EN 13959:2004

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
   3.1 Anti-pollution check valves
   3.2 Flanged anti-pollution check valves; class a and
         class b
   3.3 Combined product
4 Nominal size
5 Designation
6 Marking and technical documents
   6.1 Marking
   6.2 Technical documents
7 Symbolization
8 General design characteristics
   8.1 Overall length and diameters of check valves
   8.2 End connections
   8.3 Test and drain ports
   8.4 Other characteristics
9 Physio-chemical characteristics
   9.1 Materials
   9.2 Nature of materials
10 Test Arrangements
   10.1 Sequence of testing
   10.2 Apparatus
11 Hydraulic and mechanical characteristics
   11.1 High velocity (stage 1)
   11.2 Flow rate/pressure loss (stage 2)
   11.3 Mechanical strength of the body (stage 3)
   11.4 Bending moment (stage 4)
   11.5 Pressure tightness under a low reverse pressure
         differential (stage 5)
   11.6 Pressure tightness under a high reverse pressure
         and verification that the check valve has not
         jammed (stage 6)
   11.7 Pressure differential at which the check valve
         closes (stage 7)
   11.8 Compatibility with products used for disinfection
         of networks (stage 8)
   11.9 Endurance (stage 9)
   11.10 Pressure tightness under a low reverse pressure
         differential (stage 10)
   11.11 Pressure tightness under a high reverse pressure
         and verification that the check valve has not
         jammed (stage 11)
   11.12 Pressure differential at which the check valve
         closes (stage 12)
12 General working characteristics
   12.1 Resistance to corrosion
   12.2 Acoustic characteristics
13 Presentation at delivery
Annex A (informative) Numbers of test devices/tests

The purpose of this European Standard is to specify:
-field of application of Anti-pollution Check Valves;
-backflow prevention properties, dimensional and physio-chemical properties, and properties of general hydraulic, mechanical and acoustic design to which Anti-pollution Check Valves of nominal sizes DN 6 to DN 250 inclusive shall conform;
-Family E, type A, controllable Anti-pollution Check Valve (with test port);
-Family E, type B, non-controllable Anti-pollution Check Valve, including Cartridge Check Valve;
-Family E, type C, controllable Anti-pollution Double Check Valve (with test ports);
-Family E, type D, non-controllable Anti-pollution Double Check Valve, including Cartridge Double Check Valve;
-test procedures and requirements for verifying the backflow protection properties of stop valves, draw-off taps etc. which incorporate a check valve function. Stop valves, draw off taps etc, need also to comply with a recognised standard;
-marking;
-presentation at delivery.
This standard specifies the characteristics of Anti-pollution Check Valves of DN 6 up to and including DN 250 that are suitable for use in drinking water systems. For application feasibility see Table 1.
Table 1 - Nominal size vs Conditions of use
Nominalsize(DN)Max. OperatingtemperatureMax. Operating pressureInstallation
DN 50 65 °C 1 000 kPa (10 bar) Horizontal only

Anti-pollution Check Valves covered by this standard are of Pressure Class PN 10.
The field of application of EN 1717 is limited to 10 bar, flanges could be drilled in PN 16 pattern.
Anti-pollution Check Valves of PN 16 shall satisfy the requirements of standard EN 13959 and comply with tests which characterise the PN of the device.