MCU14/0056 Response to SARA - Consulting Report

EN 858-1:2002 (E)

6.6.2 Automatic closure devices, automatic warning devices

Float operated automatic closure devices shall be marked with the appropriate light liquid density for which they are
designed. Density markings can be 0,85 or 0,90 or 0,95.

Warning devices shall be marked to indicate that they have been approved for use in hazardous areas.

7 Manufacturer's product information

The manufacturer shall supply all the appropriate information concerning the use of the separator system supplied,
e. g. handling, transport, temporary storage and instructions for installation, operation and maintenance.

8 Test methods
8.1 Materials

8.1.1 Concrete

Testing shall be carried out in accordance with ISO 4012, ISO 1920, ISO 2736-1 and ISO 2736-2. The results shall
meet the requirements of 6.2.2.

8.1.2 Plastics materials

8.1.2.1 Testing
a) Glass reinforced plastics:

Testing shail be carried out in accordance with A) EN ISO 1172 @J, EN 61, EN 63, ISO 180, EN 976-1 and
EN 978. The results shall meet the requirements given in 6.2.4 a) and 6.4.3.

b) Polyethylene:

Testing shall be carried out in accordance with ISO 180, ISO 527-2, ISO 1133, ISO 1183 and ISO 877. The results
shall meet the requirements given in 6.2.4 b).

8.1.2.2 Test specimen 3
a) Glass reinforced plastics:

The test specimen shall be prepared in accordance with EN 61 and EN 63. Each test specimen shall be fully
encapsulated in the surface resin used to produce the separator.

b) Polyethylene:

Polyethylene test specimens prepared from identical material used to produce the separator shall be used. All test
specimens shall all be cut to the same size and shape as specified in ISO 180 and ISO 527-2.

8.1.3 Coatings

8.1.3.1. Preparation, application and curing
Compliance with the requirements stated in 6.2.6.3 shall be checked by visual inspection.

The grade of cleanliness and the surface profile of steel substrates shail be tested in accordance with ISO 8501-1.

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