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BRITISH STANDARD Portable equipment for projecting extinguishing agents supplied by fire fighting pumps — Portable monitors Part 1: General requirements for portable monitor assemblies ICS 13.220.10 NO COPYING WITHOUT BSI PERMISSION EXCEPT AS PERMITTED BY COPYRIGHT LAW BS EN 15767-1:2009 BS EN 15767-1:2009 National foreword This British Standard is the UK implementation of EN 15767-1:2009 The UK participation in its preparation was entrusted to Technical Committee FSH/17/8, Hydrants, hoses and associated water delivery equipment 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 July 2009 © BSI 2009 ISBN 978 580 61142 Amendments/corrigenda issued since publication Date Comments BS EN 15767-1:2009 EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 15767-1 NORME EUROPÉENNE EUROPÄISCHE NORM June 2009 ICS 13.220.10 English Version Portable equipment for projecting extinguishing agents supplied by fire fighting pumps - Portable monitors - Part 1: General requirements for portable monitor assemblies Equipement portable de projection d'agents d'extinction alimenté par des pompes usage incendie - Lances-canon portables - Partie 1: Prescriptions générales pour les ensembles lances-canons portables Tragbare Geräte zum Ausbringen von Löschmitteln, welche mit Feuerlöschpumpen gefördert werden - Tragbare Werfer - Teil 1: Allgemeine Anforderungen für tragbare Werfer This European Standard was approved by CEN on 23 April 2009 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: Avenue Marnix 17, B-1000 Brussels © 2009 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CEN national Members Ref No EN 15767-1:2009: E BS EN 15767-1:2009 EN 15767-1:2009 (E) Contents Page Foreword Introduction Scope Normative references Terms and definitions Components 5.1 5.1.1 5.1.2 5.1.3 5.2 5.3 5.3.1 5.3.2 5.4 5.5 Requirements Mechanical characteristics Fitting systems .7 Mass Operating and handling elements Materials Hydraulic characteristics Pressures Pressure loss Hydrostatic requirements .9 Stability requirements 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.3.1 6.3.2 6.3.3 6.4 Testing and verification General Frost test Hydrostatic test Portable monitor body without pressure limiting device Portable monitor body equipped with a pressure limiting device Leak-tightness 10 Stability test 10 7.1 7.1.1 7.1.2 7.1.3 7.2 Information for use 10 Instruction and maintenance handbook 10 General 10 Instruction handbook 10 Maintenance handbook 10 Marking 11 Annex A (informative) Acceptance test on delivery 12 Annex B (normative) Datasheet for monitors 13 B.1 General 13 B.2 General data 13 B.3 Operational devices 14 B.4 Requirements 14 B.5 Optional extra data (no requirements) 15 B.6 Data certified by * 15 Annex C (informative) Example of completed datasheet for monitors 16 C.1 General data 16 C.2 Operational devices 17 C.3 Requirements 17 C.4 Optional extra data (no requirements) 17 C.5 Data certified by * 17 Bibliography 18 BS EN 15767-1:2009 EN 15767-1:2009 (E) Foreword This document (EN 15767-1:2009) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 192 “Fire service equipment”, the secretariat of which is held by BSI 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 December 2009, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by December 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 EN 15767 consists of the following parts, under the general title Portable equipment for projecting extinguishing agents supplied by fire fighting pumps – Portable monitors: Part 1: General requirements for portable monitor assemblies; Part 2: Water nozzles; Part 3: Foam devices1) 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 ｗｗｗ．ｂｚｆｘｗ．ｃｏｍ 1) Under preparation BS EN 15767-1:2009 EN 15767-1:2009 (E) Introduction This European Standard has been created to provide a minimum level of safety and performance criteria Its purpose is not to define a specific monitor design but to help the user in understanding and choosing the correct equipment The manufacturer may be defined as the person or company taking technical responsibility for the supply of the product ｗｗｗ．ｂｚｆｘｗ．ｃｏｍ BS EN 15767-1:2009 EN 15767-1:2009 (E) Scope 1.1 This European Standard specifies safety requirements, performance requirements, test methods, instructions for use and maintenance, and marking requirements for portable monitor assemblies NOTE Additional requirements for water nozzles and foam devices can be found in EN 15767-2 and prEN 15767-3 respectively NOTE Fitting systems are dealt with in national standards or requirements, respectively This European Standard is applicable to portable monitor assemblies that can be both permanently installed (e.g on a flange, a vehicle, a fire boat, etc.) and can also be used as portable monitor assemblies This standard should be read in conjunction with either part or 1.2 This European Standard is not applicable to monitors permanently installed on firefighting and rescue service vehicles, for which requirements are given in EN 1846-3 [2] 1.3 This European Standard is not applicable to portable monitor assemblies which are manufactured before its date of publication 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 ｗｗｗ．ｂｚｆｘｗ．ｃｏｍ EN 15767-2, Portable equipment for projecting extinguishing agents supplied by fire fighting pumps — Portable monitors — Part 2: Water nozzles prEN 15767-3, Portable equipment for projecting extinguishing agents supplied by fire fighting pumps — Portable monitors — Part 3: Foam devices Terms and definitions For the purposes of this European Standard, the following terms and definitions apply 3.1 portable monitor assembly combination of components for ground operations that connects to a water supply via hose(s) and coupling(s) and projects extinguishing agents according to the operators requirements 3.2 portable monitor body portable monitor assembly without nozzle 3.3 nozzle component connected to the outlet of the monitor body that controls the water or the foam flowrate and/or pattern NOTE Water nozzles are defined in EN 15767-2 and foam devices are defined in prEN 15767-3 3.4 pressures NOTE The pressures are expressed in bar BS EN 15767-1:2009 EN 15767-1:2009 (E) NOTE bar = 0,1 Mpa (10 Pa) 3.4.1 reference pressure pR standard working pressure used to run hydraulic tests and dynamic leakage tests 3.4.2 nominal pressure pN maximum working pressure 3.4.3 test pressure pt pressure used for static leakage tests 3.4.4 burst pressure pB static pressure used for burst test 3.4.5 pressure loss ∆p difference between the inlet and the outlet pressure of the portable monitor body for a given flow 3.4.6 manufacturer's stated maximum flow Qmax flow under which the portable monitor assembly can be operated safely and efficiently ｗｗｗ．ｂｚｆｘｗ．ｃｏｍ Components A portable monitor assembly shall comprise at least the following components (see Figure 1): a) a portable monitor body: b) 1) a fitting system (1) Where the fitting system has more than one connection or inlet they shall be arranged in a way that no extinguishing agent can unintentionally exit any inlet (e.g by the use of a non return valve); 2) a ground base (2); 3) a carrying device (3); 4) optional: a horizontal and vertical travel device (5); 5) optional: an oscillating device (not shown); 6) optional: a safety device against uncontrolled motion (not shown); a nozzle (4), complying with EN 15767-2 or prEN 15767-3 BS EN 15767-1:2009 EN 15767-1:2009 (E) Figure – Portable monitor assembly Requirements 5.1 Mechanical characteristics 5.1.1 Fitting systems Portable monitor bodies shall be equipped with 360° fulltime swivelling inlet elements NOTE 5.1.2 Fitting systems should not impair the performance of the monitor Mass ｗｗｗ．ｂｚｆｘｗ．ｃｏｍ Each part of the portable monitor assembly shall be less than 20 kg in mass 5.1.3 Operating and handling elements 5.1.3.1 The portable monitor assembly should be ergonomically designed to be operated without risk of injury, when wearing firefighter's gloves conforming to EN 659 [1] 5.1.3.2 If a shut off device is provided, it shall be possible for the operator to control the speed of opening and closing This shall not apply to safety devices NOTE hammer Any shut-off device should be easy to operate in a controlled manner, in order to minimize the risk of water 5.1.3.3 The torques and forces needed for moving the operating elements shall not exceed the values given in Table at pressures up to the nominal pressure BS EN 15767-1:2009 EN 15767-1:2009 (E) Table — Maximum torques and forces Torque N⋅m Force N Valve handle 20 - Vertical and horizontal travel elements (handwheels) 15 Vertical and horizontal travel elements (levers) 20 - Fitting systems 15 - Other devices - 100 Type of operating element - 5.1.3.4 In the case of portable monitor bodies which are opened and closed with a valve, the "closed" position shall be located in the following position: with a valve handle: direction of the flow, with a lever: at right angle to the direction of the flow, with handwheels: in a clock wise direction ｗｗｗ．ｂｚｆｘｗ．ｃｏｍ If a different operating element is used, the "closed" position shall be clearly identified by visual means 5.2 Materials The materials used shall be selected in such a way that all the requirements in Clause are met, subject to the tests defined in Clause The monitor body shall pass the frost test defined in 6.2 5.3 Hydraulic characteristics 5.3.1 Pressures The following pressures shall be used for the determination of the hydraulic characteristics: reference pressure (measured at the outlet of the portable monitor body): pR = bar ± 0,1 bar; nominal pressure (measured at the inlet of the portable monitor body): pN = 16 bar; test pressure (measured at the inlet of the portable monitor body): pt = 25,5 bar; burst pressure (measured at the inlet of the portable monitor body): pB = 35 bar 5.3.2 Pressure loss The manufacturer shall provide, in the normative datasheet, the pressure loss curve for the portable monitor body from the minimum to the maximum flows recommended by the manufacturer BS EN 15767-1:2009 EN 15767-1:2009 (E) 5.4 Hydrostatic requirements The portable monitor body shall fulfil the tests defined in 6.3 5.5 Stability requirements The portable monitor assembly shall be designed to be stable when operated at the manufacturer's stated maximum flow (Qmax) in the most disadvantageous direction The portable monitor assembly shall fulfil the tests defined in 6.4 The nozzles matched to a portable monitor body shall not deliver more than Qmax at the reference pressure Testing and verification 6.1 General All the tests listed below are type tests Unless otherwise specified, tests shall be carried out at the reference pressure pR, in the following order All tests shall be done with water only NOTE The actual test results can be entered in the data sheet when these exceed the minimum requirements given in this Standard NOTE ｗｗｗ．ｂｚｆｘｗ．ｃｏｍ Guidance for acceptance tests on delivery is given in Annex A 6.2 Frost test The portable monitor body shall have water passed through it for min, uncoupled, drained for and stored in the closed position, if applicable, at a temperature of - 15 °C ± °C for 30 Following this, it shall still be possible to move the operating elements manually NOTE Hand protection should be used when carrying out this test 6.3 Hydrostatic test 6.3.1 Portable monitor body without pressure limiting device If a shut off device is fitted, it shall be closed If a shut off device is not fitted, the monitor body outlet shall be plugged All air shall be bled out of the system The pressure shall be increased by bar increments and held for 30 s at each pressure up to pB This maximum pressure shall be held for without rupture of the portable monitor body 6.3.2 Portable monitor body equipped with a pressure limiting device The tests defined in 6.3.1 shall be conducted up to the pressure reached with the limiting device, without rupture of the portable monitor body The pressure limiting device shall be set below 35 bar BS EN 15767-1:2009 EN 15767-1:2009 (E) 6.3.3 Leak-tightness The portable monitor body (either closed or plugged) shall show no leakage during at the test pressure pt = 25,5 bar, in accordance with leakage rate E as defined in EN 12266 [3] 6.4 Stability test Each inlet of the portable monitor assembly shall be connected to a 20 m length of hose in a straight line and placed on an uncoated concrete ground The portable monitor assembly shall be positioned in the lowest vertical position without overriding any mechanical device intended to restrict the minimum inclination of the monitor in portable mode (if fitted) The portable monitor assembly shall then be positioned in all horizontal operating positions The portable monitor assembly shall be fitted with a nozzle corresponding to the manufacturer's stated maximum flow (Qmax), set in the straight jet position with an inlet pressure to the nozzle equal to or greater than the reference pressure At the manufacturer's stated maximum flow, the portable monitor assembly shall not move more than 50 cm, in any direction in addition to that caused by the expansion of hose(s), from its initial position measured from the centre of the portable monitor body projected onto the ground NOTE Care should be taken when conducting this test due to the possibility of uncontrolled movement of the equipment Information for use 7.1 Instruction and maintenance handbook 7.1.1 ｗｗｗ．ｂｚｆｘｗ．ｃｏｍ General Each portable monitor body shall be delivered with an instruction and maintenance handbook NOTE These instructions may be combined with those for the nozzle(s) NOTE This handbook should be made available, if required by the user, in a digital format 7.1.2 Instruction handbook The instruction handbook shall contain at least the following information: name and/or logo and contact details of manufacturer; data sheet according to Annex B (see also an example of a complete data sheet in Annex C); product warnings; general information for use 7.1.3 Maintenance handbook The maintenance handbook shall at least contain: maintenance instructions; sectional or exploded diagram; 10 BS EN 15767-1:2009 EN 15767-1:2009 (E) spare parts list cross-referenced to diagram 7.2 Marking Portable monitor bodies shall be permanently marked with at least the following information: identification of the manufacturer; serial or batch number and/or year of manufacture; open and close directions or positions; Qmax; p N ｗｗｗ．ｂｚｆｘｗ．ｃｏｍ 11 BS EN 15767-1:2009 EN 15767-1:2009 (E) Annex A (informative) Acceptance test on delivery Acceptance tests based on the safety and performance requirements of this part of this European Standard may be undertaken on delivery by the customer, by an independent or national testing organisation or by any other third party of the customers' choice and the results of the tests recorded The inspection may include: examination of all of the test results and the conformity documentation; confirmation that the portable monitor body specification has been met by visual and functional inspection or test; confirmation that the required portable monitor body documentation, as specified in the standard, is available; confirmation that the performance and specification of the portable monitor body meet the requirements of the standard ｗｗｗ．ｂｚｆｘｗ．ｃｏｍ 12 BS EN 15767-1:2009 EN 15767-1:2009 (E) Annex B (normative) Datasheet for monitors B.1 General NOTE The symbol * means "where applicable" in the whole datasheet NOTE The actual test results can be entered in the data sheet, when these exceed the minimum requirements given in this Standard Information shall be provided describing the equipment and method used for flow measurement B.2 General data Manufacturer Model Maximum stated flowrate (l/min) Qmax ｗｗｗ．ｂｚｆｘｗ．ｃｏｍ A pressure loss chart shall be represented according to Figure B.1 Key Pressure loss (bar) Flow rate (l/min) Figure B.1 — Pressure loss chart template 13 BS EN 15767-1:2009 EN 15767-1:2009 (E) B.3 Operational devices Fitting system Horizontal and device (optional) Open and (optional) vertical shut off travel device Oscillating device (optional) Safety device against uncontrolled motion (optional) B.4 Requirements Number of the relevant clauses of this part of this Standard 5.1.2 Item Requirement Test result Maximum mass (kg) Lever or valve handle* 5.1.3.3 ｗｗｗ．ｂｚｆｘｗ．ｃｏｍ Horizontal travel Maximum torques element (handwheel) (N⋅m) or forces (N), Vertical travel element needed for moving (lever) operating elements Fitting systems Other device(s) 5.2 Sensitivity to frost (°C) 5.3.1 Burst 35 bar 6.4 Stability test – Movement (in cm), in any direction, in addition to that caused by the expansion of hose(s) 14 pressure (bar) if higher than BS EN 15767-1:2009 EN 15767-1:2009 (E) B.5 Optional extra data (no requirements) Ageing test UV test Ozone test Corrosion test B.6 Data certified by * ｗｗｗ．ｂｚｆｘｗ．ｃｏｍ 15 BS EN 15767-1:2009 EN 15767-1:2009 (E) Annex C (informative) Example of completed datasheet for monitors NOTE The symbol * means "where applicable" in the whole datasheet C.1 General data Manufacturer ABC Model CEN-FLOW Maximum stated flowrate (l/min) Qmax 000 l/min ｗｗｗ．ｂｚｆｘｗ．ｃｏｍ Key Pressure loss (bar) Flow rate (l/min) Figure C.1 — Pressure loss chart 16 BS EN 15767-1:2009 EN 15767-1:2009 (E) C.2 Operational devices Fitting system Swivelling Horizontal and vertical travel device (optional) Hand wheels Open and shut off device (optional) No Oscillating device (optional) Adjustable ± 20° Safety device against uncontrolled motion (optional) Yes C.3 Requirements Number of the relevant clause of this part of this Standard 5.1.2 Item Maximum mass (kg) Lever or valve handle* 5.1.3.3 Horizontal travel Maximum torques element (hand wheel) (N⋅m) or forces (N), needed for moving Vertical travel element (lever) operating elements Requirement Test result 20 12 20 15 11 ｗｗｗ．ｂｚｆｘｗ．ｃｏｍ 20 16 Fitting systems 10 Locking knob 100 55 - 15 - 20 35 40 50 38 5.2 Sensitivity to frost (°C) 5.3.1 Burst pressure 35 bar 6.4 Stability test – Movement (in cm), in any direction, in addition to that caused by the expansion of hose(s) (bar) if higher than C.4 Optional extra data (no requirements) Ageing test UV test Ozone test Corrosion test C.5 Data certified by * 17 BS EN 15767-1:2009 EN 15767-1:2009 (E) Bibliography [1] EN 659, Protective gloves for firefighters [2] EN 1846-3, Firefighting and rescue service vehicles — Part 3: Permanently installed equipment — Safety and performance [3] EN 12266 (all parts), Industrial valves — Testing of valves ｗｗｗ．ｂｚｆｘｗ．ｃｏｍ 18