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Identification of the applicant
The identification of the applicant shall be provided.
Identification of the manufacturer
All locations directly controlled by the manufacturer and involved in the extinguisher’s manufacture shall be identified.
Identification of the extinguisher
Identification of the extinguisher shall contain:
complete set of drawings in accordance clearly characterising the model; drawing shall enable each piece of pressure equipment and component to be identified;
Technical Data Sheet (TDS) (see model in Annex B).
Documents provided with the extinguisher
Documents on storage, installation, use and maintenance instructions shall be provided.
Pressure Safety
PED EC approval certificate(s) for fire extinguisher’s assembly covering both, type and production, from a PED notified body shall be provided
Clear link shall be made between EC type approval and the model of extinguisher.
Quality Management System
The Quality Management System documentation, if any, shall be provided
NOTE Users of this document are advised to consider the desirability of accreditation in accordance with
EN ISO 9001 delivered by an EA certification body or other Quality Management System (QMS) documentation giving an equivalent quality confidence Equivalency is subjected to certification body’s appreciation.
Extinguishing media toxicological information
Safety data sheet in accordance with European Directive 1907/2006/EC including its modifications shall be provided
The applicant shall make available to a testing laboratory for assessment to EN 3-7:
a batch of 50 extinguishers from which the number of extinguishers necessary for the verification shall be taken; the extinguishers selected shall be regarded as prototypes;
full documentation (drawings, technical file, etc.) of the extinguisher to be tested;
a documentation relating to the extinguishing media;
a technical data sheet of the extinguisher to be tested in accordance with Annex B
Applicants should prioritize utilizing an EA accredited laboratory, which operates independently from the manufacturer, for testing in compliance with EN 3-7 standards.
The testing laboratory shall issue a laboratory test report in accordance with Annex C For this, it shall carry out the complete listed tests and checks programme
Where unified test procedures exist according to CEN/TR 15642, they shall be used in the testing of the extinguisher
The laboratory’s accreditation shall take these procedures into consideration
Requirements
The FPC system shall fulfil the requirements described in the following clauses, where applicable, which are taken from EN ISO 9001:2000
5.1 e) (Ensuring the availability of resources)
7.1 (Planning of product realisation) except 7.1 a)
7.2.3 c) (Customer communication, information coming back from customers and customer complaints)
7.6 (Control of monitoring and measuring devices)
8.2.3 (Monitoring and measurement of processes)
8.2.4 (Monitoring and measurement of product).
Additional requirements
a) Means for manufacturing extinguishers and/or extinguisher’s components shall be available; b) Means for performing the required controls shall be available and regularly calibrated; c) Product traceability records shall be available
After successfully passing all tests and controls, an EA accredited certification body or national ministry can issue a reference number This number must be displayed on the extinguisher in accordance with EN 3-7:2004+A1:2007, section 16.2.
9 Items to be regularly checked and recorded during production
Items listed in Table 1 and Table 2 shall be regularly checked and recorded as a minimum:
Table 1 — Controls, tests and frequency
Item nr as per test report (see
Clause Title Frequency during manufacture
5 4.6 Means of checking pressure for stored pressure extinguishers N/R
9 7.1.1 Duration of operation, minimum duration
Periodically a Manufacturer shall define acceptable limits
10 7.1.2 Duration of operation, spread of measurements N/R
15 8.2 Leakage acceptance level see 8.3 of
16 9.2 Dielectric test, for water based extinguishers N/R
17 10.1 General requirement for use of extinguishers N/R
18a 10.2 Operating force for C02 extinguishers Periodically a
18b 10.2 Operating force for other extinguishers – 1 st device Periodically a
18c 10.2 Operating force for other extinguishers – 2 nd device Periodically a
20 10.4 Filter for water based extinguishers N/R
21a 10.5 Hose and coupling systems, for C02 extinguishers Periodically a
21 b 10.5 Hose and coupling systems, for other extinguishers Periodically a
22b 10.6 Control valve, for 1 and 2 kg powder extinguishers N/R
22c 10.6 Control valve, for other extinguishers N/R
23 11.1.1 Pressure gauge N/R to be continued
Item nr as per test report (see
Clause Title Frequency during manufacture
25 11.1.3 Pressure gauge error after cycling N/R
26 11.1.4 Capability of pressure gauge materials N/R
29 12.2 Horn resistance to static load N/R
30 12.3 Security of horn / hose fixing Periodically a
The manufacturer must establish a relevant frequency for checks based on the item and quantity produced, in accordance with EN 3-7 requirements Additionally, all parts of ISO/TR 8550 must be considered to ensure compliance.
B Conformity to documents for components used including extinguishing media
C Percentage of principal components of powder Periodically a
D Physical and chemical characteristics for additives used in water based extinguishers according to manufacturer’s specification
F External painting: adhesion / thickness (compared to the minimum declared)
G Internal lining (where applicable): controlled according to manufacturer’s specification
Manufacturers must establish a periodic frequency for checking propellant pressure or weight, as applicable, in relation to the specific item and quantity produced It is essential to adhere to the requirements outlined in ISO/TR 8550 (all parts) during this process.
The points to be checked by a surveillance body are given in Annex A
The manufacturer or subcontractors involved in the filling or assembly of fire extinguishers must undergo the surveillance outlined in Annex A This surveillance is conducted by an accredited body, in accordance with EN ISO/IEC 17020 standards.
Points to be checked by the surveillance body
Minimum audit frequency
The minimum audit frequency is once a year for the applicant, manufacturer and subcontractor(s) if applicable.
Audits content
Manufacturer and subcontractors
Audits for manufacturers and subcontractors focus on products made in accordance with EN 3-7 standards If a certified Quality Management System (QMS) compliant with EN ISO 9001 is in place, it will be taken into account during the audit process In cases where the QMS lacks certification, the audits will address pertinent aspects as outlined in Clause 7.
The manufacturer shall make the tests records relating to Clause 9 available to the auditor
Audits shall include records review At the auditor’s discretion, selected tests from the list below shall be assessed Common component may be tested to reduce the number of samples
Tests are performed on extinguishers selected at random by the auditor from production or from stock
A selection of extinguishing media for analysis according to points C and D of Table 2 can be made by the auditor at the occasion of the audit
These tests may be performed at manufacturer’s facilities or another suitable facility
Within a 5 year period, each test listed below shall have been performed on each model of a manufacturer:
external painting: adhesion / thickness (compared to the minimum declared by the manufacturer);
internal lining (where applicable): controlled according to manufacturer’s specification;
torque (Body/valve) CO2; extinguishers only;
propellant pressure or weight where appropriate;
hose and coupling system: performance of the hose (minimum pressure resistance);
duration of operation / residual charge (at 20 ± 5) °C;
duration of operation / residual charge (at limit temperature);
Applicant
The following should be checked:
that applicant is authorized to represent the manufacturer;
all required technical files of the extinguisher are available;
whether applicant has a system for handling complaints;
The applicant must assess whether they have access to the manufacturer's half-year audit results and if they are informed about significant issues related to the extinguisher's production Effective communication between the applicant and the manufacturer on these critical matters is essential.
to the test report
Points to be checked by the surveillance body
The minimum audit frequency is once a year for the applicant, manufacturer and subcontractor(s) if applicable
Audits for manufacturers and subcontractors focus on products produced in accordance with EN 3-7 If a certified Quality Management System (QMS) compliant with EN ISO 9001 is in place, it will be considered during the audit process In cases where the QMS is not certified, the audits will also assess the relevant components as outlined in Clause 7.
The manufacturer shall make the tests records relating to Clause 9 available to the auditor
Audits shall include records review At the auditor’s discretion, selected tests from the list below shall be assessed Common component may be tested to reduce the number of samples
Tests are performed on extinguishers selected at random by the auditor from production or from stock
A selection of extinguishing media for analysis according to points C and D of Table 2 can be made by the auditor at the occasion of the audit
These tests may be performed at manufacturer’s facilities or another suitable facility
Within a 5 year period, each test listed below shall have been performed on each model of a manufacturer:
external painting: adhesion / thickness (compared to the minimum declared by the manufacturer);
internal lining (where applicable): controlled according to manufacturer’s specification;
torque (Body/valve) CO2; extinguishers only;
propellant pressure or weight where appropriate;
hose and coupling system: performance of the hose (minimum pressure resistance);
duration of operation / residual charge (at 20 ± 5) °C;
duration of operation / residual charge (at limit temperature);
The following should be checked:
that applicant is authorized to represent the manufacturer;
all required technical files of the extinguisher are available;
whether applicant has a system for handling complaints;
The applicant should verify if they have access to information from the manufacturer regarding the outcomes of half-year audits and if they are informed about any significant issues with the extinguisher during production This assessment is crucial to ensure effective communication between the applicant and the manufacturer on these important matters.
The auditor is responsible for delivering an audit report to the audited party, which includes assessments, control evaluations, and test results Additionally, a copy of all audit reports must be provided to the applicant.
to the test report
Technical Data Sheet of an extinguisher
Name and address of the applicant
Name and address of the manufacturer (when not the applicant) and place(s) of manufacture
Name and address of subcontractor and place(s) of subcontractor activity, where applicable
[In this case please also describe subcontracted activity]
Name, title and address of person responsible for this testing
Date when extinguishers could be available for testing
Existing model or range name
Declared min./max operating temperatures and corresponding pressures:
T min: °C T max: °C P(T min) bar P(T max): bar
Class of fire and target ratings
Part Supplier Part No Drawing No issue status Material
Spectrogram b a Method used to be stated Percentage for at least 3 particle sizes to be given b At (20 + 2) °C - Infrared spectrogram to be supplied for foam concentrate and powder
NB If during testing changes are made this data sheet will be revised
Please submit in duplicate technical documentation comprising:
to the test report
This is a laboratory test report and not a product certification approval
(Information contained on these two pages of the report shall be considered as the minimum list of details required in the introduction.)
• Identification and address Date of Issue of the report of the laboratory
PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHER Tests for conformity with EN 3-7:2004+A1:2007
Type: (manufacturer’s designation of the model)………according to general drawing nr: ………
Type and commercial name of extinguishing medium (or media): ………
Pressurisation (method, type, gas, mass or pressure): ………
Conformity of submitted samples with all applicable clauses of the standard: YES / NO
(details: see summary (taking model variants into consideration where relevant))
Operating temperature range : from … °C to … °C
Checked working pressure : at T min bar; at T max bar
Dielectric suitability (applicable only for water based extinguisher): ………
Fire class(es) intended for : ………
*Receipt of the samples by the lab – date : ………
The extinguishers submitted can be identified from the detailed documentation supplied by the manufacturer comprising:
* Annex 1: Conformity of the extinguishing media to the technical data provided by the manufacturer
* Annex 2: List of documents included in this tests report (the minimum documents to identifies the fire extinguisher)
* Annex 3 (if relevant): List of documents not included in this tests report, but registered by the laboratory
* This report comprises …… pages, annexes 1 and …… annexes
Table C.1 — Summary of checks and tests
5 4.6 Means of checking pressure for stored pressure extinguishers
9 7.1.1 Duration of operation, minimum duration
10 7.1.2 Duration of operation, spread of measurements
16 9.2 Dielectric test, for water based extinguishers
17 10.1 General requirement for use of extinguishers
18a 10.2 Operating force for CO2 extinguishers
18b 10.2 Operating force for other extinguishers-1 st device
18c 10.2 Operating force for other extinguishers-2 nd device
20 10.4 Filter for water based extinguishers
21a 10.5 Hose and coupling systems, for CO2 extinguishers
21b 10.5 Hose and coupling systems, for other extinguishers to be continued
22a 10.6 Control valve, for CO2 extinguishers
22b 10.6 Control valve, for 1 and 2 kg powder extinguishers
22c 10.6 Control valve, for other extinguishers
25 11.1.3 Pressure gauge error after cycling
26 11.1.4 Compatibility of pressure gauge materials
28 12.1 Horn / hose for CO2 extinguishers
29 12.2 Horn resistance to static load
30 12.3 Security of horn / hose fixing
Model of laboratory test report according to EN 3-7:2004+A1:2007
Provision of device to interrupt discharge (yes/no)
Self closing device (yes/no)
Operation without inversion (yes/no)
Operating device location conform to requirements (yes/no)
Requirement for hose (yes/no)
Length of actual flexible hose fitted (mm)
Type of propellant (to be checked by documentation)
Tracer Conformity to 4.5 (yes/no)
5) Means of checking pressure for stored pressure extinguishers (EN 3-7:2004+A1:2007, 4.6)
Means for pressure check available (yes/no/not applicable)
C – Pressure connection ❏ Compliance to 4.6 (yes/no)
8) Design of filling opening (EN 3-7:2004+A1:2007, 6.3)
Provision to vent pressure (yes/no)
Pressure released within 1/3 of disassembly (yes/no)
Diameter of actual filling opening (mm)
Required minimum diameter: ≥ 20 mm if nominal charge ≤ 3 (kg/l) or ≥ 25 mm if nominal charge > 3 (kg/l)
9) Duration of operation, minimum duration (EN 3-7:2004+A1:2007, 7.1.1)
10) Duration of operation, spread of measurements (EN 3-7:2004+A1:2007, 7.1.2)
Deviation of measured time from average discharge duration:
Temperature at start of cycle (°C) T min: T min: T max: T max:
Temperature at end of cycle (°C) T max: T max: T min: T min:
Maximum duration of operation, required (s) a
Minimum duration of operation, required (s) ≥ 6
Duration of operation for CO2, actual (s)
Max duration of operation for CO2, required (s) b ≤ c ≤
According to compliance with section 7.4, the operational duration of extinguishers should not exceed twice the duration established at 20 °C, with the exception of CO2 extinguishers For CO2 extinguishers tested at maximum temperature, the operation time must be equal to or less than the duration recorded at 20 °C Conversely, for CO2 extinguishers tested at minimum temperature, the operation time should not exceed 2.5 times the duration measured at 20 °C Additionally, the allowable concentration for BC powder is capped at a maximum of 15%, while all other agents are limited to a maximum of 10%.
Verification method (by weighing / by pressure)
Verification device (connection / gauge / indicator)
Required rate of leakage ≤ 6 % / year a
Extinguishers and/or gas cartridges checked by weighing:
Required rate of leakage ≤ 5 % weight / year b
Actual leakage (cm 3 /min/kg(l))
Required rate of leakage ≤ 5 cm 3 /min/kg(l)
Conformity to 8.2 (yes/no) a For stored pressure extinguishers, % of the expanded free gas volume at 20 °C b For propellant cartridges and CO2 extinguishers % of the nominal charge.
16) Dielectric test, for water based extinguishers (EN 3-7:2004+A1:2007, 9.2)
Actual current at 35 kV (mA)
Required current at 35 kV (mA) ≤ 0,5 mA
17) General requirement for use of extinguishers (EN 3-7:2004+A1:2007, 10.1)
Capable to use extinguisher without mounting, removal or modifying of any component except for the safety device (yes/no)
18a) Operating force for CO 2 extinguishers (EN 3-7:2004+A1:2007, 10.2)
Activation without repetition of action (yes/no) at T min: at T max:
Force to activate the extinguisher °C °C
Force to activate the extinguisher, if applicable at 40 °C
18b) Operating force for other extinguishers (EN 3-7:2004+A1:2007, 10.2) st device:
Activation without repetition of action (yes/no)
Force to activate the extinguisher: at T min: at T max: °C °C
Actual force to activate finger trigger (N)
Required force to activate finger trigger (N) ≤ 100
Actual force to squeeze grip lever (N)
Required force to squeeze grip lever (N) ≤ 200
Actual force to screw down hand wheel (N) a
Required force to screw down hand wheel (N) a ≤ 100
Actual energy to strike knob (J)
Required energy to strike knob (J) ≤ 2
Conformity to 10.2 (yes/no) a Measured at outside of the wheel Maximum of 360° rotation to full open position.
18c) Operating force for other extinguishers (EN 3-7:2004+A1:2007, 10.2)
2 nd device: at T min: at T max:
Force to activate the control valve: °C °C
Actual force to activate finger trigger (N)
Required force to activate finger trigger (N) ≤ 100
Actual force to squeeze grip lever (N)
Required force to squeeze grip lever (N) ≤ 200
Release of safety device distinct from operating mechanism (yes/no)
Removal of safety device can be seen (yes/no)
Force to release safety device at T min at 20 at T max °C °C °C
Attempt to initiate discharge without release of safety device:
Deformation or damage of operating mechanism in case of double force
20) Filter for water based extinguishers (EN 3-7:2004+A1:2007, 10.4)
Filter position upstream of smallest orifice (yes/no)
Area of each filter orifice smaller than smallest area of the discharge passage (yes/no)
Area of smallest orifice in discharge passage (mm 2 )
Total area of filter orifices (mm 2 )
21a) Hose and coupling systems, for CO 2 extinguishers (EN 3-7:2004+A1:2007, 10.5)
Burst pressures (bar) at T min , 20 °C and T max (°C):
Functional throughout operating temperature range (yes/no)
Suitable design to prevent hose damage (yes/no)
21b) Hose and coupling systems, for other extinguishers (EN 3-7:2004+A1:2007, 10.5)
Burst pressures (bar) at T min, 20 °C and T max (°C):
Functional throughout operating temperature range (yes/no)
Suitable design to prevent hose damage (yes/no)
22a) Control valve, for CO 2 extinguishers (EN 3-7:2004+A1:2007, 10.6.1 and 10.6.4)
Equipped with self-closing discharge valve (yes / no)
Initial mass before discharge (kg)
22b) Control valve, for 1 and 2 kg powder extinguishers (EN 3-7:2004+A1:2007, 10.6.1 and 10.6.3)
Equipped with self-closing discharge valve (yes/no)
Remaining pressure A measured within 10 s of completion of partial discharge
Remaining pressure B measured after 2 min of completion of partial discharge
Actual ratio remaining pressure B / remaining pressure A (%)
Required ratio remaining pressure B / remaining pressure A (%) ≥ 80
22c) Control valve, for other extinguishers (EN 3-7:2004+A1:2007, 10.6.1 and 10.6.2)
Equipped with self-closing discharge valve (yes/no)
Initial pressure A before discharge (bar)
Remaining pressure B measured within 10 s of completion of partial discharge
Remaining pressure C measured after 5 min of completion of partial discharge
Pressure gauge present (yes/no)
Capable of being checked on good working order with an external pressure (yes/no/not applicable)
Conformity to 11.1.1 (yes/no/not applicable)
Scale calibrated in bars (yes/no)
End stop on zero zone (yes/no)
End stop at negative pressure side of the zero zone (yes/no)
Pointer contact end stop (yes/no)
Green zone between operating pressures (yes/no)
Tolerance of –15 % for pressure at T min (yes/no)
Tolerance of +6 % for pressure at T max (yes/no)
Pressures rounded off to full or half bar (yes/no)
Side zones of green zone coloured red (yes/no)
Operating pressure at +20° indicated (yes/no)
Scale length ≥ 1,5 × length from zero to the high pressure end of the green zone (yes/no)
Pointer radially into the green zone with length of between 50 % and 80 % of the green zone height (yes/no)
Position of pointer clearly visible at ends of green zone and at operating pressure at 20 °C
Conformity to 11.1.2 (yes/no/not applicable)
25) Pressure gauge error after cycling (EN 3-7:2004+A1:2007, 11.1.3)
Beginning of green zone (bar)
End of green zone (bar)
Conformity to 11.1.3 (yes/no/not applicable)
26) Compatibility of pressure gauge materials (EN 3-7:2004+A1:2007, 11.1.4)
Pressure indicator present (yes/no)
Indication of operable condition (yes/no)
Pressure at minimum operating temperature; P(T min) (bar)
Measured pressure at P(T min) indication (bar)
Indication error