Diving equipment - Diving mask - Requirements and test methods

This European Standard for diving masks has been prepared to meet the need of person engaged in underwater activities where the user is breathing underwater. It specifies requirements in order to increase the safety in the use of diving masks.
Full face and oro-nasal masks are not covered by this standard.

Tauchausrüstung - Tauchmaske - Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren

Diese Europäische Norm legt Anforderungen an und Prüfverfahren für Tauchmasken fest, um die Augen von Personen zu schützen, die Aktivitäten unter Wasser ausüben, bei denen der Benutzer unter Wasser atmen muss.
Vollmasken und Mund-Nasen-Masken werden in dieser Europäischen Norm nicht behandelt.

Equipement de plongée - Masque de plongée - Exigences et méthodes d'essai

La présente Norme européenne spécifie les exigences et les méthodes d’essai relatives aux masques de plongée pour protéger les yeux des personnes pratiquant des activités subaquatiques lorsque l’utilisateur respire sous l’eau.
Les masques faciaux et les masques oro-nasal ne sont pas couverts par la présente Norme européenne.

Potapljaška oprema - Potapljaške maske - Zahteve in preskusne metode

Ta evropski standard za potapljaške maske je bil pripravljen za izpolnjevanje potreb pri izvajanju podvodnih dejavnosti, pri katerih oseba diha pod vodo. Določa zahteve za povečanje varnosti pri uporabi potapljaških mask.
Maske za cel obraz ter maske za nos in usta v tem standardu niso zajete.

General Information

Status
Published
Public Enquiry End Date
29-Dec-2014
Publication Date
04-Jan-2016
Technical Committee
Current Stage
6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
Start Date
17-Dec-2015
Due Date
21-Feb-2016
Completion Date
05-Jan-2016

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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Potapljaška oprema - Potapljaške maske - Zahteve in preskusne metodeTauchausrüstung - Tauchmaske - Anforderungen und PrüfverfahrenEquipement de plongée - Masque de plongée - Exigences et méthodes d'essaiDiving equipment - Diving mask - Requirements and test methods97.220.40Oprema za športe na prostem in vodne športeOutdoor and water sports equipmentICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 16805:2015SIST EN 16805:2016en,fr,de01-februar-2016SIST EN 16805:2016SLOVENSKI
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EN 16805:2015 (E) 2 Contents Page European foreword . 3 1 Scope . 4 2 Terms and definitions . 4 3 Safety requirements . 4 3.1 Design . 4 3.2 Lens . 5 3.2.1 General . 5 3.2.2 Impact resistance . 5 3.2.3 Break pattern . 5 3.2.4 Lens seal . 5 3.3 Head strap and attachment . 5 3.4 Face seal . 6 4 Test methods . 6 4.1 General . 6 4.2 Visual inspection . 6 4.3 Lens . 6 4.3.1 Impact resistance . 6 4.3.2 Break pattern . 6 4.4 Head strap . 7 4.4.1 Resistance to slipping . 7 4.4.2 Permanent linear deformation . 7 4.5 Water tightness test . 8 4.6 Practical performance. 9 4.6.1 General . 9 4.6.2 Test subjects . 9 4.6.3 Basic testing . 9 4.6.4 Functional testing when conducting a dive . 9 4.6.5 Pass/fail criteria . 9 4.6.6 Report . 10 5 Marking . 10 6 Information supplied by the manufacturer . 10 Bibliography . 12
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EN 16805:2015 (E) 3 European foreword This document (EN 16805:2015) 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 European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by June 2016 and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by June 2016. 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 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 89/686/EEC, Annex II. For relationship with EU Directive 89/686/EEC, Annex II, see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of this document. 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, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, 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. SIST EN 16805:2016



EN 16805:2015 (E) 4 1 Scope This European Standard specifies requirements and test methods for diving masks to protect the eyes of persons engaged in underwater activities where the user is breathing underwater. Full face and oro-nasal masks are not covered by this European Standard. 2 Terms and definitions For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply. 2.1 diving mask mask that seals on the face, that only covers the eyes and nose in a single volume 2.2 lens transparent part(s) of the mask which enables the user to see underwater Note 1 to entry: A diving mask can have more than one lens. 2.3 head strap device used to maintain the diving mask on the face of the user Note 1 to entry: The head strap may be adjustable. 2.4 buckle device allowing adjustment of the head strap tension 2.5 face seal part of a diving mask providing the seal against the face of the user 2.6 lens seal part of a diving mask providing the seal against the lens Note 1 to entry: The lens seal may also be part of the face seal. 3 Safety requirements 3.1 Design The mask shall not have any projecting parts, or corners and edges, which can injure the user. The mask shall be provided with means to allow the occlusion of the nasal passages, to aid ear clearing. All parts which have to be actuated by the user underwater shall be accessible and operable even when wearing protective gloves. (Three finger gloves 206+ mm thickness, doubled lined). These parts shall be designed such that the setting cannot be altered inadvertently during use. SIST EN 16805:2016



EN 16805:2015 (E) 5 Materials, including any anti-fogging compound specified by the manufacturer, that may come into contact with the wearer's skin shall not be known to be likely to cause irritation or any other adverse effects to health. Testing shall be done in accordance with 4.2 and 4.6. 3.2 Lens 3.2.1 General
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