test in detail<\/strong>.<\/p>\nWhich regulations apply to whom?<\/h2>\n
It is actually quite simple, because the relevant harmonized awning standard DIN EN 13561 <\/strong>makes very clear specifications on the mandated properties wind with the wind resistance classes <\/strong>. These apply to all awnings placed on the market in the EU, so completely independent of whether it is a large awning manufacturer, a small fabricator or an importer. The decisive factor is that the applicable regulations are complied with. It doesn’t behave quite as strictly, but similar to automobiles<\/strong>. It makes no difference whether the vehicle is from a low-cost supplier, such as a Dacia Logan, or a Mercedes S-Class. Applicable regulations must be observed by all. So the issue of safety has nothing to do with the price of the vehicle. The advantage with the automotive industry is that all vehicles are inspected by the Federal Motor Vehicle Department. And as you saw with the emissions scandal, that’s a powerful tool to check regulations.<\/p>\nIn the case of awnings, CE certifications<\/strong> are carried out according to System 4<\/strong>, which means that each manufacturer can carry out these tests themselves. Is that a disadvantage? Yes and no, because on the one hand this offers the clear possibility of manipulation<\/strong>, but on the other hand it also offers the possibility of verification by third parties. A fact that we embrace here.<\/p>\nThe test setup: Double is better<\/h2>\n
To be clear, we performed the tests twice with two individually ordered awnings<\/strong>. Not because we are afraid of Aldi, but because the deformation of the awning <\/strong>was so frightening during the first test <\/strong>that we repeated the test at a second location with a higher mounting position. In the test setup, the test specifications of DIN EN 13561:2009<\/strong> and DIN EN 1932:2001<\/strong> were strictly adhered to and tested in several test steps.<\/p>\nThe documentation was done in writing, by photos and by videos. The release of the test weights in particular was secured in an unedited video in order to prevent any accusations of manipulation during the test. The nominal test load <\/strong>was calculated using the formula FN<\/sub> = \u00df \u00d7 p \u00d7 L \u00d7 H. Where for \u00df = 0.5 (coefficient for conversion of distributed loads to test loads) was used. For p, the test pressure of 70 N\/m2<\/sup> according to wind class 2 of DIN EN 13561:2009 was applied. Since the awnings sold as 3 \u00d7 2.5 m were actually only 2.95 \u00d7 2.35 m each, the fabric size was determined to be 2.82 \u00d7 2.35 m measured. From this, the nominal test load of 23.8 kg in total and, at a safety test pressure of 1.2 p (84 N\/m2<\/sup>), a safety wind loadFS of<\/sub> 28.4 kg in total are derived.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t