EN 14466:2005

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-april-2005
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Fire fighting pumps - Portable pumps - Safety and performance requirements, tests
Feuerlöschpumpen - Tragkraftspritzen - Sicherheits- und Leistungsanforderungen,
Prüfungen
Pompes a usage incendie - Motopompes portables - Prescriptions de sécurité et de
performance, essais
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 14466:2005
ICS:
13.220.10 Gašenje požara Fire-fighting
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 14466
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
February 2005
ICS 13.220.10
English version
Fire fighting pumps - Portable pumps - Safety and performance
requirements, tests
Pompes à usage incendie - Motopompes portables - Feuerlöschpumpen - Tragkraftspritzen - Sicherheits- und
Prescriptions de sécurité et de performance, essais Leistungsanforderungen, Prüfungen
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 17 December 2004.
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Contents
Page
Foreword.4
0 Introduction.5
1 Scope .6
2 Normative references .6
3 Terms and definitions .8
4 List of significant hazards.8
5 Requirements.13
5.1 Safety requirements and/or protective measures.13
5.1.1 General.13
5.1.2 Mechanical devices .13
5.1.3 Electrical facilities.14
5.1.4 Thermal hazards .14
5.1.5 Noise .15
5.1.6 Hazards generated by materials and substances .15
5.1.7 Ergonomic design principles .16
5.1.8 Overspeed protection.17
5.1.9 Stopping device .17
5.1.10 Indication of limit pressure (p ) .17
a lim
5.1.11 Special tools.17
5.2 Performance requirements .17
5.2.1 General.17
5.2.2 Hydraulic performance.17
5.2.3 Vibration during operation.17
5.2.4 Inclination .17
5.2.5 Cold start .18
5.2.6 Clutch.18
5.2.7 Generator.18
5.2.8 Cooling system .18
5.2.9 Starting device .18
5.2.10 Fuel system .19
5.2.11 Corrosion.19
5.2.12 Priming time .19
5.2.13 Operating controls and instrumentation.19
5.2.14 Number of delivery outlets .20
6 Verification .20
6.1 Verification of safety requirements and/or measures.20
6.1.1 General.20
6.1.2 Mechanical devices .21
6.1.3 Electrical facilities.21
6.1.4 Thermal hazards .21
6.1.5 Noise .21
6.1.6 Hazards generated by materials and substances .21
6.1.7 Ergonomic principles .22
6.1.8 Overspeed protection.22
6.1.9 Stopping device .22
6.1.10 Indication of limit pressure (p ).22
a lim
6.1.11 Special tools.22
6.2 Verification of performance requirements.22
6.2.1 General .22
6.2.2 Hydraulic performance .22
6.2.3 Vibration during operation .23
6.2.4 Inclination.23
6.2.5 Cold start.23
6.2.6 Clutch.23
6.2.7 Generator.23
6.2.8 Cooling system.23
6.2.9 Starting device.23
6.2.10 Fuel system.23
6.2.11 Corrosion.24
6.2.12 Priming time.24
6.2.13 Operating controls and instrumentation.24
6.2.14 Number of delivery outlets .24
7 Classification and designation .24
8 Test report.25
9 Information for use.25
9.1 General .25
9.2 Signs and warning signs .25
9.3 Accompanying documents.25
9.3.1 General .25
9.3.2 Contents .26
9.4 Marking.29
Annex A (informative) Example of the dimension of contour of a transporting device .30
Annex B (informative) Examples of technical measures for noise reduction .31
Annex C (informative) Example of an exhaust tail pipe (coupling).32
Annex D (informative) Guidance for acceptance tests on delivery.33
Annex E (normative) Noise test code.34
E.1 General .34
E.2 Grade of accuracy .34
E.3 Installation and mounting conditions .34
E.4 Operating conditions .34
E.5 Measurement uncertainties.34
E.6 Declaration .35
Annex F (normative) Test of inclination during operation .36
Annex G (normative) Test of inclination during transport (out of operation).37
Annex H (normative) Requirements for non-text safety signs for use on portable pumps .38
H.1 General .38
H.2 Safety alert symbol (see figure H.1) .38
H.3 Non-text hazard pictorials .38
H.4 Dimensions .38
H.5 Colours of safety signs.38
H.6 Location.38
Annex ZA (informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential
Requirements of EU Directive 98/37/EC.40
Bibliography.41

Foreword
This document (EN 14466:2005) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 192 “Fire service
equipment”, the secretariat of which is held by BSI.
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 August 2005, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at
the latest by August 2005.
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, which is an integral part of this document.
This document includes a Bibliography.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following
countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic,
Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania,
Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland
and United Kingdom.
0 Introduction
This document is a Type C-standard as stated in EN ISO 12100-1.
The machinery concerned and the extent to which hazards, hazardous situations and events are covered are
indicated in the scope of this document.
Where provisions of this type C standard are different from those which are stated in type A or B standards,
the provisions of this type C standard take precedence over the provisions of the other standards, for
machines that have been designed and built in accordance with the provisions of this type C standard.
1 Scope
This document applies to portable pumps using fire-fighting centrifugal pumps as defined in EN 1028, driven
by an internal combustion engine and not intended to be permanently installed in fire-fighting and rescue
service vehicles and not intended for prolonged unattended operation.
NOTE 1 If use of the portable pump is foreseen for prolonged unattended operation, this should be agreed between the
purchaser and the manufacturer or the manufacturer‘s authorized representative at the time of ordering. In this case an
additional risk analysis should be carried out.
This document deals with all significant hazards, hazardous situations and events relevant to portable fire-
fighting pumps as described above, when they are used as intended and under the conditions foreseen by the
manufacturer (see Clause 4). It addresses the design, setting up, and operation of the portable pump.
This document also specifies performance requirements for portable pumps in its scope.
This document applies to portable pumps used in ambient temperatures between –15 °C and + 35 °C.
NOTE 2 Additional measures may be necessary for ambient temperatures beyond the limits –15 °C and + 35 °C
This document does not cover the effect on performance of water inlet temperatures above + 20°C.
This document does not contain any requirements for inlet and outlet connection couplings.
NOTE 3 For inlet and outlet connection couplings national regulations apply. The design should be agreed at the time
of ordering between purchaser and the manufacturer or manufacturer‘s authorized representative.
This document does not contain specific requirements for the driving engine but deals with the hazards related
to the interface between engine and pump.
While producing this document it was assumed that:
 only trained persons operate and maintain the machine;
 components are kept in good repair and working order, so that the required characteristics are maintained.
The noise test code considered in this document (see Annex E) will allow experience in the measurement of
noise emission to be gained with a view to future revisions.
This document does not apply to portable pumps that are manufactured before the date of publication by CEN
of this document.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated
references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced
document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 294, Safety of machinery — Safety distances to prevent danger zones being reached by the upper limbs.
EN 349, Safety of machinery — Minimum gaps to avoid crushing of parts of the human body.
EN 547-2, Safety of machinery — Human body measurements — Part 2: Principles for determining the
dimensions required for access openings.
EN 547-3, Safety of machinery — Human body measurements — Part 3: Anthropometric data.
EN 563, Safety of machinery — Temperatures of touchable surfaces — Ergonomics data to establish
temperature limit values for hot surfaces.
EN 659, Protective gloves for firefighters.
EN 894-1, Safety of machinery — Ergonomics requirements for the design of displays and control
actuators — Part 1: General principles for human interactions with displays and control actuators.
EN 894-2, Safety of machinery — Ergonomics requirements for the design of displays and control
actuators — Part 2: Displays.
EN 894-3, Safety of machinery — Ergonomics requirements for the design of displays and control
actuators — Part 3: Control actuators.
EN 953, Safety of machinery — Guards — General requirements for the design and construction of fixed and
movable guards.
EN 1028-1:2002, Fire-fighting pumps — Fire-fighting centrifugal pumps with primer — Part 1: Classification —
General and safety requirements.
EN 1028-2:2002, Fire-fighting pumps — Fire-fighting centrifugal pumps with primer — Part 2: Verification of
general and safety requirements.
EN 1050, Safety of machinery — Principles for risk assessment.
EN 12639:2000, Liquid pumps and pump units — Noise test code — Grade 2 and grade 3 of accuracy.
EN 13202, Ergonomics of the thermal environment — Temperatures of touchable hot surfaces — Guidance
for establishing surface temperature limit values in production standards with the aid of EN 563.
EN 60204-1:1997, Safety of machinery — Electrical equipment of machines — Part 1: General requirements
(IEC 60204-1:1997).
EN 60254-1, Lead-acid traction batteries — Part 1: General requirements and methods of test
(IEC 60254-1:1997).
EN 60529, Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP code) (IEC 60529:1989).
EN 61310-1:1995, Safety of machinery — Indication, marking and actuation — Part 1: Requirements for visual,
auditory and tactile signals (IEC 61310-1:1995).
EN 61310-2, Safety of machinery — Indication, marking and actuation — Part 2: Requirements for marking
(IEC 61310-2:1995).
EN 61310-3, Safety of machinery — Indication, marking and actuation — Part 3: Requirements for the
location and operation of actuators (IEC 61310-3:1999).
EN 62079, Preparation of instructions — Structuring, content and presentation (IEC 62079:2001).
EN ISO 3744, Acoustics — Determination of sound power levels of noise sources using sound pressure —
Engineering method in an essentially free field over a reflecting plane (ISO 3744:1994).
prEN ISO 10085, Firefighting vehicles and equipment — Symbols for operator controls and other displays
(ISO/DIS 10085:2000).
EN ISO 11102-1, Reciprocating internal combustion engines — Handle starting equipment — Part 1: Safety
requirements and tests (ISO 11102-1:1997).
EN ISO 11102-2, Reciprocating internal combustion engines — Handle starting equipment — Part 2: Method
of testing the angle of disengagement (ISO 11102-2:1997).
EN ISO 11203, Acoustics — Noise emitted by machinery and equipment — Determination of emission sound
pressure levels at a work station and at other specified positions from the sound power level
(ISO 11203:1995).
EN ISO 11688-1:1998, Acoustics — Recommended practice for the design of low-noise machinery and
equipment — Part 1: Planning (ISO/TR 11688-1:1995).
EN ISO 12100-1:2003, Safety of machinery — Basic concepts, general principles for design — Part 1: Basic
terminology, methodology (ISO 12100-1:2003).
EN ISO 12100-2, Safety of machinery — Basic concepts, general principles for design — Part 2: Technical
principles (ISO 12100-2:2003).
EN ISO 14314, Reciprocal internal combustion engines — Recoil starting equipment — General safety
requirements (ISO 14314:2004).
ISO 7000, Graphical symbols for use on equipment — Index and synopsis.
ISO 9244:1995, Earth-moving machinery — Safety signs and hazard pictorials — General principles.
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in EN ISO 12100-1:2003 and
EN 1028-1:2002 and the following apply.
3.1
motor pump
pump complete with a drive motor
[EN 1028-1:2002]
3.2
portable pump
hand transportable motor pump not permanently mounted on a fire-fighting vehicle
[EN 1028-1:2002]
4 List of significant hazards
This clause contains all the significant hazards, hazardous situations and events, as far as they are dealt with
in this document, identified by risk assessment as significant for this type of machinery and which require
action to eliminate or reduce the risk.
The significant hazards are given in Table 1, which is based upon EN 1050. Also shown are the subclause
references to the safety requirements and/or protective measures in this document.
Before using the standard it is important to carry out a risk assessment of the portable pump to check that its
significant hazards are identified in this clause.

Table 1 — List of significant hazards
No. Hazard identification Risk Remarks Solution Clause
evaluation reference
in this
document
1 Mechanical hazards due to:  5.1.1
5.1.2.1,
Machine parts or work pieces, e.g.:
5.1.2.3,
a) mass and stability; (potential energy of elements Medium Weight Sufficient handles, 5.1.10
which may move under the effect of gravity); ergonomic design,
No rough external parts
nearly same loading for
1) mass and velocity (kinetic energy of elements in Medium
every porter
controlled or uncontrolled motion);
High pressures, high
Choice of materials
2) inadequacy of mechanical strength. Medium velocity, (e.g. impeller)
e.g. breaking off of Specification of choice of
b) accumulation of energy inside the machine, e.g.
handle materials, test pressures,
1) liquids and gases under pressure. Medium and max. working
pressures
1.2 Shearing hazard Medium Impeller; operation Operating instructions 5.1.2.2,
without suction screen 5.1.7.4
1.3 Cutting or severing hazard Medium Edges, burrs Accurate processing, 5.1.2.2
burring of parts
1.5 Drawing-in or trapping hazard Medium Fan wheel; connection Protective grating or other 5.1.2.2
between drive assembly forms of covering
and pump; other rotating
parts
1.6 Impact hazard High Kick back of hand Devices to avoid 5.1.2.3
starter/freewheel dangerous operation
1.9 High pressure fluid injection or ejection hazard Medium Specification of test 5.1.8,
pressures 5.1.10
Table 1 — List of significant hazards (continued)
No. Hazard identification Risk Remarks Solution Clause
evaluation reference
in this
document
2 Electrical hazards due to:
2.1 Contact of persons with live parts (direct contact) Medium Extra low voltage only Electrical installations 5.1.3
corresponding to state of
the art; engine with
declaration of the
manufacturer
2.2 Contact of persons with parts which have become live Medium Extra low voltage only 5.1.3
under faulty conditions (indirect contact)
2.3 Approach to live parts under high voltage Medium Ignition 5.1.3
3 Thermal hazards, resulting in:
3.1 Burns, scalds and other injuries by a possible contact of Medium Exhaust area Shielding or covering 5.1.4
persons with objects or materials with an extreme high or
Engine parts such as
low temperature, by flames or explosions and also by the
cylinder heads
radiation of heat sources
Handles
4 Hazards generated by noise, resulting in:
4.1 Hearing loss (deafness) other physiological disorders (e.g. Medium Noise at operating 5.1.5
loss of balance, loss of awareness) position
4.2 Interference with speech communication, acoustic signals, Medium Communications and No signals (work, 5.1.5,
etc. acoustic signals not warning, information) that 9.2.1
audible at operating are audible only
position
Table 1 — List of significant hazards (continued)
No. Hazard identification Risk Remarks Solution Clause
evaluation reference
in this
document
7 Hazards generated by materials and substances
7.1 Hazards from contact with or inhalation of harmful fluids, Medium Exhaust gases, gasoline Exhaust pipe outlet 5.1.6
gases, mists, fumes and dusts vapours, battery acid should not be within the
working area; operating
instructions; operation in
enclosed spaces only
with precautions
7.2 Fire or explosion hazard Medium Fuel system, explosive 5.1.6.3
atmosphere
8 Hazards generated by neglecting ergonomic principles in machinery design e.g. hazards from:
8.1 Unhealthy postures or excessive effort High Carrying of the portable Suitable and ergonomic 5.1.2.1,
pump handles 5.1.7.1,
5.1.7.3,
5.1.7.5
Maintenance Adequate tools 5.1.11
8.2 Inadequate consideration of hand-arm or foot-leg anatomy Medium  5.1.7.4,
5.1.7.5
8.4 Inadequate local lighting Medium  5.1.7.2
Temperature indicators or 5.1.6.3 a),
8.6 Human error, human behaviour Medium Superheated steam
caused by pumping control 5.1.7.3
against closed shut off
Design: overflowing fuel
valve; spilling of fuel
shall not drop on hot
whilst refuelling
exhaust parts
� exhaust pipe
Table 1 — List of significant hazards (continued)
No. Hazard identification Risk Remarks Solution Clause
evaluation reference
in this
document
8.8 Inadequate design or location of visual display units Medium e.g. temperature All controls and warning 5.1.7.3
indicator and signalling indicators
shall be easily visible
from the operating
position
10 Unexpected start-up, unexpected overrun/ overspeed (or any similar malfunction) from:
10.6 Errors made by the operator (due to mismatch of Medium See 8.6 The indication of the limit 5.1.7.3,
machinery with human characteristics and abilities, see pressure p shall be 5.1.10
a lim
8.6) easily visible from the
operator position
11 Impossibility of stopping the machine in the best Medium Engine shall be Stopping device 5.1.9
possible conditions disengageable
18 Loss of stability/overturning of machinery Medium Overturning of the pump Operating instructions: 5.1.2.1
during transportation correct installation and
and use securing of the pump
24 Due to the power source and to the transmission of power
24.1 Hazards from the engine and the batteries Medium Secure fixing of the 5.1.6.4
battery
5 Requirements
5.1 Safety requirements and/or protective measures
5.1.1 General
5.1.1.1 Portable pumps shall comply with the safety requirements and/or protective measures of this
clause and of EN 1028. In the event of conflict, the requirements of this clause shall take precedence. In
addition, the portable pump shall be designed according to the principles of EN ISO 12100-1 and
EN ISO 12100-2 for hazards relevant but not significant, which are not dealt with by this document.
5.1.1.2 For hazards which are to be reduced by the application of type B-standards referred to in this
document (EN 294, EN 349, EN 547-2, EN 547-3, EN 563, EN 953, EN 60204-1, EN ISO 3744,
EN ISO 11688-1, EN ISO 11688-2), the manufacturer shall carry out a risk assessment to establish the
requirements of this type B-standards which are to be applied. This specific risk assessment shall be part of
the general risk assessment of the portable pump.
5.1.1.3 Where the means of reducing the risk is by a safe system of operating the portable pump, the
manufacturer shall include in the information for use, details of the system and of the elements of training
required by the operating personnel.
5.1.1.4 Where the means of reducing the risk is by the physical arrangement or positioning of the
portable pump, the manufacturer shall include in the information for use, a reference to the reduction means to
be provided. Any limiting value of the requirement, and, if appropriate, the means of verification shall be
notified.
5.1.1.5 The requirements of 5.1 shall be verified according to 6.1. The portable pump shall be fully
operational after the tests.
5.1.1.6 For safety requirements related to electromagnetic phenomena the following paragraphs apply.
The portable pump shall have sufficient immunity to electromagnetic disturbances to enable them to operate
safely as intended and not fail to danger when exposed to the levels and types of disturbances intended by
the manufacturer.
The manufacturer of the portable pump shall design, install and wire the equipment and sub-assemblies
taking into account the recommendations of the suppliers of these sub-assemblies.
NOTE General requirements regarding electromagnetic compatibility (for the EEA the EMC Directives) can be
covered by the application of European harmonized standards. For example the relevant clauses of either EN 55012
(CISPR 12) for emission, if the equipment includes only internal combustion engines, or by the generic standard
EN 61000-6-3 for emission and by EN 61000-6-2 for immunity.
5.1.2 Mechanical devices
5.1.2.1 Transporting devices and loss of stability
5.1.2.1.1 The portable pump shall have lifting points or an adequate frame design to transport it according
to the manufacturers manual. The handles/frame shall be designed to withstand at least 2,5 times the mass
lifted divided by the number of lifting points according to 5.1.7.1.
NOTE The handles should be fixed higher than the centre of gravity.
5.1.2.1.2 The transporting device shall withstand all expected mechanical loads and be designed for
dragging and sliding the portable pump in terrain in an operational condition.
NOTE An example of the dimension of contour of a transporting device is given in Annex A.
5.1.2.1.3 The portable pump shall not move by more than 10 cm on a dry, clean, hard, flat horizontal
surface (e.g. concrete or asphalt) running at priming speed n as defined in EN 1028-1 over a period of 4 min.
s
5.1.2.1.4 During operation on an incline of 15° from the horizontal the portable pump shall not tip over.
5.1.2.2 Guarding against mechanical hazards
Means shall be incorporated to reduce the hazards created by exposed moving parts, including as appropriate:
 barriers conforming to EN 294 to prevent contact with moving parts;
 gaps at the end-of-travel conforming to EN 349;
 guards conforming to EN 953.
Rotating shafts, in particular those with exposed keys and keyways or other projections that could cut or catch
shall be protected or guarded.
Fixed guards for reducing risks from contact with moving parts of a pump, except for the pump inlet screen
(see 9.3.2.5), shall be removable only by using a tool. It shall not be necessary to remove the guard in order for
the pump to function normally.
Covers giving access for adjustment or setting of controls or sensors whilst the pump is in operation shall be
secured against unintended opening both when open and closed, and as far as possible remain attached to
the pump when open but shall not be required to be interlocked.
Machined or cut parts exposed, or likely to be exposed, at any stage during installation, operation, or servicing of
the pump shall be treated to remove burrs, rags and sharp edges by radiusing or chamfering.
5.1.2.3 Manual starting device
If a manual starting device is used it shall be safe from kick back. Handle starting equipment shall be
according to EN ISO 11102-1 and EN ISO 11102-2. Re-coil starting equipment shall be according to
EN ISO 14314.
5.1.3 Electrical facilities
Only extra low voltage as specified in EN 60204-1:1997, 6.4.1 shall be used, except ignition system.
The protection against direct contact shall be at least IP 2X as specified in EN 60529.
The portable pump shall be so designed and constructed that the battery, if a battery is part of the system, can
be disconnected with the aid of an easily accessible device provided for that purpose.
5.1.4 Thermal hazards
For maximum surface temperatures during operation and transport EN 563 and EN 13202 applies with following
limits:
a) For handles a contact duration of 1 min shall be applied.
b) For unintentionally contactable surfaces, a contact duration of 0,5 s shall be applied.
c) For intentionally contactable surfaces, e.g. controls, a contact duration of 4 s shall be applied.
5.1.5 Noise
5.1.5.1 Noise reduction at source by design
The noise at the operating position shall be as low as practicable by design (e.g. using measures as given in
Annex B). EN ISO 11688-1 applies.
NOTE Useful information on noise generation mechanisms in machinery is given in EN ISO 11688-2.
5.1.5.2 Noise reduction by protective measures
If it is not possible to achieve the noise reduction at the source by design methods, the manufacturer shall,
whenever practical, equip the machine with devices such as noise enclosures, silencers etc.
NOTE EN ISO 14163 gives guidelines for noise control by silencers and EN ISO 11820 gives a method for
measuring the acoustical performance of silencers.
5.1.5.3 Noise control by information
The declared dual-number noise emission values shall be given in the information for use (see 9.3.2.3 n).
If consideration of noise reduction at the design stage shows that noise emission levels, after taking all
possible technical measures, will be so high that further protection of the operator will be necessary, the
information for use shall contain additional information (see 9.3.2.3 o).
5.1.6 Hazards generated by materials and substances
5.1.6.1 General
Harmful materials shall not be used as part of the portable pump.
NOTE For harmful materials see also Directive 67/548/EEC and its amendments.
5.1.6.2 Exhaust
The exhaust system shall be designed and installed to avoid exhaust emission in direction of the operators
position and combustible parts of the portable pump.
The end of the exhaust pipe(s) shall be designed and located so that a detachable exhaust hose can be used.
Detachable exhaust hoses shall be offered by the manufacturer of the portable pump as accessories.
NOTE An example of exhaust tail pipe (coupling) is given in Annex C.
5.1.6.3 Fuel system
The design shall consider hazards from flammable fuels with regard to fuel pipes, tank location, leakage, filling
and draining.
The fuel system shall be designed in such a way that no leakage occurs at permitted incline of 15° from the
horizontal during operation.
NOTE Inclines of more than 15° may be agreed upon between user and manufacturer. In this case additional
measures can be necessary.
If the fuel is gravity fed to the engine, a fuel tap is required.
For fuel tanks the following additional requirements apply:
a) Filler necks in fuel tanks shall be designed and located to allow easy refilling with fuel cans or other
devices and to minimize a risk of fuel spilling on hot parts.
b) Impact occurring during normal operation or handling shall have no effect on the fuel tank.
NOTE Safe refilling could be achieved by a quick coupling.
For markings see 9.4.2.
5.1.6.4 Battery
If a battery is part of the system, the battery housing shall be constructed and located and the battery installed
so as to avoid as far as possible the chance of electrolyte being ejected on to the operator in the event of
rollover and/or to avoid the accumulation of vapours in places occupied by operators.
5.1.7 Ergonomic design principles
5.1.7.1 Lifting points
Lifting points shall be provided for at least two persons for portable pumps up to 100 kg, and for at least four
persons up to 200 kg.
NOTE Additional transportation means are subject to agreement between manufacturer and user.
5.1.7.2 Lighting
Means shall be provided to allow illumination, at least when the engine is running, of
a) control elements and instruments;
b) at least punctual around the portable pump of at least 5 lx over a distance of 1 m from the portable pump
at ground level;
c) the fuel tank for filling and checking the fuel level.
5.1.7.3 Displays and controls
Displays and controls shall conform to the design principles specified in relevant parts of EN 894. EN 61310
(all parts) also applies.
All instruments shall be visible for the operator standing in an upright position 1 m away from the operating
panel.
For markings see 9.4.2.
5.1.7.4 Maintenance
Portable pumps shall be designed in accordance with the maintainability requirements in EN ISO 12100-2.
Portable pumps shall be designed in accordance with EN 547-2 and EN 547-3 so that maintenance can be
carried out without unreasonable efforts.
5.1.7.5 Handling and Mass
Handling of the portable pump shall be possible with protective gloves for firefighters according to EN 659.
The maximum mass of a portable pump with the engine fully operational (see 5.2.10.1) shall not exceed
200 kg.
5.1.8 Overspeed protection
The engine shall have an overspeed protection to avoid overspeeding of any part of the portable pump.
5.1.9 Stopping device
The portable pump shall have a stopping device actuated by a single operation located at the operator's
position. After a stop command, the stopping control device shall remain in the stop position until it is
reactivated intentionally.
5.1.10 Indication of limit pressure (p )
a lim
Whenever p according to EN 1028-1:2002, 5.2.1.2.3 is reached it shall be indicated visually.
a lim
5.1.11 Special tools
Special tools for maintenance of the portable pump or replacement of spare parts/wear parts shall be supplied
with the portable pump if the customer so desires.
5.2 Performance requirements
5.2.1 General
If in the following no deviations to EN 1028 are required, the requirements in accordance with EN 1028 apply.
The requirements of 5.2 shall be verified according to 6.2. The portable pump shall be fully operational after
the tests.
5.2.2 Hydraulic performance
The portable pump shall meet the guarantee points specified in EN 1028-1:2002, 6.17.
5.2.3 Vibration during operation
Vibrations shall not impair the proper function of the portable pump.
5.2.4 Inclination
5.2.4.1 Inclination during operation
At nominal delivery rate the portable pump shall be fully operational in all directions up to an inclination
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