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pass (EN 12101-2) cold tests effortlessly!
The EN 12101-2 standard comprises a cold test for smoke & heat extraction ventilators. Although this is not a compulsory test, it regularly prescribed as a requirement in the colder European nations. Given that the Brakel smoke & heat extraction products are used in all European countries, while we also vouch for the proper operation of our products in all conditions, however, we decided to submit all of our products and the most popular operating systems to this cold test. And they passed with flying colours!
The cold tests
The cold tests were carried out by the EU-approved Efectis/TNO test institute in the following manner:
- Testing was performed in a cold store at a temperature of at least -15 °C.
- The tests were performed using the largest models of the various types of smoke & heat extraction products. This implies that all models with smaller dimensions are also compliant with the test criteria.
- The cold tests were carried out – as is customary – in combination with a snow load test. This involves the application of a load equivalent to the snow load to the flaps of the smoke & heat extraction products, whereupon the operating system is activated three times in succession, and the flaps have to open and close smoothly.
Results
The tests were all completed successfully, and Efectis is currently compiling the test reports. We should therefore receive the certificates within the very short term.
EN 12101-2 cold tests not compulsory in all CE countries
Many other suppliers of smoke & heat extraction products do not opt to subject their products to these tests. After all, legislation in a number of European countries states that a temperature of 0º C suffices. Furthermore, the test is often not required in circumstances where the product is activated by means of a control panel housed in a building with an ambient temperature = 0 °C. Another criterion that often governs the requirement of a cold test certificate is the designation heated/unheated premises. In various generally colder European countries, however, a cold test is compulsory, usually performed at a temperature of -15ºC.
Overview of tests performed
PBFS = compressed air failsafe
M = spindle motor 24 V/chain drive motor 24 V
PB = compressed air single circuit
P2B = compressed air dual circuit
P2FS = compressed air dual circuit failsafe |
