SIST EN 671-2:2012

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-julij-2012
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SIST EN 671-2:2001
SIST EN 671-2:2001/A1:2004
Vgrajeni gasilni sistemi - Cevni sistemi - 2. del: Cevni koluti s plosko cevjo
Fixed firefighting systems - Hose systems - Part 2: Hose systems with lay-flat hose
Ortfeste Löschanlagen - Wandhydranten - Teil 2: Wandhydranten mit Flachschläuchen
Installations fixes de lutte contre l'incendie - Systèmes équipeés de tuyaux - Partie 2:
Postes d'eau muraux équipés de tuyaux plats
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 671-2:2012
ICS:
13.220.10 Gašenje požara Fire-fighting
23.040.70 Gumene cevi in armature Hoses and hose assemblies
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 671-2
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
April 2012
ICS 13.220.10 Supersedes EN 671-2:2001
English Version
Fixed firefighting systems - Hose systems - Part 2: Hose
systems with lay-flat hose
Installations fixes de lutte contre l'incendie - Systèmes Ortsfeste Löschanlagen - Wandhydranten - Teil 2:
équipés de tuyaux - Partie 2: Postes d'eau muraux équipés Wandhydranten mit Flachschlauch
de tuyaux plats
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Contents Page
Foreword .4
Introduction .5
1 Scope .5
2 Normative references .5
3 Terms and definitions .6
4 Requirements .6
4.1 General .6
4.2 Distribution of extinguishing media .7
4.2.1 Hose bore .7
4.2.2 Minimum flow rate .7
4.2.3 Effective throw range .7
4.2.4 Spray discharge .7
4.3 Operational reliability .7
4.3.1 Hose — General .7
4.3.2 Shut-off nozzle .8
4.3.3 Shut-off nozzle — Resistance to impact .8
4.3.4 Shut-off nozzle — Operating torque .8
4.3.5 Inlet stop valve .8
4.3.6 Hydraulic properties — Resistance to internal pressure .9
4.3.7 Hydraulic properties — Security of couplings .9
4.4 Ability to pull out the hose .9
4.4.1 Type 1 Reel .9
4.4.2 Type 1 and 3 Supports swinging .9
4.4.3 Hose — Maximum length .9
4.5 Colour .9
4.6 Cabinet .9
4.6.1 General .9
4.6.2 Opening/closing device . 10
4.6.3 Cabinet for manual hose system with screw down type valve . 10
4.6.4 Identification symbol . 10
4.7 Durability aspects . 10
4.7.1 Durability of operational reliability. 10
5 Test methods . 10
5.1 General . 10
5.2 Distribution of extinguishing media . 11
5.2.1 Hose bore . 11
5.2.2 Minimum flow rate . 11
5.2.3 Effective throw range . 11
5.2.4 Spray discharge . 11
5.3 Operational reliability . 11
5.3.1 Hose — General . 11
5.3.2 Shut-off nozzle . 11
5.3.3 Shut-off nozzle — Resistance to impact . 11
5.3.4 Shut-off nozzle — Operating torque . 11
5.3.5 Inlet stop valve . 11
5.3.6 Hydraulic properties — Resistance to internal pressure . 11
5.3.7 Hydraulic properties — Security of couplings . 12
5.4 Ability to pull out the hose . 12
5.4.1 Type 1 Reel . 12
5.4.2 Type 1 and Type 3 Supports swinging . 12
5.4.3 Hose — Maximum length . 12
5.5 Colour . 12
5.6 Cabinet. 12
5.7 Durability aspects . 12
5.7.1 Durability of operational reliability . 12
6 Evaluation of conformity . 13
6.1 General . 13
6.2 Initial Type Testing — Type Testing . 13
6.2.1 General . 13
6.2.2 Test samples . 14
6.2.3 Test reports . 14
6.3 Factory Production Control (FPC) . 14
6.3.1 General . 14
6.3.2 Requirements . 14
6.3.3 Product specific requirements . 16
6.3.4 Initial inspection of factory and of FPC . 17
6.3.5 Continuous surveillance of FPC . 18
6.3.6 Procedure for modifications. 18
6.3.7 One-off products, pre-production products (e.g. prototypes) and products produced in
very low quantity . 18
7 Marking . 19
8 Instruction . 19
8.1 Instructions for use . 19
8.2 Installation and maintenance instructions . 20
Annex A (normative) Schedule for testing sequence . 21
Annex B (normative) Test method for resistance to external corrosion . 22
Annex C (normative) Ageing test for plastics materials . 23
Annex D (normative) Test method for resistance to corrosion of waterways . 24
Annex E (normative) Test methods for shut-off nozzle . 25
E.1 Resistance to impact . 25
E.2 Operating torque . 25
E.3 Spray discharge . 25
E.4 Flow rate and throw range . 27
E.4.1 Flow rate . 27
E.4.2 Throw range . 28
Annex F (normative) Test method for resistance to internal pressure . 29
Annex ZA (informative) Clauses of this European Standard addressing the provisions of EU
Construction Products Directive . 30
ZA.1 Scope and relevant characteristics . 30
ZA.2 Procedure for the attestation of conformity of hose systems with lay-flat hose . 32
ZA.2.1 System of attestation of conformity . 32
ZA.2.2 EC certificate of conformity. 34
ZA.3 CE marking and labelling. 34

Foreword
This document (EN 671-2:2012) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 191 “Fixed firefighting
systems”, the secretariat of which is held by BSI.
This document shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical text or by
endorsement, at the latest by October 2012 and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest
by January 2014.
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 supersedes EN 671-2:2001.
EN 671-2:2001 has been technically revised and editorial edited. The order of clauses has been changed.
Annex ZA has been updated.
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.
For convenience of application in testing, the normative annexes of this European Standard are arranged so
that Annex A gives the sequence of testing for conformity assessment and Annexes B, C, D, E and F are in
the correct sequence for testing.
EN 671 has the general title “Fixed firefighting systems — Hose systems” and is in three parts:
 Part 1: Hose reels with semi-rigid hose;
 Part 2: Hose systems with lay-flat hose;
 Part 3: Maintenance of hose reels with semi-rigid hose and hose systems with lay-flat hose.
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, 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.
Introduction
Fire hose systems in proper condition provide a very effective firefighting facility with a continuous supply of
water available immediately.
The requirements of this European Standard have been specified to ensure that hose system can be operated
efficiently by one person and that such systems have a long service life.
1 Scope
This European Standard specifies requirements and methods of test for the construction and performance of
fire hose reel systems with lay-flat hose for installation in buildings, permanently connected to a water supply,
for use by the occupants.
Furthermore, it provides also for requirements on evaluation of conformity and marking of these products.
Its requirements may apply in general for other applications, for example in marine applications or in
aggressive environments, but additional requirements may be necessary in such cases.
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 671-3, Fixed firefighting systems — Hose systems — Part 3: Maintenance of hose reels with semi-rigid
hose and hose systems with lay-flat hose
EN 14540, Fire-fighting hoses — Non-percolating layflat hoses for fixed systems
EN ISO 4892-2:2006, Plastics — Methods of exposure to laboratory light sources — Part 2: Xenon-arc amps
(ISO 4892-2:2006)
ISO 7-1, Pipe threads where pressure-tight joints are made on the threads — Part 1: Dimensions, tolerances
and designation
EN ISO 9227:2006, Corrosion tests in artificial atmospheres — Salt spray tests (ISO 9227:2006)
ISO 5208, Industrial valves — Pressure testing of metallic valves
ISO 7010, Graphical symbols — Safety colours and safety signs — Registered safety signs
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1
cabinet
box to protect the hose system against environmental or physical damage
3.2
coupling
device used to connect the hose to the valve and to the shut-off nozzle
3.3
fire hose system; hose system
firefighting appliance consisting essentially of a cabinet or cover, hose support, manual stop valve, lay-flat
hose with couplings, shut-off nozzle
3.4
hose support
device used to hold the hose and shall be one of the following types:
 Type 1: rotating reel;
 Type 2: cradle with the hose double coiled;
 Type 3: hose basket with the hose flaked
3.5
lay-flat hose
hose which is flat-sectioned except when it is internally pressurized
3.6
maximum working pressure
maximum allowable pressure for which the hose system is designed
Note 1 to entry: All pressures are gauge pressures and are expressed in Mega Pascal (1 MPa = 10 bar).
[SOURCE: EN 671-1:2012]
3.7
shut-off nozzle
component, at the end of the hose, used to direct and control the discharge of water
[SOURCE: EN 671-1:2012]
4 Requirements
4.1 General
Conformity with the requirements given in this Clause 4 shall be verified by testing in accordance with
Clause 5.
4.2 Distribution of extinguishing media
4.2.1 Hose bore
The inside diameter of the hose shall be maximum 52 mm.
4.2.2 Minimum flow rate
The flow rates in jet and spray settings shall be according to Table 1.
Table 1 — Minimum flow rates and minimum K-coefficient according to pressure
a
Nozzle- or Minimum flow rate Q K-coefficient
equivalent
l/min
diameter
mm P = 0,2 MPa P = 0,4 MPa P = 0,6 MPa
9 65 92 113 46
10 78 110 135 55
11 96 136 167 68
12 102 144 176 72
13 120 170 208 85
a
Flow rate Q at a pressure P is related to the equation Q = K 10P , where Q is in l/min and P is in MPa.

4.2.3 Effective throw range
The effective throw ranges of the discharges at a pressure of 0,2 MPa shall not be less than as follows (as
appropriate):
a) jet discharge:  10 m;
b) sheet spray discharge: 6 m;
c) conical spray discharge: 3 m.
4.2.4 Spray discharge
Nozzles with a spray setting shall give a spray angle as follows:
a) sheet spray: 90° ± 5°;
b) conical spray: not less than 45°.
4.3 Operational reliability
4.3.1 Hose — General
The hose shall be lay-flat and according to EN 14540.
4.3.2 Shut-off nozzle
4.3.2.1 General
The hose shall terminate in a shut-off nozzle, which shall give the following control settings:
a) shut;
b) spray;
c) jet.
It is recommended that the sequence should be as above with the spray setting between the shut setting and
the jet setting.
Any spray discharge shall be in the form of either a sheet spray or a conical spray.
Trigger operated shut-off nozzles shall be self closing.
4.3.2.2 Marking of control condition — Rotary operated nozzles
Rotary operated nozzles shall be marked to show the direction of closing and opening.
4.3.2.3 Marking of control conditions — Lever and trigger operated nozzles
Lever and trigger operated nozzles shall be marked to show the settings for:
a) shut;
b) spray;
c) jet.
4.3.3 Shut-off nozzle — Resistance to impact
The nozzle shall not break or show any visible leakage.
4.3.4 Shut-off nozzle — Operating torque
The torque necessary to operate the nozzle to each control setting (i.e. operating, spray, jet or flow rate
control) at maximum working pressure shall not exceed 7 Nm.
4.3.5 Inlet stop valve
A manual stop valve shall be fitted to the hose system.
The valve shall be screw down or other slow-opening type.
The inlet shall be threaded according to ISO 7-1.
The inlet and outlet shall form an angle of not less than 90° and not more than 135°.
The valve shall be closed by turning the handle in a clockwise direction and the direction of opening shall be
marked.
When tested in accordance with ISO 5208 for a maximum working pressure of 1,2 MPa the valve shall
conform to the appropriate requirements.
4.3.6 Hydraulic properties — Resistance to internal pressure
Hose assemblies shall be designed for the following pressures:
a) maximum working pressure: 1,2 MPa;
b) test pressure: 2,4 MPa;
c) minimum burst pressure: 4,2 MPa.
When tested in accordance with ISO 5208 for a maximum working pressure of 1,2 MPa the valve shall
conform to the appropriate requirements.
4.3.7 Hydraulic properties — Security of couplings
Hose assemblies shall not leak when tested to the test pressure in accordance with Annex F.
4.4 Ability to pull out the hose
4.4.1 Type 1 Reel
The reel shall rotate around a spindle so that the hose can be withdrawn freely. The inside drum shall have a
minimum diameter of not less than 70 mm and shall have a slit not less than 20 mm wide across the full
diameter of the drum into which the folded hose is located.
4.4.2 Type 1 and 3 Supports swinging
Types 1 and 3 hose supports, if fixed to the cabinet, shall allow a swing to a position at a minimum of 90° to
the plane of the back of the cabinet. The turning axis shall be vertical.
NOTE There are no specific requirements for Type 2.
4.4.3 Hose — Maximum length
For handling reasons the length of the hose should not exceed 20 m.
4.5 Colour
The colour of the support shall be red.
4.6 Cabinet
4.6.1 General
o
Cabinet for a hose system shall be fitted with a door. Cabinet doors shall open to minimum 170 to allow the
hose to be run out freely in any direction. Cabinet shall be free of sharp edges, which might damage the
equipment or cause injury.
Lockable cabinet shall be provided with an emergency opening device, which may be protected only by
transparent frangible material. To provide access for inspection and maintenance, the cabinet shall be unlock
able with a key.
If the emergency opening device is protected by a frangible glass front this shall be of the type which when
broken does not leave jagged or sharp edges, which might cause injury when the emergency opening is
operated.
When transparent material is used as a part of the construction of the door then this shall not be used as the
emergency access to the hose system.
Cabinet may also be used to contain other firefighting equipment, provided that the cabinet is of sufficient size
and the equipment does not interfere with the prompt use of the hose system.
For service in some climatic conditions it may be necessary to provide the cabinet with suitable ventilating
openings.
4.6.2 Opening/closing device
An opening/closing device of the cabinet shall be provided to allow periodical inspection and maintenance.
The opening device shall have provision for a security seal to be fitted.
The force necessary to open and secure the seal shall be not less than 20 N and not more than 40 N.
4.6.3 Cabinet for manual hose system with screw down type valve
The screw down valve shall be positioned in the cabinet for manual hose reel in such a way that there is at
least 35 mm free space around the external diameter of the hand wheel, when the valve is in any position
from fully open to fully closed.
4.6.4 Identification symbol
Hose system cabinet shall be marked with the symbol Fire hose reel, Reference nr. F002, in ISO 7010.
NOTE The symbol may have a luminescent surface.
4.7 Durability aspects
4.7.1 Durability of operational reliability
4.7.1.1 Resistance to external corrosion on coated parts
Any coated parts of the hose system with lay-flat hose shall provide adequate protection (see Annex B).
NOTE The advice of the hose reel manufacturer should be requested in cases of special corrosion risk.
4.7.1.2 Resistance to corrosion of waterways
There shall be no significant corrosion defects (see Annex D) and the mechanical operation of all working
parts shall be unimpaired.
4.7.1.3 Ageing tests for plastics materials
Samples or test pieces of plastic materials used in components subjected to a mechanical and/or hydraulic
effort shall not show cracking or crazing after aging test.
5 Test methods
5.1 General
To verify the conformity with the requirements in Clause 4, the following test methods shall be used. The test
indicated in clauses shall be carried out according to the sequence shown in Annex A, Table A.1.
5.2 Distribution of extinguishing media
5.2.1 Hose bore
The hose bore shall be tested according to EN 14540.
5.2.2 Minimum flow rate
The flow rates shall be tested in accordance with E.4.1 at a pressure of 0,6 MPa.
5.2.3 Effective throw range
The effective throw ranges shall be determined in accordance with E.4.2.
5.2.4 Spray discharge
Spray discharge shall be determined in accordance with E.3.
5.3 Operational reliability
5.3.1 Hose — General
Verification shall be in compliance with EN 14540.
5.3.2 Shut-off nozzle
5.3.2.1 General
Visual inspections shall be done during tests in E.3.
5.3.2.2 Marking of control condition — Rotary operated nozzles
Rotary nozzle shall be inspected for marking of direction for opening and closing.
Lever and trigger operated nozzles shall be inspected that they are marked with settings for shut, spray and
jet.
5.3.3 Shut-off nozzle — Resistance to impact
The shut-off nozzle shall be tested in accordance with E.1.
5.3.4 Shut-off nozzle — Operating torque
The operating torque shall be tested according with E.2.
5.3.5 Inlet stop valve
The provisions of 4.3.5 are verified by visual inspection.
5.3.6 Hydraulic properties — Resistance to internal pressure
Hose assemblies shall be tested to the appropriate test pressure given in accordance with Annex F.
5.3.7 Hydraulic properties — Security of couplings
Hose assemblies shall be tested in accordance with Annex F.
5.4 Ability to pull out the hose
5.4.1 Type 1 Reel
The dimension shall be determined by a meter or another ordinary equipment.
5.4.2 Type 1 and Type 3 Supports swinging
The specific requirements have to be visually inspected.
5.4.3 Hose — Maximum length
The maximum length shall be tested in accordance with EN 14540.
5.5 Colour
The colour of the support shall be visually inspected.
5.6 Cabinet
Check that the minimum angle of opening of the cabinet is 170° using an appropriate measuring device.
If a security seal is fitted, check that the necessary force to break the seal is between 20 N and 40 N using an
appropriate measuring device.
If a screw down stop valve is fitted, measure the distance between the hand wheel of the screw down stop
valve and the cabinet and check that is not less than 35 mm.
The remaining properties in 4.6 have to be visually inspected.
5.7 Durability aspects
5.7.1 Durability of operational reliability
5.7.1.1 Resistance to corrosion on coated parts
Resistance to external corrosion shall be tested in accordance with Annex B.
5.7.1.2 Resistance to corrosion of waterways
The waterways shall be tested in accordance with Annex D.
5.7.1.3 Ageing tests for plastics materials
The aging test shall be in accordance with Annex C.
6 Evaluation of conformity
6.1 General
The compliance of hose systems with lay-flat hose to the requirements of this European Standard and with the
stated values (including classes) shall be demonstrated by:
 initial type testing;
 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 product.
6.2 Initial Type Testing — Type Testing
6.2.1 General
Initial type testing and type testing shall be performed to demonstrate compliance with this European Standard,
All essential characteristics for which the manufacturer declares performances, are subject to Initial Type
Testing. In addition, the need to perform Type Tests applies to all other characteristics included in a standard
when the manufacturer claims compliance, unless the standard gives provisions (e.g. use of previously
existing data, CWFT and conventionally accepted performance) for declaring performances without
performing tests.
Tests 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 system of
attestation of conformity on the same product or products of similar design, construction and functionality,
such that the results are applicable to the product in question.
NOTE 1 Same system of attestation of conformity means testing by an independent third party under the responsibility
of a product certification body.
For the purposes of testing, 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 2 Products may be in different families for different characteristics.
NOTE 3 Reference to the test method standards should be made to allow the selection of a suitable representative
sample.
In addition, Type Tests or Initial Type Testing shall be performed for all characteristics included in the
standard for which the manufacturer declares performances:
 at the beginning of the production of a new or modified hose system with a lay-flat hose design (unless a
member of the same family), or
 at the beginning of a new or modified method of production (where this may affect the stated properties);
they shall be repeated for the appropriate characteristic(s), whenever a change occurs in the hose system
with lay-flat hose design, in the raw material or in the supplier of the components, or in the production process
(subject to the definition of a family), which would 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 compliance with other product standards, these characteristics need not be
reassessed. The specifications of these components shall be documented, as shall the inspection scheme for
ensuring their compliance.
Products marked in accordance with appropriate harmonised European specifications may be presumed to
have the performances stated with that marking, although this does not replace the responsibility of the hose
system with lay-flat hose designer to ensure that the hose system with lay-flat hose as a whole is correctly
designed and its components have the necessary performance values to meet the design.
6.2.2 Test samples
Test samples of the product shall be representative of the current production.
6.2.3 Test reports
All Type Tests, Initial Type Tests and their results 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 hose system with lay-flat hose to which they relate.
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 stated performance characteristics.
The FPC system shall consist of written procedures, regular inspections and tests and/or assessments and
the use of the results to control raw and other incoming materials or components, equipment, the production
process and the 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 production control system documentation shall ensure a common understanding of conformity evaluation
and enable the achievement of the required product characteristics and the effective operation of the
production control system to be checked.
Factory production control therefore brings together operational techniques and all measures allowing
maintenance and control of the compliance of the product with this technical specification.
6.3.2 Requirements
6.3.2.1 General
The manufacturer is responsible for organising the effective implementation of the FPC system.
Tasks and responsibilities in the production control organisation shall be documented and this documentation
shall be kept up-to-date.
In each factory the manufacturer may delegate the action to a person having the necessary authority to:
 identify procedures to demonstrate conformity of the product at appropriate stages;
 identify and record any instance of non-conformity;
 identify procedures to correct instances of non conformity.
The manufacturer shall draw up and keep up-to-date documents defining the Factory Production Control
which he applies.
The manufacturer's documentation and procedures should be appropriate to the product and manufacturing
process.
The FPC system should achieve an appropriate level of confidence in the conformity of the product. This
involves:
(a) the preparation of documented procedures and instructions relating to factory production control
operations, in accordance with the requirements of the technical specification to which reference is made;
(b) the effective implementation of these procedures and instructions;
(c) the recording of these operations and their results;
(d) the use of these results to correct any deviations, repair the effects of such deviations, treat any resulting
instances of non-conformity and, if necessary, revise the FPC to rectify the cause of non-conformity.
Where subcontracting takes place, the manufacturer shall retain the overall control of the product and ensure
that he receives all the information that is necessary to fulfil his responsibilities according to this European
Standard.
If the manufacturer has part of the product designed, manufactured, assembled, packed, processed and/or
labelled by subcontracting, the FPC of the subcontractor may be taken into account, where appropriate for the
product in question.
The manufacturer who subcontracts all of his activities may in no circumstances pass these responsibilities on
to a subcontractor.
Manufacturers having an FPC system, which comply with EN ISO 9001 and which addresses the
requirements of this European standard are recognized as satisfying the FPC requirements of the Council
Directive 89/106/EEC.
6.3.2.2 Personnel
The responsibility, authority and the relationship between personnel that manages, performs or verifies work
affecting product conformity, shall be defined.
This applies in particular to personnel that need to initiate actions preventing product non-conformities from
occurring, actions in case of non-conformities and to identify and register product conformity problems.
Personnel performing work affecting product conformity shall be competent on the basis of appropriate
education, training, skills and experience for which records shall be maintained.
6.3.2.3 Equipment
6.3.2.3.1 Testing
All weighing, measuring and testing equipment shall be calibrated or verified and regularly inspected
according to documented procedures, frequencies and criteria.
6.3.2.3.2 Manufacturing
All equipment used in the manufacturing process shall be regularly inspected and maintained to ensure use,
wear or failure does not cause inconsistency in the manufacturing process.
Inspections and maintenance shall be carried out and recorded in accordance with the manufacturer’s written
procedures and the records retained for the period defined in the manufacturer's FPC procedures.
6.3.2.4 Raw materials and components
The specifications of all incoming raw materials and components shall be documented, as shall the inspection
scheme for ensuring their compliance. In case supplied kit components are used, the attestation of conformity
level of the component shall be that given in the appropriate harmonised technical specification for that
component.
6.3.2.5 Design process
The factory production control system shall document the various stages in the design of the hose systems
with lay-flat hose, identify the checking procedure and those individuals responsible for all stages of design.
During the design process itself, a record shall be kept of all checks, their results, and any corrective actions
taken.
This record shall be sufficiently detailed and accurate to demonstrate that all stages of the design phase, and
all checks, have been carried out satisfactorily.
6.3.2.6 Controls during manufacturing process
The manufacturer shall plan and carry out production under controlled conditions.
6.3.2.7 Product testing and evaluation
The manufacturer shall establish procedures to ensure that the stated values of the characteristics he
declares are maintained.
6.3.2.8 Non-complying products
The manufacturer shall have written procedures which specify how non-complying products shall be dealt with.
Any such events shall be recorded as they occur and these records shall be kept for the period defined in the
manufacturer’s written procedures.
6.3.2.9 Corrective action
The manufacturer shall have documented procedures that instigate action to eliminate the cause of non-
conformities in order to prevent recurrence.
6.3.2.10 Handling, storage and packaging
The manufacturer shall have procedures providing methods of product handling and shall provide suitable
storage areas preventing damage or deterioration.
6.3.3 Product specific requirements
The FPC system shall:
 address this European Standard
and
 ensure that the products placed on the market comply with the stated performance characteristics.
The FPC system shall include a product specific FPC, which identifies procedures to demonstrate compliance
of the product at appropriate stages, i.e.:
a) the controls and tests to be carried out prior to and/or during manufacture according to a frequency laid
down in the FPC test plan, and/or
b) the verifications and tests to be carried out on finished products according to a frequency laid down in the
FPC test plan.
If the manufacturer uses only finished products, the operations under b) shall lead to an equivalent level of
compliance of the product as if FPC had been carried out during the production.
If the manufacturer carries out parts of the production himself, the operations under b) may be reduced and
partly replaced by operations under a). Generally, the more parts of the production that are carried out by the
manufacturer, the more operations under b) may be replaced by operations under a).
In any case the operation shall lead
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