BS 8613:2017 pdf download.Finger protection devices for pedestrian doors – Specification.
5.1 General requirements
The manufacturer shall indicate the type(s) of doors, including the thickness and the materials (e.g. aluminium, PVC, wood), for which the device is suitable.
Where the device is not integral to the doorset (Type A), the manufacturer shall provide fixings with the device to attach it to the door leaf and/or the door frame (e.g. adhesive tape, screws) which are suitable for the intended material(s) described in the accompanying information.
NOTE See Annex A for in formation on attributes which might be required in particular circumstances.
The manufacturer shall provide the information in accordance with Annex B concerning correct installation and use of the device.
5.2 Mechanical function and structural integrity
When tested in accordance with 7.4.1, the device shall not break, have any visible cracks or permanent deformation, or disengage. The device shall be fully functional after the test.
5.3 Effectiveness
5.3.1 General requirements
The device shall be operational over the full length of that part which is intended to provide its protective function. That part of the device which is intended to provide its protective function shall extend to within 15 mm of the bottom of the device (see also A.6).
A minimum length of 1 800 mm shall be supplied for testing. Operational parameters to include maximum opening angle, minimum and maximum door thicknesses shall be used when testing.
5.3.2 Prevention of finger entrapment requirement
When tested in accordance with 7.4.2.1, the finger probe shall not be entrapped between the door leaf and door frame device and leaf, device and frame or within the device itself. When the finger probe is removed, the normal operation of the door shall not be impaired, and the device shall not be broken, or have any visible cracks or permanent deformation, or disengage.
5.3.3 Deformation of the device
When tested in accordance with 7.4.2.2, when the finger probe is removed the normal operation of the door shall not be impaired.
5.4 Small parts
If any part becomes detached during testing it shall not fit wholly in the small parts cylinder described in 7.2.4 when tested in accordance with 7.4.2.3.
5.5 Sharp edges
Edges and protruding parts accessible during use shall be rounded or chamfered and free of burr and sharp edges.
6 Marking
Devices shall be marked clearly and legibly with the following information:
a) the manufacturers name, trademark or other means of identification; b) the product model identification;
c) the number of this standard (i.e. 85 8613:201 7) °;
d) the classification according to Clause 4; and
e) the week and year of manufacture (can be coded).
Where applicable, packaging in which the device is supplied shall clearly denote on the outside label all of the above.
7 Test methods
7.1 General test conditions
The tests shall be conducted at a temperature between 15 °C and 30 °C. The test sample shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions using a test door in accordance with 7.2.1.
7.2 Test equipment
7.2.1 Test door and frame for type A devices, with:
a) a test door leaf:
1) (2 100 ±100) mm high;
2) with a thickness of (44 ±2) mm,
b) three single axis hinges:
1) conforming to hinge grade 13 of BS EN 1935;
2) with a minimum size of (89 x 89 x 3) mm and a knuckle size of minimum 012 mm; and
3) with their centres mounted at (250 +5) mm, (450 +5) mm and (1 850 :+5) mm from the top of the door; and
NOTE Devices only for use on doors with specific types of hinges may be tested, mounting these hinges on a test door with the mass and dlimensions specified in a).
c) the gap between the back of the door and the face of the jamb (3 +1) mm (see Figure 1).BS 8613 pdf free download.
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