EN 13484:2001

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Helme für Benutzer von RodelschlittenCasques pour utilisateurs de lugesHelmets for users of luges97.220.20Oprema za zimske športeWinter sports equipment13.340.20Varovalna oprema za glavoHead protective equipmentICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 13484:2001SIST EN 13484:2002en01-junij-2002SIST EN 13484:2002SLOVENSKI
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EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 13484November 2001ICS 13.340.20English versionHelmets for users of lugesCasques pour utilisateurs de lugesHelme für Benutzer von RodelschlittenThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 3 October 2001.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the Management Centre or to any CEN member.This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Management Centre has the same status as the officialversions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece,Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
B-1050 Brussels© 2001 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 13484:2001 ESIST EN 13484:2002

ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE FOR ARTIFICIAL AGEING.25ANNEX ZA (INFORMATIVE)
CLAUSES OF THIS EUROPEAN STANDARD ADDRESSING ESSENTIALREQUIREMENTS OR OTHER PROVISIONS OF EU DIRECTIVE 89/686/EEC.26SIST EN 13484:2002

Helmet type can include a range of helmet sizes, provided that the thickness of the protective paddingin each size in the range is at least equal to that in the helmet which when subjected to the tests satisfies therequirements of this standard.3.4padding[according to EN 1077:1996]3.5retention systemcomplete assembly by means of which the helmet is maintained in position on the head, includingany devices for adjustment of the system or to enhance the wearer's comfort[EN 1077:1996]3.6chin-strappart of the retention system consisting of a strap that passes under the wearer's jaw to keep thehelmet in position[EN 1077:1996]3.7basic plane of the human headplane at the level of the external ear opening (external auditory meatus) and the lower edge of theeye sockets (orbits)[EN 1077:1996]3.8basic plane of a headformplane relative to the headform that corresponds to the basic plane of the human head[EN 1077:1996]3.9reference planeconstruction plane parallel to the basic plane of the headform at a distance from it which is afunction of the size of the headform[EN 1077:1996]3.10lugeequipment guided by runners, without any inside or outside driving power, for using in ice channelsand not in natural tracks or downhill glidingSIST EN 13484:2002

Helmets should- have low weight;- be easy to put on and take off;- be usable with spectacles;- not significantly interfere with the ability of the user to hear;- have good durability and withstand normal handling;- permit cleaning.Testing in accordance with 5.14.2.2Retention system4.2.2.1GeneralMeans shall be provided for retaining the helmet on the wearer's head. All parts of the retentionsystem shall be securely attached to the system or to the helmet.NOTE 1
It is recommended that the opening mechanism be marked with red or orange colour.NOTE 2
The colour of any part of the retention system should not be green,as green is used for helmets withan emergency release system.Testing in accordance with 5.1.4.2.2.2Chin strapsThe chin strap shall not include a chin cup.Any chin strap shall be not less than 15 mm wide.Chin straps can be fitted with means of enhancing comfort for the wearer.Testing in accordance with 5.1.SIST EN 13484:2002

5.5 there shall be no occultation in the field of vision bounded byangles as follows (see Figure 1):-horizontally105°-upwards
25°-downwards
45°Key1 Reference plane2 Basic plane3 Central vertical axisa)
Section of headform in longitudinal vertical planeSIST EN 13484:2002

Section of headform in reference planeFigure 1 - Field of vision4.3Extent of coverageWhen tested in accordance with 5.5 the helmet shall cover at least the area above the line BCDEA'in Figure 2. Measurements for different headform sizes are given in Table 1.Table 1 - Extent of coverage for different headform sizesCode letter(See EN960)Stated headformcircumferenceACHD y x A E J M O
620 84 88,5 93 97,5100 89 92 95 98100 89,7 96102,5107110 24 26 27,5 29 30NOTE
The dimensions AC and HD correspond to the length of the chordsmeasured with dividers.SIST EN 13484:2002

any impact, exceed 250 g.4.5Resistance to penetrationWhen tested in accordance with 5.8 the point of the punch shall not touch the headform.SIST EN 13484:2002

In this test, slippage of the fastening device may be measured and recorded separately from othercontributions to the extension, but this is for information only and is not subject to separate requirement.4.6.2EffectivenessWhen tested in accordance with 5.10 the helmet, selected to be of appropriate size, shall not comeoff the headform.4.7DurabilityAfter being tested the helmet shall not show damage that would cause an additional injury to thewearer (sharp edges, points, etc.). Report such damage in accordance with 5.7.3.25Testing5.1 Visual inspectionConformity of the requirements in 4.1 ,4.2.1 and 4.2.2 shall be verified by the visual inspection ofthe samples, by measurement and by checking the information supplied by the manufacturer.5.2HeadformsThe headforms used shall comply with EN 960.The sizes in Table 2 shall be used,except for the determination of shock absorbing capacity,forwhich only sizes A,E,J,M and O are available.Table 2 - Sizes of headformsCode letterCircumference of the headform basic planemmA500C520E540G560J570K580M600O620SIST EN 13484:2002

helmets with accessories as offered for for sale shall be tested.For each helmet type, four helmets of the largest and four of the smallest headform size that fitswithin the manufacturer’s claimed head size range shall be submitted for testing.The sequence of tests performed on each helmet size,and the tests performed on the samesample, are given in Table 3.Table 3 - Sequence of tests and number of tests per samplePerformance testSequence of testsSample numberRetention system effectiveness(5.10)1st1---Shock absorbing capacity (5.7)2nd123-Retention system strength (5.9)3rd---4Resistance to penetration (5.8)4th---45.4Inspection and determination of massInspect the helmet to ascertain whether it is suitable for its intended purpose and fulfils the generalrequirements in 4.2.1.Determine the mass of the helmets of the same size submitted for testing. Calculate and record themean value in grams rounded off to the nearest 10 g stating the size
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