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COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) No 109/2011

of 27 January 2011

implementing Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards type-approval requirements for certain categories of motor vehicles and their trailers as regards spray suppression systems

(Text with EEA relevance)

(OJ L 034, 9.2.2011, p.2)

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) No 519/2013 of 21 February 2013

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0.1.

Make (trade name of manufacturer):

0.2.

Type:

0.3.

Means of identification of type, if marked on the vehicle (b):

0.4.

Category of vehicle(c):

0.5.

Name and address of manufacturer:

0.8.

Address(es) of assembly plant(s):

0.9.

Name and address of the manufacturer’s representative (if any):

1.1.

Photographs and/or drawings of a representative vehicle:

1.3.

Number of axles and wheels:

2.1.

Wheelbase(s) (fully loaded)(g)(l):

2.6.

Mass in running order (maximum and minimum for each variant) Mass of the vehicle with bodywork and, in the case of a towing vehicle of category other than M1, with coupling device, if fitted by manufacturer, in running order, or mass of the chassis or chassis with cab, without bodywork and/or coupling device if the manufacturer does not fit the bodywork and/or coupling device (including liquids, tools, spare wheel, if fitted, and driver and, for buses and coaches, a crew member if there is a crew seat in the vehicle)(h) (maximum and minimum for each variant):

2.8.

Technically permissible maximum laden mass stated by the manufacturer(i)(3):

9.20.

Spray-suppression system:

0.1.

Make (trade name of manufacturer):

0.2.

Type:

0.3.

Means of identification of type, if marked on the vehicle ( 7 ):

0.4.

Category of vehicle ( 8 ):

0.5.

Name and address of manufacturer:

0.8.

Name(s) and address(es) of assembly plant(s):

0.9.

Name and address of the manufacturer’s representative (if any):

1.

Additional information: see Addendum.

2.

Technical service responsible for carrying out the tests:

3.

Date of test report:

4.

Number of test report:

5.

Remarks (if any): see Addendum.

6.

Place:

7.

Date:

8.

Signature:

9.

The index to the information package lodged with the approval authority, which may be obtained on request, is attached.

1.

Additional information

5.

Remarks (if any):

0.1.

Make (trade name of manufacturer):

0.2.

Type:

0.5.

Name and address of manufacturer:

0.7.

In the case of components and separate technical units, location and method of affixing of the EC approval mark:

0.8.

Address(es) of assembly plant(s):

0.9.

Name and address of the manufacturer’s representative (if any):

1.1.

A technical description of the spray suppression device indicating its physical operating principle and the relevant test to which it must be subject:

1.2.

The materials used:

1.3.

Drawing(s) in sufficient detail and to an appropriate scale to enable this (or these) to be identified. The drawing must show the space intended for the EC component type-approval mark:

0.1.

Make (trade name of manufacturer)

0.2.

Type:

0.3.

Means of identification of type, if marked on the separate technical unit ( 9 ):

0.5.

Name and address of manufacturer:

0.7.

Location and method of affixing of the EC approval mark:

0.8.

Name(s) and address(es) of assembly plant(s):

0.9.

Name and address of the manufacturer’s representative (if any):

1.

Additional information (where applicable): see Addendum.

2.

Technical service responsible for carrying out the tests:

3.

Date of test report:

4.

Number of test report:

5.

Remarks (if any): see Addendum.

6.

Place:

7.

Date:

8.

Signature:

9.

The index to the information package lodged with the approval authority, which may be obtained on request, is attached.

1.1.

Operating principle of device: energy-absorption/air/water separator ( 10 ):

1.2.

Characteristics of spray suppression devices (brief description, trademark or name, number(s):

5.

Remarks (if any):

1.

The EC separate technical unit type-approval mark shall consist of:

2.

The EC separate technical unit type-approval mark shall be affixed to the spray suppression device in such a way as to be indelible as well as clearly and easily legible even if the device is fitted to a vehicle.

3.

An example of an EC separate technical unit type-approval mark is shown as follows.

Example of EC separate technical unit type-approval mark

0.1.

Spray-suppression devices must be constructed in such a way that they operate properly when used normally on wet roads. Moreover, they must incorporate no structural or manufacturing defect detrimental to their proper functioning or behaviour.

1.1.

Depending on their physical operating principle spray-suppression devices are subjected to the relevant tests as described in Parts 2 and 3 and must deliver the results required in point 5 of those Parts.

2.1.

The application for EC component type-approval pursuant to Article 7 of Directive 2007/46/EC of a type of spray-suppression device shall be submitted by the manufacturer.

2.2.

A model for the information document is set out in Part 1 of Annex II.

2.3.

The following shall be submitted to the technical service responsible for conducting the type-approval tests:

Four samples: three of which are for tests and a fourth is to be kept by the laboratory for any subsequent verification. The test laboratory may require further samples.

2.4.

3.1.

The tests must be carried out in a closed room with a still-air environment.

3.2.

The ambient temperature and the temperature of the test pieces must be 21 (± 3) °C.

3.3.

De-ionised water is to be used.

3.4.

The test pieces must be prepared for each test by wetting.

4.1.

Secure a 500 (+ 0/– 5) mm wide 750 mm high sample of the equipment to be tested to the vertical plate of the testing equipment, making sure that the sample lies well within the limits of the collector, and that no obstacle is able to deflect the water, either before or after its impact.

4.2.

Set the water flow rate at 0,675 (+/– 0,01) l/s and direct at least 90 l, at most 120 l on to the sample from a horizontal distance of 500 (+/– 2) mm (Figure 8 of Annex VI).

4.3.

Allow the water to trickle from the sample into the collector. Calculate the percentage of water collected versus the quantity of water sprayed.

4.4.

Carry out the test five times on the sample according to points 4.2 and 4.3. Calculate the average percentage of the series of five tests.

5.1.

The average percentage calculated in point 4.4 must be 70 % or higher.

5.2.

If within a series of five tests the highest and lowest percentages of water collected depart from the average percentage by more than 5 %, the series of five tests must be repeated.

If within a second series of five tests the highest and lowest percentages of water recovered again depart from the average percentage by more than 5 % and if the lower value does not satisfy the requirements of point 5.1, type-approval shall be refused.

5.3.

Test whether the vertical position of the device influences the results obtained. If it is the case, the procedure described in points 4.1 to 4.4 must be repeated in the positions giving the highest and lowest percentage of water collected; the requirements of point 5.2 remain in force.

The mean of the individual results shall then be taken to give the average percentage. This average percentage must be 70 or higher.

3.1.

The tests must be carried out in a closed room with a still-air environment.

3.2.

The ambient temperature and the temperature of the test pieces must be 21 (± 3) °C.

3.3.

De-ionised water must be used.

3.4.

The test pieces must be prepared for each test by wetting.

4.1.

Secure a 305 × 100 mm sample vertically in the test assembly, check that there is no space between the sample and the upper curved plate and that the tray is properly in position. Fill the pulveriser tank with 1 ± 0,005 litres of water and place this as described in the diagram.

4.2.

The pulveriser must be regulated as follows:

pressure (at pulveriser) : 5 bar + 10 %/– 0 %

flowrate : 1 litre/minute ± 5 seconds

pulverisation : circular, 50 ± 5 mm in diameter at 200 ± 5 mm from the sample, nozzle 5 ± 0,1 mm in diameter.

4.3.

Pulverise until there is no more water mist and note the time taken. Let the water flow out of the sample on to the tray for 60 seconds and measure the volume of water collected. Measure the quantity of water left in the pulveriser tank. Calculate the percentage by volume of water collected versus the volume of water pulverised.

4.4.

Carry out the test five times and calculate the average percentage of the quantity collected. Check before each test that the tray, pulveriser tank and measuring vessel are dry.

5.1.

The average percentage calculated in point 4.4 must be 85 % or higher.

5.2.

If within a series of five tests the highest and lowest percentages of water collected depart from the average percentage by more than 5 %, the series of five tests must be repeated. If within a second series of five tests the highest and lowest percentages of water recovered again depart from the average percentage by more than 5 %, and if the lower value does not satisfy the requirements of point 5.1, type-approval shall be refused.

5.3.

Where the vertical position of the device influences the results obtained, the procedure described in points 4.1 to 4.4 must be repeated in the positions giving the highest and lowest percentages of water collected; the requirements of point 5.2 remain in force.

The requirement of point 5.1 remains in force in order to give the results of each test.

0.1.

Category N and O vehicles, with the exception of off-road vehicles as defined in Annex II to Directive 2007/46/EC, shall be constructed and/or fitted with spray suppression systems in such a way as to meet the requirements laid down in this Annex. In the case of chassis/cab vehicles, these requirements may only be applied to the wheels covered by the cab.

For vehicles of category N1 and N2 with a permissible maximum laden mass not exceeding 7,5 tonnes, the requirements of Council Directive 78/549/EEC ( 11 ) may be applied as alternative to the requirements of this Regulation at the request of the manufacturer.

0.2.

The requirements of this Annex relating to spray-suppression devices, as defined in Article 2(4), are not mandatory for categories N, O1 and O2 vehicles with a permissible maximum laden mass not exceeding 7,5 tonnes, chassis/cab vehicles, unbodied vehicles or vehicles on which the presence of spray-suppression devices would be incompatible with their use. However, if such devices are fitted to those vehicles, they must conform to the requirements of this Regulation.

1.

A vehicle representative of the vehicle type to be approved, fitted with its spray-suppression system, must be submitted to the technical service conducting the approval tests.

5.1.

The spray-suppression system must meet the specifications set out in point 6 or 8.

5.2.

The spray-suppression system for non-steered or self-steered wheels that are covered by the bodywork floor, or by the lower part of the load platform, must meet either the specifications set out in point 6 or 8 or else those in point 7.

6.

Requirements concerning energy-absorption spray suppression systems for axles fitted with steered or self-steering or non-steered wheels.

6.1.    Mudguards

6.2.    Outer valances

6.2.1.

In the case of single axles, the lower edge of the outer valance may not be situated beyond the following distances and radii, as measured from the centre of the wheel, except at the lowest extremities that may be rounded (Figure 2 of Annex VI). (a)  Axles fitted with steered wheels or self-steering wheels: From the front edge (towards the front of the vehicle) (tip C) To the rear edge (towards the rear of the vehicle) (tip A) Rv ≤ 1,5 R (b)  Axles fitted with non-steered wheels: From the front edge (tip C) To the rear edge (tip A) Rv ≤ 1,25 R (a) general case} Rv ≤ 1,8 R (b) non-steered wheels for vehicles with a technically permissible laden mass more than 7,5 t} Rv ≤ 1,5 R where R is the radius of the tyre fitted to the vehicle, and Rv the distance, expressed as a radius, at which the lower edge of the outer valence is situated.

6.3.    Rain flaps

7.

Requirements relating to spray-suppression systems fitted with energy-absorption spray-suppression devices for certain axles that are fitted with non-steered or self-steering wheels (see point 5.2).

7.1.    Mudguards

7.2.    Outer valances

8.

Requirements concerning spray-suppression systems fitted with air/water separator spray-suppression devices for axles with steered and non-steered wheels.

8.1.    Mudguards

8.2.    Outer valances

8.2.2.

In the case of single or multiple axles where the distance between the tyres on adjacent axles exceeds 300 mm, the lower edge of the spray-suppression device fitted to the outer valance must have the following maximum dimensions and radii, starting from the centre of the wheel (Figures 6 and 7 of Annex VI): (a)  Axles fitted with steered wheels or self-steering wheels: from the front edge (towards the front of the vehicle) (tip C at 30°) to the rear edge (towards the rear of the vehicle) (tip A at 100 mm) Rv ≤ 1,05 R (b)  Axles fitted with non-steered wheels: from the front edge (tip C at 20°) to the rear edge (tip A at 100 mm) Rv ≤ 1,00 R where R = is the radius of tyre fitted to the vehicle; Rv = the radial distance from the lowest edge of the outer valance to the centre of the wheel.

8.3.    Rain flaps

9.

In the case of multiple axles, the spray-suppression system of one axle, which is not the furthest back, may not need to cover the entire width of the tread of the tyre when there is, locally, the possibility of interference between the spray-suppression system and the structure of the axles or of the suspension or of the undercarriage.