BRITISH STANDARD BS EN

1074-6:2008

Valves for water

supply — Fitness for
purpose requirements
and appropriate
verification tests
Part 6: Hydrants

ICS 23.060.99

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EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 1074-6

NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM November 2008

ICS 23.060.99 Supersedes EN 1074-6:2004

English Version

Valves for water supply - Fitness for purpose requirements and

appropriate verification tests - Part 6: Hydrants

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d'aptitude à l'emploi et vérifications s'y rapportant - Partie 6: die Gebrauchstauglichkeit und deren Prüfung - Teil 6:
Poteaux et bouches Hydranten

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Contents
page
Foreword..............................................................................................................................................................3
Introduction .........................................................................................................................................................4
1 Scope ......................................................................................................................................................5
2 Normative references ............................................................................................................................5
3 Terms and definitions ...........................................................................................................................6
4 Design requirements .............................................................................................................................6
5 Performance requirements ...................................................................................................................7
5.1 Mechanical strength ..............................................................................................................................7
5.2 Leak-tightness........................................................................................................................................8
5.3 Hydraulic characteristic ........................................................................................................................9
5.4 Resistance to disinfection products....................................................................................................9
5.5 Endurance ............................................................................................................................................10
5.6 Performance of the draining system .................................................................................................10
6 Conformity assessment ......................................................................................................................11
6.1 General..................................................................................................................................................11
6.2 Type tests .............................................................................................................................................11
6.3 Control of production process and quality system .........................................................................11
7 Marking .................................................................................................................................................11
8 Packaging .............................................................................................................................................11
Annex A (normative) Test method for the resistance of hydrants to bending ...........................................13
A.1 General..................................................................................................................................................13
A.2 Test procedure .....................................................................................................................................13
Annex B (normative) Test method for the resistance of pillar hydrants to a force applied above
ground level..........................................................................................................................................15
B.1 General..................................................................................................................................................15
B.2 Test procedure for pillar hydrants not equipped with a breaking system.....................................15
B.3 Test procedure for pillar hydrants equipped with a breaking system ...........................................16
Annex C (normative) Test method for the operation of hydrants ................................................................17
C.1 General..................................................................................................................................................17
C.2 Test procedure .....................................................................................................................................17
Annex D (normative) Test method for the endurance of hydrants ..............................................................18
D.1 General..................................................................................................................................................18
D.2 Test procedure .....................................................................................................................................18
D.3 Final tests and acceptance criteria ....................................................................................................18
Annex E (normative) Test method for the performance of draining system ..............................................19
E.1 General..................................................................................................................................................19
E.2 Test procedure .....................................................................................................................................19
Bibliography ......................................................................................................................................................20

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Foreword
This document (EN 1074-6:2008) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 69 “Industrial valves”,
the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR.

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 May 2009, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn
at the latest by May 2009.

Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.

This document supersedes EN 1074-6:2004.

The following technical changes were made to take into account the publication of EN 14339:2005 and
EN 14384:2005:

 Clause 1 : deletion of the sentence stating that EN 1074-6 is a priority standard;

 Clause 3: addition of the definition of draining system depth;

 Clause 4: addition of a requirement on sealing material;

 Subclauses 5.1.4 and 5.2.3: deletion of pillar hydrants from Table 2 and addition of a reference to
EN 14384:2005;

 Table 3: addition of draining system depth Pv.

EN 1074 consists of six parts:

 Part 1: General requirements;

 Part 2: Isolating valves;

 Part 3: Check valves;

 Part 4: Air valves;

 Part 5: Control valves;

 Part 6: Hydrants.

Part 1, in conjunction with the subsequent parts, lays down the general requirements and test procedures to
be carried out in production and during the assessment of conformity of these valves (type tests). The detailed
requirements, which depend on the types of valves, are defined in parts 2 to 6 of this European Standard.

According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following
countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech
Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia,
Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain,
Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.

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Introduction
This update results from the publication of EN 14339:2005 and EN 14384:2005 which are harmonised under
CPD. Thus EN 1074-6 cannot be a priority standard. As the test of EN 1074-6 are currently used by
EN 14339:2005 and EN 14384:2005, the test values have been aligned with these European Standards to
prevent any ambiguous interpretation.

In respect of potential adverse effects on the quality of water intended for human consumption caused by the
product covered by this European Standard:

1) this European Standard provides no information as to whether the product can be used without restriction
in any of the Member States of the EU or EFTA;

2) it should be noted that, while awaiting the adoption of verifiable European criteria, existing national
regulations concerning the use and/or the characteristics of this product remain in force.

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1 Scope
This European Standard defines the minimum fitness for purpose requirements for hydrants to be used in, or
connected to, water supply pipe systems, above or below ground (see EN 805), carrying water intended for
human consumption.

This European Standard specifies the design requirements, the performance requirements, and the conformity
assessment method for hydrants, whatever their type, materials and functions. Where hydrants can be used
for fire fighting, irrigation or other function, additional requirements can be given in other standards.

This part of EN 1074 deals with the requirements applicable to both underground and pillar hydrants, in sizes
DN 65 to DN 150, and PFA up to 16 bar.

This part of EN 1074 does not give requirements for the outlets or their interface with the hydrants, since they
are subject to national standards.

2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated
references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced
document (including any amendments) applies.

EN 558, Industrial valves — Face-to-face and centre-to-face dimensions of metal valves for use in flanged
pipe systems — PN and Class designated valves

EN 681-1, Elastomeric seals — Materials requirements for pipe joint seals used in water and drainage
applications — Part 1: Vulcanized rubber

EN 681-2, Elastomeric seals — Materials requirements for pipe joint seals used in water and drainage
applications — Part 2: Thermoplastic elastomers

EN 681-3, Elastomeric seals — Materials requirements for pipe joint seals used in water and drainage
applications — Part 3: Cellular material of vulcanized rubber

EN 681-4, Elastomeric seals — Materials requirements for pipe joint seals used in water and drainage
applications — Part 4: Cast polyurethane sealing elements

EN 1074-1:2000, Valves for water supply — Fitness for purpose requirements and appropriate verification
tests — Part 1: General requirements

EN 1074-2:2000, Valves for water supply — Fitness for purpose requirements and appropriate verification
tests — Part 2: Isolating valves

EN 1074-3:2000, Valves for water supply — Fitness for purpose requirements and appropriate verification
tests — Part 3: Check valves

EN 1092-2, Flanges and their joints — Circular flanges for pipes, valves, fittings and accessories, PN
designated — Part 2: Cast iron flanges

EN 1267:1999, Valves — Test of flow resistance using water as test fluid

EN 12266-1:2003, Industrial valves — Testing of valves — Part 1: Pressure tests, test procedures and
acceptance criteria — Mandatory requirements

EN 14384:2005, Pillar fire hydrants

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3 Terms and definitions

For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in EN 1074-1:2000 and the following apply.

3.1
hydrant
connection to a water supply system including an isolating valve

3.2
pillar hydrant
hydrant with a connection point located above ground level, for use by water utilities or to supply water to fire
fighting equipment

3.3
breakable pillar hydrant
pillar hydrant equipped with a specific device allowing its above ground part to separate from its below ground
part, when submitted to an impact

3.4
underground hydrant
hydrant with a connection point located under ground level, for use by water utilities or to supply water to fire
fighting equipment

3.5
theoretical ground level
limit between the above ground part and the underground part of the pillar hydrant as installed

NOTE This point is used for pillar positioning on site, once the height of components of the above ground part, the
depth of water supply pipeline axis and of the unfreezing device are defined.

3.6
draining system depth
Pv
distance between the theoretical ground level and the orifice of draining system when the hydrant is fitted with
a draining system

4 Design requirements
Hydrants shall be designed in accordance with the design requirements given in Clause 4 of EN 1074-1:2000,
with the following additional or different requirements.

Sealing material shall be in accordance with EN 681-1, EN 681-2, EN 681-3 or EN 681-4 and shall meet the
requirements of 4.9 of EN 1074-1:2000.

The requirements of EN 558 (interchangeability) shall not apply to hydrants. When fitted with an inlet flange, it
shall be in accordance with EN 1092-2. The outlets shall be in accordance with the national requirements.

For hydrants manually operated, the preferred direction of closure is clockwise.

Hydrants designed for anti-clockwise closure shall be marked to indicate the closing direction.

If fitted, the breaking system shall be above the ground level and shall be replaceable in-situ.

The manufacturer shall indicate in his technical documentation whether the hydrant is equipped with an
automatic draining device. If fitted, such a device shall comply with the National Health and Safety
Regulations.

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The manufacturer's technical documentation shall indicate whether the hydrant is equipped with a non-return
device.

5 Performance requirements

5.1 Mechanical strength

5.1.1 Resistance to internal pressure of the shell and of all pressure containing components

Requirement and test shall be in accordance with 5.1.1 of EN 1074-1:2000, except that leakage of an
automatic draining device at a pressure less than 1 bar shall not be a reason for failure.

To conduct this test the outlets of the hydrant and a drilled drain plug if fitted shall be blanked off with any
suitable device.

5.1.2 Resistance of the obturator to differential pressure

Requirement and test shall be in accordance with 5.1.2 of EN 1074-1:2000 and the test shall be performed in
the direction of flow.

5.1.3 Resistance of hydrants to bending and to any force applied above the ground level

5.1.3.1 Resistance of the hydrant to bending

Requirements shall be in accordance with the first paragraph of 5.1.3 of EN 1074-1:2000.

The test shall be performed in accordance with Annex A on any hydrant in its delivery condition.

This test is not required for hydrants designed for installation in a chamber, as given in the manufacturer’s
documentation.

The bending moments M to be applied during the test shall be in accordance with the values given in Table 1
of EN 1074-2:2000.

5.1.3.2 Resistance of the pillar hydrant to a force applied above ground level

The test shall be performed in accordance with Annex B.

If not equipped with a breaking system, the pillar hydrant shall withstand the force, F, given in the
corresponding part of Table 1, remaining leak-tight during the test.

If the hydrant is designed to break at ground level, the force to break the hydrant shall be as given in the
corresponding part of Table 1. The pillar hydrant shall remain leak-tight after breaking, and all the parts below
the breaking system shall be undamaged.

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Table 1 — Force applied above ground level

DN Minimum force to apply for pillar Range of the force to apply to break
hydrants not equipped with a a pillar hydrant equipped with a
breaking system breaking system
F F
N N

65, 80 and 100 25 000

between 10 000 and 30 000
150 30 000

5.1.4 Resistance of hydrants to operating loads

Requirement shall be in accordance with 5.1.4 of EN 1074-1:2000.

The test shall be performed in accordance with Annex A of EN 1074-2:2000.

The test values shall be in accordance with Table 2 for underground hydrants or with 4.10 of EN 14384:2005
for pillar hydrants.

Table 2 — Torque requirements for underground hydrants

DN 65 80 100 150

MOT (maximum operating torque)

85 105 130 195
(Nm)

MST (minimum strength torque)

170 210 260 380
(Nm)

5.2 Leak-tightness

5.2.1 Leak-tightness of the shell and of all pressure containing components

5.2.1.1 Leak-tightness to internal pressure

Requirement and test shall be in accordance with 5.2.1.1 of EN 1074-1:2000, except that leakage of an
automatic draining device at a pressure less than 1 bar shall not be a reason for failure.

To conduct this test the outlets of the hydrant and a drilled drain plug if fitted shall be blanked off with any
suitable device.

5.2.1.2 Leak-tightness to external pressure

With the obturator in the closed position, hydrants shall prevent the ingress of air, water or any foreign matter
into the water pipeline.

Requirement and test shall be in accordance with 5.2.1.2 of EN 1074-1:2000, the test being operated between
the inlet connection and the closed obturator.

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5.2.2 Seat tightness

5.2.2.1 Seat tightness at high differential pressure

Requirement and test shall be in accordance with 5.2.2.1 of EN 1074-1:2000.

After closing the hydrant by application of MOT (see 5.2.3), the leakage rate shall be rate A as defined in
EN 12266-1:2003. For a type test, the test duration shall be not less than 10 min.

The test shall be performed in the direction of flow towards the outlet.

5.2.2.2 Seat tightness at low differential pressure

Requirement and test shall be in accordance with 5.2.2.2 of EN 1074-1:2000, with the torque and the test
duration given in 5.2.2.1. The leakage rate shall be rate A as defined in EN 12266-1:2003.

The test shall be performed in the direction of flow towards the outlet.

5.2.2.3 Seat-tightness of the non-return device

When fitted, the non-return device shall be leak-tight (rate A as defined in EN 12266-1:2003).

The tests shall be in accordance with 5.2.2.1 and 5.2.2.2 of EN 1074-3:2000.

5.2.3 Maximum operating torque (MOT) for operation and seat-tightness

Requirement shall be in accordance with 5.2.3 of EN 1074-1:2000.

When, in order to verify this requirement, a hydrant valve in its delivery state is subjected to a test according to
Annex C, the measured torque shall not exceed the maximum operating torque MOT as given in Table 2 for
underground hydrants or in 4.10 of EN 14384:2005 for pillar hydrants.

5.2.4 Leak-tightness of gearboxes to external pressure

If applicable, requirement and tests shall be in accordance with 5.2.4 of EN 1074-1:2000.

5.3 Hydraulic characteristic

Requirement shall be in accordance with 5.3 of EN 1074-1:2000. The characteristic given by the manufacturer
shall be the head loss as a function of flow, for each outlet independently, the other ones being closed.

When measured with a test installation in accordance with Clause 4 of EN 1267:1999 on a hydrant in its
delivery state, the head loss shall be not more than 1,1 times the values given by the manufacturer.

Hydrants intended for fire fighting service shall comply with additional requirements of national or European
Standards.

5.4 Resistance to disinfection products

Requirement and test shall be in accordance with 5.4 of EN 1074-1:2000.

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5.5 Endurance

5.5.1 Endurance of the hydrant

The endurance of hydrants shall be evaluated as follows:

 hydrant in its delivery state shall be subjected to an endurance test in accordance with Annex D at a
differential pressure across the obturator equal to PFA;

 it shall then be tested in accordance with 5.2.1, 5.2.2 and 5.2.3.

The number of opening/closing cycles to be applied during the endurance test shall be of 1 000 cycles.

5.5.2 Endurance of the non-return device

The endurance test of the non-return device shall be in accordance with 5.5 of EN 1074-3:2000.

The test shall be performed with the obturator of the hydrant in the fully opened position.

The number of opening/closing cycles to be applied during the endurance test shall be of 1 000 cycles.

5.6 Performance of the draining system

When fitted, the draining device shall allow the hydrant to be automatically emptied without water retention,
both for frost and for health and safety reasons.

When tested in accordance with Annex E, the time for draining shall not exceed the values indicated in
Table 3 and the amount of water remaining above the seat of the hydrant shall not exceed the values given in
Table 3.

Table 3 — Maximum draining time and remaining amount of water after draining

DN Draining system Draining system Maximum remaining

depth (Pv) ≤ 1 m depth (Pv) > 1 m amount of water after
min min draining
ml
65 15 15 × Pv a 100
80 15 15 × Pv a 100
100 15 15 × Pv a 150
150 15 15 × Pv a 200
a Pv is expressed in metre (m).

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6 Conformity assessment

6.1 General

Requirement shall be in accordance with 6.1 of EN 1074-1:2000.

6.2 Type tests

Requirement shall be in accordance with 6.2 of EN 1074-1:2000. The type tests to be performed shall be
those given in Table 4.

6.3 Control of production process and quality system

Requirement shall be in accordance with 6.3 of EN 1074-1:2000.

The production control tests in Table 4 are informative.

7 Marking
Requirement shall be in accordance with Clause 7 of EN 1074-1:2000.

8 Packaging
Requirement shall be in accordance with Clause 8 of EN 1074-1:2000.

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Table 4 — Requirements and tests

Sub-clause Requirement a Type tests Production tests

(informative)
4.1 a Materials see drawings and part lists -
4.2 a DN see drawings -
4.3 a Pressures see technical documentation -
4.4 a Temperatures see materials -
4.5 a Design of the shell and obturator see test or calculation report -
4.7 a Operating direction see drawings -
4.8 a Maximum water velocity see 4.8 -
4.9 a All materials, including lubricants, see test reports in -
in contact with water intended for accordance with national
human consumption regulations
4.10 a Internal corrosion and ageing see drawings, part lists and visual inspection of
resistance technical documentation coatings
4.11 a External corrosion and ageing see drawings, part lists and visual inspection of
resistance technical documentation coatings
5.1.1 a Resistance to internal pressure of see 5.1.1 see 5.1.1
the shell and of all pressure
containing components
5.1.2 a Resistance of the obturator to see 5.1.2 -
differential pressure
5.1.3.1 Resistance of hydrant to bending see 5.1.3.1 -
5.1.3.2 Resistance of pillar hydrant to a see 5.1.3.2 -
force applied above ground level
5.1.4 a Resistance of hydrant valves to see 5.1.4 -
operating loads
5.2.1.1 a Leak-tightness to internal pressure see 5.2.1.1 see 5.2.1.1
5.2.1.2 Leak-tightness to external pressure see 5.2.1.2 -
of hydrant
5.2.2.1 a Seat tightness at high differential see 5.2.2.1 and 5.2.3 see 5.2.2.1
pressure
5.2.2.2 a Seat tightness at low differential see 5.2.2.2 -
pressure
5.2.2.3 Seat-tightness of non-return device see 5.2.2.3 -
5.2.3 a Maximum operating torque (MOT) see 5.2.2.1, 5.2.2.2 and 5.1.4 see 5.2.2.1
5.2.4 a Leak-tightness of gearboxes to see 5.2.4 -
external pressure
5.3 a Hydraulic or airflow characteristics see 5.3 -
5.4 a Resistance to disinfection products see 5.4 -
5.5.1 Endurance of hydrant see 5.5.1 -
5.5.2 Endurance of non-return device see 5.5.2 -
5.6 Performance of draining system see 5.6 -
a The sub-clauses and requirements are those given in EN 1074-1:2000.

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Annex A
(normative)

Test method for the resistance of hydrants to bending

A.1 General
The test fluid shall be water at a temperature in the range of service temperatures given in 4.4 of
EN 1074-1:2000.

The test shall be carried out on a test assembly as shown on Figure A.1, with a hydrant in its delivery state.

The test is not required for hydrants whose total length does not exceed 500 mm.

Key
1 Test pressure
2 Air vent standpipe
F Force to be applied
L Distance from fixing surface to point of force application

Figure A.1 — Test assembly

A.2 Test procedure

Position the hydrant on the supports, both ends being closed off.

Fill the hydrant with water, the obturator being in a partially opened position, and vent the air.

Apply the calculated force F in order to achieve the bending moment M.

Close the obturator by application of the torque MOT.

Raise the upstream pressure until it reaches the required test pressure.

Maintain the test pressure for a test duration of at least 10 min.

Check visually that there is no detectable external leakage for the test duration.

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At the end of the test, read on the air vent standpipe the amount of water that has leaked from the upstream
part of the hydrant and calculate the leakage rate.

Release the force F and the pressure and terminate the test.

Record the test conditions and test results.

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Annex B
(normative)

Test method for the resistance of pillar hydrants to a force applied above
ground level

B.1 General
The test fluid shall be water at a temperature in the range of service temperatures given in 4.4 of
EN 1074-1:2000.

The test shall be carried out on a test assembly as shown on Figure B.1, with a hydrant in its delivery state.

Dimensions in millimetres

Key
1 force device
2 hard bloc 100 mm × 100 mm covered with plastic or elastomer
3 breaking system
4 support at ground level
5 manometer
6 water supply at PFA
7 outlet(s)
8 fixing point

Figure B.1 — Test assembly

B.2 Test procedure for pillar hydrants not equipped with a breaking system
Position the hydrant on the supports, both ends being closed off.

Fill the hydrant with water, the obturator being in a partially open position, and vent the air.

Close the obturator by application of the torque MOT, ensuring that the internal pressure does not exceed
PFA.

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Raise the upstream pressure until it reaches the required test pressure.

Apply progressively the force F up to the value given in Table 1.

Check visually that there is no detectable external leakage for the test duration.

Release the force F and the pressure, terminate the test and record the test conditions and test results.

B.3 Test procedure for pillar hydrants equipped with a breaking system
Position the hydrant on the supports, both ends being closed off.

Fill the hydrant with water, the obturator being in a partially opened position, and vent the air.

Close the obturator by application of the torque MOT, ensuring that the internal pressure does not exceed
PFA.

Raise the upstream pressure until it reaches the required test pressure.

Apply progressively a force F.

During the test the pillar hydrant shall remain leak-tight.

The pillar hydrant shall break between the values given in Table 1.

Check the lower section of the pillar hydrant has not been damaged, and that there is no visible external
leakage.

Record the test conditions and test results.

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Annex C
(normative)

Test method for the operation of hydrants

C.1 General
The test fluid shall be water at a temperature in the range of service temperatures given in 4.4 of
EN 1074-1:2000.

The test shall be carried out on a hydrant in its delivery state.

The test shall begin with the obturator in the fully opened position and the outlet opened.

C.2 Test procedure

Fill with water through the inlet.

Close the obturator and apply a torque to MOT.

Raise the pressure until it reaches PFA and maintain it for at least 1 min.

Check the seat tightness.

Open the hydrant, ensuring that the internal pressure does not exceed PFA. The running torque shall not
exceed MOT.

Close the hydrant, ensuring that the internal pressure does not exceed PFA. The running torque shall not
exceed MOT.

Note the maximum torque required during the test and check that it does not exceed MOT.

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Annex D
(normative)

Test method for the endurance of hydrants

D.1 General
The test fluid shall be water at a temperature in the range of service temperatures given in 4.4 of
EN 1074-1:2000.

The test shall be carried out on a hydrant in its delivery state.

The test assembly should be designed to minimise water consumption and cycle time.

D.2 Test procedure

Fix the hydrant on a test assembly in its normal operating position.

Fill hydrant with water through the inlet, ensuring all air is vented.

Bring the obturator to the fully closed position, applying a closing torque equal to MOT for hydrants manually
operated, or using the maximum level of energy specified by the manufacturer for hydrants with an actuator.

Increase the water pressure until it reaches a minimum of PFA and maintain the pressure for at least 5 s.

Open the obturator fully and establish a flow with a minimum velocity of 1 m/s. Maintain for a minimum of 30 s.

Repeat the cycle closing / pressurising / opening for the specified number of cycles.

D.3 Final tests and acceptance criteria

Check the leak-tightness of the shell and of all the pressure containing components in accordance with 5.2.1.

Check the seat tightness in accordance with 5.2.2. Apply a closing torque equal to MOT and check that the
leakage rate does not exceed the value given in 5.2.2 increased by one rate. If it is exceeded, increase the
applied torque to 1,2 times MOT and check that the leakage rate does not exceed the value given in 5.2.2.

Check that the operating torque does not exceed MOT according to 5.2.3.

On completion of the test, if the hydrant is equipped with a non-return device common with the obturator, it
shall be tested in accordance with 5.2.2.3.

Record the test conditions and test results.

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Annex E
(normative)

Test method for the performance of draining system

E.1 General
The test fluid shall be water at a temperature in the range of service temperatures given in 4.4 of
EN 1074-1:2000.

The test shall be carried out on a hydrant in its delivery state.

The test shall begin with the obturator in the fully opened position and the outlet opened.

E.2 Test procedure

Connect the hydrant to a water supply and fill the hydrant completely, water pouring out of the outlet.

Close the hydrant obturator.

Measure the time elapsed between complete closure of the valve and the last drop pouring from the draining
device. This time shall not exceed the value given in 5.6.

Dry completely the inside parts of the hydrant, then close the hydrant obturator.

The obturator remaining closed, pour a recorded quantity of water (e.g. 1 l) into the hydrant through the open
outlet.

Measure the quantity of water collected through the draining device.

Calculate the difference between the quantity poured in and the quantity collected.

That difference shall not exceed the values given in Table 3.

Record the test conditions and test results, noting the calibration status of all measuring devices.

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Bibliography

[1] EN 805, Water supply — Requirements for systems and components outside buildings

[2] EN 14339:2005, Underground fire hydrants

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