Furse structural lightning protection components
are therefore rigorously tested this standard.
Through independent testing, Furse products
are proven withstand the constant exposure
to the environment required LPS, thereby
ensuring they will continue dissipate lightning
current safely and harmlessly earth over
the long term.
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TECHNICAL REFERENCE IEC/BS 62561 SERIES LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEM COMPONENTS
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02 Furse lightning
protection components,
showing results
after environmental
preconditioning
and lightning
discharge testing.
Passing the test
Each part IEC/BS 62561 defines its own
criteria for satisfactory performance of
components.
Furse product tests are undertaken by
an independent Certified test laboratory -
The Research Development and Certification
Centre, High Voltage and High Current Testing
Laboratory ensure our products conform.
Followingtesting,afulltestreportwithcertification
should produced the independent laboratory
for all components satisfying the test criteria.
Furse component performance
By choosing lightning protection components
conforming the IEC/BS 62561 series,
the designer ensures she using the
best products the market and in
compliance with IEC/BS 62305.
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Environmental preconditioning designed to
rapidly replicate the effect component ageing
under expected environmental conditions site,
to prove the component’s ability conduct
lightning over time.
IEC/BS 62561 requires manufacturers retain
the test report along with adequate documentation
to support testing and product application,
including installation instructions.
All three specimens tested component must
satisfy the conditions set out IEC/BS 62561
in order for the testing deemed successful. Testing therefore ensures
components have been appropriately constructed
for their application, meet the requirements of
the standard and will prove safe use for a
number years
