Agricultural tractors and self-propelled sprayers - Protection of the operator (driver) against hazardous substances - Part 1: Cab classification, requirements and test procedures

This European Standard is applicable to cabs of agricultural and forestry tractors and self-propelled sprayers. Its purpose is to limit the exposure of the operator (driver) to hazardous substances when applying plant protection products (PPP) and liquid fertilisers. This European Standard specifies different categories of cabs of agricultural and forestry tractors and self-propelled sprayers and the relevant requirements and test procedures in order to limit the exposure of the operator (driver) to hazardous substances when inside the cab. It also specifies the information to be provided by the tractor or self-propelled sprayer manufacturer. This document does not cover: the exposure linked to fumigants; the category of cab and performance level to be used for any particular application; the actual cab performance in the field applications; the field durability of filters. This document is not applicable to tractor cabs which are manufactured before the date of its publication as an EN.

Landwirtschaftliche Traktoren und selbstfahrende Pflanzenschutzgeräte - Schutz der Bedienungsperson (Fahrer) vor gefährlichen Substanzen - Teil 1: Kabinen-Klassifizierung, Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren

Diese Europäische Norm ist auf Kabinen von land- und forstwirtschaftlichen Traktoren und selbstfahrenden Pflanzenschutzgeräten anwendbar. Sein Zweck besteht darin, die Belastung der Bedienungsperson (Fahrer) durch gefährliche Substanzen beim Ausbringen von Pflanzenschutzmitteln und Flüssigdüngern zu begrenzen. Diese Europäische Norm definiert verschiedene Kategorien für Kabinen von land- und forstwirtschaftliche Traktoren und selbstfahrenden Pflanzenschutzgeräte und die relevanten Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren, um die Belastung der in der Kabine befindlichen Bedienungsperson (Fahrer) durch gefährliche Substanzen zu begrenzen. Es legt ebenfalls die Information fest, die von dem Hersteller des Traktors oder des selbst¬fahrenden Pflanzenschutzgerätes zur Verfügung zu stellen ist.
Dieses Dokument behandelt nicht:
   die Belastung durch Begasungsmittel;
   die Kabinen-Kategorie oder das Schutzniveau, die bzw. das bei einer speziellen Anwen¬dung zu verwenden ist;
   das tatsächliche Leistungsvermögen der Kabine beim Feldeinsatz;
   Haltbarkeit von Filtern unter praktischen Bedingungen.
Dieses Dokument ist nicht anwendbar auf Kabinen von Traktoren, die vor der Veröffentlichung dieser Europäischen Norm hergestellt wurden.

Tracteurs agricoles et pulvérisateurs automoteurs - Protection de l'opérateur (conducteur) contre les substances dangereuses - Partie 1: Classification des cabines, exigences et méthodes d'essai

La présente Norme européenne s'applique aux cabines de tracteurs agricoles et forestiers ou de pulvérisateurs automoteurs. Elle vise à limiter l'exposition de l'opérateur (conducteur) aux substances dangereuses lors de l'application de produits phytosanitaires et d'engrais liquides. La présente Norme européenne spécifie les différentes catégories de cabines de tracteurs agricoles et forestiers et de pulvérisateurs automoteurs ainsi que les exigences et les modes opératoires d'essai correspondants visant à limiter l'exposition de l'opérateur (conducteur) aux substances dangereuses lorsque celui-ci est dans la cabine. Elle spécifie également les informations à fournir par le fabricant de tracteurs ou de pulvérisateurs automoteurs.
Le présent document ne traite pas :
   de l'exposition liée aux fumigants ;
   de la catégorie de cabine et du niveau de performance à utiliser pour une application particulière donnée ;
   des performances réelles de la cabine dans le cas d'applications au champ ;
   de la durabilité des filtres aux champs.
Le présent document ne s'applique pas aux cabines de tracteurs fabriquées avant sa date de publication en tant qu'EN.

Kmetijski traktorji in stroji z lastnim pogonom za zaščito rastlin - Zaščita posluževalca (voznika) pred nevarnimi snovmi - 1. del: Vrste kabin, zahteve in postopki preskušanja

Ta evropski standard velja za kabine kmetijskih in gozdarskih traktorjev ter stroje z lastnim pogonom za zaščito rastlin. Njegov namen je omejiti izpostavljenost posluževalca (voznika) nevarnim snovem pri nanašanju proizvodov za zaščito rastlin (PPP) in tekočih gnojil. Ta evropski standard opredeljuje različne kategorije kabin kmetijskih in gozdarskih traktorjev in strojev z lastnim pogonom za zaščito rastlin ter ustrezne zahteve in preskusne postopke za omejevanje izpostavljenosti posluževalca (voznika) nevarnim snovem, ko se nahaja znotraj kabine. Prav tako opredeljuje podatke, ki jih mora priskrbeti proizvajalec traktorja ali stroja z lastnim pogonom za zaščito rastlin. Ta dokument ne zajema: izpostavljenost, ki se navezuje na fumigante; kategorije kabine in ravni delovanja, ki se uporabljajo pri katerem koli določenemu načinu uporabe; dejansko delovanje kabine pri uporabi na terenu; vzdržljivosti filtrov na terenu. Ta dokument ne velja za kabine traktorjev, ki so bile proizvedene pred datumom, ko je bil objavljen kot EN.

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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Landwirtschaftliche Traktoren und selbstfahrende Pflanzenschutzgeräte - Schutz der Bedienungsperson (Fahrer) vor gefährlichen Substanzen - Teil 1: Kabinen-Klassifizierung, Anforderungen und PrüfverfahrenTracteurs agricoles et pulvérisateurs automoteurs - Protection de l'opérateur (conducteur) contre les substances dangereuses - Partie 1: Classification des cabines, exigences et méthodes d'essaiAgricultural tractors and self-propelled sprayers - Protection of the operator (driver) against hazardous substances - Part 1: Cab classification, requirements and test procedures65.060.10Kmetijski traktorji in prikoliceAgricultural tractors and trailed vehiclesICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 15695-1:2009SIST EN 15695-1:2010en,fr,de01-julij-2010SIST EN 15695-1:2010SLOVENSKI
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EUROPEAN STANDARD NORME EUROPÉENNE EUROPÄISCHE NORM
EN 15695-1
November 2009 ICS 65.060.10 English Version
Agricultural tractors and self-propelled sprayers - Protection of the operator (driver) against hazardous substances - Part 1: Cab classification, requirements and test procedures
Tracteurs agricoles et pulvérisateurs automoteurs - Protection de l'opérateur (conducteur) contre les substances dangereuses - Partie 1 : Classification des cabines, exigences et méthodes d'essais
Landwirtschaftliche Traktoren und selbstfahrende Arbeitsmaschinen - Schutz vor gefährlichen Stoffen -Teil 1: Kabinen-Klassifizierung, Anforderungen und PrüfverfahrenThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 24 October 2009.
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 CEN 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 Management Centre has the same status as the official versions.
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EN 15695-1:2009 (E) 2 Contents Page Foreword .4Introduction .51 Scope .62 Normative references .63 Terms and definitions .64 Specification of categories of cabs .74.1 Category 1 .74.2 Category 2 .74.3 Category 3 .74.4 Category 4 .75 Requirements .85.1 Filter housing .85.2 Category 2 .85.3 Category 3 .85.4 Category 4 .85.5 Tightness of the air delivery and filtration system .85.6 Blockages .86 Verification of requirements .97 Information for use . 117.1 Operator's manual . 117.1.1 Category 1 . 117.1.2 Cab category 2 . 117.1.3 Category 3 . 127.1.4 Category 4 . 127.2 Marking . 12Annex A (normative) . 13A.1 General . 13A.2 Ambient conditions . 13Annex B (normative) . 14B.1 General . 14B.2 Test equipment . 14B.2.1 Test hood . 14B.2.2 Anemometer . 14B.2.3 Blind filter . 14B.3 Test conditions . 14B.4 Test procedure . 14B.5 Test result and acceptance criteria. 15B.6 Test report . 15Annex C (normative) . 17C.1 Laboratory method for assessing the isolation effectiveness of an air purified cab with respect to an aerosol . 17C.1.1 Principle and definitions . 17C.2 Measurement protocol . 17C.2.1 Cab conditioning. 17C.2.2 Measurement of aerodynamic characteristics . 17C.2.3 Test room . 18SIST EN 15695-1:2010



EN 15695-1:2009 (E) 3 C.2.4 Aerosol generation . 18C.2.5 Measurement of concentrations . 19C.2.6 Acceptance criteria and test report . 21C.3 New air flow measurement methods . 21C.3.1 Measurement of air flow at the diffusers . 21C.3.2 Measurement of the flow rate of new air by tracing . 22C.3.3 Measurement of the flow rate of new air by thermal anemometry . 23C.4 Test report . 25C.4.1 Cab (attach a dimensional drawing) . 25C.4.2 Vehicle for which the cab is designed . 26C.4.3 Pressurisation and air delivery and filtration system . 26C.4.4 Tests . 27Annex ZA (informative) . 28Annex ZB (informative) . 29Bibliography . 30 SIST EN 15695-1:2010



EN 15695-1:2009 (E) 4 Foreword This document (EN 15695-1:2009) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 144 “Tractors and machinery for agriculture and forestry”, the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR. 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 May 2010, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by May 2010. Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of 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 requirements of EU Directive(s). For relationship with EU Directive(s), see informative Annexes ZA and ZB, which are integral parts of this document. EN 15695, Agricultural tractors and self-propelled sprayers – Protection of the operator (driver) against hazardous substances, consists of the following parts:  Part 1: Cab classification, requirements and test procedures  Part 2: Filters, requirements and test procedures According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. SIST EN 15695-1:2010



EN 15695-1:2009 (E) 5 Introduction This document is a type C standard as stated in EN ISO 12100. The machinery concerned and the extent to which hazards, hazardous situations and hazardous events are covered are indicated in the scope of this European Standard. When provisions of this type C standard are different from those which are stated in type A or B standards, the provisions of this type C standard take precedence over the provisions of the other standards, for machines that have been designed and built according to the provisions of this type C standard. When operating self-propelled sprayers or tractors the operator can be exposed to hazardous substances such as dust, aerosols or vapours (for example during the application of plant protection products or fertilisers). Cabs of agricultural tractors and self-propelled sprayers providing protection against these substances may respectively be used to reduce operator exposure to air-borne contaminants generated during farming operations.
With regard to the application of plant protection products (PPP) the operator can be exposed to risks:
 before the actual spraying operation (e.g. handling of PPP cans/packages, spray tank filling, sprayer adjustment);  during the spraying operation (e.g. on the tractor or self-propelled sprayer with/without cab, when working at the sprayer when adjusting the sprayer in the field, removing nozzle blockages, etc.);  after the spraying operation (e.g. when removing residues, sprayer cleaning, service and maintenance operations). Protective measures (personal protective equipment (PPE)) are specified on labels today, for example:  dermal exposure: gloves, overall, apron, headdress (with face protection), protective goggles;  respiratory exposure: filtering half masks. The objective of this European Standard is to improve the operator protection by using the protective function of the cab of self-propelled sprayers and tractors in case of mounted or trailed sprayers. For this purpose this European Standard specifies cab categories, performance requirements, test procedures and the operator information to be provided, in particular with regard to installation, use and maintenance operations.
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EN 15695-1:2009 (E) 6 1 Scope This European Standard is applicable to cabs of agricultural and forestry tractors and self-propelled sprayers. Its purpose is to limit the exposure of the operator (driver) to hazardous substances when applying plant protection products (PPP) and liquid fertilisers. This European Standard specifies different categories of cabs of agricultural and forestry tractors and self-propelled sprayers and the relevant requirements and test procedures in order to limit the exposure of the operator (driver) to hazardous substances when inside the cab. It also specifies the information to be provided by the tractor or self-propelled sprayer manufacturer. This document does not cover:  the exposure linked to fumigants;  the category of cab and performance level to be used for any particular application;  the actual cab performance in the field applications;  the field durability of filters. This document is not applicable to tractor cabs which are manufactured before the date of its publication as an EN. 2 Normative references The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies. EN 15695-2:2009, Agricultural tractors and self-propelled machinery — Protection of the operator (driver) against hazardous substances — Part 2: Filters, requirements and test procedures EN 14387:2004, Respiratory protective devices — Gas filter(s) and combined filter(s) — Requirements, testing, marking ISO 14269-5, Tractors and self-propelled machines for agriculture and forestry — Operator enclosure environment — Part 5: Pressurization system test method 3 Terms and definitions For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply. 3.1 hazardous substance substance such as dust, vapour and aerosol except fumigant which can occur when applying plant protection products and fertiliser and which can expose an operator to a risk of harm 3.1.1 plant protection product
PPP active substance(s) and preparation(s) containing one or more active substances, presented in the form in which they are supplied to the user, intended to protect plants or plant products against all harmful organisms SIST EN 15695-1:2010



EN 15695-1:2009 (E) 7 or prevent the action of such organisms, influence the life processes of plants, other than as a nutrient (e.g. growth regulators) and preserve plant products
3.1.2 dust(s) finely divided, airborne and sedimented solid particles 3.1.3 aerosol suspension of solid, liquid or solid and liquid particles in a gaseous medium having a negligible falling velocity (generally considered to be less than 0,25 m·s-1) [EN 132:1998, 3.1] 3.1.4 vapour gaseous phase of a substance which is in equilibrium with its liquid or solid state at 20 °C and 1 bar (absolute) [EN 132:1998, 3.121] 3.2 filter device to reduce the quantity of hazardous substances present in the air entering the cab NOTE It can comprise one or more filters, an adsorbent, a catalyst or a combination of these elements, or another technology capable of fulfilling the same functions. 3.3 cab operator enclosure which surrounds the operator (driver) by means of a physical barrier and prevents the free passage of external air into the area of the operator 4 Specification of categories of cabs 4.1 Category 1 Cab which does not provide a specified level of protection against hazardous substances. 4.2 Category 2 Cab which provides protection against dust(s).
4.3 Category 3 Cab which provides protection against dust(s) and aerosols. 4.4 Category 4 Cab which provides protection against dust(s), aerosols and vapours.
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EN 15695-1:2009 (E) 8 5 Requirements 5.1 Filter housing The cabs of categories 2, 3 and 4 shall provide a housing which:  allows the fitting of filter(s) as specified in Clause 3 of EN 15695-2:2009 by the operator;  is designed to prevent the passage of unfiltered air into the cab. 5.2 Category 2 5.2.1 The cab shall be fitted with an air delivery and filtration system aimed at reducing the quantity of dust(s) as specified in 3.2 of EN 15695-2:2009. 5.2.2 The air delivery system shall cause a positive differential pressure within the cab of:  50 Pa minimum; or  20 Pa minimum, if a pressure indicator is provided; throughout the test, as specified in ISO 14269-5.
5.2.3 The air delivery system shall provide at least 30 m3/h of filtered fresh air under the conditions specified in the operator's manual for spraying operations (as given in 7.1). 5.3 Category 3 5.3.1 The cab shall be fitted with an air delivery and filtration system aimed at reducing the quantity of dust(s) as specified in 3.2 of EN 15695-2:2009 and aerosols as specified in 3.3 of EN 15695-2:2009. 5.3.2 The air delivery system shall cause a positive differential pressure within the cab of 20 Pa minimum throughout the test, as specified in ISO 14269-5. A pressure indicator shall be provided. 5.3.3 The air flow rate of filtered fresh air shall comply with 5.2.3. 5.4 Category 4 5.4.1 The cab shall be fitted with an air delivery and filtration system aimed at reducing the quantity of dust(s) as specified in 3.2 of EN 15695-2:2009, aerosols as specified in 3.3 of EN 15695-2:2009 and vapours as specified in 3.4 of EN 15695-2:2009. 5.4.2 The air delivery system shall comply with 5.3.2.
5.4.3 The air flow rate of filtered fresh air shall comply with 5.2.3. 5.5 Tightness of the air delivery and filtration system The air delivery and filtration system and the housing of the filter of cab categories 3 and 4 shall be tested according to Annex B or C. 5.6 Blockages The air delivery and filtration system shall include means to minimize blockages. The operator's manual shall include information on service intervals (as given in 7.1). SIST EN 15695-1:2010



EN 15695-1:2009 (E) 9 6 Verification of requirements Tables 1 to 4 give the list of requirements and their verification for each
cab category. Table 1 – Cab category 1: List of requirements and their verification Clause / sub-clause Verification Inspection Measurement Procedure / reference 7.1 X -- 7.1.1 X --
Table 2 – Cab category 2: List of requirements and their verification Clause / sub-clause Verification Inspection Measurement Procedure / reference 5.1 X -- 5.2.1 X -- 5.2.2 - XAccording to ISO 14269-5, and 7.1 and Annex A of this standard with regard to the adjustment of the air delivery system and the use of apertures for the remote operation of mounted or trailed implements.
5.2.3 - X5.6 X -- 7.1 X -- 7.1.2 X --
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EN 15695-1:2009 (E) 10 Table 3 – Cab category 3: List of requirements and their verification Clause / sub-clause Verification Inspection Measurement Procedure / reference 5.1 X - - 5.3.1 X - - 5.3.2 - X According to ISO 14269-5, and 7.1 and Annex A of this standard with regard to the adjustment of the air delivery system and the use of apertures for the remote operation of mounted or trailed implements. 5.3.3 - X 5.5 - X According to 7.1 and Annex B or C of this standard with regard to the adjustment of the air delivery system and the use of apertures for the remote operation of mounted or trailed implements. 5.6 X - - 7.1 X - - 7.1.3 X - -
Table 4 – Cab category 4: List of requirements and their verification Clause / sub-clause Verification Inspection Measurement Procedure / reference 5.1 X - - 5.4.1 X - - 5.4.2 - X According to ISO 14269-5, and 7.1 and Annex A of this standard with regard to the adjustment of the air delivery system and the use of apertures for the remote operation of mounted or trailed implements. 5.4.3 - X 5.5 - X According to 7.1 and Annex B or C of this standard with regard to the adjustment of the air delivery system and the use of apertures for the remote operation of mounted or trailed implements. 5.6 X - - 7.1 X - - 7.1.4 X - -
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EN 15695-1:2009 (E) 11 7 Information for use 7.1 Operator's manual The cab category shall be declared in the operator's manual. In addition, the operator's manual shall provide the following information, if relevant: a) the installation of the filter(s); b) the adjustment, service and maintenance of the air delivery, filtration and re-circulation filtration system; c) the use of apertures for the remote operation of mounted and trailed implements; d) how to reduce the risk of exposure to hazardous substances, for example by: 1) personal protective equipment; 2) training and education; 3) keeping used PPP out of the cab; 4) removing contaminated shoes or clothing before entering the cab; 5) keeping cab interior clean; 6) disposal of filter(s); 7) following instructions provided by PPE, PPP, delivery and filtration system and tractor/sprayer manufacturer as well as national guidelines for worker safety and health.
7.1.1 Category 1 In addition to 7.1, the operator's manual shall provide the information that:  this cab category does not provide protection against hazardous substances;  the tractor fitted with such a cab shall not be used under conditions requiring protection against hazardous substances. The information of the PPP manufacturer (given on the label) shall be followed.
7.1.2
Cab category 2 In addition to 7.1, the operator's manual shall provide the information that:  this cab category provides protection against dust but not against aerosols and vapours;  the tractor or the sprayer fitted with such a cab shall not be used under conditions requiring protection against aerosols and vapours. The information of the PPP manufacturer (given on the label) shall be followed. SIST EN 15695-1:2010



EN 15695-1:2009 (E) 12 7.1.3 Category 3 In addition to 7.1, the operator's manual shall provide the information that:
 this cab category provides protection against dust and aerosols but not against vapours;  the tractor or the sprayer shall not be used under conditions requiring protection against vapours;  in case of PPP application, verification whether the filter according to EN 15695-2:2009 is acceptable and is shown on the PPP label as option for the protection against possible hazards caused by the PPP;  reference to use, service, maintenance and replacement of the filter as specified in the instructions provided by the filter manufacturer and by the PPP manufacturer, if applicable. 7.1.4 Category 4
In addition to 7.1, the operator's manual shall provide the information that:
 this cab category provides protection against dust, aerosols and vapours;  in case of PPP application, verification whether the filter according to EN 15695-2:2009 is acceptable and is shown on the PPP label as option for the protection against possible hazards caused by the PPP;  reference to use, service, maintenance and replacement of the filter as specified in the instructions provided by the filter manufacturer and by the PPP manufacturer, if applicable. 7.2 Marking Cabs shall be marked with the following information:  "Category 1 according to EN 15695-1:2009" when the cab does not provide a specified level of protection against hazardous substances;or  "Category 2 according to EN 15695-1:2009" when complying with 5.2; or  "Category 3 according to EN 15695-1:2009" when complying with 5.3; or  "Category 4 according to EN 15695-1:2009" when complying with 5.4.
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EN 15695-1:2009 (E) 13 Annex A
(normative) Air delivery system test A.1 General The air delivery system shall be tested in the intended production configuration and adjustment according to 5.2.3. A.2 Ambient conditions The ambient conditions for this test shall be:  minimum dry bulb temperature: (25 ± 10) °C;  maximum air velocity passing the machine from front to rear: 5 m·s-1.
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EN 15695-1:2009 (E) 14 Annex B
(normative) Determination of leakages of air delivery and filtration system
installed in the cab
B.1 General The following test is a so-called blind filter test. The result is the relative leakage related to nominal air flow through the filter. B.2 Test equipment B.2.1 Test hood Device to cover the air inlet of the air delivery and filtration system of the cab having a defined inlet opening in order to measure the air flow. B.2.2 Anemometer Device to measure the air velocity. The accuracy of this device shall be ± 2 %. B.2.3 Blind filter Filter with covered filter surface to prevent the air flow through the filter material. The filter frame shall have the same mechanical properties as the normal filter. B.3 Test conditions Minimum dry bulb temperature: (25 ± 10) °C. Relative humidity: (60 ± 10) %. Maximum air velocity: 5 m·s-1. B.4 Test procedure B.4.1 Operate the air delivery and filtration system as specified in 5.2.3 fitted with a filter complying with EN 15695-2:2009 until the reading of the anemometer shows a constant value. B.4.2 Measure the air velocity with the anemometer at the inlet side of the test hood and record the result (Q1). B.4.3 Replace the filter by the blind filter. B.4.4 Operate the air delivery and filtration system as specified in 5.2.3. B.4.5 Measure the air velocity at the inlet side of the test hood and record the result (Q2). SIST EN 15695-1:2010



EN 15695-1:2009 (E) 15 B.5 Test result and acceptance criteria Calculate the air flows as follows:  Q1 using the test result according to B.4.2;  Q2 using the test result according to B.4.5. Calculate the relative leakage as follows: The relative leakage (LR) is determined by the following relationship:
12QQLR= (B.1) where Q1 is the air velocity with the anemometer at the inlet side of the test hood; Q2 is the air velocity at the inlet side of the test hood. T
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