BS 8613:2017 pdf free. Finger protection devices for pedestrian doors — Specification.
BS 8613 The manufacturer shall indicate the type(s) of doors, including the thickness and the materials (e.g. aluminium, PVC. wood), for which the device is suitable.
Where the device is not integral to the doorset (Type A), the manufacturer shall provide fixings with the device to attach it to the door leaf and/of the door frame (e.g. adhesive tape, screws) which are suitable for the intended material(s) described in the accompanying information. NOTE See Annex A for information on attributes which might be required in particular circumstances, The manufacturer shall provide the information in accordance with Annex B concerning correct installation and use of the device.
Mechanical function and structural integrity
When tested in accordance with 7.4.1, the device shall not break, have any visible cracks or permanent deformation, or disengage. The device shall be fully functional after the test. Effectiveness General requirements
The device shall be operational over the full length of that part which is intended to provide its protective function. That part of the device which is intended to provide its protective function shall extend to within 15 mm of the bottom of the device (see also A.6).
A minimum length of 1 800 mm shall be supplied for testing. Operational parameters to include maximum opening angle, minimum and maximum door thicknesses shall be used when testing.
Prevention of finger entrapment requirement When tested in accordance with 7.4.2.1. the finger probe shall not be entrapped between the door leaf and door frame device and leaf, device and frame or within the device itself. When the finger probe is removed, the normal operation of the door shall not be impaired, and the device shall not be broken, or have any visible cracks or permanent deformation, or disengage.When tested in accordance with 7.4.2.2, when the finger probe is removed the normal operation of the door shall not be impaired.
If any part becomes detached during testing it shall not fit wholly in the small parts cylinder described in 7.2.4 when tested in accordance with 7.4.2.3.BS 8613 pdf download.