ISO 17899:2004

INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 17899
First edition
2004-07-15
Ships and marine technology — Marine
electric window wipers
Navires et technologie marine — Essuie-glaces marins électriques

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ISO 2004
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Contents Page
Foreword. iv
Introduction . v
1 Scope. 1
2 Normative references. 1
3 Terms and definitions. 1
4 Requirement. 1
5 Wiped area. 2
6 Design and construction. 2
7 Speeds. 2
8 Wipe quality. 3
9 Materials. 3
10 Electrical equipment. 3
11 Provision for de-icing . 3
12 Durability. 4
13 Salt mist test. 4
14 Temperature tests. 4
15 Salt water test. 4
16 Resistance to mechanical shock. 4
17 Vibration. 4
18 Compass safe distance. 4
19 Designation. 5
Bibliography . 6

Foreword
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ISO 17899 was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 8, Ships and marine technology, Subcommittee
SC 5, Ships' bridge layout.
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Introduction
A good standard of wiping needs to be ensured for ships' safety but there is currently no performance
standard for heavy-duty marine electric window wipers.
ISO 8468 calls for heavy-duty wipers to be fitted and applies to all sea-going ships where bridge duty is
regularly maintained. This International Standard specifies the requirements for heavy-duty wipers and goes
beyond the guidelines in 4.2.3 of ISO 8468 which are confined to the need for
 an interval function,
 fresh water wash,
 capability to operate independently, and
 a clear view in all operating conditions.
This International Standard includes criteria for wiper operating speeds, durability, ruggedness and
environmental compatibility for the complete wiper system. i.e. control system, motors, mechanisms and the
wiper blade itself.
ISO 3904 has been used as a guideline for this International Standard.
Equipment meeting these requirements is currently available commercially. This International Standard
provides important benchmarks against which independent classification societies can certify.
This International Standard embraces all the common wiper types used, i.e. straight line, pendulum and
pantograph, and includes wiper systems with drive motors mounted either inside or outside the ship's bridge.

INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 17899:2004(E)

Ships and marine technology — Marine electric window wipers
1 Scope
This International Standard specifies requirements for marine electric window wipers. It covers the required
features, performance, constructional materials and electrical equipment for wiper systems for sea-going
vessels where bridge duty is regularly maintained. It covers the performance, materials and electrical
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