1 Scope
In addition to the requirements given in EN 15182‑1, this part of this European Standard applies to hand-held branchpipes with smooth
bore jet and/or one fixed spray jet angle branchpipes PN 16, with a maximum flow rate
of 1 000 l/min at a reference pressure of 6 bar (0,6 MPa). It deals with:
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— safety requirements;
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— performance requirements;
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— test methods;
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— classification and designation;
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— information for use;
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— marking and maintenance.
This part of this European Standard applies to branchpipes as defined in Annex A of
EN 15182‑1:2007.
NOTE 1 These branchpipes offer no or inadequate protection for firefighters when the spray angle is less than 30 ° and therefore, should not be used in high risk fire fighting situations such as internal attack.
NOTE 2 These branchpipes should not be used when fighting fires in or near electrical installations when the spray angle is less than 30 ° without written authorisation from the manufacturer in the manual. This authorisation from the manufacturer should include safety distances.