DRAFT prEN 14225-2
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1. Size designation in accordance with EN 340 Level of performances pictograms Care labelling pictograms accordingly to EN 23758 25 prEN 14225 2 2002 E The maximum number of cleaning operations if applicable Cases in which the reliable performance of components may be affected by ageing or use The date at least the year of manufacturing shall be marked Sub assemblies and components with a considerable bearing on safety shall be marked so that they may be easily identified If such sub assemblies are too small to be marked or where it is impractical to mark them the information shall be included in the instructions for use All suits shall carry a warning which shall state that the suit is only to be used by those who have been trained or under supervision by an industry recognised diving instructor Warning directing the user to read the instructions for use Warning about possible risks e g potential buoyancy changes with depth and allergy induced by materials used in the product 6 3 Special protection additional marking Where appropriate suits shall be marked with a warning containing the requisite symbol pictogram if available and text 7 Information supplied by the manufacturer 7 1 General On delivery each suit shall include information to enable trained and qualified persons to select wear and use the suit in a safe manner The information supplied by th2. Attach the deflation device to be tested to apparatus and seal the apparatus remove and blank the inflation device port Introduce approximately 300 ml of water into the manometer Open the tap on the pressurised air supply and pressurise the apparatus to 20 2 mbar Close the tap to the air supply and commence the test As required water shall be introduced into the manometer from a measured reservoir in order to maintain the manometer at 18 0 4 mbar After 1 hour the amount of water introduced into the manometer from the measured reservoir shall be recorded The amount of water introduced into the manometer shall not exceed 1000 ml With a flow through the apparatus in Figure 2 set by the inflation device the deflation device shall maintain the requisite pressure within the apparatus CALIBRATED WATER ADDITION COMPRESSED AIR SUPPLY IMPLI 5 LITRE TEST VOLUME CALIBRATED SCALE Figure 2 Volume control valves air leakage and flow test apparatus 5 3 2 Leakage test A complete suit with or without valves as per its intended use shall be used for the test If attachments such as a hood helmet gloves or boots are intended to be dry their performance shall be tested All seals of the suit shall be shut The suit may also be tested inside out based on the manufacture s specification The suit shall be inflated with air up to a minimum pressure of 25 mbar and totally submerged in water Surface air
3. Table 1 Dry Suits Overall Requirements Requirements Dry Suits Requirements Test Method X z requirement has to be met 0 where present or claimed requirement has to be met Whole Suit Sig e mz X lees 44 32854 X Paane hea fea 0X Smwawressame faza fse O ooo clearing anddsinicing 42a fsezsass2s X ee 5 8 X Dehes es E Ft andvisualinspecion fas si2854 X Suit Body Materials Seam strength 4 3 2 ISO 13934 Part 2 X 4 3 3 5 2 2 amp 5 2 3 1 4 3 4 5 3 2 amp DEF STAN 53 100 1 x K KX X KX X Xx Xx Attachments seam strength Tensile strength of slide fastening Inflation Devices Hose 5 1 2 amp 5 3 1 1 5 1 2 amp 5 3 1 1 5 1 2 amp 5 3 2 5 1 2 amp 5 3 1 1 Tensile load Flexibility of supply hose Leakage Visual Inflation Valve prEN 14225 2 2002 E Requirements Dry Suits Requirements Test Method X z requirement has to be met 0 where present or claimed requirement has to be met Deflation Devices Suit bond test Information Information supplied 5 1 2 amp 5 4 manufacturer Table 2 Suits with Special Protection X z requirement has to be met Dry Suits with Special Claims Requirements Test Method Symbol O where present or claimed requirement has to be met Protection from chemical 4 7 2 5 5 2 2 HZ X hazards Suits to aid visibility prEN ISO 12402 9 EN ISO 105 X12 EN ISO 105 E02 EN ISO 105 B04 4 3 Mechan
4. on the suit may be wiped clear at the start of the test and the suit then left immersed for a minimum period of 15 minutes The test shall be conducted with the suit held horizontal both prone and supine The suit shall not allow the escape of more than one bubble of gas during the final minute of the 15 min exposure 19 prEN 14225 2 2002 E 5 3 3 Inflation and deflation device connections The connection of each suit inflation and deflation device to the dry suit shall be subjected to a pulling force of 500 0 10 N and 200 0 10 N respectively for a test period of 10 0 5 s The force shall be applied to the hose in two directions parallel and perpendicular to the suit surface Check for visible damage and during the leakage test 5 3 2 check for any leakage from or around the inflation device It shall be possible to disconnect the external connector Disconnect the hose during the second leakage test of the test cycle Figure 1 A load of 125 N shall be applied to a safety pull disconnection device 5 4 Practical performance test 5 4 1 General For reasons of safety the practical performance test shall only be carried out at the point indicated in the test flow chart Figure 1 All dive operations shall be conducted in accordance with national dive regulation and in accordance with the Declaration of Helsinki World Medical Association 1964 as amended at Edinburgh 2000 and national rules and regulations such as a
5. 2 Numb with cold H Head d 3 Very cold J Trunk I 4 Cold K Feet d 5 Uncomfortably cold E bedacht d 6 Cool but fairly comfortable M Hands 7 Comfortable O Overall LI 8 Warm but fairly comfortable 9 Uncomfortably warm 10 Hot 11 Very hot 12 Almost as hot as can stand 13 So hot am sick and nauseated A 2 Perceived Exertion Scale and Questionnaire Scale Questionnaire 0 Nothing at all A Overall Work Effort Q 0 5 Very very weak just noticeable B Legs Fffort E Very weak C Breathing Effort d Weak light Somewhat strong Strong heavy Very strong 00 1o01n5g0Nz 0 Very very strong almost maximum Maximal 29 prEN 14225 2 2002 E Annex ZA informative Clauses of this European Standard addressing essential requirements or other provisions of EU Directives This European Standard 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 89 686 EEC WARNING Other requirements and other EU Directives may be applicable to the product s falling within the scope of this standard Compliance with the clauses of this standard provides one means of conforming with the specific essential requirements of the Directive concerned and associated EFTA regulations The following claus
6. 4 under realistic conditions These practical performance tests serve the purpose to check the suit for imperfection and ergonomic aspects that cannot be determined by the tests described in other parts of this standard Where in the opinion of the test panel approval is not granted because practical performance tests show the suit has imperfections related to wearer s acceptance the test panel shall describe the tests that revealed these imperfections This will enable other test stations to duplicate these tests and assess the results thereof 4 6 Optional features When a manufacturer makes specific claims regarding the particular characteristics of a dry suit these claims be in accordance with the appropriate EN or EN ISO standards The specific claims shall be clearly marked on the suit If a hood is attached it shall have the means to prevent the formation of a reduced or increased pressure in the outer ear relative to ambient pressure when tested in accordance with 5 1 2 and 5 4 4 7 Special protection 4 7 1 Suits with thermal insulation The suit shall comply with any manufacturers claims for thermal insulation If the manufacturer claims the suit material is of a thermal grade defined in Part 1 of this standard it shall comply with the requirements of Part 1 of the standard Cold dive shall be done in accordance with 5 4 7 4 and 5 5 2 1 4 7 2 Chemical protection Where a suit is intended to provide the user with protection
7. Connectors External suit connectors e g the inflation hose shall be capable of being readily connected and disconnected with gloved hands three fingers 5 0 2 mm thickness double lined or permanently attached gloves when tested in accordance with 5 1 2 and 5 4 External suit connectors shall have a one handed single action release mechanism If a gas connection has a safety pull disconnection device the gas supply shall not be disconnected with a tensile force lower than 125 N when tested in accordance with 5 1 2 5 3 1 2 5 3 3 and 5 4 4 4 4 Leakage No part of the suit intended to be dry other than a deflation device s shall leak or release gas when inflated with air at 25 1 mbar and tested in accordance with 5 3 2 and 5 4 12 prEN 14225 2 2002 E 4 5 Practical performance requirements The diving suit system shall provide sufficient mobility and flexibility to safely conduct the diving operation including all emergency operations The suit system shall be able to be donned and doffed with the assistance of no more than one person in all ambient temperatures including extreme cold The requirements of this standard are intended to take account of the interaction between the wearer any diving apparatus the dry suit and where possible the environment in which the suit is likely to be used See Annex ZA In addition to the laboratory tests described 5 2 5 3 the suit shall undergo practical performance tests 5
8. E EN 250 2000 Respiratory equipment Open circuit self contained compressed air diving apparatus Requirements testing marking EN 340 1993 Protective clothing General requirements EN 369 1993 Protective clothing Protection against liquid chemicals Test method Resistance of material to permeation by liquids EN 1809 1997 Diving accessories Buoyancy compensators Functional and safety requirements test methods prEN ISO 12402 9 Personal flotation devices Part 9 Test methods EN 23758 1993 Textiles Care labelling code using symbols EN ISO 105 B04 1997 Textiles Tests for colour fastness Part B04 Colour fastness to artificial weathering Xenon arc fading lamp test EN ISO 105 E02 1996 Textiles Tests for colour fastness Part E02 Colour fastness to sea water EN ISO 105 X12 1995 Textiles Tests for colour fastness Part X12 Colour fastness to rubbing EN ISO 12894 2001 Ergonomics of the thermal environment Medical supervision of individuals exposed to extreme hot or cold environments EN ISO 13995 2000 Protective clothing Mechanical properties Test method for the determination of the resistance to puncture and dynamic tearing of materials EN ISO 15027 1 2002 Immersion suits Part 1 Constant wear suits requirements including safety EN ISO 15027 3 2002 Immersion suits Part 3 Test methods Interim DEF STAN 53 100 1 UK MOD Pressure sealed slide f
9. diver s breathing The internal pressure of the suit shall not increase the breathing effort required of the diver unless a clear explicit warning is provided in the user s manual The diving suit shall be designed so as not to present a hazard to a diver and to minimise other risks to the diver Any known health risk of the material shall be stated in Information supplied by the manufacturer and checked when tested in accordance with 5 1 2 and 5 4 The overall requirements for a dry suit are summarised in Table 1 for suits with special protection in Table 2 4 2 Mechanical requirements of the whole suit 4 2 1 Cold and Hot storage A suit complete with all attachments including valves and hose shall withstand hot and cold storage when tested in accordance with 5 2 2 1 prEN 14225 2 2002 E After each cycle the suit shall be subject to visual inspection 5 1 2 There shall be no signs of visible degradation blocking de lamination or corrosion 4 2 2 Sea water resistance The suits shall withstand exposure to seawater when tested in accordance with 5 2 2 2 The suits shall be subject to visual inspection 5 1 2 after each cycle There shall be no signs of visible degradation blocking delamination or corrosion 4 2 3 Cleaning and disinfection The suit shall not degrade when cleaned or disinfected in accordance with the manufacturers instructions for use when tested accordance with 5 2 2 3 and visually inspected 5 1 2
10. from the presence of chemicals in the environment the suit shall not degrade when exposed to the chemical or allow the diver to be exposed to the chemical Effective methods for decontaminating the suit shall be provided and no residual risks contaminants are allowed The manufacturer may specify one or several chemicals from the test battery 5 5 2 2 to demonstrate adequate protection Testing shall be performed against suit material critical interfaces and closures i e seams latex and slide fastenings in accordance with EN 369 and results are expressed as an average normalized breakthrough time in minutes Criteria for pass fail definitions 20 minutes constitute a failure 20 60 minutes protection index L gt 60 minutes protection index H 13 prEN 14225 2 2002 E Suits shall be marked with the appropriate symbols within the chemical pictogram and protection index L or H representing low or high respectively 4 7 3 Biological protection Where a suit is intended to provide the user with protection from the presence of biological organisms and pathogens in the environment the suit shall not degrade when exposed to the organisms or allow the diver to be exposed to the organisms when tested in accordance with ASTM F1671 97b including modifications given in 5 5 2 3 The suit shall be able to be decontaminated in accordance with the manufacturers instructions no residual risks are al
11. monitoring cardiac functions ECG HR rectal and skin temperatures in accordance with ISO 9886 The preparation the test and the follow up have to be supervised by a physician experienced with the medical treatment of hypothermia The standards and EN ISO 12894 2001 should be considered 5 4 7 4 3 Test Procedure Each subject shall make a dive of 60 min in duration in a water temperature of 4 1 C or the minimum temperature specified by the manufacturer The subject shall wear the requisite test clothing and equipment and dive to a maximum depth of 3 metres During the diving period the diver is allowed to perform body movements but the activity shall not include moderate or heavy exercise Ratings of physical exertion general and local thermal comfort Annex A are requested at the beginning at 10 minute intervals and at the end of the dive 5 4 8 Pass fail criteria Due to the variability between subjects and the difficulty in assessing some subjective measures it is permitted that a suit does not completely meet the requirements of the subjective practical performance tests in a single sample and in one test subject In these circumstances two other subjects within the same weight category and with the same sex should be subjected to the same test and before the same test panel If this additional test is still not clearly passed then the suit shall be deemed to have failed whilst if it as clearly passed the test panel may deem th
12. problematic Appropriate material and manikin tests are being developed and refined but at best they will only be able to provide broad indications of the likely protection provided by a particular suit to an individual diver In order to make safe and appropriate use of a dry suit users owners and retailers must follow the manufacturer s instructions Dry suits are only to be used by those who have received recognised training or who are receiving training under the supervision of an appropriately qualified instructor 1 Scope This European Standard specifies the minimum requirements for the construction performance safety test methods marking labelling user s instructions and information prior to purchase information of a dry suit for underwater activities where the user is breathing underwater Laboratory and practical performance tests are included for the assessment of compliance with the requirements of this standard 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 prEN 14225 2 2002
13. suit which covers all or only particular regions of the body and which is designed to prevent the ingress of water upon immersion 3 4 closure a device f ex zipper touch and close fastener etc to close openings for the donning of protective clothing 3 5 entry suit closure a water gas tight closure used in donning or connecting the suit to a diving helmet or hood 3 6 diving suit attachment an item attached to the diving suit designed to exclude water 3 7 neck seal a closure used to make a water gas tight seal around the neck 3 8 wrist seal a closure used to make a water gas tight seal around the wrist 3 9 ankle seal a closure used to make a water gas tight seal around the ankle 3 10 face seal a closure used to make a water gas tight seal around the face 3 11 supplementary closure an additional closure used for access to the inside of the suit 3 12 medium pressure the pressure between the pressure reducer and a gas control system NOTE This is sometimes referred to as intermediate pressure 3 13 low pressure the pressure within the dry suit i e approximately ambient pressure 3 14 inflation device a device that allows gas to be added to the internal volume of the dry suit 6 prEN 14225 2 2002 E 3 15 deflation device a device that allows gas to be released from the internal gas volume of the dry suit 3 16 manually operated deflation device a device activated by the diver 3 17 constant pressu
14. 00 0 10 N when tested in accordance with 5 1 2 and 5 3 1 2 The inflation device shall provide an airflow rate of gt 100 min STPD with a minimum supply pressure of 6 bar when tested in accordance with 5 3 1 2 The inflation device shall remain functional with supply pressures up to 20 bar The inflation device shall not leak air during the periods that the device is either activated or inactive when tested in accordance with 5 3 1 2 11 prEN 14225 2 2002 E The inflation device shall not leak when connected to a supply hose containing air at a pressure of 2 0 2 0 bar and also 30 0 3 bar when tested in accordance with 5 3 1 2 The inflation device shall be capable of being activated 1500 times where each activation period is 5 s followed by a rest period of 5 s The inflation device shall not leak air during the periods that the device is inactive when tested in accordance with 5 3 1 2 4 4 2 4 Deflation device s The dry suit shall be provided with at least an automatic overpressure device and a manually operated deflation device These two functions automatic and manual may be integrated into one unit The device s must be easily operable with gloved hands three fingers 5 0 2 mm thickness and double lined or permanently attached gloves when tested in accordance with 5 1 2 and 5 4 Provisions shall be taken to prevent unintentional or inadvertent activation of the deflation devices The deflation device s
15. CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref No prEN 14225 2 2002 E worldwide for CEN national Members prEN 14225 2 2002 E Contents rp er 3 alikstelliei el ERE p ES 4 1 SCODG e M M 4 2 Normative references uo eere enieuo ee ened Seaevi cout evne beaux tesssueveunsaneeuues EE E Sosaseeceues Va beans 4 3 Terms ANd ECTETUR 6 4 Req irements oett ice ec I ac a ce c aaah a eas gu UC uud 8 4 1 Gel ERRPETTRPPEEOTUNEEUTEN 8 4 2 Mechanical requirements of the whole suit eeeeeeeeeeeee essersi 8 4 3 Mechanical requirements of the material seams and attachments sees 10 4 4 Construction requiremients 2 nice ic trei unc rece orae rt ncc xac Loan censa c nuam e aE ENKE sacr Da aUe cR d Dr ERO Rupee pan 11 4 5 Practical performance requirements eeeeeeseeeeeees eene seen neant nnne nnn anne nns s ninth snnt nnmnnn nnne 13 4 6 Optional featUtes 2 1 2 Certi eic uertice eue reader soar E aea id ecu uer cu uS Eu am Pru sac uu pace aaa daaa oaaae DR aU 13 4 7 Special Drotection ire cure tiere ture eae seas 1o ex cee ae LUC se unos cp anuo ch uoc cu e Duae aer a aa aaae ue mE a araea 13 5 Test methods detecte seo EEA Ree eee eed ce c e Rn ie ee LM ES
16. DRAFT EUROPEAN STANDARD prEN 14225 2 NORME EUROP ENNE EUROPAISCHE NORM July 2002 ICS English version Diving suits Part 2 Dry suits requirements and test methods This draft European Standard is submitted to CEN members for enquiry It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee CEN TC 162 If this draft becomes a European Standard 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 This draft European Standard was established by CEN 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 Management Centre has the same status as the official versions CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria Belgium Czech Republic Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Iceland Ireland Italy Luxembourg Malta Netherlands Norway Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland and United Kingdom Warning This document is not a European Standard It is distributed for review and comments It is subject to change without notice and shall not be referred to as a European Standard T EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION COMIT EUROP EN DE NORMALISATION EUROP ISCHES KOMITEE F R NORMUNG Management Centre rue de Stassart 36 B 1050 Brussels 2002
17. Maximum depth of certification Limitations on use Inflation gases use air Specific items according to the suit type Assembly size designation Components Connectors Safety devices Specific items accordingly to the suit type Assessment of risk Temperature conditions Thermal protection hyperthermia and hypothermia Work rates Change of buoyancy with depth Loss of thermal insulation at depth Fitting of the suit Inflation gases increased risks with argon and oxygen enriched gas Residual risks Specific items according to the suit type Explanation and warning about possible risks e g allergy induced by materials used in the product 27 prEN 14225 2 2002 E Suit checks Prior to use Post dive Sizing donning fitting and doffing Use during dive Ascending When appropriate or according to the manufacturer s recommendation e g tender line BCD Maintenance repair and modification Inspection intervals Cleaning disinfecting and if appropriate decontamination Storage Shelf life where applicable Precautions The type of package suitable for transport if relevant Safe disposal 28 prEN 14225 2 2002 E Annex A normative Ratings of Thermal Comfort and Perceived Exertion A 1 Thermal Comfort Scale and Questionnaire Scale Questionnaire 1 So cold am helpless G Respiratory Tract d
18. ace of each replicate will be washed using 2 ml of sterile nutrient broth Assay 0 5 ml of collection solution from each replicate will be assayed for the presence of plaques PFU s The presence of 1 PFU or more indicates a failure of the test Suits shall be marked appropriately 6 Marking 6 1 General Each piece of the diving suit shall be marked The marking shall be on the product itself or on labels permanently attached to the suit visible before the garment has been donned durable for the appropriate number of cleaning processes large enough to be immediately readable allow the use of readily legible characters numbers shall be no smaller than 2mm and pictograms no smaller than 10 mm NOTE It is recommended that the characters shall be black on a white background Any label bearing this marking shall be permanently affixed to the suit be resistant to salt water and withstand the cleaning test 5 2 2 3 in accordance with the manufacturers instructions Neither shall the label shrink so as to affect the performance of the suit or its own performance or legibility 6 2 Specific marking The marking shall include the following information The manufacturer shall be identified by name trademark or other means of identification Type identifying marking and unique serial or batch number Specific marking accordingly to the type of suit e g dry The number of this European Standard
19. asteners International Convention for Safety of Life at Sea SOLAS 1974 Chapter Ill as amended by IMO resolution MSC 47 66 and LSA Code Recommendation on retroreflective tapes on lifesaving appliances adopted by Resolution A 658 16 Annex 2 ISO 9227 1990 Corrosion tests in artificial atmospheres Salt spray tests ISO 10551 1995 Ergonomics of the thermal environment Assessment of the influence of the thermal environment using subjective judgement scales ISO DIS 11610 1997 Glossary of terms and conditions ISO 13934 2 1999 Textiles Tensile properties of fabrics Part 2 Determination of maximum force using the grab method ISO CD 9886 2000 Evaluation of thermal strain by physiological measurements SS 019102 Colour Atlas NCS Natural Colour System ASTM F1671 97 b 1997 Standard test method for resistance of materials used in protective clothing to penetration by blood borne pathogens using Phi X174 bacteriophage penetration as a test system CIE 15 2 1968 Colorimetry CIE 54 1982 Retroreflection Definitions and measurement prEN 14225 2 2002 E 3 Terms and definitions For the purpose of this standard the following definitions apply 3 1 diving suit a suit designed for intended underwater activities in which the user is breathing underwater 3 2 suit system a combination of diving suit components undergarments and attachments that comprise a complete diving dry suit 3 3 dry suit a diving
20. at the suit has passed the test overall 5 5 Testing optional features 5 5 1 General If the manufacturer claims that a dry suit has a specific optional feature s this feature shall be tested according to the appropriate EN or EN ISO standard 23 prEN 14225 2 2002 E 5 5 2 Special protection 5 5 2 1 Suits with thermal insulation The ability of these suits to offer thermal protection shall be explained in the instructions for use and a clear warning provided as to the hazards of low body core or and skin temperatures If thermal protection decreases with depth this shall also be included in the instruction for use During the practical performance test 5 4 the cold water test dive 5 4 7 4 shall be conducted for at least 60 minutes using a complete suit assembly and in the minimum water temperature recommended by the manufacturer At no stage during the dive shall the wearer report Thermal Comfort vote 4 or below on the scale A 1 shown in Annex A and respectively report Perceived Exertion vote 7 or below on the scale A 2 shown in Annex A 5 5 2 2 Protection from general or specific chemical hazards Testing shall be performed on suit materials and critical interfaces i e seams latex and slide fastenings Diving suits claiming chemical and biological resistance shall be tested for materials specified by the manufacturer The chemical categories listed in Table 5 are for guidance of manufactures The chemicals chosen for g
21. d assess the results thereof NOTE If no special measuring devices or methods are specified commonly used methods and devices shall be applied 15 prEN 14225 2 2002 E 5 1 1 Test sequence The required tests shall be conducted in accordance with the flow chart Figure 1 5 1 2 Visual Inspection Visual inspection shall be carried out at normal acuity by the test station prior to and after laboratory or practical performance tests This may entail a certain amount of dismantling in accordance with the information supplied by the manufacturer for maintenance The visual inspection shall verify that the suit has been produced in accordance with the manufacturer s technical file and include marking and information supplied by the manufacturer 5 2 Mechanical test methods 5 2 1 General All material samples and the whole suit submitted for mechanical tests shall be pre treated according to 5 2 2 5 2 2 Pre treatment 5 2 2 1 Cold and Hot storage test and inflation resistance test Store a complete suit as recommended by the manufacturer with all attachments including valves and attached hose for 4hrs at 70 2 C Then store the suit for 4hrs 20 2 C Apply four cycles with a maximum of 16 hours between each cycle Visually inspect 5 1 2 the suit after each cycle Within 5 minutes of completing the final cycle hang the suit at standard room temperature of 18 0 4 C 15 minutes after the end of the final cycle in
22. e manufacturer shall be unambiguous and in the official language s of the country of application The following information shall be given Name and full address of the manufacturer and or his authorized representative Type Identification Number of this European Standard Contents list List of accessories and spare parts Explanation of any pictogram and markings The name the address and the identification number of the notified body which has type examined the product 7 2 Consumer information at the point of sale Consumer information shall allow the consumer to make a rational choice and so minimize the risk of incorrect purchase and use The information shall cover all the essential characteristics of the diving suit It must accompany the suit and be easily visible and available to the consumer at the point of sale before the purchase The information shall contain at least the following 26 prEN 14225 2 2002 E Conditions and limitations of use Gender If applicable Size designation in accordance with EN 340 Compatibility with other diving equipment Level of performance General warning about possible risks e g allergy induced by materials used in the product Specific information according to the type of suit e g dry 7 3 Instructions for use The instructions for use shall give enough information on at least on the following Application
23. es of this standard are likely to support requirements of Directive 89 686 EEC Annex II 4 1 4 4 2 4 4 3 4 4 4 1 2 1 Absence of risks and other inherent nuisance factors 4 5 p CINES ee health and safety 30
24. eura 15 5 1 icri e CERERI 15 5 2 Mechanical test methods iacere cueste Dacca cc ocva aen v ree oe d Rec en cancesadecucutacncceusentusdacccetesvanctuc 16 5 3 Suit construction Tests actes sdsccunessi e noces leer ai rnc ER eD Dea Ea teecncs suaduanseteestaededavscucceccens susdesecceuel 18 5 4 Practical performance test ouem Anana n tree Anana ENEE AA EKANA EES ER A DAEA ANAE 20 5 5 Testing optional features nanna anna En AEAEE AEAN EKAA EAEE E AEEA SAE EAS 23 6 ETa A E E T DLL 25 6 1 ETE ripe EA E ace sac A T A E nie bee A E E AE E E E ERE 25 6 2 eo EIL LIE 25 6 3 Special protection additional marking e ceeeeeeeee esee eeeneeee enses nn nnnm nnne nn tnnt nnne nnr nnnm nnne 26 7 Information supplied by the manufacturer eeucelieiiieeeee ee sseseeeeenee nenne nennen mnane nnmnnn nenna 26 7 1 ICT I e N E EE IEEE EEE AA TEE EA T EELA T E E EE EE E 26 7 2 Consumer information at the point of sale cccseeessseeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseaeeneneeeseaesesaaesaseeeeeeeeeseaeseneeenseeeees 26 7 3 Instructions for USC taste oo E AEA m Recon ix vao EEE E EE cust treno EE E EESE 27 Annex A normative Ratings of Thermal Comfort and Perceived Exertion ccccsscccceseeeeeeseeeeeeeeseeeseenenes 29 A 1 Thermal Comfort Scale and Questionnaire 0 0 0sssssesssesssesesesssssssesssssesssesssesesesesesesesesese
25. flate the suit up to 25 0 2 mbar and leave for a period of 15 minutes Visually inspect the suit 5 1 2 16 prEN 14225 2 2002 E Leakage test 1 5 3 2 Y Cold and hot storage 5 2 2 1 v Sea water resistance 5 2 2 2 v Cleaning and disinfection 5 2 2 3 Y Volume control system tests 5 3 v Practical performance 5 4 y Thermal performance 5 5 2 1 v Leakage test 2 5 3 2 y Suit seam attachment seam and slide fastening strength 4 3 2 4 3 4 5 2 3 1 Y Puncture tear resistance 4 3 1 Y Additional tests 5 Figure 1 Test flow chart 5 2 2 2 Sea water resistance test Sea water exposure in accordance with the ISO 9227 Submerge the un inflated suit in artificial sea water Annex A of EN 1809 of between 15 C and 25 for 8h 5 min Without cleaning the suit in fresh water the dry suit shall air dry for 16 h 30 min at a temperature between 15 C and 25 C and at a relative humidity of not more than 75 5 Apply four cycles Visually inspect 5 1 2 the suit after each cycle 17 prEN 14225 2 2002 E 5 2 2 8 Cleaning disinfecting and if required decontamination Use the procedures recommended by the manufacturer The concentrations and immersion times indicated in the instructions for use are to be doubled Perform the test 10 times In so fa
26. hall have a provision on the inside of the suit to ensure free gas flow to the device when tested in accordance with 5 1 2 and 5 4 The connection of the deflation device to the dry suit shall withstand a pulling force of 200 0 10 N for a test period of 10 0 5 s The suit shall not leak and serviceability shall be retained when tested in accordance with 5 1 2 and 5 3 1 3 When tested in accordance with 5 3 1 3 The deflation devices shall not allow water ingress into the suit when tested in accordance with 5 3 1 3 and 5 4 The deflation devices shall enable the user to maintain a pressure of 18 0 2 mbar within the suit At this pressure the total air leakage through the deflation devices must be 1 lh The flow capacity of the manual deflation device shall exceed the flow capacity of the inflation device when fully open with a maximum pressure of 5 mbar inside the suit The flow capacity of the overpressure device shall exceed the flow capacity of the inflation device with a maximum pressure of 40 mbar inside the suit If the overpressure valve is of the non adjustable type the pressure inside the suit during the actuation of the inflation device shall not exceed 40 mbar If the overpressure valve is of the adjustable type the pressure inside the suit during the actuation of the inflation device shall not exceed 25 mbar when the valve is at its minimum opening pressure setting and 40 mbar when at its maximum setting 4 4 3
27. ical requirements of the material seams and attachments 4 3 1 Puncture tear resistance of suit material The materials shall achieve with a 250 g blade a performance of at least 1 7 Joule at a mean tear length of more than 40 mm to all directions of tear relative to the roll along across 45 when tested in accordance with EN ISO 13995 4 3 2 Suit seam strength The coupling e g seam of each combination of materials but excluding wrist ankle neck or face seals used to manufacture the suit shall withstand a tensile load of 2100 N perpendicular to the seam when pre treated in accordance with 5 2 2 and tested in accordance with ISO 13934 Part 2 10 prEN 14225 2 2002 E 4 3 8 Attachments seam strength The strength of joints between the basic suit material found in areas such as the hood gloves neck or wrist seals boots or socks shall be no less than 100 N when pre treated in accordance with 5 2 2 and tested in accordance with 5 2 3 1 4 3 4 Dry slide fastening closures Any dry slide fastening closures shall be fit for purpose shall not leak when tested in accordance with 5 3 2 and have a tensile strength of xx N TBD when tested in accordance with Interim DEF STAN 53 100 1 4 4 Construction requirements 4 4 4 Sizing Manufacturers may specify any sizing system in this event the sizing shall include at least height and chest girth Sizing shall be and marked on the suit 6 2 clearly stated in the Information at the
28. in STPD The inflation device with the supplied hose shall be connected to an air supply pressures of 20 bar The inflation device shall be activated 50 times where each activation period is 5 s followed by a rest period of 5 s The inflation device and hose shall be submerged in water for the duration of the test The inflation device shall remain functional and not leak The inflation device with the supplied hose shall be connected to a supply pressure of 2 0 2 0 bar and of 30 0 3 bar for 60 s The inflation device and hose shall be submerged in water for the duration of the test The inflation device shall remain functional and not leak The inflation device with the supplied hose shall be connected to an air supply at the manufacturers recommended pressure The inflation device shall be activated 1500 times in which each activation period is 5 s followed by a rest period of 5 s The inflation device and the supplied hose shall be submerged in water for the duration of the test The inflation device shall remain functional and not leak During the leakage test 5 3 2 the hose shall be disconnected Check for any leakage from the inflation device 5 3 1 3 Deflation device s The connection of each suit deflation device shall not be damaged or leak when subjected to a pulling force of 200 0 10 N Air leakage and flow tests shall be conducted on each deflation device using the apparatus in Figure 2 18 prEN 14225 2 2002 E
29. ize range Subject requirements Chest girth Chest girth cm cm Small S 170 182 88 96 170 174 88 92 Medium M 182 194 96 104 190 194 100 104 Large L 194 200 104 112 194 200 104 112 5 4 5 Test clothing Where test clothing to be used with the dry suit has not been specified by the manufacturer then the following underclothing and additional clothing items appropriate to the dive shall be used Underwear with long sleeves and long legs Insulating fleece or wool intermediate garment If necessary a test subject may also wear Socks Gloves Three finger foam neoprene gloves 5 0 2 mm thickness double lined if others are not permanently attached Foam neoprene socks 5 0 2 mm double lined if others are not permanently attached Insulated foam neoprene hood 5 0 2 mm double lined if others are not permanently attached 5 4 6 Diving Equipment The diver shall use diving equipment specified by the suit manufacturer If none is specified the following shall be used Breathing apparatus in accordance with EN 250 and with cylinder of at least 10 water capacity and a working pressure of 200 bar Buoyancy compensator BC in accordance with EN 1809 Face mask including communication when required Fins Weights according to the User s Manual Knife Lifeline to surface 21 prEN 14225 2 2002 E 5 4 7 Test procedure Each diver shall read the informa
30. le 4 Cromaticity coordinates x and y and luminance Bj for proposed yellow orange red and red fluorescent colours Cromaticity Colour Coordinates Minimum luminance factor Fluorescent yellow Fluorescent orange red Fluorescent red NOTE For search and rescue yellow orange and red orange preferably fluorescent paints are superior in detectability The visibility of the suit shall be tested in accordance with 5 1 2 and 5 4 4 7 4 2 Retroreflective material There shall be affixed to the suit surface at least XXX cm TBD area of material which is retroreflective of light and conforms to the specification detailed in IMO SOLAS 83 Chapter Ill Resolution A 658 16 Annex 2 These area ares shall be located TBD The performance of the retroreflective material shall not degraded by its application Testing e g in accordance with modification of the test method CIE No 54 1982 TBD or 3 11 6 4 2 of EN ISO 15027 3 2001 5 Test methods 5 1 General At least three dry suits including each size if applicable shall be submitted for visual inspection 5 1 2 and testing One suit shall undergo laboratory tests 5 2 5 3 and all three suits shall undergo practical performance tests under realistic conditions 5 4 If the suits fail the practical performance tests due to the lack of wearer acceptance the test panel shall describe the reason s for failure This will enable other test houses to duplicate these tests an
31. lowed 4 7 4 Visibility 4 7 4 1 Colour Any portion of the suit intended to be used to aid surface and underwater visibility shall be in the colour range from yellow to red within the colour volumes correspond to the colour volume of 0070 1070 in tones 0080 0080 Y 30R Y 80R 1080 0090 and 0070 0080 in tones 0090 Y Y 20R in NCS colour space The colour shall be measured after Xenon test in accordance with ISO 105 B04 Illumination shall take place to class 5 to 6 with 7 tolerance and cromaticity shall lie within the areas defined in Table 3 and Table 4 The colour shall be measured in accordance with the procedures defined in CIE publication No 15 2 with polychromatic illumination Des and 45 0 geometry and 2 standard observer The specimen shall have a black underlay with reflectance of less than 0 04 The specimens shall be conditioned for at least 24 h at 20 2 C and 65 5 relative humidity If the test are carried out in other conditions the test shall be conducted within 5 min after withdrawal from the conditioning atmosphere The colour of suits shall be resistant to rubbing wet and dry when tested in accordance with EN ISO 105 X12 to at least class 3 and to salt water when tested in accordance with EN ISO 105 E02 to at least class 4 Table 3 Cromaticity coordinates x and y and luminance b for proposed colours of suits in XYZ colour space corresponding NCS colour space 14 prEN 14225 2 2002 E Tab
32. manently attached to a product that carries information related to parts or special features of the product 3 31 instruction for use information to enable suitably trained and qualified persons to select wear and use the suit in a safe manner 3 32 consumer information at the point of sale information at the point of sale to allow the consumer to select the correct dry suit and accessories for the activity they intend to undertake 3 33 thermal stress any change in the thermal relation between human and its environment which if uncompensated by temperature regulation would result in hyper or hypothermia 3 34 umbilical hose and or cable system for transferring gases energy and or communications to or from a diver 3 35 slide fastening closure with a fastening device consisting of two flexible interlocking strips and a slider 3 36 STPD Standard Temperature and Pressure Dry 273 15 K and 1 013 bar 4 Requirements 4 1 General The dry suit or its material fabrics components and packaging shall not be damaged or fail in its determined function when tested according to the specification If the diving suit incorporates additional items none of them shall impair the suit s performance with respect to the requirements of this standard either by their presence or their use The diving suit shall allow the donning of other equipment worn or attached to the diver The suit shall have a fit that does not adversely affect the
33. point of sale 7 2 Instructions for use 7 3 In the event that the manufacturer does not specify a specific sizing regime the system described in EN 340 shall be used Testing shall be done in accordance with 5 1 2 and 5 4 4 4 2 Internal volume control system 4 4 2 1 General If devices for the suit s internal volume control are fitted they shall be positioned in such a manner that they are easily manipulated when tested in accordance with 5 1 2 5 3 1 and 5 4 4 4 2 2 Inflation hose The tensile load unpressurised flexibility unpressiurized burst pressure and leakage of any medium pressure hose assembly shall be in accordance with EN 250 If the inflation hose is provided with a restrictor in order to limit the airflow means to identify it as such shall be provided This shall be stated in the information supplied by the manufacturer Testing shall be done in accordance with 5 1 2 and 5 3 1 1 4 4 2 3 Inflation device The inflation device shall be constructed in a way that it does not leak when the inflation hose is disconnected and tested in accordance with 5 3 1 2 and 5 3 2 A manually operated inflation device shall be capable of activation with a single gloved hand three finger gloves 5 0 2 mm thickness double lined or permanently attached gloves when tested in accordance with the 5 1 2 and 5 4 The connection of each suit inflation device shall not be damaged or leak when subjected to a pulling force of 5
34. pproval of test methods by a national ethic committee Special requirements for conducting cold test dive for suits with thermal insulation 5 4 7 4 5 4 2 Sampling At least 3 suits shall be of different size ranges as stated by the manufacturer 5 4 3 Test panel The test shall be conducted in front of test panel of not less than three people experienced in the use and assessment of this type of suit 5 4 4 Test subjects The suit shall be tested by at least three test subjects who are at least 18 years old and practising regularly with dry suits Their medical history shall be known to be satisfactory They shall be medically examined and certified fit to undertake the test procedure They shall be informed and instructed on the objectives of the tests All essential body functions shall be monitored and reported during the test One of the test divers shall be female Test subjects for suits designed for women shall be female Each subject shall wear a suit of a size category suitable for their build At least one of the subjects subject to age constraints shall have a body size within the lowest of the manufacturer s stated size range preferably at the lower end of the range One shall be in the highest size range preferably at the highest end of the range See an example in Table 4 20 prEN 14225 2 2002 E Example Table 5 Subject requirements for a manufacturer s stated suit size range Manufacturer s stated suit s
35. r as no other temperatures are indicated the temperature of the cleaning or disinfectant solution shall be 25 2 C Visually inspect the suit 5 1 2 5 2 3 Mechanical tests 5 2 3 1 Pull test of attachments Attach the suit material part of an attachment joint to a fixed clamp Apply a second clamp to the attachment and apply a 100 N force in the foreseeable direction of stress for a period of 5 minutes The joint shall not show any sign of permanent deformation or tearing 5 3 Suit construction tests 5 3 1 Internal volume control system 5 3 1 1 Inflation hose The tensile load and flexibility of the unpressurised hose shall be tested in accordance with EN 250 Similarly the leakage of and burst pressure of any medium pressure hose assemblies shall be tested in accordance with EN 250 The inflation hose shall be visually inspected Measurement of airflow shall be performed to ensure that flow restriction does not exceed the manufacturer s stated value 5 3 1 2 Inflation device The bond between the suit inflation device and the dry suit shall withstand a pulling force of 500 0 10 N for a test period of 10 0 5 s The suit shall not leak and serviceability shall be retained The inflation device with the supplied hose shall be connected to an air supply pressure of 6 bar The outlet of the inflation device shall be connected to a flow meter On activating the inflation device the recorded outlet flow rate shall be gt 100 m
36. re deflation device a device which works automatically at a predetermined pressure and that cannot be adjusted 3 18 variable pressure deflation device an adjustable device that works automatically at a set pressure The devices may incorporate a manually operated deflation function 3 19 inflation hose a hose used to supply pressurised gas to the inflation device 3 20 inflation hose quick disconnect the means of quickly detaching the inflation hose 3 21 single handed action the act of pulling or simultaneously turning and pulling with one hand 3 22 undergarment a garment worn under the dry suit to provide insulation or thermal control 3 23 hypothermia the condition of human body in which the core temperature is below 35 C 3 24 hyperthermia the condition of human body in which the core temperature is above 39 C 3 25 diving environment the environment in which the wearer of a suit or suit system engage in diving activities 3 26 special case hazards diving environment diving environment suspected or known to contain hazardous pathogens chemicals radiation sonic or electric fields in which diving operations must be conducted 3 27 hazard the source of possible injury or damage to health 3 28 risk the combination of the probable occurrence of harm and the severity of the harm 3 29 residual risk the risk remaining after protective measures have been taken prEN 14225 2 2002 E 3 30 label an item per
37. re that dry diving suits provide effective performance Dry diving suits are defined as garments designed to cover all or part of the body which are to be protected from the ingress of water when the diver is immersed A dry suit may be comprised of one or more pieces but all must meet the requirements of the standard Dry suits may be used in conjunction with a range of accessories including passive and active undergarments gloves a hood and other head protection equipment The compliance of a dry diving suit with this standard does not imply that it is suitable for all circumstances nor does it make detailed provisions for all the special uses to which dry diving suits may be utilised The primary aim in wearing a dry diving suit is to keep the diver dry by preventing the ingress of water and to enable the diver to maintain their buoyancy and enable a diver to adjust the gas volume in the suit accordingly to their requirements A dry suit manufactured for special purposes may also a provide or enable thermal insulation b provide special protection in accordance with the claims of the manufacturer The level of protection and performance offered by a dry suit may be altered by a number of factors including the water temperature the depth of the dive the diver s cold tolerance his or her work rate and behaviour and the manner in which the suit has been maintained The degree of thermal protection offered by a dry suit is especially
38. sesenensseseees 29 A 2 Perceived Exertion Scale and Questionnaire esee enne enne nnne nnn nnn nnn nnn nnn 29 Annex ZA informative Clauses of this European Standard addressing essential requirements or other provisions of EU Directives 1eseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eene nennen nennen nennen innen nn nasa nn nnmnnn nnmn san nn tnis sane nnne na 30 prEN 14225 2 2002 E Foreword This document prEN 14225 2 has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN TC 162 Protective clothing including hand and arm protection and lifejackets the secretariat of which is held by DIN This document is currently submitted to the CEN Enquiry 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 This standard for dry diving suits is Part 2 of 4 The other parts are Diving suits Part 1 Wet suits Diving suits Part 3 Actively heated or cooled suits systems Diving suits Part 4 One atmosphere suits For relationship with EU Directive s see informative annex ZA which is an integral part of this document The annex A is normative prEN 14225 2 2002 E Introduction This European Standard has been prepared to meet the needs of persons engaged in underwater activities It sets minimum performance requirements for manufacturers purchasers and users in order to ensu
39. tion at the point of sale the instructions for use and the marking for the suit Each diver shall perform two or three dives if a special protection cold dive is required and undertake the following tests 5 4 7 1 Cold donning Cold donning according to prEN 15027 3 2000 test to be performed at 20 1 C 5 4 7 2 Test dive Test Procedure 1 Donning a suit assistance is allowed according to the instructions provided by the manufacturer Test panel shall verify the information given by the manufacturer concerning correct sizing 2 Donning a hood if not permanently attached 3 Assess neck seal individually trimmed if required to a correct fit 4 Assess face seal individually trimmed if required to a correct fit 5 Walk at least 250 m on wet surface and uneven ground 6 Donning the breathing apparatus assistance is allowed 7 Donning the fins 8 Donning the 3 finger wet gloves if not permanently attached 9 Jumping feet first into the water from the height of 2 m 10 Balancing on the surface with an un inflated BC 11 Swimming on the surface with an un inflated BC 25 m face down 25 m face up 12 Controlled descending with an un inflated BC in an upright position feet first minimum depth 3 m 13 Check the reach and operation of all equipment valves weights and knife 14 Check buoyancy control in different positions with an un inflated BC Ascend to 2 m and demonstrate buoyancy control Demonstrate abili
40. ty to turn 360 vertically and horizontally from a stable face down position back to the starting position 15 Controlled ascending in a upright position with an un inflated BC 16 Dive in water time shall be of at least 30 minutes duration 17 Doffing the fins in the water 18 Climbing at least 5 m on vertical ladders 19 Doffing the equipment assistance is allowed 20 Doffing the hood N A Doffing the suit according to the instructions provided by the manufacturer assistance is allowed 22 prEN 14225 2 2002 E 5 4 7 3 Depth dive Test Procedure 1 Each test diver shall make a dive to a depth of at least 15 metres for a total dive in water time of 15 minute 2 The dive shall be conducted with a lifeline 3 The descent shall be controlled and with an un inflated BC 4 Check the function ergonomics and operation of all equipment 5 Where appropriate check hood venting 6 Complete dive with a controlled ascent in an upright position with an un inflated BC 5 4 7 4 Cold dive only for suits with thermal insulation 5 4 7 4 1 General The dive is to be performed with suits with claims of inherent thermal properties or suit systems that include thermal protective underwear according to the manufacturer s instructions For diving in cold water appropriate underwear must be worn 5 4 7 4 2 Testing laboratory requirements The testing laboratory has to take care of the subjects safety by medical check up and
41. uidance do not include the hazardous chemicals one would expect to encounter most frequently but rather the most aggressive chemicals within a given chemical class This choice is based on the assumption that a less aggressive chemical i e larger molecular structure will have a slower and or longer time to permeate the material Table 6 Test chemical categories for chemical protection Na OH 50 96 1310 73 2 Alkaline solution Polar solvent B Isopropanol 67 63 0 Alcohol Hydrocarbon EE E Toluene 0 05 96 108 88 3 Liquid B 70 iso octane 50 toluene LE 1 xb Fuel oils F Liquid F 80 96 paraffin oil 20 96 methyl Diesel aviation napthalene fuel 5 5 2 3 Decontamination from specific biological hazards Biological decontamination shall be tested in accordance with ASTM F1671 97b including the following modifications Contamination Four swatches replicates of material are to be used Bacteriophage Phi X 174 of known titer will be added to the outside surface of the material Allow solution to remain in continuous contact with the outside surface of the material for 60 min Pour off excess phage solution Check titer of post challenge phage to ensure viability during challenge Rinse 24 prEN 14225 2 2002 E Rinse the outside surface of each swatch with distilled water followed by a mild scrubbing motion using a common household toothbrush Final rinse Collection Outside surf
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