension, respectively
3.12
endless movement of the operating mechanism
operating mechanism operated by a loop, movement in one direction extends the curtain (or tilts the laths),
and in the reverse retracts the curtain (or tilts the laths) in the opposite direction
3.13
monocommand
same mechanism which achieves both opening/closing and extension/retraction
3.14
vertical loading/racking
downward force applied to the panel edge of a wing shutter
3.15
determination of performance
means of verification of the performance relating to the corresponding requirement
4 Wind resistance
4.1 General
The wind resistance of a shutter is assumed by its ability to withstand to specified loads, simulating the action
of wind in positive or negative pressure.
Wind resistance is specified through classes defined by threshold values of nominal pressure p and safety
pressure γ x p with γ = 1,5
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a) Nominal wind pressure p
Represents the wind pressure applied to the shutter for which the shutter shall not sustain deformation or
deterioration which is detrimental to its correct operation.
b) Safety wind pressure 1,5 p
Represents the wind pressure applied to the shutter for which no deterioration which may be dangerous for
the persons shall be observed: breakage, coming out from the fixing or locking devices.
Safety wind pressure 1,5 p corresponds to a net pressure (difference of the pressures on each surface taking
due account of their signs) calculated according to annex B with a wind velocity having a mean return period
of 20 years (annual probability of excess of 0,05).
NOTE Nominal wind pressure corresponds approximately to a wind having a mean return period of 3 years.
4.2 Determination
The determination shall be in accordance with the test methods specified in EN 1932.
4.3 Performance requirement
4.3.1 General
As a function of the type of shutter, the performance criteria specified in Tables 2, 3 and 4 shall be achieved
having applied the test loads FN and FS as specified in Table 1.
Table 1 — Test loads
Non projecting curtain Projecting curtain
FN = β x p x L x H βxpxLxH
FN = 2β
FS = γ x FN , with γ = 1,5 FS = γ x FN , with γ = 1,5
where:
L, H is the width and height of shutter as specified in EN 1932

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p is the threshold value of wind test pressure in N/m corresponding to the class of resistance
considered (see 4.4)
β is the coefficient of passage of effect of loads distributed to those of the test loads with:
β = 1, in the case of roller shutter, wing shutter, venetian shutter, sliding concertina shutter,
concertina shutter, sliding panel shutter (see Table 2)
β = 0,2, in the case of external venetian blind (see Table 3)
γ is the conversion coefficient between nominal and safety loads, with γ = 1,5.
The classification as given in Table 5 is only obtained after the safety level is achieved.
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4.3.2 Performance of the curtain
ROLLER SHUTTER, WING SHUTTER, VENETIAN SHUTTER, FLAT-CLOSING CONCERTINA SHUTTER,

CONCERTINA SHUTTER, SLIDING PANEL SHUTTER
The curtain, in the extended non projecting position, is uniformly loaded according to the sequences described
in Table 2:
 either in the horizontal position under the effect of spread loads reproducing uniform pressure;
 or in the vertical position to test under pneumatic pressure.
Table 2 — Roller shutter, wing shutter, venetian shutter, flat-closing concertina shutter, concertina
shutter, sliding panel shutter — Performance criteria
LOAD:
FN = β x p x L x H or FN = 2xβ
βxpxLxH PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
with β = 1 Appearance Operation Safety
1 Nominal direct load FN

Applied on the external side of curtain
no visible manual
deterioration of operating effort
the curtain, maintained ___
fixing locking within the class
2 device and
guiding
Inverse nominal load FN
Applied on the internal side of the curtain
3 Direct and inverse safety loads

FS = 1,5 x FN and - FS = 1,5 x - FN no breakage
Applied on the external side (direct safety load) ____ ____
then on the internal side of the curtain (inverse the curtain shall
safety load) not come out of
its fixings or
locking device
EXTERNAL VENETIAN BLIND
The loading shall be applied on the external venetian blind in the vertical position by using a rigid rail,
according to the sequences described in Table 3.
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Table 3 — External venetian blind — Performance criteria

LOAD: FN = β x p x L x H PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
β = 0,20)
(β Appearance Operation Safety
1 Nominal direct and inverse loads FN and -FN

2 Applied on the external side of curtain (nominal residual -----
direct load) then on the internal side (nominal deflection of
inverse load) laths < 5‰ L
3 Direct and inverse safety loads

FS = 1,5 x FN and -FS = 1,5 x -FN
Applied on the external side of curtain (direct no breakage
safety load) then on the internal side (inverse ----- -----
safety load) no exit from
guide rail
NOTE The coefficient β = 0,20 is a global coefficient of adjustment to test results under assigned air speeds.
4.3.3 Performance of the projection mechanism (projecting products)
ROLLER SHUTTER, VENETIAN SHUTTER, FLAT-CLOSING CONCERTINA SHUTTER, CONCERTINA

SHUTTER
The loading FS being applied at mid-height of the curtain, the projection mechanism shall comply with the
conditions given in Table 4.
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Table 4 — Roller shutter, venetian shutter, flat-closing concertina shutter, concertina shutter —
Performance of the projection mechanism (projecting product)
LOAD: FS = 1,5 x FN REQUIREMENT CRITERIA

(FN = 2 × β × p × L × H, β = 1) Appearance Operation Safety
1 Curtain extended and projected the projection

Direct safety load FS (towards interior) system shall
___ ___ stay locked
no breakage
2 Curtain extended and projected the projection

Inverse safety load - FS (towards exterior) system shall
___ ___ stay locked
no breakage
3 Curtain extended but not projected the projection

Inverse safety load -FS (towards exterior) system shall
___ ___ stay locked
no breakage
4.4 Classes of wind resistance
The classes of wind resistance are given by the threshold test pressures specified in Table 5.
Table 5 — Classes of wind resistance

Classes 0 1 2 3 4 5 6
Nominal test pressure p (N/m²) < 50 50 70 100 170 270 400
Safety test pressure 1,5 p (N/m²) < 75 75 100 150 250 400 600
NOTE Class 0 corresponds to either performance not required or not declared or a product that does not fulfil the
requirements of class 1.
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5 Resistance to snow load
5.1 General
Only applicable to roller shutters for skylight and conservatory inclined less than 60° from the horizontal.
Under the weight of snow, the shutter fitted to the window shall not:
a) sustain deformation or deterioration which is detrimental to its correct operation;
b) exit from its guide rails.
Two forms of resistance are envisaged:
1) the shutter itself resists the snow pressure;
2) the shutter resists the snow pressure together with the mechanical association with the glazing, at a
distance d defined by the manufacturer.
This second form of resistance is allowed only if:
 the shutter accepts a level of deformation causing it to lean against the glazing under the snow loading;
and
 the distance between shutter and glazing is not modified by the opening of the window.
NOTE An attempt to open the window, when the shutter is loaded with snow, should not endanger the user.
5.2 Determination
The determination shall be in accordance with the test method specified in EN 12833.
The shutter resists to the snow pressure p, maximum snow pressure specified by the manufacturer, if the
following conditions are fulfilled:
 under nominal pressure pN, after test, the operating effort shall be maintained within the limit of the
initial class;
 under safety load pS = fS x p with fS = 1,5, the shutter shall not exit from the guide rails or sustain
breakage.
5.4 Expression of the results
1) the shutter itself resists the snow pressure:
 maximum snow pressure: p expressed in N/m²;
 form of resistance: shutter alone;
 shutters of the same range which are narrower and have no greater surface area than the product
tested shall be deemed to be capable of resisting at least the same snow pressure as the product
tested.
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2) the shutter resists the snow pressure with the mechanical association with the glazing:
 maximum snow pressure: p expressed in N/m²;
 form of resistance: shutter in association with a glazing which withstands pressure p and located at
the maximum distance d from the shutter;
 shutters of the same range with width and height greater than those of the product tested can be
used where the distance from the glazing is the same.
5.5 Classes of snow resistance
No classes are attributed for snow resistance.
For each dimension, the manufacturer shall precise the maximum snow pressure the shutter can sustain, by
itself or in mechanical association with a closed window.
6 Operating effort
6.1 General
Does not apply for power operated products.
The effort Fc necessary to set the curtain in motion in retraction / extension and tilting the laths, in addition to
the projection of the curtain is a function of the type of operation.
6.2 Determination
6.3 Performance requirement and operational effort classes
Operational effort FC shall not exceed the values in Table 6.
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Table 6 — Maximum values of FC for operating effort
Fc
(N)
TYPES OF OPERATION
Class 1 Class 2
a,c
Crank or winch handle , lever 30 15
a,b,c
Belt, cord or chain , 90 50
Rod operation vertical plane 90 50
or hand horizontal or sloping plane 50 30
Spring compensated roller shutters can reach 1,5 Fc for locking in the fully extended position.
A shutter belongs to class 2 if both the operations of moving the curtain, tilting the laths and projecting the curtain are class 2. Otherwise
the shutter is class 1.
a
Operation mechanism shall also fulfil the requirement in clause 7.
b
One direction movement or endless movement of the operating mechanism.
c
Monocommand.
7 Design of the operating mechanism — HPV diagrams ("Human Pull Value")
7.1 General
Geometrical characteristics of operating mechanisms taking into account the comfort of the operation.
7.2 Performances requirements
Gear operation
Gear with crank or winch handle shall have:
 a handle R of length less or equal to 0,20 m (R ≤ 0,20 m);
 a reduction ratio r of the gear less than 1:10 (average or mean reduction ratio when, for the same gear,
several reductions exist).
NOTE A reduction ratio of 1:10 means it is necessary to make ten turns of the cranks to achieve one rotation of the
roller tube or axle.
Belt, cord or chain operation
Operation mechanisms shall have minimal dimensions as given in the HPV diagrams (see Figures 1 and 2).
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7.3 Diagrams HPV
dHPV (mm)
Apparent cord diameter for HPV

for n cords with diameter d
d is the diameter of a single cord
Key
1 Acceptable
2 Not acceptable
3 Operating effort
Figure 1 — Diagram HPV for cord or chain operation
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Key
1 Acceptable
2 Not acceptable
3 Operating effort
Figure 2 — Diagram HPV for belt operation
8 Misuse
8.1 Curtain and slats - General
8.1.1 General requirement
Under the action of abnormal but foreseeable use (misuse), the shutter shall not become misshapen or
damaged to the extent that:
a) the damage impairs its correct operation;
b) the damage which leads to a deterioration in appearance as defined in Tables 2 and 3.
Misuse operations are related to the displacement of the curtain, the tilting of the laths and, for projected
products, to the projection of the curtain.
8.1.2 Displacement of the curtain
 Rough operation
Rough operation occurs during extension and retraction.
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 Forced operation
Forced operation occurs in the direction of extension and retraction, the curtain being either stopped or
blocked in extended or retracted position, or blocked in an intermediate position.
Figure 3 illustrates the six possibilities of forced operations.
a) b) c)
Key
1 Direction of extension
2 Direction of retraction
3 Obstruction
a) Curtain fully extended
b) Curtain fully retracted
c) Curtain in intermediate position, obstructed during extension and/or retraction
Figure 3 — Illustration of the six possibilities of forced operation
 Reversed operation
Reversed operations are only applicable to roller shutters or to products using a rolling mechanism for
extension or retraction.
For these products, operation in situation a1 or b2 illustrated in Figure 3 is a reversed operation when the
movement in the opposite direction is possible with an effort less than the limit of the class of operation. If the
movement is not possible, it is a forced operation.
Reversed operation occurs on extension with the curtain fully extended and on retraction with the curtain fully
retracted.
8.1.3 Tilting of laths
 Rough operation
Rough operation is not possible, the conditions defining its occurrence are not likely to occur (no excessive
speed, no inertia of laths).
Forced operation occurs in both closed positions which are the result of tilting laths in both directions from the
open position.
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Does not exist.
8.1.4 Projection of the curtain
 Rough operation
Rough operation occurs from the fully projected position, after unlocking of projecting arms at which point, the
curtain is left free.
Forced operation occurs at the end of projection, if effort is continued.
Not applicable.
8.2 Determination
On completion of each of the tests, using rough, forced and reversed operations, with the values given in
Table 7:
 The following flaws in appearance shall not be evident: no permanent distortion of the curtain, fixing or
locking devices, residual deflection of laths ≤ 5‰ L, where L is the length of the slat, in the case of
external venetian blinds;
 and, for manual operation, the value of the operating effort shall be maintained within the limit of the initial
class (see Table 6).
Certain products are not designed to withstand obstruction of the curtain in situations defined in a2, b1, c1 and
c2 illustrated in Figure 3. They will not be subjected to the corresponding tests if the technical instructions of
the manufacturer have a warning for the user of the risk of damage when the curtain is obstructed in these
situations.
The manufacturer shall ensure his installation instructions emphasise that the operating procedures shall be
provided to the end user.
For projecting shutters, if the product cannot be extended or retracted when in the projecting position, the
manufacturer shall provide a warning.
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Table 7 — Misuse forces values relative to the type of operation
Effort of misuse operation Misuse operation

Force Torque
(N) (Nm)
a
PB = 2 FC not applicable rough
Movement of curtain
PF = 180 CF = 60 x R bc
forced
projection of curtain tilting the laths
PF = 100 CF = 30 x R
PI ≤ FC CI ≤ F C x R reversed
FC = value of operating effort of the class obtained
P = exerted misuse force
C = exerted misuse torque
B= rough, F = forced, I = reversed
R = maximum length of crank handle described in the technical instructions of the manufacturer with R ≤ 0,20m
a
Operation by gear is never rough.
b
If the operating mechanism is equipped with system which limits the force or the torque (see clause 12), values of PF and CF are those
given by these systems.
c
For power operated operations, the effort to be applied is the one produced by the motor.
NOTE There are no performance classes.
9 Edge loading
9.1 General
Only wing shutters are concerned.
Behaviour of the shutter under the action of vertical effort Pel of 500 N, applied to the edge of the leaf.
9.2 Determination
After unloading, the remaining displacement of the extremity of the leaf shall be less than 5 mm/m of width of
leaf.
10 Resistance of locking mechanism
10.1 General
When equipped with a specific locking mechanism (as bolt, sash-bolt, self closing device or espagnolette with
latch locked with a key) holding the curtain fastened or locked in closed position the shutter in the fully
extended position shall not be able to be opened from the exterior by intruders without tools.
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For burglar resistance shutters complying with ENV 1627, ENV 1628, ENV 1629, ENV 1630, the performance
is not requested as resistance performances of these products are widely greater.
The mechanisms which hold the curtain in the extended position are not considered as specific locking
mechanisms except if they are stated as such by the manufacturer in his technical instructions.
10.2 Determination
Check whether locking mechanism can be disconnected or not from the outside and if not, exert an effort of
250 N, in the test conditions defined in the following flowchart.
Curtain with locking

yes mechanism option no
Not concerned
no Locking mechanism yes

dismountable
Exert 250 N to allow entry Performance not

of a hand
achieved
no Gap ≤ 12 mm
yes
Performance fulfilled
Exert 250 N to allow entry
Accessible opening
no ≤ 0,40 m x 0,40 m yes
Performance not achieved Performance achieved
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The shutter in the fully extended position shall not be able to be opened from the exterior by intruders without
tools.
The shutter shall not allow an intruder to pass through (0,40 m x 0,40 m opening).
11 Mechanical endurance (repeated operating cycles)
11.1 General
Ability of the shutter to withstand a number of operating cycles corresponding to a given usage:
 the curtain: one cycle corresponds to a complete operation of curtain extension and retraction including
the rest times;
 the laths (external venetian blind, roller and wing shutters with tilting laths): one tilt cycle is defined as a
complete movement of the pivoting mechanism, moving the laths from one extreme position to the other
and then back again.
11.2 Determination
11.3.1 General
After carrying out the cycles relating to the appropriate class, the following requirements shall be fulfilled.
11.3.2 Manual operation
 The operating effort value shall be maintained within the limit of the initial class;
 Wear of the constituent material of the laths of the curtain: the wall of the lath shall not be perforated as a
result of abrasion;
 Operating mechanisms shall not sustain significant damage.
11.3.3 Power operated products
* Variation of the speed under load
Τ1 −Τ2
The ratio ×100 shall be less or equal to 20 %.
Τ1
where:
T1 is the time taken for full retraction of the curtain, measured at the beginning of the endurance test,
after five cycles of functioning
T2 is the time taken for full retraction of the curtain measured at the end of the endurance test
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* Accuracy of the positions of the limit stops
The variation of the fully retracted and fully extended positions, measured in the two rotation directions and
expressed as an angle in relation to the initial value, shall remain in the range of values given in Table 8:
Table 8 — Power operated products — Accuracy of the positions of the limit stops
Motorization type Limit stops drift

Class 1 Class 2
Tubular ± 15° ± 5°
Square ±10° ± 3°
* Characteristics of the mechanical brake
 Stopping the movement of the curtain shall not lead to an angular displacement more than 20°.
 the displacement of the curtain, after applying an overload of 15 % of the weight of the curtain, shall not
exceed 5 mm, the measurement from an intermediate position carried out after 12 h.
NOTE A mechanical brake is a brake applied mechanically by stored energy (spring force) until released with an
external sustained electric power supply under the control of the operator or automatically.
* Grease and oil traces
There shall be no visible traces of grease or oil.
* Wear of the constituent material of the laths of the curtain:
The wall of the lath shall not be perforated as a result of abrasion.
11.4 Classes of endurance
Table 9 gives the endurance cycles corresponding to the three endurance classes specified.
Table 9 — Classes of endurance
Number of cycles Class 1 Class 2 Class 3
Extension/retraction 3 000 7 000 10 000
Tilting 6 000 14 000 20 000
NOTE Class 2 can correspond to 10 years with 2 cycles per day.
12 Operation in frosty conditions

The technical instructions of the manufacturer shall state whether or not the product can be operated in frosty
conditions (in case of formation of ice) and if not, the product shall have a warning: "The operation in frosty
conditions may damage the shutter".
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13 Impact resistance
13.1 General
Behaviour of the shutter under the action of hard body impact.
13.2 Determination
Under the action of the hard body D 0,5, steel ball of 0,5 kg and a drop Z of 0,45 m, the shutter shall not
sustain deteriorations:
 which are detrimental to its correct operation; for manual operation the operating effort shall be
maintained within the limit of the initial class;
 which lead to unacceptable appearance defects (local indentations and cracks); the average diameter of
indents shall not be greater than 20 mm.
14 Safety in use
14.1 General
The significant machine hazards dealt with are listed in annex C.
14.2 Protection against potentially harmful components
14.2.1 General
Contact between the user and the product and its parts shall not cause injury.
14.2.2 Determination
The requirements in 14.2.3 shall be fulfilled.
14.2.3 Safety requirement
Components likely to come into contact with passers-by and users, shall not present any sharp or projecting
edges, likely to cause injury.
Sharp and projecting edges of any moving parts of the shutter structure likely to be located at a height lower
than 2,50 m above floor or any permanent access level, shall be rounded with a minimum radius of 0,5 mm.
14.3 Power operated shutters – Injurious contact in operation
14.3.1 General
Crushing hazards shall be eliminated or reduced.
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14.3.2 Determination
The requirements in 14.3.3, shall be fulfilled, and where appropriate, in accordance with the test methods
specified in EN 12045.
14.3.3 Safety requirement
The requirement is met if, at least, one of the following conditions is present:
a) In the crushing area, the transmitted force on the obstacle is less than 150 N and speed of extension of
curtain is less than 0,2 m/s, and, in the case of wing shutter with two leaves or more, a minimum gap of
0,10 m is maintained between the leaves in the area of extension (see Figure 4).
Figure 4 — Gap between the panels at the end of extension
b) Shutters with accumulating or retractable laths conform to the accumulation condition as defined in EN
12045 and the average speed of extension of curtain in the last 0,40 m shall be less than 0,2 m/s.
c) The shutter has a hold-to-run control and the switch is incorporated in the product or installed in such a
way that it allows the control in the direct view of the movement of the curtain. In that last case, it shall be
mentioned in the installation instructions.
d) The crushing area is found at a distance Z more or equal to 2,50 m from the floor or from any other
permanent access level.
e) The shutter is equipped with a safety device which:
 either prevents contact in the crushing area (guards)
 or limits the transmitted force (static operation force) to a value lower than 150 N and allows removal
of the obstacle either by reversing the movement of the curtain or by stopping it. With the last
solution, it shall be possible to lift up the curtain with a force less than 25 N.
In the case of roller shutter fitted to a roof window, the drive shall stop the movement of the curtain, and within
5 s, start to reverse automatically. During this period, the maximum operating force shall not exceed 250 N for
more than 2 s, and the average force calculated over the period of 5 s, shall not exceed 150 N.
Guards designed to protect from the mobile elements of transmission shall be fixed in such a way that they
can only be dismounted with the use of a tool.
Roller shutters with venting position shall not allow the introduction of a finger between slats. This condition is
satisfied if a 5 mm diameter rod cannot be introduced.
14.4 Electric hazards
The electric drives shall conform to EN 60335-1 and EN 60335-2-97.
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15 Hygiene, health and environment
15.1 General
Under the action of external environmental conditions, the materials and components used in the fabrication of
the shutter, the design of the shutter itself, shall not encourage the development of micro-organisms.
15.2 Determination
There is no test relating to this requirement.
Materials in products shall not release any dangerous substances in excess of the maximum levels specified
in the European material Standards and any national regulations. For more information, consult the
Construction web site on EUROPA (CREATE, accessed through
http://europa.eu.int/comm/enterprise/construction/internal/dangsub/dangmain.htm).
16 Thermal resistance
16.1 General
The installation of a shutter, in the extended and closed position, in front of a window produces an additional
thermal resistance R expressed in m²K/W.
16.2 Determination
The determination shall be in accordance with the method of calculation as specified in EN ISO 10077-1.
The allocation of the class of thermal resistance to a shutter is given as a function of air permeability as
specified in EN 13125 and measured as specified in EN 12835 for tight shutters for which only an air
permeability test can prove it (class 5 shutters).
17 Durability
17.1 General
Ability of constituent materials of the product to fulfil the following requirements during an economically
reasonable service life:
 colour fastness;
 no degradation of aspect;
 resistance to breakage;
 resistance to corrosion;
 dimensional stability.
NOTE Temperature effects are dealt with in annex A.
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Table 10 states the requirements asked for the different materials used.
Table 10 — Durability requirements for materials
Requirements
material colour aspect resistance corrosion dimensional stability
Rigid plastic
Metal
Wood
Only the requirements described by a are covered by this standard.

The requirements with a will be the subject of further developments.
Selected criteria are linked to the test methods described in 17.2, 17.3 and 17.4. They specify the minimum
quality of characteristics to be fulfilled by the materials.
17.2 Rigid plastic materials
The minimum characteristics of suitability for use of unplasticized polyvinyl chloride (PVC-U) profiles shall be
as specified in Table 11, in reference to EN 13245-1.
Table 11 — PVC-U profiles — minimum characteristic according to EN 13245-1:2004

Group Properties Designation Comments
1 Material PVC-U
identification
2 Intended use E
3 Material properties
- laths for roller 080,29
shutter 077,23
- other profiles
4 Profile properties e = thickness of the wall of the profile
- e ≤ 1,5 mm PM, 3, (23, 10) PM: linear mass stated by the profile manufacturer
- e > 1,5 mm PM, 2, (-10, 10) (-10, 10): impact resistance test with the striker of 1000 g
carried out at -10°C and an impact energy of 10 J
5 Ageing properties
-light colours A4 or A6 or A8 A: artificial exposure
-other colours N, 8, 20 or N, 12, N, 8, 20 : 2 years natural exposure with a mean of 4
2
25 GJ/m and a mean temperature of the warmest month of
Or N, 16, 28 20 °C
EXAMPLE 20 °C is a climate type Berlin, 25 °C is a climate type Bandol (south of France), 28 °C is a
climate type Sevilla).
Light colours are defined by L* ≥ 82; -2, 5 ≤ a* ≤ 5; -5 ≤ b* ≤ 15.
17.3 Metals
Requirements and classes for resistance to corrosion shall be in accordance with EN 1670, except as follows:
The salt spray test according ISO 9227 shall be carried out:
 either on the different profiles and components used in the shutter, not assembled;
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 or on a complete small scale sample of shutter (minimum size 700 mm x 700 mm).
The minimum class to be achieved for outside shutters shall be class 2.
The classes of resistance to corrosion of metals used shall be as specified in Table 12 according to the
environmental conditions and the destination of the product.
Table 12 — Classes of resistance to corrosion

Classes
1 2 3 4
Indoor components 24 h 48 h --- ---
Outdoor components --- 48 h 96 h 240 h
The minimum class to be achieved for outside shutters shall be class 2.
17.4 Wood
17.4.1 General
Wood used in shutters shall be of a regular growth and without any alteration from natural or animal factors.
Elements shall be with straight grains on at least ¾ of their length. Knots firmly in place are acceptable with
the following limitations:
 Laths for roller shutters: knots not allowed
 Other profiles:
 Quality of clear finishes
 if B ≤ 50 mm, 5 knots/m² maximum D ≤ E/2 D < 20 mm
 if B > 50 mm, 15 knots/m² maximum D<E D < 40 mm
 Quality of opaque finishes
 if B ≤ 50 mm D < E/2
 if B > 50 mm D < E
assuming B = width of profile, E = thickness and D = maximum diameter of knots.
17.4.2 Physical characteristics
The moisture content, when sawing and at the delivery of the shutter, shall be between 12% and 18%.
The linear shrinkage in the perpendicular to the direction of the grain shall not exceed 0,3% for a variation of
humidity of 1%.
17.4.3 Jointing and assembling
The compatibility between the moisture of wood and glues used shall be ensured.
Assemblies shall be carried out in such a way that no water remains retained.
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17.4.4 Treatment of wood
Woods non resistant to lyctus attack shall be treated with an effective insecticide.
Woods non resistant to fungus and intended for use in damp environment (in contact with high water retention
materials i.e. masonry or concrete) shall be treated with an effective fungicide.
Elements in resinous wood, intended to stay with clear finish shall be treated against blueing action.
18 Dimensional tolerances
18.1 General
Tolerances relative to the overall dimensions (height and width) of the product delivered compared to the
ordered dimensions.
18.2 Determination
The dimensions are the overall dimensions of the product delivered (e.g. for roller shutters including the guide
rails and eventually the head box). The manufacturer shall define the overlapping of the laths inside the guard
rail.
The ordered dimensions shall take into account the geometry of the opening (where the product is to be
installed) and the customer specifications.
The delivered width and height shall fall within the tolerances listed in Table 13, taken at the temperature of
23 °C ± 5 °C.
Table 13 — Dimensional tolerances related to shutters

Width L Tolerances Height H Tolerances
(m) (mm) (m) (mm)
L≤2 +0 H ≤ 1,5 +0
-4
−3
2<L≤4 +0 1,5 < H ≤ 2,5 +0
-6
−4
L>4 +0 H > 2,5 +0
-10
−5
19 Handling and storage
19.1 General
Requirements concerning packaging, storage, handling and delivery of products.
19.2 Determination
The requirements in 19.3 shall be fulfilled.
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The shutter or each of its components shall be:
 able to be handled in a safe manner;
NOTE Whenever possible, in case of manual handling the mass per person should be not more than 25 kg.
 wrapped or designed to ensure safe storage without deterioration.
Any special equipment for assembly, fixing and setting e.g. appropriate fixing brackets shall be provided.
20 Information for use
20.1 General
Information for use has to be provided according to EN ISO 12100-2:2003, clause 5 and the additional
requirements formulated in the present clause.
20.2 Signal and warning devices
A warning device consisting for example, of the general danger warning pictogram according to EN 61310-1,
with the supplementary label giving text information in the following sense “The operator’s instruction shall be
read before the use of the product”, shall be attached to the technical instructions, illustrating very clearly the
situations where forced operation may damage the product.
20.3 Accompanying documents (in particular the instruction handbook)
20.3.1 General
Written instructions shall be provided in accordance with EN ISO 12100-2:2003, clause 5. The following
specific information shall be included in these instructions.
20.3.2 Instructions for handling, unpacking and installation
20.3.2.1 General instructions
The instructions shall include a repeat of the information with which the product is marked.
The instructions shall clearly state when the procedure specified can be completed by non-professionals.
The instructions shall include step by step, guidance on the correct sequence of operations to achieve a
proper good and safe installation.
 instructions for assembly, installation and fixing;
 the assembly phases;
 any special requirements for storage;
 the methods for safe handling of the shutter and its components, in particular for products delivered in
items with high unit mass.
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20.3.2.2 Additional instructions for power operated products
The instructions shall include diagrams, drawings, etc., wherever necessary to give clarity to the instructions
(especially when a wrong connection can be the cause of risks).
The information on the operations to be carried out to programme an electronic switch or a clock shall be
given in a clear manner.
The instruction handbook shall draw the attention of the installer to the fact that modification of the design or
configuration of the equipment should not be made without consulting the manufacturer or his authorized
representative.
The instructions for shutters controlled by an hold-to-run switch shall state that the switch is to be installed
within sight of movement of the curtain but away from moving parts at a height in accordance with the national
regulations concerning disabled people (preferably less than 1,30 m where possible).
If a manual release is provided, the instructions shall state that the actuating member is to be accessible from
a height less than 1,80 m.
In the case of installation in a windy area and with frequent power failures, the supplier will recommend a
manual override device or a substitute power supply.
20.3.3 Instructions for use and maintenance
20.3.3.1 General instructions
The document shall include, in the instructions for use, the duties and conditions under which the shutter has
to be used, in particular with regard to:
 correct methods for operating the shutter;
 explanation of the warning signs.
The manufacturer shall inform the installer of the need to arrange a servicing of the product to ensure
maintenance of the product itself or neighbouring elements.
The manufacturer shall clearly indicate the items needing replacement, maintenance or verification and the
frequency.
When use of the product can result in a dangerous situation the necessary information concerning the
operation shall be stated without ambiguity and detailed in the operating instructions.
20.3.3.2 Additional specifications for power operated products
The instructions for use and maintenance shall state the substance of the following:
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING – IT IS IMPORTANT FOR SAFETY OF PERSONS TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
The instructions shall include the substance of the following:
 Do not allow children to play with the control device of the shutter. Keep remote controls away from
children;
 Frequently examine the installation for signs of wear or damage to cables. Do not use if repair is
necessary.
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The information on the operations to be carried out to programme an electronic switch or a clock shall be
given in a clear manner.
The instructions shall give details on how to use the manual release, if applicable, and the substance of the
following:
 Take care when operating the manual release with the shutter retracted since it may fall rapidly due to
weak or broken springs.
For shutters, which can be operated from a position without the product in view, the user shall take
appropriate organisational measures for preventing operation of the shutter when maintenance, such as
window or wall cleaning, is being carried out in the vicinity.
For an inspection or maintenance of the electrical parts, the shutter shall be disconnected from the energy
supply in a safe way.
If the shutter is equipped with a safety device, the instruction handbook shall draw the attention of the user to
the fact that modification of the design or configuration of the equipment without consulting the manufacturer
or his authorised representative may create a dangerous situation.
The instructions for use and the technical documentation describing power operated shutters shall give
information on the A-weighted emission sound pressure level at the operator’s position as required by 1.7.4 f)
in annex A of EN ISO 12100-2:2003.
NOTE Noise emission of power operated shutters is not considered to be a significant hazard and is definitively a
comfort aspect. However 1.7.4 f) of annex A of EN ISO 12100-2:2003 requires that the emission sound pressure level be
given when this level is more than 70 dB(A) or, which will be generally the case, to indicate that this level is less than or
equal to 70 dB(A).
20.4 Marking
The minimum marking shall include:
 name and address of the manufacturer;
 mandatory marking1);
 year of construction;
 designation of series or type, if any;
 serial or identification number, if any;
 rating information (mandatory for electric products, voltage, frequency, power, etc.).
21 Evaluation of conformity
21.1 General
The compliance of a shutter with the requirements of this standard (the declared value of technical class of
wind resistance) shall be demonstrated by
1) For power operated shutters and their related products intended to be put on the market in EEA, CE marking as
defined in the European applicable Directive(s).
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 Initial type test according to 21.2;
 Factory Production Control (FPC) according to 21.3.
The specific safety requirements for power operated shutters contain self-evident methods and criteria for
verification.
21.2 Initial type testing
An initial type test on wind resistance shall be carried out by the manufacturer at the beginning of a new
shutter type or at the beginning of a new method of production or when raw materials or components are
changed (when this may affect the wind resistance properties).
Sampling: the choice of sample(s) shall conform to the requirements specified in EN 1932.
The results of all tests shall be recorded and held by the manufacturer for at least 5 years.
21.3 Factory Production Control (FPC)
21.3.1 General
The manufacturer shall establish, document and maintain an FPC system to ensure that the products placed
on the market conform to the stated performance characteristics. The FPC system shall consist of procedures,
regular inspections and tests and the use of the results to control, raw and other incoming materials or
components, equipments, the production process and each type of product.
NOTE An FPC system conforming with the requirements of the relevant part(s) or EN ISO 9000, and specific to the
requirements of this standard, is considered to satisfy the above requirements.
The results of inspections, tests, requiring action, shall be recorded, as well any action taken. The action to be
taken when control values or criteria are not met shall be recorded.
21.3.2 Equipment
All weighting, measuring and testing equipments shall be calibrated and regularly inspected according to
documented procedures, frequencies and criteria.
21.3.3 Raw materials and components
The specifications of all incoming raw materials and components shall be documented, as well as the
inspection scheme for insuring their conformity.
21.3.4 Design process
The Factory Production Control system shall document the various stages in the design of products, identify
the checking procedure and those individuals responsible for all stages of design.
During the design process itself, a record shall be kept of all checks, their results, and any corrections actions
taken. This record shall be sufficiently detailed and accurate to demonstrate that all stages of the design
phase, and all checks, have been carried out satisfactorily.
21.3.5 Product testing and evaluation
The manufacturer shall establish procedures to ensure that the characteristics of resistance to wind is
maintained. The characteristic is the class of wind resistance.
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21.3.6 FPC system documentation
The FPC system documentation shall address at least the following:
 definition of tasks and authorities;
 definition of the structure of the system documentation;
 specification and verification of raw materials and components;
 identification and traceability of products;
 documented procedures and instructions related to FPC;
 control of FPC related records;
 design control;
 identification of inspections and tests to be carried out;
 identification of necessary equipment for inspections and tests;
 treatment of non conforming products;
 carrying out corrective actions.
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Annex A
(informative)
Temperature effects
A.1 General
Due to the effects of particular climatic conditions prevailing where the product is positioned and sited:
 increase in temperature of the product due to solar radiation;
 abrupt variation in temperature, for example due to a sudden shower after a prolonged sunshine;
 dropping of temperature in winter;
the shutter should not:
 present permanent deformation;
 sustain breakage or exit from the guide rails;
which are detrimental to the functioning of the product.
NOTE The effects of temperature are important when the shutter is of plastic materials:
 high dilatation factor;
 reduction of elasticity modulus at high temperatures;
 lowering of resistance to impact of some synthetic materials at low temperatures;
 high shrinkage.
A.2 Determination
Variations in dimensions resulting from the increase of temperature or from the thermal shock can be solved
at the design level in the case of shutters in metal (steel and aluminium) taking into account the linear
dilatation factors and the elasticity modulus of materials.
In the case of wood materials, the variations in dimensions are mainly due to the hygrothermic effects.
In the case of shutters made of plastic materials, the maintaining of the operating force and the mechanical
keeping in order of the curtain should be verified at the temperature which can be raised under sun exposition.
NOTE The level of surface temperature which can be raised by the curtain under sun exposition depends on the
energy absorption characteristics of the external wall of curtain.
Table A.1 defines the temperatures values which can be raised at the external face of a vertical curtain, for an
external ambient temperature of 20 °C.
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Table A.1 — Temperature effects

Surface temperature Absorption factor Colours concerned
50 °C α < 0,5 Light colours (white, cream, yellow, orange,

light red)
60 °C 0,5 ≤ α < 0,8 Grey, dark red, light green, brown, light blue
70 °C α ≥ 0,8 Dark colours (blue, green, brown, black)
NOTE For sloping shutters (skylight or conservatory shutters) or projecting shutters, temperatures of the table should
be increased of 10 °C.
A.3 Performance requirement

For the shutter in plastic materials:
 The shutter should operate one time, under the action of variations temperatures given in Table A.2
(related to the colour of the curtain).
Table A.2 — Raised temperatures

Colour of the curtain Light Grey, dark red,etc. dark
Vertical shutters + 30° + 40° + 50°
Sloping or projecting shutters + 40° + 50° + 60°
 Functioning of operation should be maintained (for manual operation, operating effort should be
maintained within the limit of the initial class).
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Annex B
(informative)
Calculation of wind pressure exerted on a shutter - Allocation of a class

of wind resistance
B.1 General
The net pressure W exerted by the wind on a facade (difference in the pressures acting on each face of the
facade taking due account of their signs) at a site location, is given by:
2
W=½xρxV ref x Ce(z) x Cp
where:
3
ρ is the air mass density (ρ = 1,225kg/m )
Vref is the reference wind velocity chosen (see below)
Ce(z) is the exposure coefficient depending on the terrain category and the height Z from the ground.
Cp = Cpe - Cpi is the algebraic difference between the external pressure coefficient Cpe and the internal
pressure coefficient Cpi.
B.2 Application to shutters

Value of Cp
The shutter in the extended and closed position, is widely more permeable than the closed window fitted with.
The margins of pressure between the two faces of a shutter fitted to a closed window are the result of the
turbulent state of the wind. They would be zero for a wind with a velocity strictly constant, and the more the air
permeability of the shutter is high the less this margin is.
For distances between shutter and window no more than 0,50 m, it is adopted for the value of Cp:
Cp = 0,18
Value of Ce(z)
In the absence of National data, Table B.1 can be used for the determination of Ce(z),
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Table B.1 — Values of Ce(z) according to the terrain categories and the height Z
Height Z
(m)
Category of terrain 6 18 28 50 100
I- Rough open sea, lakes with at least 5 km fetch 2,56 3,18 3,45 3,82 4,29
upwind and smooth flat country without obstacles
II- Farmland with boundary hedges, occasional small 2,04 2,74 3,04 3,47 4,01
farm structures, houses or trees
III- Suburban or industrial areas and permanent 1,34 1,61 1,92 2,35 2,92
forests
IV- Urban areas in which at least 15% of the surface is 1,18 1,18 1,41 1,83 2,39
covered with buildings and their average height
exceeds 15 m
Value of Vref
The Eurocodes consider, for the determination of the resistance to wind of the structures, a value of Vref
defined as follow:
Vref is the 10 min mean wind velocity at 10 m above ground of terrain category II having an annual probability
of exceedence of 0,02, commonly referred to as having a mean return period of 50 years.
NOTE 1 Maps of equal Vref are available in each country.
For the shutters, which are Infilling elements and not structure elements, the mean return period is of 20 years
(an annual probability of excess of 0,05).
NOTE 2 This return period of 20 years, widely greater than the expected lifetime of a shutter, is more realistic than 50
years used normally to design structures.
This value will be noted V20 and calculated from Vref using Table B.2 or National Application Documents.
Table B.2 — Velocities values corresponding to different return periods T
T (Years) 50 20
Probability Pr 0,02 0,05
Vref (Pr)/Vref 1,0 0,930
[Vref (Pr)/Vref]² 1,0 0,865
2 2
V 20 = 0,865 x V ref
B.3 Allocation of a class of wind resistance to a shutter

In a given site location, with a corresponding Vref given by the national maps of wind, the wind resistance of
the shutter fulfils the condition:
2
1,5 p ≥ 1/2 x 1,225 x 0,18 x 0,865 x V ref x Ce(z)
Where 1,5 p is the threshold value of the safety pressure of the class of wind resistance.
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Annex C
(normative)
List of significant machine hazards
This clause contains all the significant hazards, hazardous situations and events, as far as they are dealt with
in this standard, identified by risk assessment as significant for powered operated shutters and which require
action to eliminate or reduce the risk.
Table C.1 — Significant hazards
N° from EN 1050: 1996, Hazards Relevant clause

annex A in this standard
Hazards, hazardous situations and hazardous events
1 Mechanical hazard due to:

a) shape 14.2
e) inadequacy of mechanical strength 4, 5, 7, 8, 9
1.2 Hazardous situations of crushing 14.3, 20
1.3 Cutting or severing hazard 14.2
2 Electric hazards due to:

2.1 Contact of persons with live parts (direct 14.4
contact)
2.2 Contact of persons with live parts (indirect 14.4, 20
contact)
7 Hazards generated by materials and
products:
7.1 Hazards resulting from contact or inhalation of 15
fluids, gas, etc.
8.1 Unhealthy postures or excessive effort 19
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Annex ZA
(informative)
Clauses of this European Standard addressing the provisions of the EU Construction

Products Directive
ZA.1 Scope and relevant characteristics
This European Standard has been prepared under Mandate M/101 “Doors, windows, shutters, gates and
related building hardware” as amended by M/126 and M/130, given to CEN by the European Commission and
the European Free Trade Association.
The relevant clauses of this European Standard shown in this Table ZA.1 meet the requirements of the
Mandate given under the EU Construction Products Directive (89/106/CEE).
Compliance with these clauses confers a presumption of fitness of the construction products covered by this
annex for their intended use indicated herein; reference shall be made to the information accompanying the
CE marking.
WARNING — Other requirements and other EU Directives, not affecting the fitness for intended use
may be applicable to the construction products falling within the scope of this standard.
NOTE In addition to any specific clauses relating to dangerous substances contained in this European Standard,
there may be other requirements applicable to the products falling within its scope (e.g. transposed European legislation
and national laws, regulations and administrative provisions). In order to meet the provisions of the EU Construction
Products Directive, these requirements need also to be complied with, when and where they apply.
An informative database of European and national provisions on dangerous substances is available at the
Construction web site on EUROPA (accessed through
http://europa.eu.int/comm/enterprise/construction/internal/dangsub/dangmain.htm).
This annex establishes the conditions for the CE marking of the shutters intended for the uses indicated in
Table ZA.1 and the relevant clauses applicable:
The scope of this annex is defined by Table ZA.1.
Table ZA.1 — Scope and relevant clauses

Product : shutters as covered in the scope of this standard
Intended use : For external use
Requirement
Clauses in this
Essential Characteristics European Mandated levels Notes
Standard and/or
classes
a
Resistance to wind loads 4 – wind resistance — Declared technical class
a
Declared class : pass/fail in accordance with declared class
The requirement on the resistance to wind is not applicable in those Member States (MSs) where there are no
regulatory requirements on that characteristic for the intended use of the product. In this case, manufacturers
placing their products on the market of these MSs are not obliged to determine nor declare the performance of
their products with regard to this characteristic and the option “no performance determined” (NPD) in the
information accompanying the CE marking (see clause Z.A.3) may be used. The NPD option may not be
used, however, where the characteristic is subject to a threshold level.
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ZA.2 Procedure for the attestation of conformity

ZA.2.1 System of attestation of conformity
The system of attestation of conformity of the construction products indicated in Table ZA.1, in accordance
with the decisions1999/93/EC of 25 January 1999 of the Commission as given in the mandate M101 as
amended by M/126 and M/130 is shown in Table ZA.2 for the intended use and relevant level.
Table ZA.2 — System of attestation of conformity of shutters
Products Intended use Level/s or Attestation of

Class/es conformity
system
Shutters (with or External use — 4
without related
hardware)
System 4 : See Directive 89/106/EEC (CPD) Annex III.2.(ii), Third possibility ( (a) initial type-testing by the
manufacturer, (b) factory production control
The attestation of conformity of shutters in Table ZA.2 shall be according to the evaluation of conformity
procedures indicated in Table ZA.3 resulting from the application of the clauses of this European Standard
indicated therein.
Table ZA.3 — Assignment of evaluation of conformity tasks for shutters
Task Content of the task Evaluation of

conformity clauses
to apply
Task for the Factory production control Parameters related to all 21.3
manufacturer relevant characteristics of
Table ZA.1
Initial type testing all relevant characteristics of 21.2
Table ZA.1
ZA.2.2 EC Declaration of Conformity
When compliance with this annex is achieved, the manufacturer or his agent established in the EEA, shall
prepare and retain a declaration of conformity, which authorises the affixing of the CE marking. This
declaration shall include:
 Name and address of the manufacturer, or his authorised representative established in the EEA, and
place of production;
 Description of the product (type, identification, use, etc.), and a copy of the information accompanying the
CE marking;
 Provisions to which the product conform (e.g. annex Z.A of this EN);
 Particular conditions applicable to the use of the product (e.g. provisions for use under certain conditions,
etc.);
 Name of and position held by the person empowered to sign the declaration on behalf of the
manufacturer or his authorised representative.
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This above mentioned declaration shall be presented in the official language or languages of the Member
State in which the product is to be used.
ZA.3 CE marking and labelling

The manufacturer or his representative established within the EU or EFTA is responsible for the affixing of the
CE marking.
The CE conformity symbol to affix shall be in accordance with Directive 93/68/EC and shall be shown on the
shutter (see Figure Z.A.1) together with the following information:
 Name or identifying mark of the producer;
 Registered address of the producer;
 Reference to this European Standard.
In addition, the CE marking symbol shall also appear on the accompanying commercial documents
(installation instructions or maintenance instructions or delivery ticket) (see Figure ZA.2) together with the
following information:
 Name or identifying mark of the producer;
 The last two digits of the year in which the marking is affixed;
 Registered address of the producer;
 Reference to this European Standard;
 Product type - information on the relevant essential characteristics in Table ZA.1;
 Values and, where relevant, level or class to declare for each essential characteristic as indicated in
NOTES in Table ZA.1;
 characteristics against which the “No Performance Determined” (NPD) option is relevant.
The "No Performance Determined” (NPD) option may not be used when and where the performance
characteristic is subject to a threshold value. Otherwise, the NPD option may be used when and where the
performance characteristic, for a given intended use, is not subject to regulatory requirements in the intended
Member State of destination.
Figures ZA.1 and ZA.2 give examples of the information to be given on the product and on the accompanying
commercial documents.
CE conformity marking, consisting of the CE symbol

given in Directive 93/68/EEC
Name or identifying mark and registered address of the

Any Co Ltd, PO Box 21, B-1050
producer
EN 13659
No. of European Standard
Figure ZA.1 — Example of the information to be given on product
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CE conformity marking, consisting of the CE symbol

given in Directive 93/68/EEC
Any Co Ltd, PO Box 21, B-1050 Name or identifying mark and registered address of the
producer
01 Last two digits of year in which the marking was affixed
No. of European Standard

EN 13659
Description of product and information on regulated
Roller shutter for external use only
characteristics
Wind resistance : Technical class 3
Figure ZA.2 — Example of the information to be given on the commercial documents.
In addition to any specific information relating to dangerous substances shown above, the product should also
be accompanied, when and where required and in the appropriate form, by documentation listing any other
legislation on dangerous substances for which compliance is claimed, together with any information required
by that legislation.
NOTE European legislation without national derogations need not be mentioned.
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Annex ZB
(informative)
!Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential

Requirements of EU Directive 98/37/EC
This European Standard has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission
and the European Free Trade Association to provide one means of conforming to Essential Requirements of
the New Approach Directive Machinery 98/37/EC, amended by 98/79/EC.
All power operated shutters fall in the scope of this European Directive.
Once this standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Communities under that Directive and has
been implemented as a national standard in at least one Member State, compliance with the normative
clauses of this standard except Clauses 6, 10, 11, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18 and 21 confers, within the limits of the
scope of this standard, a presumption of conformity with the Essential Requirements of that Directive and
associated EFTA regulations.
WARNING - Other requirements and other EU Directives may be applicable to the product(s) falling within the
scope of this standard."
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Annex ZC
(informative)
!Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential

Requirements of EU Directive 2006/42/EC
This European Standard has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission
and the European Free Trade Association to provide one means of conforming to Essential Requirements of
the New Approach Directive 2006/42/EC on machinery.
All power operated shutters fall in the scope of this European Directive.
Once this standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Communities under that Directive and has
been implemented as a national standard in at least one Member State, compliance with the normative
clauses of this standard except Clauses 6, 10, 11, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18 and 21 confers, within the limits of the
scope of this standard, a presumption of conformity with the Essential Requirements of that Directive and
associated EFTA regulations.
WARNING - Other requirements and other EU Directives may be applicable to the product(s) falling within the
scope of this standard."
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BRITISH STANDARD BS EN

This British Standard is the UK implementation of EN 13659:2004+A1:2008.

This British Standard was Amendments/corrigenda issued since publication

ISBN 978 0 580 62237 3

ICS 91.060.50 Supersedes EN 13659:2004

Shutters - Performance requirements including safety

EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION

Management Centre: rue de Stassart, 36 B-1050 Brussels

This document supersedes EN 13659:2004.

This document includes Amendment 1, approved by CEN on 2008-08-18.

Annexes A and B are informative.

This document includes a Bibliography.

 Direct solar transmittance;

 Secondary heat transfer factor;

 Solar radiation reduction factor.

and visual comfort, i.e.:

 Visual contact with the outside;

The list of these documents is given in the Bibliography.

EN 1050:1996, Safety of machinery - Principles for risk assessment.

EN 1070:1998, Safety of machinery - Terminology.

EN 1670, Building hardware - Corrosion resistance - Requirement and test methods.

EN 12194, Shutters, external and internal blinds - Misuse - Test methods.

EN 12835, Airtight shutters - Air permeability test.

EN 13330, Shutters - Hard body impact — Test method.

EN 13527, Shutters and blinds – Measurement of operating force — Test methods.

ISO 9227, Corrosion tests in artificial atmospheres – Salt spray tests.

3 Terms and definitions

means of verification of the performance relating to the corresponding requirement

a) Nominal wind pressure p

b) Safety wind pressure 1,5 p

4.3 Performance requirement

Table 1 — Test loads

Non projecting curtain Projecting curtain

FS = γ x FN , with γ = 1,5 FS = γ x FN , with γ = 1,5

L, H is the width and height of shutter as specified in EN 1932

β = 0,2, in the case of external venetian blind (see Table 3)

4.3.2 Performance of the curtain

ROLLER SHUTTER, WING SHUTTER, VENETIAN SHUTTER, FLAT-CLOSING CONCERTINA SHUTTER,

 or in the vertical position to test under pneumatic pressure.

1 Nominal direct load FN

3 Direct and inverse safety loads

EXTERNAL VENETIAN BLIND

Table 3 — External venetian blind — Performance criteria

1 Nominal direct and inverse loads FN and -FN

3 Direct and inverse safety loads

4.3.3 Performance of the projection mechanism (projecting products)

ROLLER SHUTTER, VENETIAN SHUTTER, FLAT-CLOSING CONCERTINA SHUTTER, CONCERTINA

LOAD: FS = 1,5 x FN REQUIREMENT CRITERIA

1 Curtain extended and projected the projection

2 Curtain extended and projected the projection

3 Curtain extended but not projected the projection

4.4 Classes of wind resistance

Table 5 — Classes of wind resistance

5 Resistance to snow load

a) sustain deformation or deterioration which is detrimental to its correct operation;

b) exit from its guide rails.

Two forms of resistance are envisaged:

1) the shutter itself resists the snow pressure;

This second form of resistance is allowed only if:

5.3 Performance requirement

5.4 Expression of the results

1) the shutter itself resists the snow pressure:

 maximum snow pressure: p expressed in N/m²;