BS EN 1972:2015:2016 Edition
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Diving equipment. Snorkels. Requirements and test methods
Published By | Publication Date | Number of Pages |
BSI | 2016 | 12 |
This European Standard specifies safety requirements in order to increase the safety in the use of snorkels for swimmers and divers.
This European Standard is applicable to snorkels, which allow users to breathe at the water surface whilst floating with the face submerged. It covers snorkels used by swimmers and divers.
This European Standard is not applicable to combined face masks and snorkels, in which the snorkel tube opens into face mask.
PDF Catalog
PDF Pages | PDF Title |
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4 | Contents Page |
5 | European foreword |
6 | Introduction |
7 | 1 Scope 2 Terms and definitions 3 Requirements 3.1 General 3.2 Dimensions Table 1 — Dimensions |
8 | 3.3 Mouthpiece 3.4 Resistance to air flow 3.5 Joints 3.6 Optional devices 3.6.1 Snorkel keeping device 3.6.2 Shut-off valves 4 Test methods 4.1 Visual inspection 4.2 Testing of dimensions |
9 | 4.3 Resistance to air flow test 4.4 Joint strength test 4.5 Practical performance test 4.5.1 General 4.5.2 Test subjects 4.5.3 Basic testing 4.5.4 Report |
10 | 5 Marking 6 Information supplied by the manufacturer |