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BRITISH STANDARD Building hardware — Requirements and test methods for windows and doors height windows Part 12: Side projecting reversible hardware ICS 91.190 NO COPYING WITHOUT BSI PERMISSION EXCEPT AS PERMITTED BY COPYRIGHT LAW BS EN 13126-12:2008 BS EN 13126-12:2008 National foreword This British Standard is the UK implementation of EN 13126-12:2008 It supersedes DD CEN/TS 13126-12:2004 which is withdrawn The UK participation in its preparation was entrusted to Technical Committee B/538/4, Building hardware A list of organizations represented on this committee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 This British Standard was published under the authority of the Standards Policy and Strategy Committee on 31 March 2009 © BSI 2009 ISBN 978 580 67207 Amendments/corrigenda issued since publication Date Comments BS EN 13126-12:2008 EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 13126-12 NORME EUROPÉENNE EUROPÄISCHE NORM November 2008 ICS 91.190 Supersedes CEN/TS 13126-12:2004 English Version Building hardware - Requirements and test methods for windows and doors height windows - Part 12: Side projecting reversible hardware Quincaillerie pour le bâtiment - Exigences et méthodes d'essai des ferrures de fenêtres et portes-fenêtres - Partie 12: Ferrures pour ouvrants projection de l'axe latéral réversibles Baubeschläge - Beschläge für Fenster und Fenstertüren Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren - Teil 12: Beschläge für auskragende Drehflügel-Umkehrfenster This European Standard was approved by CEN on October 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 This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German) A version in any other language made by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN Management Centre has the same status as the official versions CEN members are the national standards bodies of 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 United Kingdom EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION COMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATION EUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNG Management Centre: rue de Stassart, 36 © 2008 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CEN national Members B-1050 Brussels Ref No EN 13126-12:2008: E BS EN 13126-12:2008 EN 13126-12:2008 (E) Contents Page Foreword Scope .5 Normative references Terms and definitions 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 4.10 4.11 Classification General Category of use (1 – first digit) .6 Durability (2 – second digit) Mass (3 – third digit) Fire resistance (4 – fourth digit) .6 Safety in use (5 – fifth digit) Corrosion resistance (6 – sixth digit) Security (7 – seventh digit) .6 Application (8 – eighth digit) Test sizes – Size limitations (9 – ninth digit) .6 Example of classification for side projecting reversible hardware 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 5.7 Requirements General Integrated restrictors .7 Ease of sash movement test Durability test Obstructed track test .8 Static load test Additional load test Test equipment .9 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 7.6 7.7 Test methods Samples Ease of sash movement test procedure Durability test procedure .10 Obstructed track test procedure 10 Static load test procedure .10 Additional load test procedure .11 Corrosion resistance .11 Annex A (informative) Test method diagrams 12 Annex B (normative) Flow chart of test procedure 13 BS EN 13126-12:2008 EN 13126-12:2008 (E) Foreword This document (EN 13126-12:2008) 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 May 2009, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by May 2009 Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent rights CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights This document supersedes CEN/TS 13126-12:2004 This European Standard is one of a series of European Standards dedicated to building hardware products A full contribution to the preparation of this European Standard has been made by the European manufacturers´ organization “ARGE” and national standards bodies EN 13126 Building hardware — Requirements and test methods for windows and doors height windows consists of the following parts: Part 1: Requirements common to all types of hardware ) Part 2: Casement fastener handles1 1) Part 3: Manoeuvring fittings for espagnolette bolts/sliding button Part 4: Espagnolette bolts 1) Part 5: Devices that restrict the opening of windows 1) Part 6: Variable geometry stay hinges (with or without a friction system) Part 7: Finger catches Part 8: Tilt&Turn, Tilt-First and Turn-Only hardware 1) Part 9: Pivot hinges Part 10: Arm balancing systems Part 11: Top projecting reversible hardware Part 12: Side projecting reversible hardware Part 13: Sash balances 1) 1) To be revised, for the time being CEN/TS BS EN 13126-12:2008 EN 13126-12:2008 (E) Part 14: Sash fasteners 1) Part 15: Rollers for horizontal sliding and sliding folding windows and doors Part 16: Hardware for Lift&Slide windows and doors Part 17: Hardware for Tilt&Slide windows and doors Part 18: Fan light openers for windows and door height windows Part 19: Sliding Closing Devices (SCD) for windows and door height windows Informative Annex A of EN 13126-1:2006 gives detailed schedules of the elements of components of the 17 first parts of this European Standard Informative Annex A of EN 13126-1:2006 depicts the “list of parts and titles and their reference to the relevant window types” of the seventeen parts of this European Standard Informative Annex B of EN 13126-1:2006 gives schedules of the elements of components used on the 21 types of window opening functions The performance tests incorporated in this European Standard are considered to be reproducible and as such will provide a consistent and objective assessment of the performance of these products throughout CEN Member States 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 United Kingdom BS EN 13126-12:2008 EN 13126-12:2008 (E) Scope This part of EN 13126 specifies the requirements and test methods for durability, strength, security and function of side projecting reversible hardware for windows NOTE This European Standard is applicable to side projecting reversible hardware whether fitted with integral restrictors or not 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 edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies EN 1670, Building hardware — Corrosion resistance — Requirements and test methods EN 12519:2004, Windows and pedestrian doors — Terminology EN 13126-1:2006, Building hardware — Requirements and test methods for windows and doors height windows — Part 1: Requirements common to all types of hardware CEN/TS 13126-5, Building hardware, fittings for windows and door height windows — Requirements and test methods — Part 5: Devices that restrict the opening of windows ISO 4520:1981, Chromate conversion coatings on electroplated zinc and cadmium coatings Terms and definitions For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in EN 13126-1:2006 and EN 12519:2004 and the following apply NOTE The following terms and definitions apply to windows made of wood, PVC-u, aluminium or steel and their appropriate material combinations 3.1 pivot retainer device (may be integrated onto hinge arm system) fitted to the sash to hold it during rotation on hinge mechanism 3.2 integrated restrictor mechanism that is an integral part of the side Projecting reversible hardware that limits the initial opening of the window and may or may not also hold an opening light firmly in the reverse position 3.3 top slider assembly consisting of plate and swivel bracket fitted to a sash, which guides movement in a horizontal plane 3.4 bottom slider assembly consisting of plate and swivel bracket fitted to sash, which guides movement in horizontal plane BS EN 13126-12:2008 EN 13126-12:2008 (E) 3.5 side projecting reversible hinge mechanism consisting of sliding rails and moving arms fitted into the upper and lower sections of the window frame, to support the sash allowing it to open outwardly, without projecting into the room, and to be reversed for cleaning from inside the room 4.1 Classification General The classification for side projecting reversible hardware shall be in accordance with the requirements of Clause EN 13126-1:2006 4.2 Category of use (1 – first digit) No marking is required for the category of use in accordance with 4.2 of EN 13126-1:2006 4.3 Durability (2 – second digit) Grades shall be in accordance with 4.3 of EN 13126-1:2006 4.4 Mass (3 – third digit) Grades shall be in accordance with 4.4 of EN 13126-1:2006 4.5 Fire resistance (4 – fourth digit) One grade shall be identified in accordance with 4.5 of EN 13126-1:2006 4.6 grade 0: no requirements Safety in use (5 – fifth digit) One grade shall be identified in accordance with 4.6 of EN 13126-1:2006 4.7 grade 1: hardware shall conform to the requirements of EN 13126-1 and EN 13126-12 Corrosion resistance (6 – sixth digit) Grades shall be in accordance with 4.7 of EN 13126-1:2006 4.8 Security (7 – seventh digit) No marking is required for the category of security in accordance with 4.8 of EN 13126-1:2006 4.9 Application (8 – eighth digit) The eighth digit shows “12” indicating the part of the standard which was used for testing the side turn projecting reversible hardware in accordance with 4.9 of EN 13126-1:2006 4.10 Test sizes – Size limitations (9 – ninth digit) The ninth digit shows the test sizes in accordance with 4.10 of EN 13126-1:2006 as follows: BS EN 13126-12:2008 EN 13126-12:2008 (E) S.R.W 2) in mm / S.R.H 3) in mm – tolerance of − EXAMPLE 100 S.R.W × 100 S.R.H The specified size is a test size only It does not relate to the maximum size to which a window may be fabricated For instances where the side projecting reversible hardware is available in a range of module sizes to suit differing window sizes it shall be tested at the size which gives the most severe impact on the hardware, as recommended by the hardware manufacturer This size is then recorded as the ninth digit 4.11 Example of classification for side projecting reversible hardware Table — Example of classification for top projecting reversible hardware - 050 - 12 100/1 100 This denotes Side Hung Projecting Reversible hardware, which has the following: Digit category of use - (no requirements); Digit durability grade (25 000 cycles); Digit mass 50 kg; Digit fire resistance grade (no requirements); Digit safety in use grade 1; Digit corrosion resistance grade 3; Digit security - (no requirements); Digit applicable part tested in accordance with Part 12 of this standard; Digit test sizes S.R.W = 100 mm, S.R.H = 100 mm 5.1 1) 2) Requirements General The requirements for side projecting Reversible hardware shall be in accordance with Clause of EN 13126-1:2006 5.2 Integrated restrictors Where side projecting reversible hardware is fitted with an integrated restrictor the hardware shall be tested in accordance with CEN/S 13126-5 2) S.R.W = sash rebate width 3) S.R.H = sash rebate height BS EN 13126-12:2008 EN 13126-12:2008 (E) 5.3 Ease of sash movement test The test specified in 7.2 shall be used to determine the forces required to operate the hardware is appropriate for the intended use On completion of the ease of sash movement test in accordance with 7.2 Force required to initiate movement in either the opening or closing direction shall not have exceeded 100 N Force required to sustain movement in either the opening or closing direction shall not have exceeded 100 N 5.4 Durability test The test specified in 7.3 shall be used to ensure the hardware is capable of continued operation after cycling in accordance with grades specified in 7.3, with regard given to normal maintenance On completion of the durability test in accordance with 7.3 Side projecting reversible hardware shall continue to function normally 5.5 Obstructed track test The test specified in 7.4 shall be used to determine the resistance to abusive forces applied in the event of the hardware being prevented from operating normally due to obstruction On completion of the obstructed track test in accordance with 7.4 Side projecting reversible hardware shall continue to function normally 5.6 Static load test The test specified in 7.5 shall be used to ensure the mechanical strength of the hardware is appropriate for the intended use On completion of the static load test in accordance with 7.5 Side projecting reversible hardware shall continue to function normally Measured clearance gap between sash and frame shall not have increased by more than mm from the measured clearance gap prior to the test commencing 5.7 Additional load test To comply with safety in use, the test specified in 7.6 shall be used On completion of the additional load test in accordance with 7.6 Side projecting reversible hardware shall continue to hold the sash NOTE Permanent deformation of the hardware is acceptable BS EN 13126-12:2008 EN 13126-12:2008 (E) Test equipment The side projecting reversible hardware shall be installed in the test specimen for testing as in Clause of EN 13126-1:2006, and in accordance with the manufacturers fixing instructions NOTE The hardware manufacturer should provide test specimens for the testing institute A drawing of the profile cross-section with relevant information should be enclosed in the test application, which also contains the necessary hardware installation information for the windows The test shall be conducted on a test rig which corresponds in function and shape to the window for which the hardware was intended The hardware tested shall be in accordance with manufacturers’ recommendation for size and mass of the test specimen 7.1 Test methods Samples Three samples shall be used for testing in accordance with this European Standard sample A – performance tests; sample B – corrosion test; sample C – retained for reference control NOTE Sample B should only be necessary if no test report can be supplied from the manufacturer regarding the testing of the hardware component or set in accordance with EN 1670 NOTE Sample C should be retained by the test institute for the duration of the validity of the test report NOTE All window fastening devices should not be engaged when measuring the clearance gap between sash and frame 7.2 Ease of sash movement test procedure Any integrated or additional restrictor shall be disabled before any testing commences With the sash in the fully closed position record the amount of force in Newtons required to initiate movement of the sash Return the sash to the fully closed position and record the amount of force in Newtons required to sustain uniform movement of sash to between 200 mm and 300 mm from the closed position With the sash at an open position of between 200 mm and 300 mm from the closed position record the amount of force in Newtons required to initiate movement of the sash Return the sash to an open position of between 200 mm and 300 mm from the closed position and record the amount of force in Newtons required to sustain uniform movement of sash to the closed position The force shall be applied in the direction that would be used for the conventional opening and closing of the sash The hardware shall conform to the acceptance criteria of 8.4 of EN 13126-1:2006 and 5.3 of this European Standard BS EN 13126-12:2008 EN 13126-12:2008 (E) 7.3 Durability test procedure Any integrated or additional restrictor shall be disabled before any testing commences 25 Cycle the window in accordance with one of the following grades at the rate of 250 grade 3: 10 000 cycles (+ %) cycles; grade 4: 15 000 cycles (+ %) cycles; grade 5: 25 000 cycles (+ %) cycles; cycles/h The cycle test of the window is performed by repeating the following stages (see Figure A.1) Stage Cycle the sash from the fully closed position to an open position of between 25° and 40° for a total of 500 + % cycles Stage Cycle the sash from an open position of up to 25° through the maximum opening position and into a reverse position of a minimum of 155° for a total of 500 + % cycles in accordance with Clause of EN 13126-1:2006 NOTE All moving parts requiring lubrication may be lubricated unless the manufacturer has specified the hardware as maintenance free in accordance with hardware manufacturers’ instructions Return the window to the closed position The hardware shall conform to the acceptance criteria of 8.4 of EN 13126-1:2006 and 5.4 of this European Standard 7.4 Obstructed track test procedure Open the sash so that the longest link bar is perpendicular to the plane of the sash Secure the bottom of the sash in this position preventing further sash movement (see Figure A.2) + 25 + 25 N, in increments of 100 N, for a period of at least Apply a horizontal force of 500 s in the direction of closing This force shall be applied perpendicular ±5º to the plane of the sash, in the same plane as the specimen and at the mid span position Return the window to the closed position The hardware shall conform to the acceptance criteria of 8.4 of EN 13126-1:2006 and 5.5 of this European Standard 7.5 Static load test procedure Measure and record the clearance gap between the sash and frame at the opening side of the window Measurements shall be taken at two points; at the upper corner of the sash at no more than 50 mm down from the top and at the lower corner of the sash at no more than 50 mm from the bottom (see Figure A.3) + 25 Open the sash to 90° ± 2° and apply a vertical downward force of 500 + 25 100 N 10 +2 N, in increments of N, for s This force shall be applied on the opening side of the sash (see Figure A.4) BS EN 13126-12:2008 EN 13126-12:2008 (E) Return the window to the closed position Measure and record the clearance gap between the sash and the frame window Measurements are to be taken at the same position as used prior to the test commencing The hardware shall conform to the acceptance criteria of 8.4 of EN 13126-1:2006 and 5.6 of this European Standard 7.6 Additional load test procedure + 50 Open the sash to 90° ± 2° and apply a vertical downward force of 000 + 25 100 N, in increments of +5 N, for 60 s This force shall be applied on the opening side of the sash (see Figure A.4) The hardware shall conform to the acceptance criteria of 8.4 of EN 13126-1:2006 and 5.7 of this European Standard 7.7 Corrosion resistance NOTE A test should only be necessary if no test report can be supplied by the manufacturer in accordance with EN 1670 All corrosion tests shall be carried out on original new samples For Zinc galvanized surfaces on iron or steel the specified thickness of 12 µ (class 3) or 16 µ (class 4) is not necessary if other surface protection methods are used to conform to the requirements (minimum time to formation of white corrosion products) of ISO 4520:1981 (µ = micrometre) Unless a test report can be provided by the manufacturer the hardware shall be tested in accordance with EN 1670 NOTE The evaluation of the corrosion resistance is limited to the essential areas (as a rule, the visible surfaces of the installed hardware) Exempt from the corrosion resistance evaluation are: rivet locations; locations of later processing (for example: cleaved surfaces that result from cropping the hardware components, millings); non surface-treated parts/surfaces, provided they are not in the visible vicinity of the hardware (for example: screw guide-holes made of zinc die-cast); welding joints and their immediate surroundings 11 BS EN 13126-12:2008 EN 13126-12:2008 (E) Annex A (informative) Test method diagrams M 500 N Figure A.1 — Durability test rig Figure A.2 — Obstructed track test 500 N 3 Figure A.3 — Static load test Key 12 Figure A.4 — Load test measured clearance width dual action motor height stop block specimen M motor BS EN 13126-12:2008 EN 13126-12:2008 (E) Annex B (normative) Flow chart of test procedure Start Sample A Sample B Sample C 7.2 Ease of Sash Movement 7.7 Corrosion Resistance Retain for reference control 7.3 Durability Test 7.4 Obstructed Track Test 7.5 Static Load Test 7.2 Ease of Sash Movement 7.6 Additional Load Test Finish 13 BS EN 13126-12:2008 BSI - British Standards Institution BSI is the independent national body responsible for preparing British Standards It presents the UK view 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