BRITISH STANDARD BS EN 15182 2 2007 +A1 2009 Hand held branchpipes for fire service use — Part 2 Combination branchpipes PN 16 ICS 13 220 10 ?? ? ??????? ? ??????? ? ??? ? ?????????? ? ?????? ? ?? ? ?[.]
BS EN 15182-2:2007 BRITISH STANDARD +A1:2009 Hand-held branchpipes for fire service use — Part 2: Combination branchpipes PN 16 ICS 220 ?? ? ? ????? ??????? ??? ?? ???????? ? ?? ? ?? ?? ?? ?????? ? ?? ? ? ?????? ? ??? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? BS EN 15182-2:2007+A1:2009 National foreword This British Standard is the UK implementation of EN 15182-2:2007+A1:2009 It supersedes BS EN 15182-2:2007 which is withdrawn The start and finish of text introduced or altered by amendment is indicated in the text by tags Tags indicating changes to CEN text carry the number of the CEN amendment For example, text altered by CEN amendment A1 is indicated by The UK participation in its preparation was entrusted by Technical Committee FSH/17, Fire brigade equipment, to Subcommittee FSH/17/9, Fire appliances and associated operational equipment A list of organizations represented on this subcommittee 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 30 April 2007 Amendments/corrigenda issued since publication Date Comments 28 February 2010 Implementation of CEN amendment A1:2009 © BSI 2010 ISBN 978 580 67316 EUROPEAN STANDARD NORME EUROPÉENNE EUROPÄISCHE NORM EN 15182-2:2007+A1 November 2009 ICS 3.220.1 Supersedes EN 51 82-2:2007 English Version Hand-held branchpipes for fire service use - Part 2: Combination branchpipes PN Lances main destinées aux services d'incendie et de secours - Partie 2: Lances mixtes débit et jet réglables PN Strahlrohre für die Brandbekämpfung - Teil 2: Hohlstrahlrohre PN This European Standard was approved by CEN on 23 December 2006 and includes Amendment approved by CEN on 29 September 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 C O MITÉ EURO P ÉEN D E NO RMALIS ATIO N E U RO P Ä I S C H E S KO M I T E E F Ü R N O R M U N G Management Centre: Avenue Marnix 7, B-1 000 Brussels © 2009 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CEN national Members Ref No EN 51 82-2:2007+A1 :2009: E BS EN 51 82-2:2007+A1 :2009 EN 51 82-2:2007+A1 :2009 (E) Contents Page Foreword Scope Normative references Terms and definitions 4 Requirements 4.1 General 4.2 Mechanical characteristics 4.3 Hydraulic characteristics 4.4 Leak-tightness 4.5 Hydrostatic requirements Testing and proofs 5.1 General 5.2 Jet spray angle 5.3 Flow and throw test 5.4 Tightness test 5.5 Hydrostatic test ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? BS EN 51 82-2:2007+A1 :2009 EN 51 82-2:2007+A1 :2009 (E) Foreword This document (EN 51 82-2:2007+A1 :2009) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 92 “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 May 201 0, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by May 201 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 includes Amendment , approved by CEN on 2009-09-29 This document supersedes EN 51 82-2:2007 The start and finish of text introduced or altered by amendment is indicated in the text by tags ! " EN 51 82 consists of the following parts, under the general title Hand-held branchpipes for fire service use: Part : Common requirements; Part : Combination branchpipes PN 16; Part : Smooth bore jet and/or one fixed spray jet angle branchpipes PN 16; Part : High pressure branchpipes PN 40 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 51 82-2:2007+A1 :2009 EN 51 82-2:2007+A1 :2009 (E) Scope In addition to the requirements given in EN 51 82-1 , this Part of this European Standard applies to hand-held combination branchpipes (nozzles) PN with a maximum flow rate of 000 l/min at a reference pressure of bar (0,6 MPa) It deals with: safety requirements; performance requirements; test methods; classification and designation; operating instructions; marking and maintenance This part of this European Standard applies to branchpipes as defined in Annex A of EN 51 82-1 :2007 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 51 82-1 :2007, Hand-held branchpipes for fire service use — Part 1: Common requirements Terms and definitions For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in EN 51 82-1 :2007 and the following apply 3.1 combination branchpipe branchpipe including a shut-off device and NOTE ! an adjustable pattern ", corresponding to the following definitions Branchpipe is defined in 3.1 of EN 51 82-1 :2007 3.1 combination branchpipe – type combination branchpipe with adjustable pattern ! NOTE Changing pattern changes the flow 3.1 combination branchpipe – type combination branchpipe with adjustable pattern ! NOTE ! " at constant flow Changing pattern does not change the flow 3.1 combination branchpipe – type combination branchpipe with adjustable pattern NOTE " at variable flow Changing pattern does not change the flow " at selectable, constant flow BS EN 51 82-2:2007+A1 :2009 EN 51 82-2:2007+A1 :2009 (E) 3.1 combination branchpipe – type (automatic branchpipes) combination branchpipe with integrated pressure control device NOTE Changing pattern does not change the flow 3.1 4.1 combination branchpipe – type 4.1 combination branchpipe with ! adjustable pattern " at constant pressure 3.1 4.2 combination branchpipe – type 4.2 combination branchpipe with ! adjustable pattern " and selectable flow at constant pressure 3.2 jet 3.2.1 narrow spray jet intermediate position between the straight jet and the wide spray jet providing both throw as well as protection 3.2.2 wide spray jet jet solely providing protection for the operator(s) 3.3 haptical device single mechanical device engaging detents Requirements 4.1 General The branchpipes, covered by this standard shall comply with EN 51 82-1 4.2 Mechanical characteristics 4.2.1 Dimensions and mass The branchpipes (without inlet coupling) shall not exceed the dimensions and masses specified in Table Table — Dimensions and mass Maximum flow rate Dimensions Mass ≤ 500 450 × 300 × 50 3,5 > 500 600 × 350 × 200 5,5 l/min NOTE mm kg The maximum mass does not apply to seawater-resistant branchpipes 4.2.2 Operating and handling elements 4.2.2.1 The torques needed to move the operating elements shall not exceed the values given in Table at pressures up to the nominal pressure BS EN 51 82-2:2007+A1 :2009 EN 51 82-2:2007+A1 :2009 (E) Table — Maximum torques Type of operating element Torque ⋅ Nm Lever 15 Valve handle 15 Rotating operating elements 10 Rotating inlet elements for fixed couplings 4.2.2.2 For branchpipes that are opened and closed with a valve handle, the "closed" position shall be located in the direction of the flow I f a different operating element is used, the "closed" position shall be clearly identified by visual and/or haptical means 4.2.2.3 It shall be possible to open any type of branchpipe in the wide spray position 4.2.3 Flow adjustment positions If a branchpipe has a device to select flow rate, then the flow rate's settings shall be easily identifiable by both visual and mechanical means (haptical device with corresponding numerical values) If using a rotating operating element for flow adjustment, the adjustment shall be achieved by a rotation movement of a maximum of 80° 4.2.4 Jet adjustment positions The various jet positions shall be clearly marked The narrow spray jet position (see 4.3.5) shall be easily identifiable by both visual and mechanical means (haptical devices) Jet adjustment from a straight jet to a wide spray jet with a spray angle of at least 00° shall be achieved by a rotation movement of between 70° and maximum 80° for branchpipes with a maximum flow rate less than or equal to 500 l/min and between 70° and 270° for a maximum flow rate higher than 500 l/min NOTE This requirement is included in this standard as a safety detail to provide the user with a means to produce a wide protective spray jet of at least 00° achieved within 80° rotation (one hand twist movement) It shall be possible to open the branchpipe in a spray angle of at least 30° 4.3 Hydraulic characteristics 4.3.1 Pressures The following pressures shall be used for the determination of the hydraulic characteristics: reference pressure: p R = bar ! ± 0,1 bar"; median pressure for type branchpipes: p m ; nominal pressure: pN = bar; test pressure: pt = 25,5 bar; BS EN 51 82-2:2007+A1 :2009 EN 51 82-2:2007+A1 :2009 (E) burst pressure: pB = 60 bar 4.3.2 Flow rates All flow rates indicated on the branchpipe shall be measured at straight jet and at the maximum spray angle position Table shall apply to the deviation in flow rates which can be set at the reference pressure p R NOTE The deviation should also apply when the shape of the stream is altered Table — Deviation in the flow rate Flow rate Q Deviation limit to 250 - 0/+25 l/min Above 250 - +0/+ % (of set rate) l/min 4.3.3 Effective throw The combination branchpipes shall achieve, for each flow rate position above 50 l/min, an effective throw d eff as shown in Figure when set to a straight jet at the reference pressure BS EN 51 82-2:2007+A1 :2009 EN 51 82-2:2007+A1 :2009 (E) Key X Flow rate Q in l/min Y Effective throw d eff in m Figure — Effective throw BS EN 51 82-2:2007+A1 :2009 EN 51 82-2:2007+A1 :2009 (E) 4.3.4 Wide spray jet The wide spray jet shall have a spray angle of at least 00° 4.3.5 Narrow spray jet A narrow spray jet position between straight jet and wide spray jet positions shall be provided on the branchpipe The narrow spray jet shall have a spray angle of at least 30° 4.3.6 Type branchpipes For type branchpipes, the manufacturer shall give the regulation range (pressure at the beginning of the range and pressure at the end of the range), from which the median pressure is calculated With the valve fully open, the flow should be set at both the minimum and maximum flow and the pressure shall be read This pressure shall not deviate from the median pressure by more than 30 % This information shall be provided in graphic format as shown in EN 51 82-1 :2007, Annex C 4.4 Leak-tightness The closed branchpipe shall show no leakage during at the test pressure p t = 25,5 bar NOTE No leakage means no visible weeping or drop formation The opened branchpipe shall show no leakage during at the nominal pressure p N = bar 4.5 Hydrostatic requirements The branchpipes shall fulfil the tests defined in 5.5 Testing and proofs 5.1 General Unless otherwise specified, tests shall be carried out at the reference pressure p R, after the tests specified in part of this European Standard, in the following order 5.2 Jet spray angle 5.2.1 Spray angle measurement Arrange the branchpipe on a fixed support in a horizontal position ,5 m above the ground, in a zone where the wind speed is lower than m/s (see Figure 2) Arrange vertically a rule in the longitudinal axis of the extremity of the branchpipe at a distance of m This rule, of a height of m, shall have three coloured zones symmetrically arranged on both sides of the longitudinal axis The outside diameters of the zones are defined in the Table BS EN 51 82-2:2007+A1 :2009 EN 51 82-2:2007+A1 :2009 (E) Table — Outside diameter of the zones Colour of the zone Outside diameter m Angle Black ( b) 0,54 < 30° Grey ( c) 2,38 30° to 00° White Beyond > 00° Check that the zones of colour are covered according to the following requirements: 10 narrow spray jet position: grey zone shall be reached by the jet and the white zone shall not be reached by the jet; maximum spray jet position: white zone shall be reached by the jet BS EN 51 82-2:2007+A1 :2009 EN 51 82-2:2007+A1 :2009 (E) Dimensions in millimetres Key Grey zone b Black zone White zone c Grey zone Black zone Figure — Spray jet angle measurement 5.2.2 Shape of the narrow spray jet NOTE No requirements are given concerning water distribution as it was not possible to obtain interpretable and conclusive data with the test equipment available at the time this standard was written 11 BS EN 51 82-2:2007+A1 :2009 EN 51 82-2:2007+A1 :2009 (E) 5.3 Flow and throw test The effective throw shall be measured under the following conditions in compliance with Figure 3: effective throw: latest droplets - % = d eff = 0,9 d max ; pressure at the inlet of the branchpipe: p R ; inclination: (30 height: (1 ± 0,5)°; ± 0,01 ) m (as per drawing); maximum wind speed: m/s (Beaufort scale 3) The measurement shall be carried out when the system is stabilised The maximum throw shall be given in the instruction handbook Dimensions in millimetres Figure — Measurement of the effective throw 5.4 Tightness test The leak test shall be conducted in accordance with 4.4 5.5 Hydrostatic test The branchpipe shall be mounted in a closed position on a device capable of exerting a hydrostatic pressure of 60 bar (burst pressure p B ) 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 p B This maximum pressure shall be held for without rupturing the branchpipe 12 blank BS EN 15182-2:2007 +A1:2009 BSI - British Standards Institution BSI is the independent national body responsible for preparing British Standards It presents the UK view on standards in Europe and at the international level It is incorporated by Royal Charter Revisions British Standards are updated by amendment or revision Users of British Standards should make sure that they possess the latest amendments or editions It is the constant aim of BSI to improve the quality of our products and services We would be grateful if anyone finding an inaccuracy or ambiguity while using this British Standard would inform the Secretary of the technical committee responsible, the identity of which can be found on the inside front cover Tel: +44 (0)20 8996 9000 Fax: +44 (0)20 8996 7400 BSI offers members an individual updating service called PLUS which ensures that subscribers automatically receive the latest editions of standards Buying standards Orders for all BSI, international and foreign standards publications should be addressed to Customer Services Tel: +44 (0)20 8996 9001 Fax: +44 (0)20 8996 7001 Email: orders@bsigroup.com You may also buy directly using a debit/credit card from the BSI Shop on the Website http://www.bsigroup.com/shop In response to orders for international standards, it is BSI policy to supply the BSI implementation of those that have been published as British Standards, unless otherwise requested Information on standards BSI provides a wide range of information on national, European and international standards through its Library and its Technical Help to Exporters Service Various BSI electronic information services are also available which give details on all its products and services Contact Information Centre Tel: +44 (0)20 8996 7111 Fax: +44 (0)20 8996 7048 Email: info@bsigroup.com Subscribing members of BSI are kept up to date with standards developments and receive substantial discounts on the purchase price of standards For details of these and other benefits contact Membership Administration Tel: +44 (0)20 8996 7002 Fax: +44 (0)20 8996 7001 Email: membership@bsigroup.com Information regarding online access to British Standards via British Standards Online can be found at http://www.bsigroup.com/BSOL Further information about BSI is available on the BSI website at http:// www.bsigroup.com Copyright BSI Group Headquarters 389 Chiswick High Road, London, W4 4AL, UK Tel +44 (0)20 8996 9001 Fax +44 (0)20 8996 7001 www.bsigroup.com/ standards Copyright subsists in all BSI publications BSI also holds the copyright, in the UK, of the publications of the international standardization bodies Except as permitted under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 no extract may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means – electronic, photocopying, recording or otherwise – without prior written permission from BSI This does not preclude the free use, in the course of implementing the standard, of necessary details such as symbols, and size, type or grade designations If these details are to be used for any other purpose than implementation then the prior written permission of BSI must be obtained Details and advice can be obtained from the Copyright and Licensing Manager Tel: +44 (0)20 8996 7070 Email: copyright@bsigroup.com