1、BRITISH STANDARDBS EN14124:2004Inlet valves for flushing cisterns with internal overflowThe European Standard EN 14124:2004 has the status of a British StandardICS 91.140.70g49g50g3g38g50g51g60g44g49g42g3g58g44g55g43g50g56g55g3g37g54g44g3g51g40g53g48g44g54g54g44g50g49g3g40g59g38g40g51g55g3g36g54g3g5
2、1g40g53g48g44g55g55g40g39g3g37g60g3g38g50g51g60g53g44g42g43g55g3g47g36g58BS EN 14124:2004This British Standard was published under the authority of the Standards Policy and StrateApril 2006 BSI 2006ISBN 0 580 48141 7National forewordThis British Standard is the official English language version of E
3、N 14124:2004.The UK participation in its preparation was entrusted by Technical Committee B/504, Water supply, to Subcommittee B/504/8, Terminal fittings, which has the responsibility to: A list of organizations represented on this subcommittee can be obtained on request to its secretary.Other infor
4、mationBackgroundWhen this project first started in CEN/TC 164/WG 8 there were many debates about whether the text should be developed in two Parts or as two separate standards, to reflect requirements for typical products made in mainland Europe or the UK. Discussion at the time was complicated by a
5、 similar debate concerning a sister specification being developed by CEN/TC 163 covering requirements for WC flushing cisterns (wherein inlet valves are used) and whether that should be drafted in two Parts, or in the case of cisterns, whether two classes should be included in a single specification
6、.The introduction of the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999 had a significant impact on this debate from the UKs perspective, as they introduced regulatory requirements for the performance of WC suites, but removed a previous bylaw requirement for flushing cisterns to be equipped with va
7、lveless outlet devices i.e. siphons. aid enquirers to understand the text; present to the responsible international/European committee any enquiries on the interpretation, or proposals for change, and keep UK interests informed; monitor related international and European developments and promulgate
8、them in the UK.Summary of pagesThis document comprises a front cover, an inside front cover, page i, a blank page, the EN title page, pages 2 to 21 and a back cover.The BSI copyright notice displayed in this document indicates when the document was last issued.Amendments issued since publicationAmd.
9、 No. Date CommentsBS EN 14124:2004iAfter considerable resistance, and intervention by CEN/BT and the EC, it was agreed that EN 997 (the European standard being developed for WCs), should include two classes; one covering typical products made in mainland Europe, and the other covering the new UK reg
10、ulatory requirements. This agreement led to a similar agreement concerning WC flushing cisterns wherein prEN 14055 includes two classes. Again, one covers requirements for typical products made in mainland Europe, the other UK regulatory requirements.It took some time before the situation concerning
11、 EN 997 and prEN 14055 became apparent to those developing EN 14124, and it was only during the Formal Vote that major players started believing that the principle of two classes should be written into that also. However, it was too late. The new members of CEN, resulting from the recent enlargement
12、 of the European Union, all voted positively and consequently the text was approved by a very slim margin.The Bathroom Manufacturers Associations position, endorsed by BSI Technical Committee B/504The Bathroom Manufacturers Association (BMA) took the view that arguing for inclusion of the UK regulat
13、ory requirements in EN 997 involved considerable expense. With WC flushing cisterns the pressure for two classes came from mainland Europe. The BMA was unwilling to argue for classes in EN 14124, but agreed to the principle of referencing BS 1212 as Class 2 in a future revision of the standard, when
14、 it was suggested (in line with the principles adopted in EN 997 and prEN 14055). Members took the view that the Water Regulations made the UK requirements very clear, and that their inclusion in EN 14124 is almost irrelevant. However, they agreed that it would be reasonable to flag up the requireme
15、nts of the regulations in this national foreword to avoid confusion for the reader.The Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999Attention is drawn to the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999 and the Regulators Specification for WC Suites delivering a single flush of 6 litres maximum,
16、or a dual-flush of 6 litres maximum, and a reduced flush of no greater than 2/3 of the maximum flush. The Regulators Specification for WC Suites requires inlet valves for WC flushing cisterns to comply with the requirements of BS 1212-2, -3 or -4. The requirements of BS 1212-2, -3 and -4 are not inc
17、luded in EN 12124. It is possible that the requirements of BS 1212-2, -3 and -4 will be referenced as Class 2 products in a future revision of EN 14124.Cross-referencesThe British Standards which implement international or European publications referred to in this document may be found in the BSI Ca
18、talogue under the section entitled “International Standards Correspondence Index”, or by using the “Search” facility of the BSI Electronic Catalogue or of British Standards Online.This publication does not purport to include all the necessary provisions of a contract. Users are responsible for its c
19、orrect application. Compliance with a British Standard does not of itself confer immunity from legal obligations.blankEUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPENNEEUROPISCHE NORMEN 14124September 2004ICS 91.140.70English versionInlet valves for flushing cisterns with internal overflowRobinet pour remplissage de
20、rservoir de chasse avectrop-plein intrieurFllventile fr Splksten mit integriertem berlaufThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 9 July 2004.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a
21、 national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the Central Secretariat or to any CEN member.This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in
22、 any other language made by translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Central Secretariat has the same status as the officialversions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finla
23、nd, France,Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia,Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMIT EUROPEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPISCHES KOMITEE FR NORMU
24、NGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36 B-1050 Brussels 2004 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 14124:2004: EEN 14124:2004 (E) 2 Contents page Foreword4 1 Scope 5 2 Normative references 6 3 Terms and definitions .6 4 Ma
25、terials .6 5 Design and manufacture.6 5.1 Composition of the inlet valve6 5.2 Connection to the supply network.7 5.3 Adjustment of the water level.7 5.4 Dimensions of the threaded end connections7 6 Mechanical and hydraulic characteristics 8 6.1 Threaded end connections .8 6.1.1 General8 6.1.2 Tensi
26、le strength .8 6.1.3 Resistance to tightening torque.9 6.2 Backflow prevention9 6.2.1 General9 6.2.2 Dimension of the air inlet9 6.2.3 Efficiency of the air inlet .9 6.3 Leaktightness.9 6.3.1 Leaktightness under static pressure.9 6.3.2 Leaktightness under dynamic pressure9 6.4 Flow rate and filling
27、time.9 6.5 Reopening of the inlet valve.10 6.6 Water hammer10 6.7 Resistance to pressure .10 6.8 Endurance 10 7 Tests10 7.1 General10 7.2 End connections11 7.2.1 Tensile test and torque test apparatus11 7.2.2 Tensile test operating method12 7.2.3 Torque test operating method12 7.3 Backflow preventio
28、n12 7.3.1 Test apparatus .12 7.3.2 Operating method13 7.4 Leaktightness.13 7.4.1 Test apparatus .13 7.4.2 Static pressure test method .14 7.4.3 Dynamic pressure test method 16 7.5 Inlet flow rate16 7.5.1 Test apparatus .16 7.5.2 Test method17 7.6 Reopening of the inlet valve.17 7.6.1 Test apparatus
29、.17 7.6.2 Test method17 EN 14124:2004 (E) 3 7.7 Water hammer 17 7.7.1 Test apparatus .17 7.7.2 Test method18 7.8 Resistance to pressure .18 7.8.1 Test apparatus .18 7.8.2 Test method18 7.9 Endurance 19 7.9.1 Test apparatus .19 7.9.2 Test method19 8 Acoustic characteristics .19 9 Marking .20 10 Desig
30、nation 20 Annex A (informative) Test method used to verify the acoustic characteristics.21 EN 14124:2004 (E) 4 Foreword This document (EN 14124:2004) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 164 “Water supply”, the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR. This European Standard shall be given t
31、he status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by March 2005, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by March 2005. According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of t
32、he following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain
33、, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom. EN 14124:2004 (E) 5 1 Scope The purpose of this document is to specify: the dimensional, hygiene, tightness, pressure performance, hydraulic, acoustic, mechanical and physico-chemical characteristics which inlet valves for flushing cisterns shall comply with
34、; the test methods for testing these characteristics; marking and presentation. This document applies exclusively to the valve itself and it does not prejudge compliance with health regulations as the inlet valve is being fitted into the cistern. This document does not cover valves intended to equip
35、 flushing cisterns with external overflow. This document applies to valves such as float valves limit operating at pressures up to NP 10 (whose operating range is from 0,05 MPa to 1 MPa 0,5 bar to 10 bar) designed to supply cold water to flushing cisterns for use with WC pans, that are permanently c
36、onnected to a potable water supply system. The working range can be extended downwards ( class I. Response time 10 ms. Acquisition rate 40 Hertz acquisition/sec. A supply circuit with a pressure adjusting device and a pressure gauge P, upstream of the valve under test. Two circuits are provided depe
37、nding on whether the valve is side-supplied (case 1) or supplied from below (case 2). Key 1 Pressure adjusting device 2 Pressure gauge 3 Float valve under test 4 Tank (see Figure 8) 5 Cylinder 6 Pressure tapping 7 Device recorder 8 Supply 9 Purge 10 Drain 11 Drain sensor Figure 5 Typical cistern 7.4
38、.2 Static pressure test method Use the typical cistern shown on Figure 5 or a similar apparatus; supply the valve with water at a dynamic pressure of (0,05 + 0,005/0) MPa (0,5 + 0,05/0) bar), kept constant during the test until the inlet valve has closed completely (an additional test at the pressur
39、e indicated by the EN 14124:2004 (E) 15 manufacturer if less than 0,05 MPa will be carried out for valves operating at a pressure below 0,05 MPa (0,5 bar) (opening and closing positions); measure and record the level obtained on Figure 6 (this recording will also be used for the dynamic pressure tes
40、t); wait 5 min; increase the pressure to (0,3 + 0,02/0) MPa (3+ 0,2/0) bar); measure and record the water level; wait 5 min; increase the pressure to (1 + 0,02/0) MPa (10+ 0,2/0) bar); measure and record the water level; wait 5 min. At the end of the test, check that value h complies with the specif
41、ication in 6.3.1. Key 1 Water height (mm) 2 Supply pressure (mPa) * 0.0 Low pressure indicated by the manufacturer Figure 6 Static pressure curve EN 14124:2004 (E) 16 7.4.3 Dynamic pressure test method The test is performed at a dynamic pressure of (0,05 + 0,005/0) MPa (0,5 + 0,05/0) bar), (0,3 + 0,
42、02/0) MPa (3 + 0,2/0) bar) and (0,6 + 0,02/0) MPa (6 + 0,2/0) bar) respectively. Use the typical cistern shown on Figure 5 or a similar apparatus; supply the valve with water at a dynamic pressure of (0,05 + 0,005/0) MPa (0,5+ 0,05/0) bar), kept constant during the test and record the filling up unt
43、il the inlet valve has closed completely (Figure 7); purge the cistern; supply the valve with water at a dynamic pressure of (0,3 + 0,02/0) MPa (3 + 0,2/0) bar); purge the cistern; supply the valve with water at a dynamic pressure of (0,6 + 0,02/0) MPa (6 + 0,2/0) bar). At the end of the test, make
44、sure that value h ( 20 mm) meets the specification in 6.3.2. Figure 7 Dynamic pressure curve 7.5 Inlet flow rate 7.5.1 Test apparatus Apparatus of the type shown in 7.4.1 can be used. It shall comprise a flow meter but no pressure transducer (0 to 0,05 MPa). EN 14124:2004 (E) 17 7.5.2 Test method Us
45、e the typical cistern shown on Figure 5 with the drain valve in the open position, or a similar apparatus; supply the valve with water at a dynamic pressure of (0,05 + 0,005/0) MPa (0,5+ 0,05/0) bar), kept constant during the test; record the flow rate value and the filling up time between the openi
46、ng and closing of the valve ; supply the valve with water at a dynamic pressure of (0,3 + 0,02/0) MPa (3+ 0,2/0) bar), kept constant during the test; record the flow rate and the filling up time values. At the end of the test, check that the flow rate values comply with the specifications in 6.4. 7.
47、6 Reopening of the inlet valve 7.6.1 Test apparatus Apparatus of the type shown in 7.4.1 can be used. 7.6.2 Test method Install the valve into the typical test cistern; supply the inlet valve with water at a dynamic pressure of (0,3 + 0,02/0) MPa (3 + 0,2/0) bar); record the water level, the valve b
48、eing closed; drain the level of water in the cistern of 65 mm and check that the inflow at the initial level is obtained with a precision of 5 mm; record the water level corresponding to the reopening of the inlet valve. At the end of the test, check that the reopening and closing of the valve meet
49、the specifications in 6.5. 7.7 Water hammer 7.7.1 Test apparatus Apparatus of the type shown on figure 8 or similar to it can be used. Typical test cistern; pressure transducer; air tank; supply circuit; recorder EN 14124:2004 (E) 18 Key 1 Valve under test 2 Pressure tapping complying with standard EN ISO 5167-1 fitted with a piezoelectric pressure transducer (whose natural frequency exceeds 70 KHz) Pressure transducers measuring range: from 0 to 20 bar 3 Test box (Figure
