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prEN 14225-2:2002 (E)
Contents
Foreword......................................................................................................................................................................3
Introduction .................................................................................................................................................................4
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Scope ..............................................................................................................................................................4
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Normative references ....................................................................................................................................4
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Terms and definitions....................................................................................................................................6
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4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
4.7
Requirements .................................................................................................................................................8
General............................................................................................................................................................8
Mechanical requirements of the whole suit ................................................................................................8
Mechanical requirements of the material, seams and attachments .......................................................10
Construction requirements.........................................................................................................................11
Practical performance requirements .........................................................................................................13
Optional features..........................................................................................................................................13
Special protection ........................................................................................................................................13
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5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
5.5
Test methods................................................................................................................................................15
General..........................................................................................................................................................15
Mechanical test methods ............................................................................................................................16
Suit construction - tests..............................................................................................................................18
Practical performance test..........................................................................................................................20
Testing optional features ............................................................................................................................23
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6.1
6.2
6.3
Marking .........................................................................................................................................................25
General..........................................................................................................................................................25
Specific marking ..........................................................................................................................................25
Special protection – additional marking....................................................................................................26
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7.1
7.2
7.3
Information supplied by the manufacturer................................................................................................26
General..........................................................................................................................................................26
Consumer information at the point of sale ...............................................................................................26
Instructions for use .....................................................................................................................................27
Annex A (normative) Ratings of Thermal Comfort and Perceived Exertion .......................................................29
A.1
Thermal Comfort: Scale and Questionnaire..............................................................................................29
A.2
Perceived Exertion: Scale and Questionnaire ..........................................................................................29
Annex ZA (informative) Clauses of this European Standard addressing essential requirements or other
provisions of EU Directives ........................................................................................................................30
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