This document specifies a selection of on-site test methods for the following general purpose fume cupboards:
Fume cupboards designed in accordance with Part 2 of this European Standard and type tested in accordance
with Part 3 of this European Standard.
Fume cupboards designed in accordance with Part 2 of this European Standard and not type tested.
The test methods are designed to be used at the place of installation of the fume cupboard, usually a laboratory.
They are used for commissioning after installation, for maintenance and for qualification purposes. For certain
customer requirements additional or modified test methods may be necessary.
It is in the responsibility of the purchaser or user of a fume cupboard to decide which tests are to be performed. The
commissioning testing can be selected and carried out from the type test methods. For routine testing, the number
of test methods selected can be further reduced.
EN 14175-2:2003 Fume cupboards - Part 2: Safety and performance requirements
EN 14175-3:2003 Fume cupboards - Part 3: Type test methods*, 2024-04-18 Update
EN 61672-1 Electroacoustics - Sound level meters - Part 1: Specifications*, 2024-04-18 Update
EN ISO 11202 Acoustics - Noise emitted by machinery and equipment - Determination of emission sound pressure levels at a work station and at other specified positions applying approximate environmental corrections - Amendment 1 (ISO 11202:2010/Amd 1:2020)*, 2021-04-30 Update
ISO 5221 Air distribution and air diffusion; Rules to methods of measuring air flow rate in an air handling duct