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BRITISH STANDARD BS EN 12312-13:2002 Aircraft ground support equipment Specific requirements Part 13: Lavatory service equipment The European Standard EN 12312-13:2002 has the status of a British Standard ICS 49.100 ? Licensed Copy: sheffieldun sheffieldun, na, Sat Oct 28 08:33:13 GMT+00:00 2006, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI BS EN 12312-13:2002 This British Standard, having been prepared under the direction of the Engineering Sector Policy and Strategy Committee, was published under the authority of the Standards Policy and Strategy Committee on 9 September 2002 © BSI 9 September 2002 ISBN 0 580 40365 3 National foreword This British Standard is the official English language version of EN 12312-13:2002. The UK participation in its preparation was entrusted to Technical Committee ACE/57, Air cargo systems and ground support equipment, which has the responsibility to: A list of organizations represented on this committee can be obtained on request to its secretary. Cross-references The British Standards which implement international or European publications referred to in this document may be found in the BSI Catalogue under the section entitled “International Standards Correspondence Index”, or by using the “Search” facility of the BSI Electronic Catalogue or of British Standards Online. This publication does not purport to include all the necessary provisions of a contract. Users are responsible for its correct application. Compliance with a British Standard does not of itself confer immunity from legal obligations. aid enquirers to understand the text; present to the responsible international/European committee any enquiries on the interpretation, or proposals for change, and keep the UK interests informed; monitor related international and European developments and promulgate them in the UK. Summary of pages This document comprises a front cover, an inside front cover, the EN title page, pages 2 to 14, an inside back cover and a back cover. The BSI copyright date displayed in this document indicates when the document was last issued. Amendments issued since publication Amd. No. DateComments Licensed Copy: sheffieldun sheffieldun, na, Sat Oct 28 08:33:13 GMT+00:00 2006, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI EUROPEAN STANDARD NORME EUROPÉENNE EUROPÄISCHE NORM EN 12312-13 August 2002 ICS 49.100 English version Aircraft ground support equipment - Specific requirements - Part 13: Lavatory service equipment Matériel au sol pour aéronefs - Exigences particulières - Partie 13: Vide-toilettes Luftfahrt-Bodengeräte - Besondere Anforderungen - Teil 13: Toiletten-Servicegeräte This European Standard was approved by CEN on 29 May 2002. CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the Management Centre or to any CEN member. This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Management Centre has the same status as the official versions. CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom. EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION COMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATION EUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNG Management Centre: rue de Stassart, 36 B-1050 Brussels © 2002 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CEN national Members. Ref. No. EN 12312-13:2002 E Licensed Copy: sheffieldun sheffieldun, na, Sat Oct 28 08:33:13 GMT+00:00 2006, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI EN 12312-13:2002 (E) 2 Contents page Foreword3 Introduction.4 1Scope 4 2Normative references 4 3Terms and definitions5 4List of hazards5 5Safety requirements and/or measures 5 5.1General requirements5 5.2Tanks.6 5.3Waste hoses.7 5.4Rinsing system components7 5.5Workplaces.8 6Information for use 8 6.1Marking .8 6.2Additional marking 8 6.3Warnings.8 6.4Instructions.8 7Verification of requirements.9 Annex A (informative) Examples of lavatory service equipment 10 Annex B (normative) List of hazards11 Annex ZA (informative) Relationship of this document with EC Directives.13 Bibliography14 Licensed Copy: sheffieldun sheffieldun, na, Sat Oct 28 08:33:13 GMT+00:00 2006, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI EN 12312-13:2002 (E) 3 Foreword This document EN 12312-13:2002 has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 274 “Aircraft ground support equipment“, the secretariat of which is held by DIN. This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by February 2003, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by February 2003. This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EC Directive(s). For relationship with EC Directives, see informative annex ZA, which is an integral part of this document. The Parts of EN 12312 Aircraft ground support equipment Specific requirements are: Part 1:Passenger stairs Part 2:Catering vehicles Part 3:Conveyor belt vehicles Part 4:Passenger boarding bridges Part 5:Aircraft fuelling equipment Part 6:Deicers and deicing/antiicing equipment Part 7:Aircraft movement equipment Part 8:Maintenance stairs and platforms Part 9:Container/Pallet loaders Part 10: Container/Pallet transfer transporters Part 11: Container/Pallet dollies and loose load trailers Part 12: Potable water service equipment Part 13: Lavatory service equipment Part 14: Disabled/Incapacitated passenger boarding equipment Part 15: Baggage and equipment tractors Part 16: Air start equipment Part 17: Air conditioning equipment Part 18: Nitrogen or Oxygen units Part 19: Aircraft jacks, axle jacks and hydraulic tail stanchions Part 20: Ground power equipment Annex A is informative and annex B is normative. According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. Licensed Copy: sheffieldun sheffieldun, na, Sat Oct 28 08:33:13 GMT+00:00 2006, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI EN 12312-13:2002 (E) 4 Introduction This European Standard specifies health and safety requirements, as well as some functional and performance requirements for lavatory service equipment intended for servicing all aircraft types commonly in service in civil air transport. The minimum essential criteria are considered to be of primary importance in providing safe, serviceable, economical, and practical lavatory service equipment. Deviations from the recommended criteria should occur only after careful consideration, extensive testing, risk assessment and thorough service evaluation have shown alternative methods or conditions to be satisfactory. This European Standard is a Type C standard as stated in EN 1070:1998. 1 Scope This European Standard specifies the technical requirements to minimise the hazards listed in clause 4 which can arise during the commissioning, operation and maintenance of lavatory service equipment when carried out in accordance with the specifications given by the manufacturer or his authorised representative. It also takes into account some requirements recognised as essential by authorities, aircraft and ground support equipment (GSE) manufacturers as well as airlines and handling agencies. This standard applies to: self-propelled lavatory vehicles; towable lavatory vehicles; moveable parts of ramp integrated systems, designed for servicing aircraft and intended to be used under the conditions given in clause 1 of EN 1915-1:2001 (examples see annex A). This standard does not establish requirements for hazards caused by noise and vibration. This Part of EN 12312 is not applicable to lavatory service equipment which is manufactured before the date of publication of this standard by CEN. 2 Normative references This European Standard incorporates by dated or undated reference, provisions from other publications. These normative references are cited at the appropriate places in the text, and the publications are listed hereafter. For dated references, subsequent amendments to or revisions of any of these publications apply to this European Standard only when incorporated in it by amendment or revision. For undated references the latest edition of the publication referred to applies (including amendments). EN 292-2:1991/A1:1995, Safety of machinery - Basic concepts, general principles for design - Part 2: Technical principles and specifications. EN 954-1:1996, Safety of machinery - Safety-related parts of control systems - Part 1: General principles for design. EN 1050:1996, Safety of machinery - Principles for risk assessment. EN 1070:1998, Safety of machinery - Terminology. EN 1837:1999, Safety of machinery - Integral lighting of machines. Licensed Copy: sheffieldun sheffieldun, na, Sat Oct 28 08:33:13 GMT+00:00 2006, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI EN 12312-13:2002 (E) 5 EN 1915-1:2001, Aircraft ground support equipment - General requirements - Part 1: Basic safety requirements. EN 1915-2:2001, Aircraft ground support equipment - General requirements - Part 2: Stability and strength re- quirements, calculations and test methods. ISO/DIS 17775:-1), Aircraft Ground service interfaces Potable water, toilet flush water and toilet drain. 3Terms and definitions For the purposes of this European Standard, the terms and definitions given in EN 1070:1998 and EN 1915-1:2001 together with the following apply. 3.1 lavatory service equipment ground support equipment (GSE) for aircraft toilet servicing 3.2 lavatory vehicle self-propelled or towable lavatory service equipment 3.3 waste system part of the lavatory service equipment to collect the waste from toilet systems on aircraft 3.4 rinsing system part of the lavatory service equipment for flushing and refilling aircraft toilet systems 3.5 open work material flooring material for standing areas with openings to allow self-draining and cleaning 4List of hazards The list of risks and hazards (see annex B) is based on EN 1050:1996 and contains the hazards and hazardous situations, as far as they are dealt with in this European Standard, identified by risk assessment as significant for lavatory service equipment and which require action to eliminate or reduce risks. Not covered are risks and hazards due to a standard automotive chassis, the traffic, maintenance and repair and general misuse. 5Safety requirements and/or measures 5.1General requirements 5.1.1Lavatory service equipment shall conform to relevant requirements of EN 1915-1:2001, unless otherwise specified in this standard. They shall also conform to the specific requirements of this standard. 5.1.2Stability and strength calculations shall be carried out in accordance with EN 1915-2:2001. 5.1.3The flushing/rinsing and drainage connections to the aircraft systems shall meet the respective require- ments of ISO/DIS 17775:-1). 1) First edition in preparation at time of publication of this standard Licensed Copy: sheffieldun sheffieldun, na, Sat Oct 28 08:33:13 GMT+00:00 2006, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI EN 12312-13:2002 (E) 6 5.1.4Where the lavatory service equipment is intended to be moved on public roadways, the dimensions, laden mass and other characteristics shall meet all applicable governmental regulations. NOTEApplicable governmental regulations are dependent on the airport of use. 5.1.5The ground clearance shall allow without interference the transversing of two surfaces intersecting at an angle of ± 3° (5 %) either in bridging or cresting. 5.1.6The height of the lavatory vehicle shall allow the servicing of aircraft as intended by the manufacturer. NOTEParts of lavatory vehicles intended to be driven underneath the aircraft should be not more than 1,60 m (63 in) above the ground (see clause 0 of EN 1915-1:2001 negotiation). This might cause problems in fulfilling the requirements in ISO 3411:1995. 5.1.7All parts of the waste and rinsing system shall be made of non-corrosive material. 5.1.8Self-propelled lavatory vehicles shall be equipped with driver accommodation. 5.1.9A working light shall be provided, e.g. for connection of hoses to the aircraft during night operations. The design and installation of the light shall conform to EN 1837:1999. The minimum electrical power of the lamp shall be 25 W. 5.1.10Where it is intended to climb upon the vehicle during filling the tanks of the lavatory vehicle adequate safety measures to prevent falling shall be taken. Where fixed guard rails cannot be installed, alternative safety measures shall be taken, e.g. filling from ground level, use of foldable or collapsible guard rails. 5.2Tanks 5.2.1General 5.2.1.1The lavatory vehicle shall have separate waste-collection and rinse water tanks. NOTESeparate tanks for disinfectant fluid can be installed. 5.2.1.2For easy cleaning, tanks shall have the following features: a) all inside fittings, welds, joints and rivets shall have a smooth finish; b) cylindrical tank ends shall be dished. 5.2.1.3Baffles shall be installed inside the tank, if the capacity is over 1 000 l to prevent surge of load while the lavatory vehicle is driven. 5.2.1.4Tanks shall have at least one inspection hole with a minimum diameter of 400 mm (16 in) in the upper region to facilitate cleaning and inspection. 5.2.1.5Tanks shall be fitted with ventilating means. 5.2.1.6Tanks shall be securely fitted to the chassis of the lavatory vehicle, to avoid relative movement between tank and chassis, working loose, wear and tear. 5.2.2Waste tanks 5.2.2.1A dump valve of at least 100 mm (4 in) diameter shall be fitted to the lowest point of the tank. 5.2.2.2The control of the dump valve shall be easily accessible and positioned to protect the operator from being splashed with effluent when emptying the tank. Licensed Copy: sheffieldun sheffieldun, na, Sat Oct 28 08:33:13 GMT+00:00 2006, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI EN 12312-13:2002 (E) 7 5.2.2.3The dump valve control in the closed position shall not protrude beyond the overall width of the lavatory vehicle. 5.2.2.4The tank shall be equipped for internal cleaning and flushing. 5.2.2.5All corners inside the tank shall have a radius of at least 25 mm (1 in). 5.2.2.6T