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test/assessment methods - Part 1: Overfill prevention devices with closure device
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Anforderungen und Prüf-/Bewertungsverfahren - Teil 1: Überfüllsicherungen mit
Schließeinrichtung
Dispositifs limiteurs de remplissage pour réservoirs statiques pour carburants liquides -
Exigences et méthodes d'essai/d'évaluation - Partie 1: Dispositifs limiteurs de
remplissage avec dispositif de fermeture
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EN 13616-1
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
June 2016
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 23.020.10 Supersedes EN 13616:2004
English Version
Overfill prevention devices for static tanks for liquid fuels -
Part 1: Overfill prevention devices with closure device
Dispositifs limiteurs de remplissage pour réservoirs Überfüllsicherungen für ortsfeste Tanks für flüssige
statiques pour carburants liquides - Partie 1: Brenn- und Kraftstoffe - Teil 1: Überfüllsicherungen
Dispositifs limiteurs de remplissage avec dispositif de mit Schließeinrichtung
fermeture
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Contents Page
European foreword . 4
1 Scope . 5
2 Normative references . 5
3 Terms and definitions . 5
4 Requirements . 6
4.1 General . 6
4.1.1 Vapour tight . 6
4.1.2 Non vapour tight . 6
4.2 Effectiveness . 6
4.2.1 General . 6
4.2.2 Operational flow range and operational pressure range . 6
4.2.3 Pressure surge range . 7
4.2.4 Closure level range . 7
4.2.5 Operational leak rate . 7
4.3 Construction . 7
4.4 Durability against wear from closure cycles . 8
5 Test methods . 8
5.1 General . 8
5.2 Chemical suitability test . 8
5.3 Temperature range test . 8
5.4 Component pressure tests . 9
5.5 Function tests . 9
5.5.1 General . 9
5.5.2 Final closure level test . 9
5.5.3 Operational leak rate after final closure level test . 10
5.5.4 Pressure surge test . 10
5.6 Mechanical strength . 10
5.7 Vapour tight – Non vapour tight test procedure . 11
5.7.1 Vapour tight test procedure . 11
5.7.2 Non vapour tight test procedure . 11
5.8 Durability test. 11
6 Assessment and verification of constancy of performance - AVCP . 11
6.1 General . 11
6.2 Type testing . 11
6.2.1 General . 11
6.2.2 Test samples, testing and compliance criteria . 12
6.2.3 Test reports . 13
6.2.4 Shared other party results . 13
6.2.5 Cascading determination documentation of the product type testing results . 14
6.3 Factory production control (FPC) . 15
6.3.1 General . 15
6.3.2 Requirements . 15
6.3.3 Product specific requirements . 18
6.3.4 Procedure for modifications . 18
6.3.5 One-off products, pre-production products (e.g. prototypes) and products produced
in very low quantity . 19
7 Classification . 19
8 Marking, labelling and packaging . 20
8.1 Identification . 20
8.2 Instruction plate . 20
8.3 Technical documentation . 20
Annex A (normative) Equipment for use in a hazardous area . 21
A.1 General . 21
A.2 Avoidance or reduction of ignition sources . 21
A.3 Electrical equipment . 21
A.4 Non-electrical equipment . 21
A.5 Electrostatic discharge . 21
Annex B (normative) Test rigs layouts. 22
Annex C (normative) Additional information on diameter and flow rate . 23
Annex D (informative) Environmental checklist. 24
Annex ZA (informative) Clauses of this European Standard addressing the provisions of the
EU Construction Products Regulation . 26
ZA.1 Scope and relevant characteristics . 26
ZA.2 Procedure for AVCP of overfill prevention devices with closure device . 27
ZA.2.1 System(s) of AVCP . 27
ZA.2.2 Declaration of performance (DoP) . 28
ZA.2.2.1 General . 28
ZA.2.2.2 Content . 28
ZA.2.2.3 Example of DoP . 29
ZA.3 CE marking and labelling . 31
Annex ZB (informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential
Requirements of EU Directive 2014/34/EU . 33
Bibliography . 34

European foreword
This document (EN 13616-1:2016) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 393
“Equipment for storage tanks and for filling stations”, the secretariat of which is held by DIN.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by December 2016, and conflicting national standards
shall be withdrawn at the latest by 2017-07-11.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent
rights.
This document, together with EN 13616-2 and EN 16657, supersedes EN 13616:2004.
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).
For relationship with EU Directive(s), see informative Annex ZA or ZB, which is an integral part of this
document.
According to EN 13616:2004, the following fundamental changes are given:
— splitting of EN 13616:2004; the new EN 13616, under the general title Overfill prevention devices for
static tanks for liquid fuels, will consist of the following parts:
— Part 1: Overfill prevention devices with closure device;
— Part 2: Overfill prevention devices without closure device.
— parameters regarding explosion safety updated;
— informative Annex C concerning environmental aspects added;
— the requirements for overfill prevention devices without closure device on static tanks are in
EN 13616-2;
— the requirements for overfill prevention devices without closure device on the tank vehicle were
moved to EN 16657, Tanks for the transport of dangerous goods — Transport tank equipment for
overfill prevention devices for static tanks.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria,
Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia,
France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta,
Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Turkey and the United Kingdom.
1 Scope
This European Standard contains requirements, test and assessment methods, marking, labelling and
packaging applicable to overfill prevention devices with closure device. The devices are usually
composed by
— sensor,
— evaluation device,
— closure device.
Overfill prevention devices intended to be used in/with underground and/or above ground, non-
pressurized, static tanks designed for liquid fuels.
NOTE Liquid fuel means liquids for internal combustion engines, heating/cooling boilers and generators.
2 Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are
indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated
references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 1127-1:2011, Explosive atmospheres — Explosion prevention and protection — Part 1: Basic concepts
and methodology
EN 14879-4:2007, Organic coating systems and linings for protection of industrial apparatus and plants
against corrosion caused by aggressive media — Part 4: Linings on metallic components
EN 60079-14, Explosive atmospheres — Part 14: Electrical installations design, selection and erection
(IEC 60079-14)
EN ISO 80079-36:2016, Explosive atmospheres — Part 36: Non-electrical equipment for explosive
atmospheres — Basic method and requirements (ISO 80079-36:2016)
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1
overfill prevention device
device installed in a supply system, which automatically stops the delivery, preventing the liquid level
in the tank exceeding a final closure level
3.2
initial closure level
lower level than final closure level at which the overfill prevention device stops the liquid flow and
which level it can be reopened
3.3
final closure level
level at which the overfill prevention device prevents any further product, apart from a permissible leak
rate, entering the storage tank
3.4
supply system
connection hoses, fittings, devices and any fixed pipework through which the liquid is delivered to the
static tank from any tank vehicle
Note 1 to entry: The supply system includes both tank vehicle and stationary tank equipment.
3.5
tank vehicle
vehicle built to carry liquids in integral tanks comprising one or more compartments intended for
discharge to static tanks
3.6
operational leak rate
permitted flow rate of liquid allowed to pass through the overfill prevention device after final closure
3.7
operational pressure
pressure in the filling pipe which can be reached during the filling of the tank, excluding the pressure
during the closure of the overfill prevention device
3.8
vapour tight overfill prevention device
device where no vapour can pass through from the ullage spaces in normal operation
4 Requirements
4.1 General
The overfill prevention device shall be either vapour tight or non-vapour tight.
4.1.1 Vapour tight
The overfill prevention device shall not leak vapour between the filling pipe and the tank vapour space.
4.1.2 Non vapour tight
The overfill prevention device shall not present an overall vapour leak greater than the equivalent leak
from a hole of Ø 3 mm at a pressure 3,5 kPa pressure.
4.2 Effectiveness
4.2.1 General
For pressure, flow velocity, flow rate and time the tolerances are ± 5 %.
4.2.2 Operational flow range and operational pressure range
4.2.2.1 Overfill prevention device for gravity filling only (see Table C.1)
The device shall work at flow velocities between 0,2 m/s and 3 m/s.
The device shall not re-open at a static pressure > 15 kPa after closure.
The device shall withstand static pressure of at least 200 kPa after closure.
4.2.2.2 Overfill prevention device for gravity or pump filling (see Table C.1)
The device shall work at flow velocities between 0,2 m/s and 3 m/s.
The device shall not open at a static pressure > 15 kPa after closure.
The device shall withstand a static pressure of at least 600 kPa or 800 kPa after closure according to
manufacturer’s declaration.
4.2.3 Pressure surge range
4.2.3.1 General
The operation of the overfill prevention device shall not generate pressure in excess of the design
criteria of the supply system.
4.2.3.2 Overfill prevention device for gravity filling only
Any pressure surge created by the overfill prevention device at closure, exceeding 300 kPa, shall not
exceed a period of more than 10 ms.
4.2.3.3 Overfill prevention device for gravity or pump filling
For pumps with a performance of 600 kPa, any pressure surge created by the overfill prevention device
at closure exceeding 900 kPa shall not exceed a period of more than 10 ms.
For pumps with a performance of 800 kPa any pressure surge created by the overfill prevention device
at closure exceeding 1 200 kPa shall not exceed a period of more than 10 ms.
4.2.4 Closure level range
4.2.4.1 General
For both, single and two stage closure devices once the final closure level is reached, no further liquid
other than the operational leak rate (see 4.2.5) shall enter the tank.
The final closure level shall be set so that after final closure of any device, the contents of the flexible
delivery hose (and preferably the site delivery pipe) can be emptied into the tank.
4.2.4.2 Single stage closure device
On filling the tank to the final closure level, a complete and automatic closure of the flow, other than the
operational leak rate (see 4.2.5), shall be effected.
4.2.4.3 Two stages closure device
On filling the tank to the initial closure level, automatic closure of the flow shall be effected. After
reopening, and when the final closure level is reached, a complete and automatic closure of the flow,
other than the operational leak rate (see 4.2.5), shall be effected.
4.2.5 Operational leak rate
The device shall not have a leak flow rate greater than 300 l/h after initial or final closure level at
operational pressure.
4.3 Construction
4.3.1 Requirements for equipment for use in hazardous area according to Annex A.
4.3.2 All construction materials shall be compatible with and resist chemical attack by the liquid and
its vapours, within the temperature range of −20 °C to +40 °C. The manufacturer shall specify all
materials in contact with the liquid. Chemical suitability shall be tested in accordance with 5.2.
NOTE For equipment designed for operation in explosive atmospheres the normal ambient temperature
range is −20°C to +40°C, unless otherwise specified and marked. See Annex A and relevant standards indicated for
complete information.
4.3.3 The overfill prevention device shall be of a durable construction. Durability shall be tested in
accordance with 5.2, 5.6 and test rig according to Annex B.
4.3.4 All parts of the overfill prevention device situated either internally or externally on the tank
0 0
shall withstand static negative pressure of (30 ) kPa and positive pressure of (100 ) kPa test to
−5 −5
comply with 5.4.
4.4 Durability against wear from closure cycles
The device shall fulfil 4.2 after 1 500 cycles at the maximum flow (see Table C.1) and operational
pressure given in 4.2.2.1 and 4.2.2.2 on the test rig according to Annex B.
5 Test methods
5.1 General
The manufacturer shall compile a list of all components and supply specifications to demonstrate that
these components will not be affected in the design temperature range.
For all tests other than 5.2 and 5.4, the overfill prevention device shall be installed in accordance with
the manufacturer’s instructions in a test rig layout as shown in Annex B.
5.2 Chemical suitability test
The durability of all materials of the complete overfill prevention device normally exposed to liquids or
their vapours, shall be tested against chemical attacks for the declared liquid with the test liquid of each
relevant group according to Annex C of EN 14879-4:2007.
Respectively three samples shall be immersed into test liquid and shall be exposed to their vapour 56
days at a temperature of (+20 ± 5) °C.
After this test the functionality of the overfill prevention device shall be checked.
5.3 Temperature range test
A fresh sample shall be used. The manufacturer shall compile a list of all components and supply
specifications to demonstrate that these components will not be affected in the design temperature
range. The different components shall be separately tested at the temperature of −20°C and +40°C.
A complete overfill prevention device shall be subjected to the temperatures; all mechanisms shall
move, function freely and close by a manual test.
The manual test shall include a final closure simulation, and verify leak rate complies with 4.2.5 at
−20°C and +40°C.
5.4 Component pressure tests
If any part of overfill prevention device is designed to be installed inside the tank or any other part of
the system which may be pressurized, it shall be placed in a closed pressure vessel and subjected to an
external pressure for (60 ± 5) min for each test. After the test, the device shall be working correctly,
according to 5.5.
The equipment shall be subjected, in the vessel, to the following pressures:
— negative pressure: 30 kPa ;
−5
+10
— pressure: 100 kPa .
Any resultant deformation shall not prevent and after the test, the device shall be working according to
5.5.
5.5 Function tests
5.5.1 General
The overfill prevention device shall be mounted in accordance with manufacturer's instructions in a
test rig layout shown in Figure B.1.
The test liquid for these tests can be water containing a corrosion preventing agent or an aliphatic
petroleum distillate.
5.5.2 Final closure level test
5.5.2.1 The final closure level test shall be carried out on the test rig specified in the Annex B.
According to 4.2.2, the overfill prevention device shall be tested by gravity and/or by pump delivery.
This test shall be performed for single stage devices or the final closure of two stages devices.
5.5.2.2 The overfill prevention device for gravity filling shall be tested as follows:
— Verify the initial (if applicable) or final closure level at minimum velocity according to 4.2.2.1.
— Record the result.
— Verify that the device remains closed at pressures above 15 kPa.
— Record the result.
— Drain the filling line through the overfill prevention device.
— Verify the initial (if applicable) or final closure level at the maximum velocity according to 4.2.2.1.
— Record the result.
— Drain the filling line through the overfill prevention device.
— Verify the final closure level (if initial closure level applicable) at the maximum velocity according
to 4.2.2.1 by 5 %.
— If the system closes and drains correctly, the device has passed.
5.5.2.3 The overfill prevention device for pump filling shall be tested as follows:
— Verify the initial (if applicable) or final closure level at minimum velocity according to 4.2.2.2.
— Record the result.
— Verify that the device remains closed at pressures above 15 kPa.
— Record the result.
— Drain the filling line through the overfill prevention device.
— Verify the initial (if applicable) or final closure level at the maximum velocity according to 4.2.2.2.
— Record the result.
— Drain the filling line through the overfill prevention device.
— Verify the final closure level (if initial closure level) at the maximum velocity according to 4.2.2.2 by
5 %.
— If the system closes and drains correctly, the device has passed.
5.5.2.4 Overfill prevention devices for gravity or pump filling shall be 100 % tested according to
5.5.2.2 and 5 % according to 5.5.2.3.
The maximum operational pressure surge shall not exceed that specified in 4.2.2.
After initial closure level (if applicable), the supply system shall be allowed to drain down according to
manufacturer’s instructions and verified to have occurred.
5.5.3 Operational leak rate after final closure level test
After final closure level, within 1 min of the final closure measure the leakage rate through the
assembly. This shall not exceed the value as specified in 4.2.5. The test shall be completed on the test rig
specified in the Annex B.
5.5.4 Pressure surge test
The maximum pressure surge generated at the pressure test point upon closure of the device shall be
measured and shall not exceed the requirement in 4.2.3. This may be checked simultaneously with flow
closure tests according to 5.5.2.
The surge pressure shall be recorded at maximum flow rate in accordance with 4.2.2.1 and 4.2.2.2 using
a pressure sensor located in the pipework within 200 mm above the device on the test rig specified in
Annex B.
The pressure sensor and its measuring system shall have a response time of 1 ms.
Surge tests shall be carried out in accordance with Figure B.1. The bore size of the hose shall be equal to
the overfill prevention device size.
5.6 Mechanical strength
With the valve closed, maintain an internal to external pressure of 1,5 times the maximum static
pressure according to 4.2.2.1 for (120 ± 10) s. There shall be no permanent deformation detected by a
visual inspection. The device shall then be submitted to the durability test.
5.7 Vapour tight – Non vapour tight test procedure
5.7.1 Vapour tight test procedure
The device shall be installed in the test rig layout according to Figure B.1. The inlet and outlet of the
filling line shall be closed. The line shall have a 3,5 kPa pressure applied. The pressure shall remain
stable for 5 min at (3,5 ± 0,1) kPa.
5.7.2 Non vapour tight test procedure
The device shall be installed in the test rig layout according to Figure B.1. The inlet and the outlet shall
be closed. The line shall have a 3,5 kPa pressure applied. The volume of air lost through the device shall
be measured over a 5 min period and the results recorded.
A pipe of the same diameter as the Overfill Prevention Device, with a hole of Ø 3 mm, shall be installed
in the test rig at position. The pipe shall have a 3,5 kPa pressure applied. The volume of air lost through
the hole shall be measured over a 5 min period and the results recorded.
The device will be accepted as non-vapour tight, providing that the volume recorded is equal to or less
than the volume recorded in the pipe with a hole of Ø 3 mm.
5.8 Durability test
To ensure that the device will be durable against wear from closure cycles, the correct operation of the
device shall be tested 1 500 times at the maximum flow and maximum pressure (see Table C.1). Reach
the initial (if applicable) or final closure level, drain the filling line through the overfill prevention
device and repeat the operation.
After the durability tests are completed, the device shall be re-tested according to 5.5.
6 Assessment and verification of constancy of performance - AVCP
6.1 General
The compliance of overfill prevention devices with closure device with the requirements of this
European Standard and the performance declared by the manufacturer in the DoP shall be
demonstrated by:
— determination testing of the product type
— factory production control by the manufacturer, including product assessment.
The manufacturer shall always retain the overall control and shall have the necessary means to take
responsibility for the conformity of the product with its declared performance(s).
6.2 Type testing
6.2.1 General
All performance related to characteristics included in this European Standard shall be determined when
the manufacturer intends to declare the respective performance unless the standard gives provisions
for declaring them without performing tests. (e.g. use of previously existing data, CWFT and
conventionally accepted performance).
Assessment previously performed in accordance with the provisions of this European Standard, may be
taken into account provided that they were made to the same or a more rigorous test method, under the
same AVCP system on the same product or products of similar design, construction and functionality,
such that the results are applicable to the product in question.
For the purposes of assessment, the manufacturer's products may be grouped into families, where it is
considered that the results for one or more characteristics from any one product within the family are
representative for that same characteristics for all products within that same family
NOTE Products may be grouped in different families for different characteristics.
Reference to the assessment method standards should be made to allow the selection of a suitable
representative sample.
In addition, the product type determination testing shall be performed for all characteristics included in
the standard, for which the manufacturer declares performance:
— at the beginning of production of a new or modified overfill prevention devices with closure device
(unless a member of the same product range), or
— at the beginning of a new or modified method of production (where this may affect the stated
properties); or
— they shall be repeated for the appropriate characteristic(s), whenever a design change occurs in the
overfill prevention devices with closure device, in the raw material or in the supplier of the
components, or in the method of production (subject to the definition of a family), which could
affect significantly one or more of the characteristics.
Where components are used whose characteristics have already been determined, by the component
manufacturer, on the basis of assessment methods of other product standards, these characteristics
need not be re-assessed. The specifications of these components shall be documented.
Products bearing regulatory marking in accordance with appropriate harmonized European
specifications may be presumed to have the performances declared in the DoP, although this does not
replace the responsibility of the manufacturer of overfill prevention devices with closure device to
ensure that device as a whole is correctly manufactured and its component products have the declared
performance values.
6.2.2 Test samples, testing and compliance criteria
The number of samples of overfill prevention devices with closure device to be tested/assessed shall be
in accordance with Table 1.
Table 1 — Number of samples to be tested and compliance criteria
Characteristic Requirement Assessment No. of samples Compliance
method criteria
Vapour tight 4.1.1 5.7.1 1
Operational flow
4.2.2 5.5.2 1
range
Pressure range 4.2.2.1
5.5.2 1
4.2.2.2
Pressure surge
4.2.3 5.5.4 1
range
Closure level
4.2.4 5.5.2 1
range
Operational leak
4.2.5 5.5.3 1
rate
Durability against
wear from closure 4.4 5.8 1
cycles
Chemical
4.3.2 5.2 1
suitability
Temperature
4.3.2 5.3 1
range
Components
4.3.4 5.4 1
pressure
Mechanical
4.3.4 5.6 1
strength
6.2.3 Test reports
The results of the product type determination testing shall be documented in test reports. All test
reports shall be retained by the manufacturer for at least 10 years after the last date of production of
the overfill prevention devices with closure device to which they relate.
6.2.4 Shared other party results
A manufacturer may use the results of the product type determination testing obtained by someone else
(e.g. by another manufacturer, as a common service to manufacturers, or by a product developer), to
justify his own declaration of performance regarding a product that is manufactured according to the
same design (e.g. dimensions) and with raw materials, constituents and manufacturing methods of the
same kind, provided that:
— the results are known to be valid for products with the same essential characteristics relevant for
the product performance;
— in addition to any information essential for confirming that the product has the same performance,
related to specific essential characteristics, the other party who has carried out the product type
1)
determination testing concerned or has had it carried out, has expressly accepted to allow the
manufacturer to use the results and the test report, for the latter’s product type determination, as
well as information regarding production facilities and the production control process that can be
taken into account for FPC;
— the manufacturer using other party results accepts to remain responsible for the product having
the declared performance and they also:
— ensures that the product has the same characteristics relevant for performance as the one that
has been subjected to the product type determination testing, and that there are no
significant differences with regard to production facilities or production control processes
compared to that used for the product that was subjected to the product type
determination testing; and
— keeps available a copy of the product type determination testing report that contains the
information needed for verifying that the product is manufactured according to the same
design and with raw materials, constituents and manufacturing methods of the same kind.
6.2.5 Cascading determination documentation of the product type testing results
For some construction products, there are companies (often called “system houses”) which supply or
2)
ensure the supply of, on the basis of an agreement some or all of the components (e.g. in case of
3)
windows: profiles, gaskets, weather strips) to an assembler who then manufactures the finished
product (referred to below as the “assembler”) in his factory.
Provided that the activities for which such a system house is legally established include
manufacturing/assembling of products as the assembled one, the system house may take the
responsibility for the determination of the product type regarding one or several essential
characteristics of an end product which is subsequently manufactured and/or assembled by other firms
in their own factory.
When doing so, the system house shall submit an “assembled product” using components manufactured
themselves or by others, to the product type determination testing and then make the product type
determination testing report available to the assemblers, i.e. the actual manufacturer of the product
placed on the market.
To take into account such a situation, the concept of cascading product type determination
documentation might be taken into consideration in the technical specification, provided that this
concerns characteristics for which either a notified product certification body or a notified test
laboratory intervene, as presented below.
The product type determination testing report that the system house has obtained from tests carried
out by a notified body and which is supplied to the assemblers, may be used for the regulatory marking
purposes without the assembler having to involve a notified body to undertake the product type
determination testing of the essential characteristic(s) already tested, provided that:
— the assembler manufactures a product which uses the same combination of components
(components with the same characteristics) and in the same way, as that for which the system
house has obtained the product type determination testing report. If this report is based on a

1) The formulation of such an agreement can be done by licence, contract, or any other type of written consent.
2) This can be, for instance, a contract, license or whatever kind of written agreement, which should also contain clear
provisions with regard to responsibility and liability of the component producer (system house, on the one hand, and the
assembler of the finished product, on the other hand.
3) These companies may produce components but they are not required to do so.
combination of components not representing the final product to be placed on the market, and/or
is not assembled in accordance with the system house’s instruction for assembly, the assembler
shall submit his finished product for product type determination testing;
— the system house has given the instructions for manufacturing/assembling the product and
installation guidance to the manufacturer;
— the assembler (manufacturer) assumes the responsibility for correct assembly of the product in
accordance with the manufacturing/assembly and installation guidance instructions for the
product given to them by the system house;
— the instructions for manufacturing/assembling the product and installation guidance given to the
assembler (manufacturer) by the system house are an integral part of the assembler’s Factory
Production Control system and are referred to in the product type determination report;
— the assembler is able to provide documented evidence that the combination of components they
are using and the manufacturing methods, correspond to the product type determination report the
system house has obtained for (they shall keep a copy of the system house’s product type
determination report);
— regardless of any reference in the agreement signed with the system house, to their responsibility
and liability under private law, the assembler remains responsible for the product being in
compliance with the declared performances, including both the design and the manufacture of the
product, which is given when they affixe the regulatory marking on his product.
6.3 Factory production control (FPC)
6.3.1 General
The manufacturer shall establish, document and maintain an FPC system to ensure that the products
placed on the market comply with the declared performance of the essential characteristics.
The FPC system shall consist of procedures, regular inspections and tests and/or assessments and the
use of the results to control incoming raw materials or components, equipment, the production process
and the finished product.
All the elements, requirements and provisions adopted by the manufacturer shall be documented in a
systematic manner in the form of written policies and procedures.
This factory production control system documentation shall ensure a common understanding of the
evaluation of the constancy of performance and enable the achievement of th
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