In-process control
The producer shall plan and carry out production under controlled conditions. Compliance with EN ISO 9001:2000, 7.5.1 and 7.5.2 shall be deemed to satisfy the requirements of this subclause.
Unit checks during manufacture
The producer shall conduct as a minimum, the unit checks given in Table 5.
Table 5 — Minimum frequency of unit checks
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Performance characteristics |
Clause, indicating the relevant test method (if any) |
Threshold value (if any) and tolerances |
Minimum number of samples/ tests |
Minimum frequency of tests or inspection |
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Ability to release (for locked doors on escape routes) Release function |
4.1.2 |
Threshold 1 |
1 |
Every sub- |
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s) |
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assembly |
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Release operation |
4.1.3 |
Pass/Fail |
1 |
6 months |
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Lever handle design |
4.1.4 |
Pass/Fail |
1 |
6 months |
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Push pad design |
4.1.5 |
Pass/Fail |
1 |
6 months |
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Double doorset |
4.1.6 |
Pass/Fail |
1 |
6 months |
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Exposed edges and corners |
4.1.8 |
Threshold (> |
1 |
Beginning of |
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0,5 mm) |
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production |
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Push pad installation |
4.1.11 |
Threshold (Z |
1 |
Beginning of |
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250 mm) |
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production |
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Performance characteristics |
Clause, |
Threshold |
Minimum |
Minimum |
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indicating the |
value (if any) |
number of |
frequency of |
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relevant test |
and |
samples/ |
tests or |
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method (if any) |
tolerances |
tests |
inspection |
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Lever handle installation |
4.1.12 |
Threshold (X > |
1 |
Beginning of |
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120 mm; Z |
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production |
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150 mm) |
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Operating element projection |
4.1.13 |
Threshold (W |
1 |
Beginning of |
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< 100 or 150 |
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production |
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mm) |
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Operating element face |
4.1.14 |
Threshold (V > |
1 |
Beginning of |
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18 mm) |
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production |
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Lever handle free end |
4.1.15 |
Threshold (U > |
1 |
Beginning of |
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40 mm; W - 100 mm; a |
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production |
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30°) |
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Lever handle operating gap |
4.1.16 |
Threshold (Test |
1 |
Beginning of |
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block) |
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production |
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Push pad operating gap |
4.1.17 |
Threshold (R > |
1 |
Beginning of |
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25 mm) |
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production |
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Test rod |
4.1.18 |
Pass/Fail |
1 |
Beginning of production |
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Push pad release operation |
4.1.19 |
Pass/Fail |
1 |
6 months |
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Accessible gap |
4.1.20 |
Threshold (20 |
1 |
Beginning of |
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mm) |
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production |
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Door free movement |
4.1.21 |
Pass/Fail |
1 |
6 months |
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Top vertical bolt |
4.1.22 |
Pass/Fail |
1 |
6 months |
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Keepers |
4.1.24 |
Pass/Fail |
1 |
Beginning of production |
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Keepers dimensions |
4.1.25 |
Threshold (H < |
1 |
Beginning of |
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15 mm; M 45°; P < 3 mm) |
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production |
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Door mass and door dimensions |
4.1.27 |
Threshold |
1 |
Beginning of |
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(Grade) |
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production |
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Outside access device |
4.1.28 |
Pass/Fail |
1 |
Beginning of production |
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Release forces |
4.2.2 |
Threshold (A |
1 |
Every sub- |
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70 N; В < 150 |
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assembly batch produced or |
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N) |
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received |
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Security requirement |
4.2.7 |
Threshold |
1 |
Beginning of |
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(Grade) |
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production |
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Durability of ability to release (for locked doors on escape routes) Corrosion resistance |
4.1.7; 4.2.9 |
Threshold |
1 |
Beginning of |
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(Grade) |
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production |
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Temperature range |
4.1.9 |
Threshold (50 |
1 |
Beginning of |
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% in excess) |
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production |
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Covers for vertical rods |
4.1.23 |
Threshold (500 |
1 |
Beginning of |
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N) |
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production |
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Lubrication |
4.1.26 |
Threshold |
1 |
Beginning of |
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(20 000 cycles) |
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production |
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Re-engagement force |
4.2.3 |
Threshold (< 50 |
1 |
6 months |
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N) |
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Durability |
4.2.4 |
Threshold (Grade - 100 000 or |
1 |
6 months |
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200 000 cycles) |
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Performance characteristics |
Clause, indicating the relevant test method (if any) |
Threshold value (if any) and tolerances |
Minimum number of samples/ tests |
Minimum frequency of tests or inspection |
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Abuse resistance - Operating element Abuse resistance - Vertical rod Final examination |
4.2.5 4.2.6 4.2.8 |
Threshold (500 N and 1000 N) Threshold (500 N) Threshold (Operating forces as applicable) |
1 1 1 |
Beginning of production Beginning of production Beginning of production |
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Self closing ability C (for fire/smoke doors on escape routes) Re-engagement force |
4.2.3 |
Threshold (2 50 N) |
1 |
6 months |
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Durability of Self closing ability C against aging and degradation (for fire/smoke doors on escape routes) Durability Re-engagement force |
4.2.4 4.2.3 |
Threshold (Grade - 100 000 or 200 000 cycles) Threshold (^ 50 N) |
1 1 |
6 months 6 months |
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Resistance to fire E (integrity) and I (insulation) (for use on fire doors) Suitability of emergency exit devices for use on fire resisting doorsets assemblies - Additional requirements |
4.1.10; Annex В |
Threshold (Grade) |
1 |
ITT satisfactory unless a change in materials or components |
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Control of Dangerous substances |
4.1.29 |
Pass/Fail |
1 |
(continuous monitoring of raw material/component s) |
- Beginning of production means at the commencement of a production line following a successful ITT. A new ITT means a new production line.
- Sub-assembly: see Clause 3
Periodic testing (for all products)
At intervals of no more than six months, samples taken from finished stock, selected in accordance with 6.1 and representative of the series shall be subjected to the following test sequence:
release tests in accordance with 6.3.2;
durability testin accordance with 6.3.4;
abuse resistance test on operating element in accordance with 6.3.5.
Where particular products within a series (or family) of products have not been subjected to a specific initial type test in accordance with 9.1, such products shall be chosen in sequence for the test of 9.3.1, so that over time, all variations of the product family, shall have been tested.
Annual testing (for all products)
At intervals of no more than one year, three samples representative of the series shall be taken from finished stock and subjected to the full sequence of testing specified in Clause 6.Annex A
(normative)
Installation and fixing instructions
The following shall be the minimum information and installation guidance to accompany the emergency exit device:
A.1 The producer shall specify the appropriate fixing arrangements for the door types for which the exit device is designed.
A.2 Before fitting an exit device to a door, the door should be checked to ensure correct hanging and freedom from binding.
It is not recommended, for example, that exit devices be fitted to hollow core doors unless specially designed by the producer for this type of doors.
It is recommended to verify that the door construction allows the use of the device, i.e. to verify that offset hinges and engaging leaves allow both leaves to be opened simultaneously (see A.4), or to verify that the gap between door leaves does not differ from that defined by the exit device producer, or to verify that the operating elements do not interfere, etc.
NOTE Emergency exit devices manufactured in accordance with this European Standard will provide a high degree of safety and reasonable security provided that they are fitted to doors and door frames that are in good condition.
A.3 Before fitting an emergency exit device to a fire/smoke resisting door, the fire certification of the fire door assembly on which the exit device has been tested to prove suitability for use on a fire door should be examined. It is of utmost importance that an exit device is not used on a fire door assembly of a greater fire resistance time than approved for. See Annex B.
A.4 Care should be taken to ensure that any seals or weather-stripping fitted to the complete door assembly, do not inhibit the correct operations of the emergency exit device.
A.5 On double doorsets with rebated meeting stiles and where both leaves are fitted with emergency exit devices, it is essential to check that either leaf will open when its emergency exit device is activated and also that both leaves will open freely when both emergency exit devices are operated simultaneously.
The use of a carry bar to move the active leaf may be required for this application.
A.6 Where emergency exit devices are manufactured in more than one size, it is important that the correct size is selected.
A.7 Category 2 (standard projection) emergency exit devices should be used in situations where there is restricted width for escape, or where the doors to be fitted with the emergency exit devices are not able to open beyond 90°.
A.8 Where an emergency exit device is designed to be fitted to a glazed door, it is essential that the glazing is tempered or laminated glass.
A.9 Different fixing can be necessary for fitting emergency exit devices to wood, metal or frameless glass doors. For more secure fixing, male and female through-door bolts, reinforcement and rivets can be used.
A.1O Emergency exit devices are not intended for use on double action (double swing) doors unless specifically designed by the exit device producer.
A.11 The fixing instructions should be carefully followed during installation. These instructions and any maintenance instructions should be passed on by the installer to the user. See Annex C.
A.12 The operating element should normally be installed at a height of between 900 mm and 1 100 mm from the finished floor level, when the door is in the secured position. Where it is known that the majority of the users of the premises will be young children, consideration should be given to reducing the height of the operating element.
A.13 When installing lever operated emergency exit devices, particularly on doors with raised or recessed surfaces, consideration should be given to minimizing any potential safety risks, such as the trapping of fingers or clothing.
A.14 The bolt heads and keepers should be fitted to provide secure engagement. Care should be taken to ensure that no projection of the bolt heads, when in the withdrawn position, can prevent the door swinging freely.
A.15 Where emergency exit devices are to be fitted to double doorsets with rebated meeting stiles and self closing devices, a door coordinator device in accordance with EN 1158 (see Bibliography) should be fitted to ensure the correct closing sequence of the doors. This recommendation is particularly important with regard to smoke/fire-resisting door assemblies.
A.16 No devices for securing the door in the closed position should be fitted other than that specified in this European Standard. This does not preclude the installation of self-closing devices.
A.17 If a door closing device is to be used to return the door to the closed position, care should be taken not to impair the use of the doorway by the young, elderly and infirm.
A.18 Any keepers or protection plates provided should be fitted in order to ensure compliance with this European Standard.
A.19 A sign which reads “Rotate handle to open’’ or “Push to open” as appropriate, or a pictogram should be provided on the inside face of the door immediately above the operating element or on the operating element if it has a sufficient flat face to take the size of lettering required.
For type “B” emergency exit devices intended for use on inwardly opening exit doors, a sign which reads “Rotate handle and pull to open” or “Pull to open” or a pictogram should be provided on the inside face of the door immediately above or on the pull pad if it has a sufficient flat face to take the size of lettering required.
The surface area of the pictogram should be not less than 8 000 mm2 and its colours should be white on a green background. It should be designed such that the arrow points to the operating element, when installed. The pictogram given in Figure A.1 can be used.Figure A.1 — Pictogram
Annex В
(normative)
Additional requirements for emergency exit devices intended for
use on smoke/fire resisting door assemblies
An emergency exit device intended for use on smoke/fire-resisting door assemblies shall meet the following requirements in accordance with its intended classification in 7.4.
Grade A: Grade A exit devices representative of their type shall have been subjected to a successful evaluation proving their suitability for use on smoke doors. For this, all parts of the exit device that are responsible for keeping the door in its closed position shall be made out of material with a melting point of not less than 300 °С. If the exit device is equipped with a latch bolt and the latch bolt could be the only part of the exit device that keeps a smoke door in its closed position, then the projection of the latch bolt shall be at least 10 mm. Alternatively, the suitability for use on smoke-resisting doors shall be determined by a successful test conducted in accordance with EN 1634-3.
Installation instructions shall ensure that the engagement of the latch bolt inside the locking plate is not less than 6 mm.
Grade B: Grade В exit devices representative of their type and including any outside access devices intended for fire door use shall have been subjected to a successful fire test conducted on both sides of the door in accordance with EN 1634-1 to prove the contribution of the exit device to the fire resistance of the complete door assembly. It is not necessary for the exit device to be operable after such a fire test.
