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NOTE The humidity level is not critical during this test.

• Stabilize the emergency exit device for a minimum of 4 h at a temperature of +20 °С.

• While still in the test chamber, measure relevant operating forces.

• Stabilize the emergency exit device for a minimum of 4 h at a temperature of +60 °С.

• While still in the test chamber, measure relevant operating forces.

• Verify that the operating forces are no more than 50 % in excess of the operating forces measured at +20 °С.

• Stabilize the emergency exit device for a minimum of 4 h at a temperature of -10 °С.

• While still in the test chamber, measure relevant operating forces.

• Verify that the operating forces are no more than 50 % in excess of the operating forces measured at +20 °С.

The operating force in this test shall be the force required to operate the emergency exit device or any of its critical components. Alternatively, where it is not possible to measure relevant operating forces inside the test chamber, it is possible to assemble the device outside the test chamber in a maximum time of 5 min in order to measure the operating forces.

Install test sample A on the test door in accordance with the producer’s instructions.

With no thrust on any part of the test door and with the test door secured, the operating element shall be actuated to release the emergency exit device as follows:

• lever handle (type A): force applied at a distance of 100 mm from the pivot of the lever handle;

• push pad (type B): force applied in the direction of door opening at the midpoint of its operating surface.

NOTE The midpoint is considered to be the centre of gravity of the visible surface of the push pad.

This test shall be conducted three times. Verify each time that the emergency exit device meets the requirements of 4.2.9.a)1) for type A emergency exit devices, and 4.2.9.b)1) for type В emergency exit devices.

The test of 6.2.3.1.1 shall be carried out on each leaf, depending on the field of door application claimed.

Remove the emergency exit device from the test door and, in as assembled a state as possible, subject to a neutral salt spray test in accordance with 4.1.7.

Surfaces which are not exposed to the atmosphere in normal installation may be covered or protected during this test. For example, mortise elements may be inserted into a suitable piece of material such as “PMMA” or a non-metal material.

After completion of the test remove the emergency exit device from the cabinet and rinse it gently in clean running water at a temperature not exceeding 40 °С. Allow the device to dry for 3 h at a temperature of between 15 °С and 30 °С and at a humidity of between 40 % RH and 70 % RH. At the end of the drying period, and in a time of up to 2 h, re-install the emergency exit device on the test door.

With no thrust on any part of the test door and with the test door secured, the operating element shall be actuated to release the emergency exit device as follows:

• lever handle (type A): force applied at a distance of 100 mm from the pivot of the lever handle;

• push pad (type B): force applied in the direction of door opening at the midpoint of its operating surface.

This test shall be conducted 10 times. Verify that during each of the last three times, the emergency exit device meets the requirements of 4.2.9.a)2) for type A emergency exit devices, and 4.2.9.b)2) for type В emergency exit devices.

The test in 6.2.3.3.1 shall be carried out on each leaf, depending on the field of door application claimed.

1. Compliance with the design requirements given in 4.1 shall be verified by visual inspections, functional tests or measurements. See 3.28, 3.29, 3.30.

2. Compliance with the requirements for product information in accordance to 4.3 shall be verified by visual inspections and recorded in the test report. This report shall include at least the following:

1. installation instructions and permitted adjustments;

2. limitation of the door size and mass and door configuration;

3. safety warning;

4. maintenance instructions;

5. list of approved components and accessories;

6. fire/smoke suitability information including type of door and fire resistance time..

Items 2, 5 and 6 may be obtained from the producer’s website, if available.

NOTE This is desirable to ensure that the latest product information is available.

3. The performance requirements shall be tested in the order detailed in 6.3.2 to 6.3.8.

Prior to the start of the test sequence of sample В (design and mechanical performance), it is permissible to make any necessary installation adjustments to the emergency exit device or its fixings in accordance with the producer’s instructions.

Prior to testing, the emergency exit device shall be set to its most unfavourable configuration to verify that reliable release is achieved in all expected situations. For example, when a deadbolt is available, it shall be engaged prior to the release test. See Figure 7.

With no thrust on any part of the test door and with the test door secured, the lever handle shall be actuated by a force of 70 N applied at a distance of 100 mm from the pivot of the lever handle to release the emergency exit device.

This test shall be conducted three times.

Verify each time that the emergency exit device meets the requirements of 4.2.2.1.

The test of 6.3.2.1.1 shall be carried out on each leaf, depending on the field of door application claimed.

Double doorset emergency exit devices, of which the first opening leaf is equipped with a panic exit device conforming to EN 1125 and the second opening leaf is equipped with an emergency exit device conforming to this European Standard, shall be tested without the door under pressure.

With no thrust on any part of the test door and with the test door secured, the push pad shall be actuated by a force of 150 N applied in the direction of door opening at the midpoint of its operating surface to release the emergency exit device. For type В emergency exit devices intended for use on inwardly opening exit doors, apply the force to the operating element in the direction enabling exit.

NOTE The midpoint is considered to be the centre of gravity of the visible surface of the push pad.

This test shall be conducted three times.

Verify each time that the emergency exit device meets the requirements of 4.2.2.2.

The test of 6.3.2.2.1 shall be carried out on each leaf, depending on the field of door application claimed.

Double doorset emergency exit devices, of which the first opening leaf is equipped with a panic exit device conforming to EN 1125 and the second opening leaf is equipped with an emergency exit device conforming to this European Standard, shall be tested without the door under pressure.

NOTE Operating forces of exit devices are tested in laboratory condition with a defined test rig in order to achieve reproducible conditions. However, operating forces (by body, hand or fingers) of a given exit device installed on a given escape door are the result of the operating forces of the exit device plus any additional frictions due to hinges, seals, door alignment, door reinforcement, etc. It is therefore important to choose the appropriate components in order to achieve a reasonable operating force.

With the test door open at 10°, apply a closing force of up to 50 N at right angles to the face of the test door, at a position of 1 000 mm from the centre line of the hinges of the test door leaf and at between 800 mm and 1 200 mm from the bottom of the test door to re-engage the emergency exit device in the secured position.

In the case of a double doorset, conduct this test on each leaf consecutively, in accordance with the closing sequence of the emergency exit device under test.

This test shall be conducted three times.

Verify each time that the emergency exit device meets the requirements of 4.2.3.

Emergency exit devices shall be subjected to durability test cycles according to their field of application as in Tables 2 and 3.

Some exit devices, especially those of modular way, may not be suitable for certain type of doors (i.e. two vertical rod devices on a rebated double doorset). It shall be clear in the installation instructions which combination is suitable for use on which type of door. See Annex A.

The emergency exit device under test shall be actuated by its operating element as follows:

1. Emergency exit devices operated by a lever handle (type A):

• measure and record the gap between the bolt head(s) and keeper(s);

• measure and record the engagement of the bolt head(s) into the keeper(s);

• prior to the cycling test, measure and record the force needed to release the exit device with 25 N load on the test door;

• apply the force needed to release the exit device, and open the door. The test door shall be opened by solely actuating the lever handle 100 mm from its pivot point;

• if the operating force is not enough during the durability test, then gradually increase the operating force until it operates, and continue the cycling. The maximum force allowed to release the emergency exit device installed on the active leaf shall not exceed 25 % of the required release force in 4.2.2.1. This force shall be recorded in the test report;

• at the end of the cycling test, measure and record the force needed with 25 N load on the test door to release the device;

• measure and record the gap between the bolt head(s) and keeper(s) at the end of the cycling test;

• measure and record the engagement of the bolt head(s) into the keeper(s);

• verify that the exit device meets the requirements of 4.1.21.

2. Emergency exit devices operated by a push-pad (type B):

• measure and record the gap between the bolt head(s) and keeper(s);

• measure and record the engagement of the bolt head(s) into the keeper(s);

• prior to the cycling test, measure and record the force needed to release the exit device with 25 N load on the test door;

• apply the force needed to release the exit device, and open the door. The test door shall be opened by solely actuating the push pad at its midpoint;

• if operating force is not enough during the durability test, then gradually increase the operating force until it operates, and continue the cycling. The maximum force allowed to release the device installed on the active leaf shall not exceed 25 % of the required release force in 4.2.2.2. This force shall be recorded in the test report;

• at the end of the cycling test, measure and record the force needed with 25 N load on the test door to release the device;

• measure and record the gap between the bolt head(s) and keeper(s) at the end of the cycling test;

• measure and record the engagement of the bolt head(s) into the keeper(s);

• verify that the exit device meets the requirements of 4.1.21.

3. Combination of emergency exit devices and panic exit device in double doorset emergency exits

When a device conforming to EN 1125 is used on the first opening leaf of a double doorset emergency exit, it shall be tested in accordance with the requirements of EN 1125 related to the release test for double leaf, with the door not under pressure, prior to durability testing as a combination.

The full test sequence for sample В (initial release test, re-engaging test, durability test, release test, abuse resistance test and security test) shall be performed with the same installation of the exit device according to producers’ instructions, to verify the durability of the performance of the exit device. No adjustment shall be allowed because of wear of the product.

Table 2 — Test method according to category

Table 3 — Number of cycles

According to the producer’s installation instructions, the most unfavourable conditions (e.g. different keepers or functions) shall be chosen in order to minimize the amount of testing required. This may be done by preliminary testing or evaluation. See Annex A.

Test 1

The test door shall be opened to an angle of between 10° and 12° by solely actuating the operating element. Following a dwell period of not less than 0,5 s a closing force shall be applied to return the test door to the secured position in a time of between 1,0 s and 2,0 s. The closing force shall be removed when the test door reaches an open position of 5° ± 1°, allowing the test door to latch by kinetic energy alone, and with no residual closing moment. Following a dwell period in the latched position of not less than 0,5 s, cycling shall continue for a total of 100 000 cycles for grade 6 or 200 000 cycles for grade 7.

In the case of testing an emergency exit device on the inactive leaf, the active leaf shall be held open throughout Test 1.

A force of 25 N shall be applied to the single leaf test door or to both leaves of a double leaf test door at a position of 550 mm from the centre line of the hinges, and between 800 mm and 1 200 mm from the bottom of the test door in the direction of door opening, to simulate a force caused by seals.

Test 2

Both leaves of the test door shall be opened by solely actuating the operating element of the inactive leaf to an angle of at least 10°, for a total of 10 000 cycles for grade 6, or 20 000 cycles for grade 7.

Means shall be provided to return each leaf in a time of between 3 s and 6 s to the secured position in the correct sequence, with no residual closing moment, before the commencement of the next cycle.

The test door may be opened further than 10° if required by the construction of the emergency exit device.

A force of 25 N shall be applied to both leaves of the double leaf test door at a position of 550 mm from the centre line of the hinges, and between 800 and 1 200 mm from the bottom of the test door in the direction of door opening, to simulate a force caused by seals.

After completing the total required number of cycles, verify that the emergency exit device meets the requirements of 4.2.4.

When an outside access device is supplied with optional re-entry function then this function shall be tested 20 cycles every testing day or after not more than 20 000 cycles.

The test report shall record the specific types of door installation for which the emergency exit devices tested are approved.

Where periodic lubrication is recommended by the producer, it shall not take place before 20 000 cycles have been attained and at no less an interval than 20 000 cycles thereafter.

When an emergency exit device is equipped with a deadbolt for additional security, the first 25 000 cycles for grade 6, or 50 000 cycles for grade 7 shall be conducted with the deadbolt engaged each time before the emergency exit device is released.

With the test door clamped in the closed position, apply to the lever handle a force of 1 000 N, perpendicular to the door face (parallel to the axis) at 25 mm from the free end. The required value shall be maintained for 10 s. Remove this force and apply consecutively to the lever handle a force of 500 N in both directions, in a plane parallel with the face of the door and at 25 mm from the free end. The required value shall be maintained for 10 s. See Figure 8.

Verify that the emergency exit device meets the requirements of 4.2.5.

NOTE It is possible to use a specifically designed fixture in order to apply abuse forces where required.

With the test door clamped in the closed position, apply to the push pad a force consecutively in each of four directions (500 N in vertical directions, and 1 000 N in horizontal and perpendicular directions to the face of the door) within 25 mm from the free end of the push pad. The required value shall be maintained for 10 s. See Figure 8.

Verify that the emergency exit device meets the requirements of 4.2.5.

NOTE It is possible to use a specifically designed fixture in order to apply abuse forces where required.

With the test door secured in the closed position, apply a pulling force of 500 N at the midpoint on the longest unsupported length of surface fixed vertical rod in a direction perpendicular to the door face. The required value shall be maintained for 10 s. See Figure 9.

Verify that the emergency exit device meets the requirements of 4.2.6.

If the design of an emergency exit device is such that it does not allow the covers to be removed without using a specific tool (see 4.1.23), this test may be omitted. Any such omission shall be noted in the test report.

With the test door secured in the closed position, apply to the test door the forces of 4.2.7 at a position of 1 000 mm from the centre line of the hinges of the test door leaf and at between 800 mm and 1 200 mm from the bottom of the test door, in the direction of door opening. The required value shall be maintained for 10 s.

For type В emergency exit devices intended for use on inwardly opening exit doors, apply the force in the direction of door opening.

Verify that the emergency exit device meets the requirements of 4.2.7 according to the grade required.

In the case of double door emergency exit devices, the forces of 4.2.7 shall be applied consecutively to each leaf.

After the completion of tests 6.3.2 to 6.3.7, verify that the emergency exit device meets the requirements of 4.2.8.

6. Classification

   1. Category of use (1st character)

Only one grade of use shall be used:

— grade 3: high frequency of use where there is little incentive to exercise care, i.e. where there is a chance of an accident occurring and of misuse.

Two grades of durability shall be used:

• grade 6: 100 000 test cycles;

• grade 7: 200 000 test cycles.

Three grades of door mass shall be used:

• grade 5: up to 100 kg;

• grade 6: up to 200 kg;

• grade 7: over 200 kg.

Three grades shall be used:

• grade 0: Not approved for use on fire I smoke door assemblies;

• grade A: Suitable for use on smoke door assemblies - based on the requirements of B.1;

• grade B: Suitable for use on fire and smoke door assemblies based on a test in accordance with EN 1634-1.