1、BSI Standards PublicationBS EN 16805:2015Diving equipment Divingmask Requirements and testmethodsBS EN 16805:2015Incorporating corrigendum March 2016BS EN 16805:2015 BRITISH STANDARDNational forewordThis British Standard is the UK implementation of EN 16805:2015.This British standard specifies requi
2、rements and test methods for diving masks to protect the eyes of persons engaged in underwater activities where the user is breathing underwater. A further requirement for diving masks is to enable the user to see underwater and for this the field of vision also needs to be specified.Current standar
3、ds for diving apparatus (e.g. BS EN 250, BS EN 14143 and BS EN 15333) that may include a facepiece with a visor specify the field of vision using a Stoll apertometer. This has the advantage of standardizing the field of vision for ergonomic design of equipment and specifically for the user to be abl
4、e to see any controls, fastenings, monitors, indicators or gauges.In regards to the UK implementation of this standard, and to ensure consistency in application, a face mask should also comply with the field of vision requirements specified in BS EN 250:2014 (listed in the bibliography). The UK part
5、icipation in its preparation was entrusted by Technical Committee PH/4, Respiratory protection, to Subcommittee PH/4/7, Underwater breathing apparatus.A list of organizations represented on this subcommittee can be obtained on request to its secretary.This publication does not purport to include all
6、 the necessary provisions of a contract. Users are responsible for its correct application. The British Standards Institution 2016. Published by BSI Standards Limited 2016ISBN 978 0 580 93659 3ICS 97.220.40Compliance with a British Standard cannot confer immunity from legal obligations.This British
7、Standard was published under the authority of the Standards Policy and Strategy Committee on 29 February 2016.Amendments/corrigenda issued since publicationDate Text affected31 March 2016 National foreword updatedBS EN 16805:2015EUROPEAN STANDARD NORME EUROPENNE EUROPISCHE NORM EN 16805 December 201
8、5 ICS 97.220.40 English Version Diving equipment - Diving mask - Requirements and test methods quipement de plonge - Masque de plonge - Exigences et mthodes dessai Tauchausrstung - Tauchmaske - Anforderungen und Prfverfahren This European Standard was approved by CEN on 7 November 2015. CEN members
9、are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application t
10、o the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN member. This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management
11、Centre has the same status as the official versions. CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lith
12、uania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and United Kingdom. EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION COMIT EUROPEN DE NORMALISATION EUROPISCHES KOMITEE FR NORMUNG CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Avenue Marnix 17, B
13、-1000 Brussels 2015 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CEN national Members. Ref. No. EN 16805:2015 EBS EN 16805:2015EN 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 Le
14、ns 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
15、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
16、 by the manufacturer 10 Bibliography . 12 BS EN 16805:2015EN 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 Europe
17、an 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
18、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 r
19、equirements 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 boun
20、d 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
21、, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom. BS EN 16805:2015EN 16805:2015 (E)BS EN 16805:2015EN 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
22、 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
23、 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 Bi
24、bliography . 12 BS EN 16805:2015EN 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
25、 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 s
26、ubject 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 Directiv
27、e 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 Europe
28、an 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, Slove
29、nia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom. BS EN 16805:2015EN 16805:2015 (E)BS EN 16805:2015EN 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
30、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
31、.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 ad
32、justment 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 s
33、hall 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
34、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. BS EN 16805:2015EN 16805:2015 (E) 5 Materials, including any anti-fogging compound specified by the manufacturer, that may come in
35、to contact with the wearers 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 a) Any (main/front) lens shall not distort vision; Testing shall be done in accordance with 4.2 an
36、d 4.6. b) Lens shall be attached in a reliable and tight manner to the mask; Testing shall be done in accordance with 4.2, 4.5 and 4.6. c) Where anti-fogging compounds are used as intended or specified by the manufacturer, they shall be compatible to eyes, skin, nasal mucosa and to the components of
37、 the diving mask. Testing shall be done in accordance with 4.2. 3.2.2 Impact resistance The lens shall be resistant against impacts. Testing shall be done in accordance with 4.3.1. 3.2.3 Break pattern When tested for break pattern in accordance with 4.3.2, either: the lens specimen remains intact; o
38、r no individual fragment shall weigh more than 3,6 g, and measure more than 25 mm. Testing shall be done in accordance with 4.3.2. 3.2.4 Lens seal Lens seal of the diving mask should provide a good seal against the lenses. Testing shall be done in accordance with 4.5. 3.3 Head strap and attachment H
39、ead strap and attachment shall be designed so that the diving mask can be donned and removed easily. When wetted, the head strap(s) and attachment of a diving mask shall withstand a pull force of 40 N, during 10 s, without slipping, and a pull force of 100 N, during 10 s, without detaching or slippi
40、ng out of the attachment and/or buckles. Testing shall be done in accordance with 4.4.1. The permanent linear deformation of the head strap(s) shall not be greater than 5 % when tested at a pull force of 30 N for 10 s, measurement being carried out 30 min after pulling. Testing shall be done in acco
41、rdance with 4.4.2. BS EN 16805:2015EN 16805:2015 (E)BS EN 16805:2015EN 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-na
42、sal 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
43、 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 s
44、eal 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 corner
45、s 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+m
46、m thickness, doubled lined). These parts shall be designed such that the setting cannot be altered inadvertently during use. BS EN 16805:2015EN 16805:2015 (E) 5 Materials, including any anti-fogging compound specified by the manufacturer, that may come into contact with the wearers skin shall not be
47、 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 a) Any (main/front) lens shall not distort vision; Testing shall be done in accordance with 4.2 and 4.6. b) Lens shall be attached in a reliabl
48、e and tight manner to the mask; Testing shall be done in accordance with 4.2, 4.5 and 4.6. c) Where anti-fogging compounds are used as intended or specified by the manufacturer, they shall be compatible to eyes, skin, nasal mucosa and to the components of the diving mask. Testing shall be done in ac
49、cordance with 4.2. 3.2.2 Impact resistance The lens shall be resistant against impacts. Testing shall be done in accordance with 4.3.1. 3.2.3 Break pattern When tested for break pattern in accordance with 4.3.2, either: the lens specimen remains intact; or no individual fragment shall weigh more than 3,6 g, and measure more than 25 mm. Testing shall be done in accordance with 4.3.2. 3.2.4 Lens seal Lens seal of the diving mask should provide a good seal against the lenses. Testing shall be done in accordance with 4.5. 3.3 Head strap and attachment Head strap a
