BS-EN-12432-1998.pdf

| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | BRITISH STANDARD BS EN 12432:1998 The European Standard EN 12432:1998 has the status of a British Standard ICS 97.220.30 NO COPYING WITHOUT BSI PERMISSION EXCEPT AS PERMITTED BY COPYRIGHT LAW Gymnastic equipment Ð Balancing beams Ð Functional and safety requirements, test methods Licensed Copy: sheffieldun sheffieldun, na, Sat Oct 28 14:33:07 GMT+00:00 2006, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI BS EN 12432:1998 This British Standard, having been prepared under the direction of the Consumer Products and Services Sector Committee, was published under the authority of the Standards Committee and comes into effect on 15 December 1998 BSI 1998 ISBN 0 580 30357 8 Amendments issued since publication Amd. No.DateText affected National foreword This British Standard is the English language version of EN 12432:1998. The UK participation in its preparation was entrusted to Technical Committee SW/14, Gymnasium and sports equipment, which has the responsibility to: Ð aid enquirers to understand the text; Ð present to the responsible European committee any enquiries on the interpretation, or proposals for change, and keep the UK interests informed; Ð monitor related international and European developments and promulgate them in the UK. A list of organizations represented on this committee can be obtained on request to its secretary. Cross-references The British Standards which implement international or European publications referred to in this document may be found in the BSI Standards Catalogue under the section entitled ªInternational Standards Correspondence Indexº, or by using the ªFindº facility of the BSI Standards Electronic Catalogue. A British Standard does not purport to include all the necessary provisions of a contract. Users of British Standards are responsible for their correct application. Compliance with a British Standard does not of itself confer immunity from legal obligations. Summary of pages This document comprises a front cover, an inside front cover, the EN title page, pages 2 to 4, an inside back cover and a back cover. Licensed Copy: sheffieldun sheffieldun, na, Sat Oct 28 14:33:07 GMT+00:00 2006, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI CEN European Committee for Standardization Comite  Europe Âen de Normalisation Europa Èisches Komitee fu Èr Normung Central Secretariat: rue de Stassart 36, B-1050 Brussels 1998 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CEN national Members. Ref. No. EN 12432:1998 E EUROPEAN STANDARDEN 12432 NORME EUROPE ÂENNE EUROPA ÈISCHE NORM August 1998 ICS 97.220.30 Descriptors: sport equipment, gymnastic equipment, balancing beams, specifications, safety, dimensions, tests, mechanical tests, stability tests, stiffness tests, bend tests, instructions, marking English version Gymnastic equipmentÐ Balancing beamsÐ Functional and safety requirements, test methods Mate Âriel de gymnastique Ð Poutres Ð Exigences fonctionelles et de se Âcurite Â, me Âthodes d'essai Turngera Ète Ð Schwebebalken Ð Funktionelle und sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen, Pru Èfverfahren This European Standard was approved by CEN on 22 July 1998. CEN members 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 to the Central Secretariat 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 Central Secretariat has the same status as the official versions. CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom. Licensed Copy: sheffieldun sheffieldun, na, Sat Oct 28 14:33:07 GMT+00:00 2006, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI Page 2 EN 12432:1998 BSI 1998 Foreword This European Standard has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 136, Sports, playground and other recreational 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 February 1999, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by February 1999. This European Standard is one of several standards, each of which deals with a particular type or a particular group of gymnastic equipment. This European Standard should be read in conjunction with EN 913. According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. Contents Page Foreword2 1Scope3 2Normative references3 3Requirements3 4Safety requirements3 5Test methods3 6Instructions for use3 7Marking3 Annex A (informative) Typical examples of balancing beams4 Licensed Copy: sheffieldun sheffieldun, na, Sat Oct 28 14:33:07 GMT+00:00 2006, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI Page 3 EN 12432:1998 BSI 1998 1 Scope This standard specifies functional requirements (see clause 3) and specific safety requirements for free-standing balancing beams in addition to the general safety requirements in EN 913 (see clause 4). 2 Normative references This European Standard incorporates, by dated or undated reference, provisions from other publications. These normative references are cited at the appropriate places in the text and the publications are listed hereafter. For dated references, subsequent amendments to or revisions of any of these publications apply to this European Standard only when incorporated in it by amendment or revision. For undated references, the latest edition of the publication referred to applies. EN 913:1996, Gymnastic equipment Ð General safety requirements and test methods. 3 Requirements 3.1 Height When measured from the top surface of the beam to the floor the maximum height of the beam in the installed position shall be not greater than 1 500 mm. Adjustable height balancing beams shall have a minimum adjustable range of 500 mm. 3.2 Deflection When tested in accordance with 5.1 the centre of the balancing beam shall not deflect by more than 10 mm and after removal of the test load shall return to its original position. 4 Safety requirements 4.1 General Balancing beams shall comply with the requirements of EN 913, except insofar as they are modified by this European Standard. 4.2 Stability When tested in accordance with 5.2.1 the balancing beam shall not move more than 5 mm sideways and the legs on the opposite side shall not lift from the floor by more than 1 mm. When tested in accordance with 5.2.2 the balancing beam shall not be pulled over. 4.3 Strength When tested in accordance with EN 913:1996, annex B, with the load applied in the centre of the balancing beam, the equipment shall not collapse or fracture, or show any permanent deformation. 4.4 Legs of base The legs of the base shall not protrude beyond the end of the balancing beam. The base shall be not more than 60 mm above the floor level. 5 Test methods 5.1 Determination of deflection Place the balancing beam in its in-use position at its maximum height. Measure the distance from the floor to the top surface of the balancing beam to the nearest 1 mm. Gently apply a force of 1 350 N in the middle of the balancing beam and measure the distance from the floor to the top surface of the balancing beam to the nearest millimetre. Remove the force and remeasure the distance from the floor to the top surface of the balancing beam. Record the deflection under load and any residual deflection after removal of the load. 5.2 Determination of stability 5.2.1 Place the balancing beam in its in-use position at its maximum height. Block the apparatus legs on one side to prevent sliding. Apply a force of 250 N sideways in the centre of the balancing beam perpendicular to the balancing beam and parallel to the floor towards the side of the apparatus with the blocking. Measure and record whether the apparatus moves more than 5 mm sideways and whether the legs on the opposite side have lifted by more than 1 mm from the floor. 5.2.2 Using the arrangement described in 5.2.1 apply a force of 350 N. Record whether the apparatus falls over. 6 Instructions for use An information booklet shall be provided by the manufacturers containing the following: a) installation details; b) assembly details covering method of adjustment; c) equipment space; d) a warning that the base or any protruding part of the framework outside the profile of the beam should be protected by appropriate use of padding or mats, when in use; e) maintenance details; f) a warning notice that the equipment should be used under controlled supervision; g) a statement advising purchasers/installers/users that the colour of the beam should contrast with the floor and other nearby equipment (e.g. mats). 7 Marking Marking shall comply with EN 913. Licensed Copy: sheffieldun sheffieldun, na, Sat Oct 28 14:33:07 GMT+00:00 2006, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI Page 4 EN 12432:1998 BSI 1998 Annex A (informative) Typical examples of balancing beams Dimensions in millimetres 1 2 3 4 5 6 Supports Base Beam Elastic material Stiff insert Padding Figure A.1 Ð Typical examples Licensed Copy: sheffieldun sheffieldun, na, Sat Oct 28 14:33:07 GMT+00:00 2006, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI blank Licensed Copy: sheffieldun sheffieldun, na, Sat Oct 28 14:33:07 GMT+00:00 2006, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI BSI 389 Chiswick High Road London W4 4AL | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | BSI Ð British Standards Institution BSI is the independent national body responsible for preparing British Standards. 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