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Annex В contains additional requirements for emergency exit devices to this grade.

Only one grade of safety shall be used:

— grade 1: all emergency exit devices have a critical safety function, therefore only the top grade is identified for the purposes of this European Standard.

Two grades of corrosion resistance given in EN 1670:2007, 5.6, shall be used:

• grade 3: 96 h (high resistance);

• grade 4: 240 h (very high resistance).

Four grades of security shall be used:

• grade 2: 1 000 N;

• grade 3: 2 000 N;

• grade 4: 3 000 N;

• grade 5: 5 000 N.

NOTE Additional specific tests may be carried out to prove a higher level of security. The emergency exit devices will be deemed to conform with this European Standard provided that all the requirements of this European Standard are met.

Two grades of projection shall be used:

• grade 1: projection up to 150 mm (large projection);

• grade 2: projection up to 100 mm (standard projection).

NOTE Grade 1 does not apply to type A operation.

Two types of operation shall be used:

• type A: emergency exit device with “lever handle” operation;

• type B: emergency exit device with “push pad” operation.

Four categories of field of door application shall be used according to the end use of the emergency exit device (see 6.3.4):

• category A: outwardly opening single exit door, double exit door: active or inactive leaf;

• category B: outwardly opening single exit door only;

• category C: outwardly opening double exit door: inactive leaf only;

• category D: inwardly opening single exit door only.

NOTE Certain emergency exit devices are restricted to particular doors within this broad categorization. The installer should check the specific application according to the producer’s installation instructions. See Annex A.

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This classification denotes an emergency exit device with the following characteristics:

1. (3) is suitable for use in high frequency applications;

2. (7) tested to 200 000 cycles;

3. (5) for a door mass of up to 100 kg;

4. (B) suitable for use on fire/smoke resisting door assemblies according to product information;

5. (1) is safe for use on escape route doors;

6. (3) with high corrosion resistance;

7. (3) with a grade 3 security level 2 000 N;

8. (2) with a projection of up to 100 mm;

9. (A) operated with lever handle type A;

10. (B) suitable for use on a single door only.

6. Marking

   1. On the product

A producer may only claim compliance with this European Standard if compliance can be demonstrated with all the relevant clauses of this document for type A or type В emergency exit devices.

Where the requirements of this clause are also required for regulatory marking, compliance with the requirements for regulatory marking shall be deemed to satisfy the requirements of this clause. Voluntary marking shall not be applied in such a manner that it could be confused with the regulatory marking. The following information shall be marked on the product:

1. CE marking symbol; see Annex Z for further requirements;

2. identification number of the certification body;

3. producer’s name or trademark or other means of positive identification;

4. number and year of this European Standard, i.e. EN 179:2008.

5. full classification of the product;

6. month and year of manufacture.

Only item a) CE marking symbol and items b) and c) shall need to be visible after installation. Item f) may be in coded form.

NOTE 1 For CE marking and labelling, see ZA.3.

NOTE 2 See Table 4.

The following information shall be marked on the packaging:

1. producer's name or trademark or other means of positive identification;

2. number and year of this European Standard, i.e. EN 179:2008;

3. producer’s product reference number.

NOTE See Table 4.

The information given in Table 4 shall be marked on the installation instructions.

Table 4 — The marking requirements

If a product conforms to different standards with different classifications, then this marking may be omitted and included in the installation instructions. See Annex A.

If an emergency exit device consists of a mortise lock combined with a separate lever handle unit, and the mortise lock cannot be replaced without removing the lever handle unit first, then it shall be sufficient to apply the marking requirements to the lever handle unit only.

6. Evaluation of conformity

   1. Initial type test

      1. General

The conformity of the emergency exit device to the requirements of this European Standard and with the stated values (including classes) shall be demonstrated by:

• initial type testing;

• factory production control by the producer, including product assessment.

For the purposes of testing, emergency exit devices may be grouped into families, where it is considered that the results for one or more characteristics from any one product within the family are representative for those same characteristics for all emergency exit devices within that same family (a product may be in different families for different characteristics).

An initial type test is the complete set of tests or other procedures, in respect of the characteristics to be assessed, determining the performance of samples of products representative of the product type.

Initial type testing shall be performed to show conformity with this European Standard for emergency exit devices being put onto the market.

Initial type testing shall be repeated if a change in production process, in material, in supply of components or in product design, could detrimentally affect the performance of the declared characteristics.

NOTE The producer should discuss such changes with the laboratory that conducted the original type testing in order to evaluate the need for new initial type testing.

In the case of type testing of emergency exit devices for which initial type testing in accordance with this European Standard was already performed, type testing may be reduced if it has been established that the performance characteristics compared with the already tested emergency exit devices have not been affected.

Where kit components (e.g. sub assemblies) are used whose characteristics have already been determined, by the component producer, on the basis of conformity with this or other appropriate European technical specifications, these characteristics need not be reassessed provided that the components’ performance or method of assessment remain the same, that the characteristics of the component are suitable for the intended end use of the finished product, and insofar as the manufacturing process does not have a detrimental affect on the determined characteristics.

Products CE marked in accordance with appropriate harmonized European specifications may be assumed to have the performances stated with the CE marking, although this does not replace the responsibility of the kit producer to ensure that the kit as a whole is correctly designed (where the producer himself undertakes the design) and its components have the necessary performance values to meet the design.

All characteristics in 4.2 shall be subject to initial type testing.

Release of dangerous substances may be assessed indirectly by controlling the content of the substance concerned.

Tests previously performed on the same exit devices in accordance with the provisions of this European Standard (same characteristic(s), test method, sampling procedure, system of attestation of conformity, etc.) may be taken into account.

Samples, selected in accordance with 6.1, representing the series, shall be subjected to the full test sequence in accordance with 6.2 and 6.3 and, where relevant, Annex B.

The following rules shall be applied for the selection of test samples:

1. separate type tests shall be conducted where devices have different numbers of locking points;

2. separate type tests shall be conducted where significant components (which can affect its performance to the standard) are of different design or material;

3. variations of model within a family that have not been selected for initial type test shall be covered through the periodic and annual testing;

4. tests performed on samples that are not made from full production methods, processes and tooling shall be repeated within the first six months of full production.

NOTE Item d) is a possibility offered to the producer to reduce time and cost to market. It is essential to be able to verify that the product made from production tools has the same design characteristics and performance as the samples that have been accepted.

Where devices in families have a different number of locking points, or where significant components that could affect the performance to this European Standard are of a different design or material, the most severe and/or unfavourable configuration of such devices shall be subjected to an initial type test or such devices shall be subjected to separate initial type tests.

It may be possible to carry out pre-tests, to identify the worst case product/combination for type testing, that is representative of the series. This shall include pre-release tests on different versions within the series, including for example different keeper settings or outside access devices, to evaluate the most unfavourable version to be tested.

The producer shall establish, document and maintain a factory production control (FPC) system to ensure that the products placed on the market conform to the declared performance characteristics. The FPC system shall consist of written procedures (works’ manual), regular inspections and tests and/or assessments and the use of the results to control raw and other incoming materials or components, equipment, the production process and the product. Records shall remain legible, readily identifiable and retrievable.

An FPC system conforming with the requirements of EN ISO 9001:2000, and made specific to the requirements of this European Standard shall be considered to satisfy the above requirements.

The results of inspections, tests or assessments requiring action shall be recorded, as shall any action taken. The action to be taken when control values or criteria are not met shall be recorded and retained for the period specified in the producer’s FPC procedures.

The producer shall draw up and keep up-to-date documents defining the FPC that is applied. The producer’s documentation and procedures shall be appropriate to the product and manufacturing process. The FPC system shall achieve an appropriate level of confidence in the conformity of the product. This involves:

1. preparation of documented procedures and instructions relating to FPC operations;

2. effective implementation of these procedures and instructions;

3. recording of these procedures and their results;

4. use of these results to correct any deviations, repair the effects of such deviations, treat any resulting instances of nonconformity and, if necessary, revise the factory production control to rectify the cause of nonconformities.

The producer shall establish procedures to ensure that the production tolerances allow for the emergency exit device’s performances to be in conformity with the declared values, derived from initial type testing.

The producer shall record the results of the tests specified above. These records shall at least include the following information:

5. identification of the emergency exit device tested;

6. date of sampling and testing;

7. test methods performed;

8. test results;

9. frequency of product testing. See 9.4 and 9.5.

Individual products, product batches or packages shall be identifiable and traceable with regard to their production origin. The producer shall have procedures ensuring that processes related to affixing traceability codes and/or markings (see Clause 8) are inspected regularly. Compliance with EN ISO 9001:2000, 7.5.3 shall be deemed to satisfy the requirements of this sub-clause.

The producer shall have written procedures which specify how non-conforming products shall be dealt with. Any such events shall be recorded as they occur and these records shall be kept for the period defined in the producer’s written procedures. Compliance with EN ISO 9001:2000, 8.3 shall be deemed to satisfy the requirements of this sub-clause.

The producer shall have documented procedures that instigate action to eliminate the cause of nonconformities in order to prevent recurrence. Compliance with EN ISO 9001:2000, 8.5.2 shall be deemed to satisfy the requirements of this sub-clause.

As a minimum, the producer shall have procedures to treat non-conforming products as follows:

1. isolate and identify nonconforming products;

2. undertake the necessary corrective actions;

3. repeat tests as appropriate to prove that the product meets the specifications.

The producer shall have procedures providing methods of product handling and shall provide suitable storage areas preventing damage or deterioration.

The responsibility, authority and the relationship between personnel that manages, performs or verifies work affecting product conformity, shall comply with the appropriate clause of EN ISO 9001:2000.

All weighing, measuring and testing equipment necessary to achieve, or produce evidence of, conformity shall be calibrated or verified and regularly inspected according to documented procedures, frequencies and criteria. Control of monitoring and measuring devices shall comply with the appropriate clause of EN ISO 9001:2000.

All equipment used in the manufacturing process shall be regularly inspected and maintained to ensure use, wear or failure does not cause inconsistency in the manufacturing process.

Inspections and maintenance shall be carried out and recorded in accordance with the producer’s written procedures and the records retained for the period defined in the producer’s FPC procedures.

The FPC system shall document the various stages in the design of the emergency exit device identify the checking procedure and those individuals responsible for all stages of design.

During the design process itself, a record shall be kept of all checks, their results, and any corrective actions taken. This record shall be sufficiently detailed and accurate to demonstrate that all stages of the design phase, and all checks, have been carried out satisfactorily. Compliance with EN ISO 9001:2000, 7.3 shall be deemed to satisfy the requirements of this sub-clause.

The specifications of all incoming raw materials and components shall be documented, as shall the inspection scheme for ensuring their conformity. The verification of conformity of the raw material with the specification shall be in accordance with EN ISO 9001:2000, 7.4.3.

In case supplied kit components are used, the attestation of conformity level of the component shall be at least that given in the appropriate harmonized technical specification for that component. If this is not the case, the inspection scheme shall be adequate to demonstrate their suitability.