SIST EN 671-1:2012

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-julij-2012
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SIST EN 671-1:2001
SIST EN 671-1:2001/AC:2004
Vgrajeni gasilni sistemi - Cevni sistemi - 1. del: Cevni koluti s poltogo cevjo
Fixed firefighting systems - Hose systems - Part 1: Hose reels with semi-rigid hose
Ortsfeste Löschanlagen - Wandhydranten - Teil 1: Schlauchhaspeln mit formstabilem
Schlauch
Installations fixes de lutte contre l'incendie - Systèmes équipés de tuyaux - Partie 1:
Robinets d'incendie armés équipés de tuyaux semi-rigides
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 671-1:2012
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 671-1
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
April 2012
ICS 13.220.10 Supersedes EN 671-1:2001
English Version
Fixed firefighting systems - Hose systems - Part 1: Hose reels
with semi-rigid hose
Installations fixes de lutte contre l'incendie - Systèmes Ortsfeste Löschanlagen - Wandhydranten - Teil 1:
équipés de tuyaux - Partie 1: Robinets d'incendie armés Schlauchhaspeln mit formstabilem Schlauch
équipés de tuyaux semi-rigides
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Contents Page
Foreword .5
Introduction .6
1 Scope .6
2 Normative references .6
3 Terms and definitions .6
4 Requirements .7
4.1 General .7
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 .8
4.2.4 Spray discharge .8
4.3 Operational reliability .8
4.3.1 Hose — General .8
4.3.2 Shut-off nozzle — General .9
4.3.3 Reel – Construction .9
4.3.4 Reel – Rotating .9
4.3.5 Reel – Swinging .9
4.3.6 Reel – Resistance to impact and load .9
4.3.7 Shut-off nozzle – Resistance to impact .9
4.3.8 Shut-off nozzle – Operating torque .9
4.3.9 Inlet stop valve – General .9
4.3.10 Inlet stop valve – Manual inlet stop valve .9
4.3.11 Inlet stop valve – Automatic inlet stop valve . 10
4.3.12 Hydraulic properties – Resistance to internal pressure . 10
4.3.13 Hydraulic properties – Strength . 10
4.4 Ability to pull out the hose . 10
4.4.1 Reel — Unwinding load . 10
4.4.2 Reel — Dynamic braking . 11
4.4.3 Hose — Maximum length . 11
4.5 Colour . 11
4.6 Shut-off nozzle . 11
4.6.1 Marking of control conditions - Rotary operated nozzles . 11
4.6.2 Marking of control conditions - Lever and trigger operated nozzles . 11
4.7 Cabinet . 11
4.7.1 General . 11
4.7.2 Opening/closing device . 12
4.7.3 Cabinet for manual hose reel with screw down type valve . 12
4.7.4 Identification symbol . 12
4.8 Durability aspects - Durability of operational reliability . 12
4.8.1 Resistance to corrosion on coated parts . 12
4.8.2 Resistance to corrosion of waterways . 12
4.8.3 Ageing tests for plastics materials . 12
5 Test methods . 13
5.1 General . 13
5.2 Distribution of extinguishing media . 13
5.2.1 Hose bore . 13
5.2.2 Minimum flow rate . 13
5.2.3 Effective throw range . 13
5.2.4 Spray discharge . 13
5.3 Operational reliability . 13
5.3.1 Hose – General . 13
5.3.2 Shut-off nozzle – General . 13
5.3.3 Reel – Construction . 13
5.3.4 Reel – Rotating . 13
5.3.5 Reel – Swinging . 13
5.3.6 Reel – Resistance to impact and load . 13
5.3.7 Shut-off nozzle – Resistance to impact . 13
5.3.8 Shut-off nozzle – Operating torque . 14
5.3.9 Inlet stop valve – General . 14
5.3.10 Inlet stop valve – Manual inlet stop valve . 14
5.3.11 Inlet stop valve – Automatic inlet stop valve . 14
5.3.12 Hydraulic properties – Resistance to internal pressure . 14
5.3.13 Hydraulic properties – Strength . 14
5.4 Ability to pull out the hose . 14
5.4.1 Reel – Unwinding load . 14
5.4.2 Reel – Dynamic braking . 14
5.4.3 Hose – Maximum length . 14
5.5 Colour . 14
5.6 Shut-off nozzle . 14
5.7 Cabinet. 14
5.8 Durability of operational reliability . 15
5.8.1 Resistance to external corrosion on coated parts . 15
5.8.2 Resistance to corrosion of waterways . 15
5.8.3 Ageing tests for plastics materials . 15
6 Evaluation of conformity . 15
6.1 General . 15
6.2 Initial Type Testing – Type Testing . 15
6.2.1 General . 15
6.2.2 Test samples . 16
6.2.3 Test reports . 16
6.3 Factory Production Control (FPC) . 16
6.3.1 General . 16
6.3.2 Requirements . 17
6.3.3 Product specific requirements . 19
6.3.4 Initial inspection of factory and of FPC . 20
6.3.5 Continuous surveillance of FPC . 20
6.3.6 Procedure for modifications. 21
6.3.7 One-off products, pre-production products (e.g. prototypes) and products produced in
very low quantity . 21
7 Marking . 22
8 Instruction . 22
8.1 Instructions for use . 22
8.2 Installation and maintenance instructions . 22
Annex A (normative) Schedule for testing sequence . 23
Annex B (normative) Test method for resistance to external corrosion of coated parts. 24
Annex C (normative) Ageing test for resistance of plastics materials . 25
Annex D (normative) Test method for resistance to corrosion of waterways . 26
Annex E (normative) Test methods for nozzle . 27
E.1 Resistance to impact . 27
E.2 Operating torque . 27
E.3 Spray discharge . 27
E.4 Flow rate and throw range . 29
E.4.1 Flow rate . 29
E.4.2 Throw range . 30
Annex F (normative) Test methods for physical endurance . 31
F.1 General . 31
F.2 Test method for rotation . 31
F.3 Test method for swinging . 31
F.4 Test method for unwinding load . 31
F.5 Test method for dynamic braking . 31
F.6 Test method for resistance to impact and load . 32
F.6.1 Impact test . 32
F.6.2 Load test . 33
F.7 Test method for resistance to internal pressure . 33
F.8 Test method for strength . 34
Annex ZA (informative) Clauses of this European Standard addressing the provisions of EU
Construction Products Directive . 35
ZA.1 Scope and relevant characteristics . 35
ZA.2 Procedure for the attestation of conformity of hose reel with semi-rigid hose . 37
ZA.2.1 System of attestation of conformity . 37
ZA.2.2 EC certificate of conformity . 39
ZA.3 CE marking and labelling . 39

Foreword
This document (EN 671-1:2012) 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 671-1:2001.
EN 671-1:2001 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 reels 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 reels 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 semi-rigid hose for installation in buildings, permanently connected to a water
supply, for use by the occupants.
It also provides 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 can be necessary in such cases.
This European Standard is applicable to both manual and automatic fire hose reels for installation with and
without cabinets.
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 694, Fire-fighting hoses — Semi-rigid hoses for fixed systems
EN ISO 4892-2:2006, Plastics — Methods of exposure to laboratory light sources — Part 2: Xenon-arc lamps
(ISO 4892-2:2006)
EN ISO 9227:2006, Corrosion tests in artificial atmospheres — Salt spray tests (ISO 9227:2006)
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
automatic fire hose reel; automatic hose reel
firefighting appliance consisting essentially of a reel with water supplied through the centre, automatic inlet
stop valve, semi-rigid hose, shut-off nozzle and, where required, a hose guide
3.2
fixed fire hose reel; fixed hose reel
hose reel capable only of rotating in one plane with a hose guide adjacent to the reel
3.3
manual fire hose reel; manual hose reel
firefighting appliance consisting of a reel with water supplied through the centre, manual inlet stop valve
adjacent to the reel, semi-rigid hose, shut-off nozzle and, where required, a hose guide
3.4
maximum working pressure
maximum allowable pressure for which the hose reel is designed
Note 1 to entry: All pressures are gauge pressures and are expressed in Mega Pascal (1 MPa = 10 bar).
3.5
reel and valve subassembly
part of a fire hose reel assembly consisting of a reel, automatic inlet stop valve (if fitted) and the connection to
the reel, but excluding semi-rigid hose, shut-off nozzle and connectors or couplings
3.6
shut-off nozzle
component, at the end of the hose, used to direct and control the discharge of water
3.7
swinging fire hose reel; swinging hose reel
hose reel capable of rotating and swinging in more than one plane and mounted on one of the following:
 swinging arm, or
 swinging pipe, or
 swinging door
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 one of the following:
 19 mm, or
 25 mm, or
 33 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
diameter
l/min
mm P = 0,2 MPa P = 0,4 MPa P = 0,6 MPa
4 12 18 22 9
5 18 26 31 13
6 24 34 41 17
7 31 44 53 22
8 39 56 68 28
9 46 66 80 33
10 59 84 102 42
12 90 128 156 64
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 semi-rigid and according to EN 694.
4.3.2 Shut-off nozzle — 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.
4.3.3 Reel – Construction
The reel shall rotate around a spindle.
The reel shall consist of two wheels with a maximum diameter not more than 800 mm, and inside segments or
drum with a minimum diameter not less than 200 mm for 19 mm and 25 mm hose and a minimum diameter
not less then 280 mm for 33 mm hose.
4.3.4 Reel – Rotating
Hose reels shall show no visible leakage after rotation.
4.3.5 Reel – Swinging
Swinging hose reels shall be able to swing to minimum 170° and show no visible leakage or damage.
4.3.6 Reel – Resistance to impact and load
No deformation which may harm the function of the reel shall occur on the reel itself, or of the hose fittings at
the reel inlet and outlet.
4.3.7 Shut-off nozzle – Resistance to impact
The nozzle shall not break or show any visible leakage.
4.3.8 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 4 Nm for 19 mm and 25 mm diameter hose and 7 Nm
for 33 mm diameter hose.
4.3.9 Inlet stop valve – General
A stop valve shall be fitted to the hose reel.
4.3.10 Inlet stop valve – Manual inlet stop valve
The manual inlet stop valve shall be closed by turning the handle or hand wheel in a clockwise direction.
The direction of opening shall be marked.
Screw down valves shall be fully open after maximum 3½ turns of the hand wheel.
NOTE 1 It is recommended that an interlocking device be fitted so that the nozzle cannot be withdrawn unless the
water supply is first turned on by opening of the manual stop valve.
NOTE 2 The valve may be of screw down-type or quick-opening type. In selecting the type of stop valve to be used,
the effect of water hammer should be considered.
4.3.11 Inlet stop valve – Automatic inlet stop valve
An automatic inlet stop valve shall be fully opened by not more than 3 complete revolutions of the reel. No
visible leakage shall occur.
NOTE To assist ease of maintenance for hose reels fitted with automatic valves, consideration should be given to
water supply isolation valves.
4.3.12 Hydraulic properties – Resistance to internal pressure
Hose reels shall not leak.
4.3.13 Hydraulic properties – Strength
Reels shall not burst at less than the appropriate minimum burst pressure given in Table 2.
Table 2 — Maximum working, test and minimum burst pressure for hose reels
Inside diameter of Maximum working Test pressure Minimum burst
hose pressure pressure
mm MPa MPa MPa
19 1,2 1,8 3,0
25 1,2 1,8 3,0
33 0,7 1,05 1,75
4.4 Ability to pull out the hose
4.4.1 Reel — Unwinding load
The forces to unwind the hose in any horizontal direction shall not exceed the appropriate values given in
Table 3.
Table 3 — Forces to unwind the hose
Hose Maximum initial force Maximum initial force at any Maximum force at any point
inside without hose guide point with hose guide to pull out the entire hose
diameter
N N N
mm
19 70 150 250
25 70 200 300
33 100 300 350
4.4.2 Reel — Dynamic braking
Rotation of the reel shall stop within one turn.
4.4.3 Hose — Maximum length
The length of the hose shall be in one piece and should not exceed 30 m.
4.5 Colour
The colour of the reel shall be red.
4.6 Shut-off nozzle
4.6.1 Marking of control conditions - Rotary operated nozzles
Rotary operated nozzles shall be marked to show the direction of closing and opening.
4.6.2 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.
4.7 Cabinet
4.7.1 General
o
Cabinet for a hose reel 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 reel.
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 reel.
For service in some climatic conditions it may be necessary to provide the cabinet with suitable ventilating
openings.
4.7.2 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.
4.7.3 Cabinet for manual hose reel 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.
4.7.4 Identification symbol
Hose reel cabinet shall be marked with the symbol Fire hose reel, Reference nr. F002, in ISO 7010.
NOTE The symbol may have a luminescent surface.
4.8 Durability aspects - Durability of operational reliability
4.8.1 Resistance to corrosion on coated parts
Any coated parts of the hose reel with semi-rigid 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.
4.8.2 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.
4.8.3 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 the 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 694.
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 694.
5.3.2 Shut-off nozzle – General
Visual inspections shall be done during tests in E.3.
5.3.3 Reel – Construction
The dimension shall be determined by a meter or another ordinary equipment.
5.3.4 Reel – Rotating
Hose reels shall be tested in accordance with F.2.
5.3.5 Reel – Swinging
Swinging hose reels shall be tested in accordance with F.3.
5.3.6 Reel – Resistance to impact and load
The hose reel shall be tested in accordance with F.6.
5.3.7 Shut-off nozzle – Resistance to impact
The shut-off nozzle shall be tested in accordance with E.1.
5.3.8 Shut-off nozzle – Operating torque
The operating torque shall be tested according with E.2.
5.3.9 Inlet stop valve – General
The provisions of 4.3.9 shall be verified by visual inspection.
5.3.10 Inlet stop valve – Manual inlet stop valve
The provisions of 4.3.10 shall be verified by visual inspection. For screw down valve, open the valve until it
stops and check that the number of rotations is not more than three and a half.
5.3.11 Inlet stop valve – Automatic inlet stop valve
An automatic inlet stop valve shall be tested in accordance with F.2.
5.3.12 Hydraulic properties – Resistance to internal pressure
Hose reels shall be tested to the appropriate test pressure given in Table 2 in accordance with F.7.
5.3.13 Hydraulic properties – Strength
Testing without the hose shall be in accordance with F.8.
5.4 Ability to pull out the hose
5.4.1 Reel – Unwinding load
The hose reel shall be tested in accordance with F.4.
5.4.2 Reel – Dynamic braking
The hose reel shall be tested in accordance with F.5.
5.4.3 Hose – Maximum length
The maximum length shall be tested in accordance with EN 694.
5.5 Colour
The colour of the reel shall be visually inspected.
5.6 Shut-off nozzle
Visual inspections shall be done during tests in E.3.
Shut-off 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.
5.7 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.
5.8 Durability of operational reliability
5.8.1 Resistance to external corrosion on coated parts
Resistance to external corrosion shall be tested in accordance with Annex B.
5.8.2 Resistance to corrosion of waterways
The waterways shall be tested in accordance with Annex D.
5.8.3 Ageing tests for plastics materials
It shall be in accordance with Annex C.
6 Evaluation of conformity
6.1 General
The compliance of hose reels with semi-rigid 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, Classified Without Further Testing (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 reels with semi-rigid 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 reels with
semi-rigid 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
reels with semi-rigid hose designer to ensure that the hose reels with semi-rigid 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 reels with semi-rigid 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
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