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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
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Mountaineering equipment - Avalanche airbag systems - Safety requirements and test
methods
Bergsteigerausrüstung - Lawinen-Airbag-Systeme - Sicherheitsanforderungen und
Prüfverfahren
Équipement d'alpinisme et d'escalade - Systèmes de sac gonflable anti-ensevelissement
lors d'une avalanche - Exigences de sécurité et méthodes d'essai
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN 16716
ICS:
13.340.99 Druga varovalna oprema Other protective equipment
97.220.40 Oprema za športe na Outdoor and water sports
prostem in vodne športe equipment
oSIST prEN 16716:2014 en,fr,de
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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EUROPEAN STANDARD
DRAFT
prEN 16716
NORME EUROPÉENNE

EUROPÄISCHE NORM

February 2014
ICS 13.340.99; 97.220.20; 97.220.40
English Version
Mountaineering equipment - Avalanche airbag systems - Safety
requirements and test methods
Équipement d'alpinisme et d'escalade - Systèmes de sac Bergsteigerausrüstung - Lawinen-Airbag-Systeme -
gonflable anti-ensevelissement lors d'une avalanche - Sicherheitsanforderungen und Prüfverfahren
Exigences de sécurité et méthodes d'essai
This draft European Standard is submitted to CEN members for enquiry. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee CEN/TC 136.

If this draft becomes a European Standard, CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which
stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration.

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made by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management
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Kingdom.

Recipients of this draft are invited to submit, with their comments, notification of any relevant patent rights of which they are aware and to
provide supporting documentation.

Warning : This document is not a European Standard. It is distributed for review and comments. It is subject to change without notice and
shall not be referred to as a European Standard.


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© 2014 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. prEN 16716:2014 E
worldwide for CEN national Members.

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Contents Page
Foreword .3
Introduction .4
1 Scope .5
2 Normative references .5
3 Terms and definitions .5
4 Safety requirements .7
4.1 Function of the airbag system .7
4.1.1 Activation of airbag system .7
4.1.2 Airbag requirements .8
4.1.3 Carrying system .8
4.1.4 Performance requirements .9
4.2 Material requirements .9
4.2.1 General .9
4.2.2 Mechanical requirements .9
4.3 Ergonomic requirements . 10
5 Test method . 10
5.1 General . 10
5.2 Test of Operating force . 10
5.3 Test of Minimum Number of Deployments . 10
5.4 Test of Condensing Effects on activation system . 10
5.5 Test of maximum temperature . 10
5.6 Test of working time span . 11
5.7 Test of electronic indicator systems for energy supply (only electrical systems) . 11
5.8 Test of cartridges . 11
5.9 Test of airbag volume . 11
5.10 Test of Airbag Pressure . 11
5.11 Test of airbag burst pressure . 11
5.12 Impact test of the airbag . 11
5.13 Test of Carrying system . 12
5.14 Test of Influence of snow during deployment . 12
5.15 Test of user load on airbag . 12
5.16 Practical tests . 13
5.17 Corrosion test . 13
6 Information brochure of the manufacturer . 13
7 Marking of the avalanche airbag systems . 13
Annex ZA (informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential
Requirements of EU Directive 89/686/EEC . 15
Bibliography . 16

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Foreword
This document (prEN 16716:2014) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 136 “Sports,
playground and other recreational facilities and equipment”, the secretariat of which is held by DIN.
This document is currently submitted to the CEN Enquiry.
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.
For relationship with EU Directive, see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of this document.
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Introduction
The product is Category II of the PPE Directive 89/686/EEC. This Directive is on higher-level than the
standard and includes additional requirements, which are not covered with the standard.
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1 Scope
This European Standard specifies safety requirements and test methods for avalanche airbag systems to
reduce the risk of being buried by a snow avalanche which can lead to suffocation, lack of oxygen, wounds,
fractures, internal bleeding, organ damage, hypothermia, not being found in time, etc.
This European Standard does not consider the protection against impact or cold temperature.
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.
ANSI/ASTM F 2153, Test Method for Measurement of Backpack Capacity
EN 12277, Mountaineering equipment — Harnesses — Safety requirements and test methods
EN ISO 9227, Corrosion tests in artificial atmospheres — Salt spray tests (ISO 9227)
prEN ISO 10297:2012, Transportable gas cylinders — Cylinder valves — Specification and type testing
(ISO/DIS 10297:2012)
EN ISO 13934-1, Textiles — Tensile properties of fabrics — Part 1: Determination of maximum force and
elongation at maximum force using the strip method (ISO 13934-1)
EN ISO 13937-2, Textiles — Tear properties of fabrics — Part 2: Determination of tear force of trouser-shaped
test specimens (single tear method) (ISO 13937-2)
EN ISO 13937-4, Textiles — Tear properties of fabrics — Part 4: Determination of tear force of tongue-shaped
test specimens (Double tear test) (ISO 13937-4)
ISO 11119-3, Gas cylinders - Refillable composite gas cylinders and tubes — Design, construction and
testing — Part 3: Fully wrapped fibre reinforced composite gas cylinders and tubes up to 450L with non-load-
sharing metallic or non-metallic liners
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1
activation system
device to initiate the deployment of the avalanche airbag system
3.2
avalanche airbag system
inflating bag system which reduces the probability of being buried in a snow avalanche by increasing the
volume and decreasing the specific weight of the user in combination with the device
3.3
carrying system
system attaching the airbag system to the user
3.4
fully inflated airbag
airbag inflated to a point that it achieves its intended shape and maintains that shape under its own weight
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3.5
operating pressure
maximum pressure above atmospheric pressure in the airbag achieved during deployment of the airbag at
room temperature
3.6
refillable cartridge
pressurized gas cartridge, where the manufacturer authorises to do the refill by qualified personnel
3.7
non-refillable cartridge
pressurized gas cartridge, where only the manufacturer or an authorized third party can do the refill or which
are single use cartridges
3.8
Airbag volume
maximum amount of PE-balls between 15 mm and 20 mm which can be filled into the airbag at room
temperature, in liters
3.9
Detachable airbag systems
Avalanche airbag systems which can be removed from the carrying system by the user and where the user is
authorized to do this by the manufacturer
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4 Safety requirements
4.1 Function of the airbag system
4.1.1 Activation of airbag system
4.1.1.1 General
All components shall be compatible with relevant or existing EU requirements, for examples the pressurized
cylinders and their closure system shall comply with ISO 11119-3 and prEN ISO 10297:2012.
4.1.1.1.1 Operating force
When tested according to 5.2, the operating force for a mechanical activation system shall be between 50 N to
150 N where a maximum activation distance of the mechanical activation system of 100 mm has to be kept.
4.1.1.1.2 Minimum number of deployments
When tested according to 5.3, the device shall be able to withstand twice the minimum rated number of
deployments stated by the manufacturer. The minimum rated number of deployments is 20, which is 40
successful test deployments.
NOTE The deployment number stated by the manufacturer should be in relation to the application and the expected
lifetime of the airbag system.
In order to prevent accidental deployment the activation system shall be able to be deactivated by the user,
e.g. for storage or transport reasons.
The activation system shall be able to be temporarily disabled and enabled by the user without removing the
carrying system.
Adequate measures in the construction of the device shall be taken to protect components of the airbag
system from damage, when used according to the manufacturer's recommendations.
4.1.1.1.3 Condensing effects on activation system
When tested according to 5.4, the avalanche airbag system shall meet the requirements in 4.1.2.1 and
condensation effects shall not lead to malfunction or damage. The requirement of 4.1.1.1.1 has to be met.
4.1.1.1.4 Maximum temperature
When tested according to 5.5, the avalanche airbag system shall meet the requirements in 4.1.2.1 without
malfunction or damage when tested at an ambient temperature of +50 °C, or higher, if specified by the
manufacturer's instructions. The requirement of 4.1.1.1.1 has to be met.
4.1.1.1.5 Working time span
The avalanche airbag system has to work at least over a time period of 24 h at −30 °C without any external
support (e.g. power supply, pressure support). When tested according to 5.6 the device shall meet the
requirements in 4.1.2.1.
4.1.1.2 Electronic components of the airbag system
The device has to be equipped with an integrated indication system which indicates to the user if the energy
supply of the device is outside of its normal operating capabilities. When tested according to 5.7 the device
has fully to deploy within 5 s.
For electronic airbag activation systems the following Standards are relevant:
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 Electronic: IEC 61508 / SIL
 Charger: IEC 61558-2-16; IEC 60335-2-29
 Battery: IEC 62133 (EC 2006/66)
 Motor: IEC 60335-1; IEC 60335-2-30; IEC 60335-2-80
 Controller: IEC 60035-1; IEC 60529:1989+A1:2000 (IP 65)
 EMC: EN 55014-1/-2 ; EN 61000-6-2/-3 E;
4.1.1.3 Gas cartridges
Airbag systems with gas cartridges shall achieve full inflation within the temperature range given by the
manufacturer or between −30 °C and +50 °C, whichever is greater, without damage. Gas cartridges shall be
tested according to 5.8.
4.1.2 Airbag requirements
4.1.2.1 Airbag inflation requirements
The full inflation (see 3.4) of the airbag shall be achieved within 5 s after activation. The deployed airbag shall
remain fully inflated (see 3.4) for at least 3 min.
4.1.2.2 Airbag volume requirements
The fully inflated airbag has to achieve a minimum volume of 150 l. The volume test of the airbag is specified
in 5.9.
4.1.2.3 Additional airbag requirements
The airbag shall be of a highly visible signal colour (not black or white).
Determine the operation pressure (see 3.5) of the airbag system by using a cartridge filled to the highest end
of the fil
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