BSI BS¥EN*137 03 MM VG24b69 OULLOLO 423 mm BRITISH STANDARD BS EN ——————e = 137 : 1993 Specification for Respiratory protective devices: self-contained open-circuit compressed air breathing apparatus ‘The European Standard EN 137 : 1993 has the status of a British Standard rae estore Copyright by the Brite Stora Mor Nev 01 090802 1995,BSI BS*EN*L37 02 MM L624b55 O4LE0b) SET mm BS EN 137: 1993 Cooperating organizations | ‘The European Committee for Standardization (CEN), under whose supervision i this European Standard was prepared, comprises the national standards organizations of the following countries, Austria Oostorreichisehes Normungsinstitst Belgium Institut belge de normalisation Denmark Dansk Standardiseringsraad Finland ‘Suomen Standardisoimishito, ry. 4 France Association frangaise de normalisation Germany Deutsches Institut fiir Normung e.V. Greece Hellenie Organization for Standardization Teeland ‘Technological Institute of Teeland Ireland National Standards Authority of Ireland Italy Ento Nazionale Italiano di Unific Luxembourg Inspection du Travail et des Mines Netherlands Nederlands Normalisatie-instituut Norway Norges Standardiseringsforbund Portugal Instituto Portugués da Qualidade | Spain Asociacién Espaiola de Normalizaci6n y Certificacién | Sweden Standardiseringskommissionen i Sverige ‘Switzerland Association suisse de normalisation United Kingdom British Standards Institution “The Bish Stand, having been prepared under the direction ofthe Pers Safety nt Stadara Paley tee, wes published under the authority of the Amendments issued since publication ‘Sandards Board ad comes into eae 15 Apa 1990 ‘© BS Ls | | Fst published June 1988 Secon tot Apr 1999 ‘The folowing BSI references ‘Standard | Committe reference psig ——— ——— ‘Draft for comment 90748400 DC ISBN 0580 20091 8 = : — {Sopp by Ihe Beth Standards Tesutonon Mor Nev 01'09:0850 1895,BSI BS¥EN#437 01 MM 162469 OuLbOb2 2th mm BS EN 197: 1998 i ————— Contents Page Cooperating organizations Inside front cover, National foreword A Foreword Specification Introduetion 3 1 Scope 3 2 Normative references, 3 3 Definitions 3 4 Classification 3 5 Requiremencs 3 6 Tesing 8 7 Marking “4 8 __ Instructions for use “4 i ns 1_Umttied Figures 7 ~ 1 Scheme of atest rig for lammabilty of a full face mask 10 2. Arrangement ofthe six propane burners i, with ling governed demand valve u 3 Scheme of harness material single immer ame test 12 4 Scheme of safety valve test 13 ‘ALL Scheme ofa tet rg for dynamie pressure 18 ‘Annex rr eee ‘A. Recommendations for static and dynamic pressure for apparatus with thread eonnector in accordance with EN 1482 15 National annexes [NA Ginformative) Committees responsible Inside back cover NB (informative) Cross references Inside back cover National foreword ‘This British Standard has been prepared under the direction of the Personal Safety Equipment Standards Policy Committee and is the English language version of EN 131 ‘Respiratory protective devices Self-contained open-circuit. compressed air breathing apparatus ~ Requirements, testing, marking’, published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). It supersedes BS 7004 : 1088 which ie withdrav, EN 137 was produced as a result of intemational diseussions in which the United Kingdom took an active part Compliance with a British Standard does not of itself confer immunity from Tegal obligations, Copyright by ie Brtsh Standaras Tesutonon Mor Nev 01 090851 1999,BSI BS¥ENX}37 01 MM Lb24bb9 O41L0L3 332 Mt EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 137 NORME EUROPEENNE EUROPAISCHE NORM January 1998, ‘he oisase enn eo? Seat N18 Descriptors: Accident prevention, personal protective equipment, respiratory protective equip, compressed Air specications te, marin English version Respiratory protective devices — Self-contained open-circuit compressed air breathing apparatus — Requirements, testing, marking Appareils de protection respiratoire — Appareils Atemschutzgerite - Behaltergerite mit de protection respiratoire autonomes a circuit Druckduft (Preuftatmer) ~ Anforderungen, ouvert, 8 air comprimé ~ Exigences, essais, Prifung, Kennzeichnung marquage ‘This European Standard was approved by CEN on 1993-01-18, CEN members are ound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of 2 national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the Central Secretariat or to any CEN member. ‘This European Standard exists in Wee 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 Central Secretariat lias the same status asthe official versions. CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom. CEN European Committee for Standardization Comité Européen de Normalisation Buropaisehes Komitee fir Normung Central Secretariat: rue de Stassart 36, B-1050, Brussels, © 1993 Copyright reserved to CEN members Ref, No. BN 187: 1993 (COpprght by The Brtsh Standards Testoton Mor Nev 01 090851 1999,BST BS*EN*]37 01 MM Db24bb4 O4}b0b4 079 Page 2 EN 187 : 1993 Foreword ‘This Buropean Standard was prepared by the ‘Technical Committee CEN/TC 79 ‘Respiratory protective devices’, of which the secretariat is held by DIN. ‘This Buropean Standard has been prepared under mandate given to CEN by the Commission of the European Communities and the Buropean Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of the EC Directive(s). ‘This European Staridard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication ofan identical text or by endorsement, atthe latest by July 1993, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn atthe latest by July 1993 ‘The Standard was approved and in accordance with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the following countries are bound to iamplement this European Standart: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom. Copyright by The Brith Standards Tesitoton Mor Nev 01 090852 1999,BSI BS¥EN*137 01 MM 124669 O4Lb0b5 TOS mm Introduction A given respiratory protective device can only be approved when the individual components satsty the requirements ofthe test specification which may be a complete standard or part of a standard, and practical performance tests have been carried out on complete apparatus where specified in the appropriate standard, If for any reason a complete apparatus is ‘ot tested then simulation of the apparatus is [permitted provided the respiratory characteristies and ‘weight distribution are similar to those of the ‘complete apparatus. 1 Scope ‘Thuis European Standard reers to set-contained open- circuit compressed ar breathing apparatus used as respiratory protective deviews, except escape Aapparanus and diving apparatus, It specifies the rinimum requirements for self-contained open-circuit compressed ai: reals apparatus Laboratory and practical performance tests are inclivied for the assessment of compliance with the requirements, 2 Normative references ‘This European Standard incorporates hy dated or undated reference, provisions from other publications ‘These normative references are cited at the appropriate places in the text and the publications axe listed hereafter. For dated references, subsequent amendments to or revisions of any of these publications apply to this European Standard only ‘when incorporated init by amendment or revision, For undated references the latest edition of the publication referred to applies EN 13 Respiratory protective devices; Definitions EN 134 Respiratory protective devices; Nomenclature of components EN 136 Respiratory protective devices; Full face masks; Requirements, tasting, marking EN 186-10 Respiratory protective devices; Full face masks for special use; Requirements, testing, marking EN 142 Respiratory protective devices; Mouthpiece asseriblles; Requirements, testing, marking EN 148.1 Respiratory protective devices; Threads Jor Facepieces; Standard thread ccomnection EN 148.2 Respiratory protective devices; Threads, {or facepieves; Centre thread connection BN 148-3 Respiratory protective devices, Threats, {or facepieces; Thread connection Mab x3 COpprgnt by he Brith Standards Tesutonon Mor Nev 01 090853 1999, Page 3 IN 137 : 1993 8 Definitions and description For the purposes of this European Standard the ‘definitions given in EN 132 and the nomenclature of the components given in EN 134 apply together with the follawing. A selfccontained open-circuit compressed air breathing apparatus is an apparatus which has a portable supply of compressed air and is independent Of the ambient atmosphere, Abbreviation: compressed air breathing apparatus: CABA. ‘Compressed air breathing apparatus are designed and ‘constructed to enable the wearer to breathe air on ‘demand from a high pressure air cylinder (or cyliulers) elther via a pressure reducer and a tung. governed demand valve or a lung governed demand valve connected to the facepiece. The exhaled air ‘passes without recirculation from the facepiece via the exhalation valve to the ambient atmosphere. 4 Classification Compressed air breathing apparatus are classified according to the following effective air volumes at 2 prossure of I bar absolute and a temperature of 20°C: ~ atleast 500 1 ~ atleast 600 1 ~ at least 800 1 ~at least 12001 ~at least 16001 ~at least 20001 5 Requirements 5.1 Design ‘The apparatus shall be of simple and reliable ‘construction and as compact as possible. The design. ‘of the apparatus shall be such as to allow its reliable inspection. ‘The apparatus sal be sufficiently robust to withstand the rough usage itis lkely to receive in service, ‘The apparatus shall be designed so that there are no. protruding parts likely to be caught on projections in narrow passages. ‘The finish of any part of the apparatus likely to be in contact with the wearer shall be free from sharp edges fr burrs ‘The apparatus shall be designed so that the wearer ccan remove it and, while still wearing the facepiece, continue to breathe from the apparatus, ‘The apparatus shall be designed to ensure its full fanetion in any orientation. The main valve(s) of air eylinder(s) shall be arranged so thatthe wearer ean aperate it (het) while wearing the apparatasBSI BS#EN#}37 0} MM 2624669 OWLLObE 942 mm Page 4 EN 137: 1993 If apparatus (of the samme class) are designed for use with different sizes of cylinders changing of cylinders shall be possible without the use of special tools. ‘Testing in accordance with 6.1 and 6.2. ‘The apparatus shall continue to function satisfactory after being submerged in water to a maximum depth of Im. ‘Testing in accordance with 6.1 WARNING. The spparais isnot designed for se underwater. 5.2 Materials All materials used shall have adeauate mechanical Strength, durability and resistance to deterioration. ‘The materials used shall be anti-static as far as itis practicable, Exposed parts ie. those which may be subjected to impact during use of the apparatus chall not be made of aluminium, magnesium, titanium or alloys ‘containing such proportions of these metals as wil, ‘on impact, give rise to frictional sparks capable ot igniting flammable gas mixtures. Any cylinder making use of such materials shall be adequately protected. If national regulations allow the use of such eylinders, then, when tested for impact and scraping no metal shall be exposed. “Material that may come into contact with the wearer's kin shall not be known to be likely to-eause irritation, or any other adverse effect to health “Testing in accordance with 6.1 and 6.2. 5.8 Cleaning and disinfecting ‘The materiale ueed chall withstand the cleaning and disinfecting agents and procedure recommended by the manufacturer. ‘Testing in accordance with 6.1. 5A Mass ‘The mass of the apparatus as ready for use with facepiece and fully charged compressed air eylinder(s) shall not exceed 18 ke ‘Testing in accordance with 6, 5.5 Connections (couplings) ‘The design and construction of the apparatus shall permit its components to be readily separated for leaning, inspecting and vesting. Demountable connections to achieve this shall be readily connected and secured, preferably by hand. ‘Any means for sealing used shall be retained in position when the connection(s) is (are) disconnected ‘during normal maintenance. Testing in accordance with 6.1 and 6.2. 5.6 Facepiece connector ‘The connection between the bresthing apparatus and the facepiece may be achieved by a permanent, or thread type connector, Coppnge by The rts Standards Tesutonon Mor Nev 01090854 1999, A thread connector shall comply with the requirements of one of the following standards. ~ EN 148-1 for breathing apparatus without positive pressure EN 148-2 for elosed-ctreult breathing apparatus ~ EN 148-8 for breathing apparatus with positive reseure. If any other thread type connector fs used it shall not be possible to connect it to the above mentioned. threads. ‘The standard thread according to EN 148-1 shall not bbe used for apparazus with positive pressure, closed. circuit apparatus and diving apparatus. ‘The thread according to EN 148-2 shall not be usod for open-circuit devices and diving apparatus. ‘The thread according to EN 148-3 shall not be used {or apparatus without positive pressure, closed-circuit apparatus and diving apparatus. Testing in accordance with 6.1. Ia thread connector in accordance with EN 148.3 is, uusod thon the requiromonts of annex A should be met, ‘when tested in accordance with annex A. 5.7 Body harness ‘The body harness shall be designed to allow the user 10 don and doff the apparatus quickly and easily without assistance and shall be adjustable. All adjusting deviees shall be so constructed that once ‘adjusted thay will no slip inadvertently. ‘The body harness shall be constructed such that wien tested in practical performance tests the apparatus shall be worn without avoidable discomfort, the ‘wearer shall show no undue sign of strain atcributable to wearing the apparatue, and that the apparatus shall impede the wearer as litle as possible when in a crouched position or when working in a confined space, ‘Testing in accordance with 6.1 and 6.2 ‘The material of the straps and of the buckles shall be considered to be flame resistant if it does not burn or if it does not continue to bum after 5 s after removal from the test fame. ‘The harness shall be considered satisfactory if during the practical performance Lest it does not slip and continues to hold the apparatus securely to the wearer's body throughout the duration of the test. ‘Testing in accordance with 6.8.1.4. 5.8 Practical performance tests In addition to the machine Wests described the apparatus shall also undergo practical performance tests under realistic conditions. These general practical performance tests serve the purpose to check the apparatus for imperfections that cannot be determined by the tests described elsewhere in this European Standard,BSI BSHENL37 01 MM 262469 OULLOL7 888 mm ‘Where in the opinion of the testing authority approval is not granted because practical performance tests, Show the apparatus has imperfections related to ‘wearer's acceptance the testing authority shall describe the tests which revealed these imperfections. ‘This will enable other testing stations to duplicate the tests and assess the results thereof Testing in accordance with 6.2 and 6.8.2. 5.9 Resistance to temperature and flammability 8.0.1 Storage ‘After conditioning and return to (20 + 3) °C the connectors between apparatus and facepiece shall be examined, For standardized threads a thread gauge shall be used to check dimensions. For all equipment connectors a ll est as deseribed in clauses 4.12.8 and 8.7 of EN 136 shall be applied and no separation shall occur. After the test the equipment connector shall be dimensionally correct. ‘Testing in accordance with 6.9.1.6 5.9.2 Temperature-performance ‘The apparatus shall operate trouble-iree over the temperature range of -30 °C to 60°C. Apparatus specifically designed for temperoturce ‘beyond these limits shall be tested and marked accordingly. 5.9.2.1 Low temperature For breathing apparatus without positive pressure the inhalation resistance shall not exceed 10 mbar. For breathing apparatus with positive pressure a positive pressure shall be maintained in the cavity of the mask adjacent to the face seal. “The exhalation resistance of all types of apparans shall not exceed 10 mbar. Testing in accordance with 6.8.1.1 5.9.2.2 Breathing resistance at high temperature 5.9.2.2.1 Apparatus without positive pressure ‘or breathing apparatus without positive pressure the inhalation resistance shall nol exceed 7 mbar. ‘The exhalation resistance shall not exceed 3 mbar. ‘Testing in accordance with 6.3.1.2.1. 5.9.2.2.2 Apparatus with positive presstere For breathing apparatus with positive pressure a positive pressure shall be maintained in the cavity of tive mask adjacent to the face seal ‘The exhalation resistance shuall not exceed 10 mbar. ‘Testing in accordance with 6.8.1.2.2. 5.9.3 Flammability When tested in accordance with 6.8.1.3 the breathing ube(s) leading te facepiece), medium pressure (Copyright by The Beth Standards Testoton Mor Nev 01 090855 1999, Page 5 EN 137 : 1993 ‘uibe(s) and lung governed demand valve shall prove 10 be ‘self-extinguishing’, ie. the material shall not be of highly Mamuniable nature and wher tested in accordance with 6.3.1.8 the parts shall not continue to burn for more than 5 s after removal from the flame. ‘The components are considered to be resistant to ‘larmability in accordance with this standard if they remain leaktight after the test although they may be deformed. 5.9.4 Resistance to radiant heat ‘The breathing tube(s) (leading to facepiece), medium pressure tube(s) and hing governed demand valve shall be tested for resistance to radiant heat. ‘The components are considered to be resistant to radiant heat in accordance with this standard if they remain leaktight after a test period of 20 min although they may be deformed. ‘Testing in aceordance with EN 136-10. 5.10 Protection against particulate matter ‘The piece parts of the apparatus supplying ‘compressed air shall be reliably protected against the penetration of particulate matter that may be ‘contained in the compressed air. ‘Testing in accordance with 6.1. 5.11 High pressure parts Metallic high pressure tubes, valves and couplings shall be tested to prove that they are capable of ‘withstanding a pressure of 50 % above the maximum filling pressure of the compressed air eylinder. ‘Non-metallic parts shall be tested to prove that they are capable of withstanding a pressure of twice the ‘maximum fling pressure of the compressed air liad. ‘Testing in accordance with 6.1, 5.12 High and low pressure connections Te-shall not be possible to fit a low pressure tube or hooe directly to e high pressure part of the circuit. ‘Testing in accordance with 6.1. 5.18 Alr cylinders ‘The air cylinder shall comply with appropriate national regulations. The cylinder shall be approved with respect to the appropriate filling pressure. ‘Where cylinders are reused cylinder neck threads may be of the old national design. ‘Testing in accordance with 6.1. 5.14 Cylinder valves ‘The design of the cylinder valve shall be such as to censure safe performance. ‘The eylinder valve shall be protected against blockage and transmission of particulate matter that may be ‘contained in the compressed ai.BST BS#EN*137 01 MM Db24bE9 O41b0b8 714 me Page 6 EN 137; 1993 ‘The valve shall be so designed that the valve spindle cannot be completely unscrewed from the assembly during normal operation of valve. ‘The valve shall be designed or so located that it, cannot be closed inadvertently. ‘This is met e.g. by at least 2 turns from fully open to fully closed position. Apparatus fitted with more than one eylinder may be fitted with individual valves on each cylinder. It shall not be possible to fit two or more cylinders of different filling pressures to the same apparatus. "Testing in accordance with 6.1. 5.15 Compressed air cylinder valve outlet ‘The compressed air cylinder valve outlet shall comply with EN 144. ‘Testing in aecordance with 6.1 5.16 Pressure reducer Ifthe apparatus is designed with a pressure reducer, any adjustable medium pressure stage shall be reliably secured against accidental alteration and adequately sealed so that any unauthorized adjustment can be detected. ‘Testing in accordance with 6.1 5.16.1 Apparatus with a pressure reducer safety valve A pressure reducer safety valve shall be provided if the down stream parts of the apparatus cannot take ful eylinder pressure. ‘The pressure reducer safety valve shall be designed to ‘pass an alr low of 400 Vinin at a medium pressure not exceeding 30 bar. ‘With the pressure reducer safety valve activated, the inhalation and exhalation breathing resistance shall not exceed 25 mbar. ‘Testing in accordance with 6.4 and 6.4.1. 5.16.2 Apparatus without a pressure safety valve ‘Where a pressure reducer safety valve is not provided, the breathing resistance requirements of 5.16.1 shall be met, ‘Testing in accordance with 6.4 and 6.4.2. 5.17 Pressure gauge ‘The apparatus shall be equipped with a reiabte pressure gauge which will read the pressure in the cylinder(s) on opening the valve(s) to ensure that the individual or the oquilibrated pressure is measured respectively. ‘The pressure gauge shall be positioned to enable the pressure to be read conveniently by the wearer. NOTE, National regulations for use may peri he pressure gauge tobe located om the Desk ‘The pressure gauge tube shall be sufficiently robust to withstand rough usage. Where the tube is protected ‘Copp by The Bred STandaras Testoton Mor Nev 01 090856 1995, by a cover the enclosed space shall be vented to the atmosphere. ‘The pressure gange shall be resistant to water and shall withstand immersion in water at a depth of 1m for 24h. After the test, no watar shall bo visible in the device. ‘Testing in accordance with 6. ‘The pressure gauge shall be graduated from the zero ‘mark up to a value of atleast 50 bar above the ‘maximum fling pressure of the cylinder. ‘The accuracy of the reading when tested at decreasing, pressure shall have the following tolerances when ‘compared with a test gauge: ‘Table 1. Pressure Tolerance 300 bar £10 bar 200 bar £10 bar 100 bar £10 bar 40 bar +O bar —5 bar It shall be possible to read the gauge marking (as given in table 1 in poor light. ‘The design of the gauge shall enable the wearer to estimate the pressure to within 10 bar. ‘When pressure gauge and connecting hose are removed from the apparatus, then the flow shall not exceed 25 Vinin at 200 bar ‘Testing in accordance with 6.1. 5.17.1 Pressure gauge of the pointer type ‘The pressure gauge shall be provided with a blow out release which protects the wearer against injuries. ‘The gauge window shall be made of a material being rnon-splintering when breaking, ‘Testing in accordance with 6.1. 5.17.2 Pressure gauge of the Braille type "The sliding indicator pin shall be secured against accidental blow out. ‘Testing in accordance with 6.1. 5.18 Warning device ‘The apparatus shall have a suitable warning device that operates when the cylinder pressure drops to a pre-determined level to warn the wearer. ‘The warning device shall either be activated autlomatieally when the eylinder valve(s) is (are) ‘opened, or if manually activated it shall not be possible to use the apparatus before the device is ‘activated, ‘The warning device shall respond at a pressure of (65-45) har or when at least 200 1 of air remainBSI BS¥ENXL37 0} MM 124669 O4LEOL4 E50 Me ‘within the cylinder. Warning devices may be fitted ‘with other pressure settings than 55 bar or at an ait capacity in excess of 200 Iwhen special user ‘requirements exist. After response of the warming device, the wearer shall be able to continue breathing without difficulty. ‘Testing in accordance with 6.1 and 6.6. 5.18.1 Audible warning device If there is an audible warning device the sound pressure level shall be at least-90 dB (A) measured at the ear nearest to the device. “The signal may be continous or intermittent. At the predetermined operating pressure of the warning device + 6 bar the duration of the waming at 90 dB (A) shall be at east 16 s for a continuous signal, and 60 for an intermittent signal and thereafter shall continue to sound down to 10 har. ‘The frequency range shall be between 2000 Hz and 4000 He. ‘The air loss that might be caused by the waming, signal shall not exeeed an average of 6 Vin from response of signal to a pressure of 10 bar or not exceed a total of 851 ‘The warming device shall continue to operate in a temperature range of 0 °C to 10 °C ata relative humidity of 90 5. ‘Testing in accordance with 6.2 and 6.5. 5.19 Flexible hoses and tubes 5.19.1 Breathing hose Breathing hoses shall be flexible and non-kinking. The breathing hoses shall permuit free head movement and shall not restrict or close off the supply under chin or ‘arm pressure during practical performance tests. ‘The hose shall not collapse. Testing in accordance with 6.2. 5.19.2 Medium pressure connecting tube Tubes to the demand valve (connections included) shall withstand, for 15 min, twice the operating pressure of the pressure reducer safety valve or at Teast 80 bar whichever is the higher. 5.20 Lung governed demand valve ‘Testing in accordance with 6.1, 6.6 and 6.7. 5.20.1 Breathable air supply ‘The breathable air supply shall be sufficient for a sinusoidal flow of 40 2.5 Vinin atalleylinder pressures above 2U bar and of 2 2 Vin al a cylinder pressure of 10 bar. 5.20.2 Without postttve pressure ‘The negative pressure for opening the lung governed demand valve shall be betwoen 0,5 and 3,5 mbar ‘when tested using a continuous flow of 10 Vii ‘maximum filling pressure to 10 bat. from (Copyright by The Beth Standards Testoton Mor Nev 01090857 1998, Page 7 EN 137 : 1993 A sel-opening of the demand valve at negative pressures of less than 0,5 mbar shall not occur. At a sinusoidal flow of 40 X 2,5 Vimin the negative ‘pressure shall not exceed 10 rvbar at all pressures from maximum fling pressure to 20 bar. 6.20.8 With positive pressure ‘The hung govemed demand valve for positive pressure apparatus shall be fitted with a manual or an automatic change-over switch, 5.20.4 Supplementary air supply Apparatus without positive pressure shall be provided with a manually operated means of providing a supply of air ata flow rate of atleast 60 min at all eylinder pressures above 50 bar. Apparatus with positive pressure may be provided with such a device. 5.20.5 Leaktightness ‘The assembled apnaratns shall be so designed and constructed as to prevent ingress of the external atmosphere as well as to prevent a substantial reduction of the effective duration. 5.20.5.1 Without positive pressure ‘The assembled apparatus without facepiece shall be tested for leaktightness at a negative and a positive pressure of 7.5 mbar . Afler the pressure has stabilized the pressure change shall not be greater ‘than 0,3 mbar in 1 min, “Testing in accordance with 6. When tested in accordance with 6.7.2 the pressure ‘change shall not be greater than 10 bas in 1 min. 5.20.5.2 With positive pressure ‘When tested in accordance with 6.7.2 the pressure change shall not exceed 20 bar in 1 min. 5.21 Adjustable parts All parts requiring manipulation by the wearer shall be readily accessible and easily distinguishable from. ‘one another by touch. All adjustable parts and ‘controls shall be constructed so that their adjustment Is not liable to accidental alteration during use. ‘Testing in accordance with 6.1 5.22 Pacepiece Only a full face mask in accordance with EN 136 or a ‘mouthpiece assembly in accordance with EN 14% shall be used. ‘Testing in accordance with 6.1. 5.28 Breathing resistance ‘Testing in accordance with 6.6.BSI BS#EN*137 02 MMH b24bb9 0436070 372 Mm Poge 8 EN 137: 1993 5.23.1 Inhalation resistance 5.23.1.1 Without positive pressure Ata sinusoidal flow of 25 x 2 Vmin the inhalation resistance of an apparatus without facepiece shall not, exceed 4,5 mbar at all cylinder pressures from ‘maximum filing pressure to 10 bar. ‘Where a lung governed demand valve is attached to a. full face mask the negative pressure shall not exceed 7 mbar. 5.23.1.2 With positive pressure ‘The apparatus shall be designed such that positive pressure is maintained im the eavity of the mask adjacent to the face seal. The pressure shall be positive but not exeeed § mbar. Ata sinusoidal flow of 40 > 2,5 Vinin this requirement shall be met at all cylinder pressures above 20 bar and at a sinusotdal flow of 25 X 2 Vin the requirement shall be met down to a cylinder pressure of 10 har. If the apparatus is equipped with a thread connector In accordance with EN 148-3 then the test rig described in annex A.2 should be used, 5.23.2 Exhalation resistance ‘This requirement applies only to apparatus with. incorporated facepiece. 5.23.2.1 Without positive pressure ‘The exhalation resistance shall not exceed 3,0 mbar. 5.23.2.2 With positive pressure ‘The exhalation valve shall have an opening resistance not exceeding 6 mbar at a continuous flow of 10 Yimin and a resistance not exceeding 7 mbar ata sinusoldal flow of 25 X 2 Vinin and a resistance not exceeding 10 mbar at a sinusoidal low of 40 X 2,5 Vin. B24 Statie pressure ‘The static pressure in the mask cavity under conditions of equilibrium shall not exceed 5 mbar. 6 Testing If no special measuring devices or measuring methods are specified, commonly used methods and devices should be applied. Positive pressure apparatus shall be tested as ‘complete apparatue including the facepicee ac supplied by the applicant, 6.1 Vienal inspection ‘The visual inspection shall be carried out where appropriate by the test station prior to laboratory or practical performance tests. The visual inspection shall include marking and instructions for use. 6.2 Practical performance tests Practical performance tests shall be performed with two apparatus and four test subjects {opprghe by The Beth STandards Testoton Mor Nev 01090857 1998, 6.2.1 Test subjects ‘The apparatus shall be tested by test subjects practising regularly with breathing apparatus and their medical history shall be known to be satisfactorily. They shall be medically examined and certified fit o undertake the test procedures. ‘The necessity of a medical examination immediately before tests and a medical supervision during the tests shall be decided by the testing authority. 6.2.2 Apparatus to be tested For practical performance tests only apparatus which Ihae pasced the laboratory teat chall be used. 6.2.3 Preparation of apparatus to be tested Before starung each test the spparatus shall be checked for leak tightness and opening pressure of the demand valve, The evlinder pressure atthe start of the test shall correspond to the preseribed filing pressure 6.2.4 Test procedure All tests shall be carried out at room temperature and Uve test wemperacure and humidity shall be records. During the test the apparatus shall be subjectively assessed by the woarer and the wearers’ comments and the following details shall be recorded after the test: 8) harness comfor: ») security of fastenings and couplings «) accessibility of controls and pressure gauge 4) clarity of vision ofthe visor ofthe facepiece (if applicable) ©) supplementary supply (if fitted) £) speech transrnision 8) warning device 1) any other comment reported by the wearer on request. 6.2.4.1 Walking test ‘Two subjects in normal working clothes wearing the ‘apparatus shall walk at a regular rate of 6 lamb on a level course. The test siall be continuous, without removal of the apparatus, fora period equal to the ‘working duration of the apparatus oF 30 min, ‘Whichever is less. NOTE. Ifthe warning device has not operated during the 30 min test prion the eyiner pressure stale reahced manual the ‘warning pressure range to check the eflecveness ofthe tr, ‘which shall conform with the requirements of 5.18, 6.2.4.2 Work simulation test ‘The apparatus shall be tested under conditions which can be expected during normal use. During this test the following activities shall be done in simulation of the practical use of the apparatus. The test shall he completed within a total working time of 310 min.BST BS¥EN*}37 0} MM 1G24bb9 0426073 209 MM ‘The sequence of activites is atthe discretion of the tes authority. The individual activities shall be srranged so tat sufficiont tie elt forthe measurements prescribed a) Thirty strokes on a work machine, each stroke being vertical from 1,8 m towards the ground on a. mass of 25k, giving total wor load of 13 500 Nm by Walking onthe level wh fll neadroom (coal distance 125 m) ". €) Walking on the leva with headroom of (1,3 + 0,2) m (total distance 200 m) "). 4) Crawling on the level with headroom of (0,70 * 0,06) m (total distance 100 m) ) Climbing up and down a ladder, passing once, in tach direction through 2 460 mun square opening (total vertical distance 20 m) £ Crewing through a narrow section (41 long) ‘which so low thatthe test subject has to df the ‘apparatus and push it in front of him or pull it behind hm while sil breaning fom the spparats, 2) Laying ot ofa fiehose of at least 15 m in lenge and recoiling the sane ‘This tet shall be continuous, without removal ofthe apparatus, for an inital period of approximately “Brn, afier which the subject shall have a rest. period of 5 min during which he can be medially encased and allows for time to change the compressed air cylinder if the testing oficer considers that there may be insificient air to complete the tet ‘The second section of the test shall then continue to compete a working ime of 30 min. ithe exereises have been competed within less than 30 min, che remaining time is used by the subject to walk at 6 km/h. 6.3 Resistance to temperature and flammability 6.3.1 Laboratory tests with a breathing machine 6.3.1.1 Tests at low temperature “The apparatus including the compressed air elie) an facepieee according to EN 138 oF EN 142 shal be cooled in an ambient temperate of (20 £5) Cor at least 4h Inthe ease of wrapped composite cylinders the time shall be atleast 12h ‘Subsequently the apparatus shall be connected to a breathing machine placed outside the cooling system. ‘The breathing machine shall then bo operated at a ‘minute volume of 601 (25 eyelesimin, 2 stroke) uci the compressed air supply is exhausted (20 bar) ‘The test shall be repeated wit the same cooled apparais, after having replaced the empty cylinder(s) by (a ally charged eplinder(s) previously etarod st room temperate “Tres cthtes may be pli frconwenience bythe testing ofc Page 9 EN 137: 1993 6.3.1.2 Tests at high temperature ‘The apparatus including compressed air cylinder(s) (Alling pressure: 100 bar) and a facepiece according, to EN 136 or EN 142 is stored in a chamber at a temperature of (60 + 3) °C and a relative humidity of not more than 50% for 4. 6.8.1.2.1 Apparatus without positive pressure ‘The apparatus shall be tested using a breathing machine operating at 25 cycles/min, 2 Ystroke until the compressed alr supply is exhausved (20 bar). 6.3.1.2.2 Apparatus with positive pressure ‘The apparatus shall be tested using a breathing ‘machine operating at 40 cycles/min, 2,5 Ustroke until the compressed air supply is exhausted (20 bar) 6.3.1.3 Flammability ‘The apecimen shall be tested for Nammability for a short period with a test rig as shown in figure 1 and figure 2. This test rig consists mainly of a propane cylinder with flow control device and pressure gauge, flash back arrester, six propane burners being, adjustable in height ‘The test rig shall be adjusted as follows: ‘The distance hetween specimen and burner tips shall bbe 250 mm, Fully open the propane control valve on each of the six bumers. Initially close the air control valve on each of the six burners. Adjust the propane cylinder ‘output regulator to a pressure® such that a flowmeter in the main propane supply line indicates a total flow to all six burners of (21 + 0,5) Yimin propane. ‘The temperature of the flame at a height of 250 mm above the bumer tips and in the centre of the triangle formed by the burners, shall be (O50 4 50) C. In order to achieve the correct temperature, it may be necessary Lo aust the air control valve on each bumer to an optimum and to shield the whole test apparatus from the effect of external ar flows. ‘The specimen shall be exposed to Ure flames [or a period of 5s. BLA Flarremubitity of body harness ‘The harness material shall be tested by placing the material in a laminons propane gas flame. The air valve on the burner shall be flly elosed. The flame height shall be adjusted to 40 mum by regulating the as supply and Uwe Maine stall Lave a leruperaluse of (800 + 50) °C measured at a height of 20 mm above the base of the flame. ‘The material under test shall be held horizontally at a height of 20 mum above the base of the flame for a period of 12 s such that the flame Impinges on the edge of the component under test with a test rig as shown in figure 3, Dependent onthe gas ese nthe Bunsen bur, the pressure regaator wil eed to be asd nthe range 0.3 ~ 1.26 br. (Copyright by The Beth Standards Testoton Mor Nev 01 09-0858 1999,Page 10 EN 137: 1993 BSI BS#EN*137 0} MM 124665 O4LLO72 145 a 1 Propane cinder 2 Pressure gauge and Dow contol device 3 lash backarreser 4 Connecting hoses (of same eng) Ieading to the six propane bumers 5 Propane heres Figure 1, Scheme of a test rig for flammability of a full face mask L 6.3.1.5 Temperature conditioning One apparatus shall be exposed to the following thermal eycle: a) for 72 n to a dry atmosphere ot (70 3) °C ) for 72 N to an atmosphere of (70 + 3) Cat 95 — 100 9 relative humility ©) for 24 h to a temperature of (-30 + 3) °C WARNING. The cylinders shall be charged to not ‘more than 50 % of filling pressure during. conditioning. 6.3.2 Practical performance tests 6.3.2.1 Test at low temperatiere 6.3.2.1.1 Preparation of apparatus to be tested ‘Two sets of apparatus, ae ready for use, cooled at a temperature of (~30 + 3) °C for a period of 4h, 6.3.2.1.2 Test procedure ‘Two warmly clothed subjeets shall don the cooled apparatus in a cold chamber and perform work at an ambient temperature of (~15 + 3) °C. The test shall be ‘continous without removal of the apparatus over 0 period of 20 min or atleast until the warning device starts to operate. ‘The work shall be equally divided between: a) walking and crawling slowly ») carrying and building with wooden blocks or similar, At the end of the test, the resistance Wo breathing shall bbe measured to determine whether there is any obstruction, and the apparatus shall be examined for ‘malfunction due to the low temperature ‘oppree by The Beth STandards Testoton Mor Nev 01'09:0859 1995, 6.3.2.2 Test at low temperature after storage at ‘room temperature 6.3.2.2.1 Preparation of apparatus to be tested ‘Two sets of apparatus as ready for use shall be stored at room temperature (23 + 2) °C for at least 4h. 6.3.2.2.2 Test procedure ‘Two warmly clothed subjects shall don the apparatus at room temperature (about 29 °C) and enter a cold chaimber of (-6 + 2) °C. The same test programme as hat described in 6.8.2.1.2 shall be carried out for a period of 30 min or at least until the warning device Starts to operate, 0.4 Pressure redueer ‘The apparatus including facepiece is connected to a breathing machine by a auitable connector; apparatus with a full face mask shall be fitted to the ‘Sheffield’ ‘dummy head and apparatus with a mouthpiece shall be connected direetly to the outlet of the breathing machine. The breathing machine is adjusted to 25 cycles/min and 2 Ustroke (see figure 4), 6.4.1 Apparatus with a pressure reducer safety valve With the breathing machine not operating, a suitable flow measuring device is connected to the outlet of the safety valve and air is supplied to the medium pressure side of the pressure reducer. The air supply bressure is gradually increased until a low of 400 Yimin passes through the safety valve. Whilst under these conditions, the breathing machine is arted and the breathing resistance is meamired at the appropriate pressure sample point.BSI BS¥EN*}37 01 MM LE24bb5 0436073 08) Mm Page 11 EN 137: 1993 Ya | Dimensions are given in miimetres Figure 2, Arrangement of the six propane burners Le. with lung governed demand vaive 6.4.2 Apparatus without a pressure reducer _Under these conditions, breathing machine testis safety valve conducted on the complete apparatus including the ‘The outlet of the demand valve is connected toa _‘facepiece and the breathing resistance is measured at suitable flow measuring device. Airis supplied to the _ the abpropriate pressure sample point. ‘medium pressure side of the pressure reducer and the 6.5 Warning device air supply pressure is gradually Increased. The ‘The performance of the warming device is measured ‘medium pressure required to create a continuous Now — during a breathing machi 25 eydlesinin > of 400 nin through the safety valve is recorded, Smeg eas machine tet ot 25 exces (Copyright by The Brith Standards Tesutoton Mor Nev 01 09:1000 1895,BSI BS#EN#337 O1 MM Lb245b9 0426074 118 mm Page 12 EN 137 : 1993 a} Measurement of flame temperature by Moteriat sample under test 7 F--] | 2 T 4 : | t | 1 7 5 1 Pressure gause 3 Vave 2 Pash beck arrester 8 Pressure regulator 3. Row comel device 30 Thermocouple Mame 11 Terpersture measuring device 5 Shed 8) Airvaveciosed 6 Rumer 1) Matera under tet 7. Propane cpinder Dimensions ace given wll Figure 3. Scheme of harness material single burner flame test {oppre by The Beth STandaras Testoton Mor Nev 01 09:1001 1995,BSI BSKENXL37 0% MH 224669 O1LO75 954 mm Page 13 EN 187: 1993 dondynow yumm styeveddy 21603 2aTwa AOzEs Jo auroypg “$ ound} oe ho | COpprht by Ihe Brteh Standards Tesutonon Mor Nev 01 09:1002 1998,BSI BS¥EN*]37 01 MM 124bE4 O4LL07b 850 mm Page 14 EN 137: 993 "To test the warning device at temperatures between 0 °C and 10 °C, air shall be passed through the apparatus in a climatie tet chamber using a breathing machine (adjusted to 25 eyeles/min x 2 Ystroke). During the test, the environment of the apparatus shall have a temperature of (3°) °C and a relative humidity of > 90%. Every 6 mun, water shall be sprayed on for 3 s using a spray gun®) directed at the waming device from a distance of 200 ram, ‘The test shall be repeated immediately after this. 6.6 Breathing resistance ‘The breathing resistance of the apparatus and its ‘connections shall be determined using a breathing machine with a sinusoidal characteristic adjusted to either 25 cycles/min and 2 Ystroke or 40 eycles/min ‘und 2,5 Vetrole. A precision gauge shall be used. If necessary, the breathing resistance of the tubing and dummy head shall be subtracted from the ‘measured value to detertnine the breathing resistance of the apparatus. During the measurement the apparatus is in normal ‘wearing position. 0.7 Leakeigneness, 6.7.1 Low pressure test ‘The apparatus fs tested with Ure cylinder valve(s) closed and with the demand valve connected to a device which will create a negative and a positive pressure of 7,5 mbar and also to a manometer NOTE. Temay be necessary to seal the warning device during the 6.7.2 High pressure test "The apparatus including the fully charged air cylinder(s) shall be assembled according to the manufacturer's instructions. The cylinder valve is opened and when the apparatus {is completely pressurized, the cylinder valve(s) is (are) clase aud Uke pressure drop is measured by observing the high pressure gauge of the apparatus, ‘When testing positive pressure apparatns the facepiece seal shall be completely sealed using a ‘dummy head or similar. After the cylinder valve has been opened the positive pressure device is actuated. 7 Marking 1 The manutacturer, supplier or umporter shall be identified by name, trade mark or other means of identification 7.2 Type identifying marking 7.3 The number of this European Standard ° tnoemaion may be obalned from the secretariat of GENZTC 79. 7A Serial number 2.5 Year of manufacture 7.6 Apparatus which meets the recommendations of annex A should be marked with an ‘A’. 7.7 Where the reliable performance of components may be affected by ageing, the date (at least the year) ‘of manufacture shall be marked. 7.8 Sub-assemblies and components with considerable bearing on safety shall be marked so that they cat be identified, If subvassernblies with considerable bearing on safety are too small to be ‘marked, the information shall be given in the instructions for use. 7.9 Pressure reducer ‘The pressure redueer shall be durably marked with a serial number. The marking shall be such that the ‘year of production can be ascertained, In aildition, provision shall be made to mark the date (year and ‘month) and test marks of the last testing performed, 7.10 The marking shall be as clearly visible and as durable as possible. 8 Instructions for use 8.1 On delivery instructions for use shall accompany ‘every apparatus enabling trained and qualified ‘perauns Wo use 8.2 Instructions for use shall be in the official language(s) of the country of apple 8.8 The instructions for use shall cont information necessary for trained and qualified persons on. ~applicationfimitation = checks prior to use donning, fing, use — maintenance (preferably separately printed Inetruetion storage of the equipment. 8.4 The instructions shall include that the air supply shall meet the requirements for breathable air according to EN 132. NOTE, The figures given EN 182 ae valid if measured at normal ondins (etmarpherse prestre, om temperate) 8.5 The instructions shall be unambiguous. If helpful, illustrations, part numbers, markings etc. shall be added. ‘8.6 Any other information the supplier may wish to provide. ‘Coppre by The Beth STandaras Testoton Mor Nev 01 09:1002 1998,BSI BS¥ENL37 OL MM Lb24EbS 041077 727 A Annex A. Recommendations for static and dynamic pressure for apparatus with thread connector in accordance with EN 148-3 This annex is provided for apparatus which may be inadvertently connected to an existing facepiece with EN 148-3 thread connector. In the event of Inadvertent coupling of such facepieces to EN 137 apparatus these additional clauses are recommended to ensure safe compatibility. This annex does not imply that apparatus and facepieces which have not boen tested and approved as complete apparatus may be used. Ad Statie pressure ‘The lung governed demand valve of apparatus designed with a connector according to EN 148-3 shall maintain a static pressure of 3,9 anbar in the positive pressure mode. For testing, the lung governed demand valve shall be fitted with a cap that can be ventilated and has a port for measuring the pressure using a precision manometer. An air flow of 5 Vin shall be released for a short time. The static pressure shall be measured ‘after the ventilation is shut off. (Copyright by The Beth Standards Tesutoton Mor Nev 01 09:10:03 1898, Page 15 BS EN 137: 1993 A2 Dynamic pressure A positive pressure shall be maintained when the ‘apparaus is vested with a breathing machine (adjusted to 40 eycles/min, 2,5 Vstroke) at all cylinder pressures above 20 bar. ‘During the inhalation phase the positive pressure shall not exceed 4,2 mbar. ‘A.3 Exhalation valve If the lung governed demand valve has an exhalation vvalve the opening pressure of this exhalation valve ‘shall be at least 4,2 mbar measured at a continuous Aor of 10 Vin. ‘AA For testing a test rig as shown schematically in figure A.1 is used. AA breathing machine delivering sinusoidal flow shall bbe used. The pressure shall be measured at the port near the orifice. The orifice module shall be designed to have a resistance to airflow of 3,5 mbar at a continuous flow of 300 Ynin.BSI BS*EN*137 01 MM 62469 O41L078 bb3 Ol Page 16 BS EN 137 : 1993 f | f z ——s i ta ' £ i 8 B 2 Be ig ® paae|em did i desi) - aaiSes & Copprg by The Beth STandarasTesttoion Mor Nev 01 09:10:04 1999,BSI BS¥EN*337 02 MM 2624669 O4SE079 STT BS EN 137 : 1993 —— National annex NA (informative) Committees responsible ‘The United Kingdom participation in the preparation of this European Standard was entrusted by the Personal Safety Equipment Standards Policy Committee (PSM-) to Technical Committee PSM/14, upon which the following bodies were represented: Asbestos Reiuoval Contractors’ Association British Agrochemicals Association Ltd. British Coal Corporation British Compressed Air Society British Nuclear Fuels Limited British Occupational Hygiene Society British Pest Control Association British Telecommunications ple Chemical Industries Association (Cuet and Assistant Chief Hire Utticers’ Association Electricity Supply Industry in England and Wales Engineering Equipment and Maverials Users’ Association Health and Safety Executive Home Office Industrial Safety (Protective Equipment) Manufacturers’ Association ® Institute of Occupational Hygienists Institute of Occupational Medicine Institution of Fire Enginee institution of Mechanical Engineers Ministry of Defence National Association uf Fite Officers Safety Equipment Distributors’ Asiociation ‘Trades Union Congress University of Aberdeen Coopted member ‘National annex NB (informative) Cross-references Publication referred to Corresponding British Standard EN 132 : 1990 BS EN 182 : 1991 Respiratory protective devices — Definitions EN 136 : 1989 BS 7355 : 1990 Specification jor full face masks for respiratory protective devices EN 136-10 BS EN 136-10 : 1992 Specification for full face masks for respiratory protective devices : Part 10 Pull face masks for special use EN 142 . 1989 BS 7308 : 1990 SpecYfteution for mouthpiece assemblies sor resprratory protective devices EN 148-1 1987 RS 7156 = 1987 Respiratory protective devices threads for facepiscee Part 1 : 1990 Specification for standard thread BN 148-2; 1987 Part 2 : 1990 Specification for contre throad conzinection EN 148-3; 1992 BS EN 148-3: 1992 Respiratory protective devices : Threads for facepieces Part 3 Thread connection M45 x 3 NUTR, mere no Hntish Stance equivalent to EN 144-2, ‘This Buropean Standard has not yet been publishes (Copyright by The Bath Standards Tostoton Mor Nev 01 09:1005 1998,BSI BS#ENK337 01 MM Lb24664 0435080 21) me | BSEN | 437: 1993 BSI — British Standards Institution BSI is the independent national body responsible for preparing British Standards. 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BSI 2 Park Street London WIA 28S BSI Linford Wood Milton Keynes MK14 GLE. 008-7 0.5k—B ISBN 0.560 208018 PsMiLs ‘Copprge by The Bats STandardsTsttoion Mor Nev 01 09:1005 1998,BSI BS*ENK137 01 MH 162469 041083 156 Ml AMD 8167 EN 137/Corrigendum 1 : 1993 NEI Amendment No. 1 published and effective from 15 May 1994 to BS EN 137 : 1993 Specification for respiratory protective devices: self-contained open-cireuit compressed air breathing apparatus ‘NOTE, This amendment implements Corrigendum I, published in ‘Api 100, tO EN 187 #1008 2 Work simulation test, In item 4) line 2, delete (0, * 0,05) rm and supstirute "(0,70 * Ou) m. AMD 8167/May 1904 Figure 4 Scheme of safety valve test Delete entirely figure 4 and substitute the attached. AMD 81671May 1994, Clause A. Static pressure Jn paragraph 1, line 3, delete “< 39 mbar’ and insert *s 39 mbar. 9405—-0361—PP sav Copyright by ie Brith Standaras Tesutonon Mor Nev 01 09:1006 1899,BST BS*EN*L37 02 MM 262469 O4LL082 O54 Ml near ym snyeseddy + sew 258) 1 UUM snyeseddy 380) aajwa Ayayus Jo oMaYDS “p ANTI ‘Ayden ae prsss10u99 (© ON 01 ugaeu Buna 6 pray Aunp oUhoUS. soared x a ® (COpprght by the Brtsh Standards Testoton Mor Nev 01 09:1007 1998,