BS en 1757-1-2001
BS en 1757-1-2001
BS en 1757-1-2001
1757-1:2001
Safety of industrial
trucks — Pedestrian
propelled trucks —
Part 1: Stacker trucks
ICS 53.060
National foreword
© BSI 07-2001
ICS 53.060
English version
Sécurité des chariots de manutention - Chariots manuels - Sicherheit von Flurförderzeugen - Handbetriebene
Partie 1: Gerbeurs Flurförderzeuge - Teil 1 : Stapler
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European
Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national
standards may be obtained on application to the Management Centre or to any CEN member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation
under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Management Centre has the same status as the official
versions.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece,
Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.
© 2001 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. EN 1757-1:2001 E
worldwide for CEN national Members.
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Contents
Page
Foreword.............................................................................................................................................................. 3
0 Introduction.................................................................................................................................................. 5
1 Scope ............................................................................................................................................................ 5
2 Normative references.................................................................................................................................. 6
3 Terms and definitions ................................................................................................................................. 6
4 List of hazards ............................................................................................................................................. 8
5 Requirements............................................................................................................................................. 11
5.1 General................................................................................................................................................. 11
5.2 Design and construction forces for truck.............................................................................................. 11
5.3 Propelling, steering............................................................................................................................... 11
5.4 Load handling controls ......................................................................................................................... 13
5.5 Lifting systems...................................................................................................................................... 13
5.6 Protective devices ................................................................................................................................ 15
5.7 Parking brake ....................................................................................................................................... 16
5.8 Stability................................................................................................................................................. 16
5.9 Protection against crushing, shearing and entanglement points ......................................................... 16
5.10 Edges and angles................................................................................................................................. 16
5.11 Additional requirements for trucks with battery powered lifting............................................................ 16
6 Verifications of safety requirements and/or measures ......................................................................... 16
6.1 General................................................................................................................................................. 16
6.2 Design verification on truck type .......................................................................................................... 17
6.3 Functional routine verification .............................................................................................................. 17
6.4 Inspection after tests ............................................................................................................................ 18
7 Information for use.................................................................................................................................... 18
7.1 Instruction handbook ............................................................................................................................ 18
7.2 Minimum marking ................................................................................................................................. 20
Annex A (normative) Method for measurement of forces (F)....................................................................... 22
Annex B (normative) Stability tests for pedestrian propelled industrial stacker trucks ........................... 25
Annex Z (informative) Relationship of this document with EC Directives. ................................................. 28
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Foreword
This European Standard has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 150 "Industrial Trucks - Safety",
the secretariat of which is held by BSI.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical
text or by endorsement, at the latest by November 2001, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn
at the latest by Novemeber 2001.
This European Standard has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and
the European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EC Directive(s).
For relationship with EC Directive(s), see informative Annex Z, which is an integral part of this standard.
This European Standard is one of a series of European Standards for the safety of Industrial trucks. This
series of standards includes :
EN 1175 -1 Safety of industrial trucks - Electrical requirements - Part 1 : General requirement for
battery powered trucks
EN 1459
EN 1525
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Safety of industrial trucks - Self-propelled variable reach trucks
EN 1551 Safety of industrial trucks – Self propelled trucks over 10 000 kg capacity
EN 1757-1 Safety of industrial trucks - Pedestrian propelled trucks - Part 1 : Stacker trucks
EN 1757-2 Safety of industrial trucks - Pedestrian propelled trucks - Part 2 : Pallet trucks
prEN 1757-3:1997 Safety of industrial trucks - Pedestrian propelled trucks - Part 3 : Platform trucks
prEN 1757-4:1997 Safety of industrial trucks - Pedestrian propelled trucks - Part 4 : Scissor lift pallet
trucks
prEN 12053:2000 Safety of industrial trucks - Test methods for measuring noise emissions
prEN 13059:1997 Safety of industrial trucks - Test methods for measuring vibration
prEN ISO 13564:1996 Test methods for measuring visibility from self-propelled trucks (ISO/DIS
13564:1996)
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following
countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark,
Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal,
Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
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0 Introduction
This standard has been prepared to be a harmonised standard to provide one means of conforming with the
essential safety requirements of the Machinery Directive and associated EFTA Regulations.
This European standard is a type C standard as stated in EN 1070.
The machinery concerned and the extent to which hazards, hazardous situations and events are covered are
indicated in the scope of this standard.
When provisions of this type C standard are different from those which are stated in type A or B standards, the
provisions of this type C standard take precedence over the provisions of the other standards, for machines
that have been designed and built according to the provisions of this type C standard.
With the aim of clarifying the intention of the standard and avoiding doubts when reading it, the following
assumptions were made when producing it :
- only competent persons operate the machine
- components without specific requirements are designed in accordance with usual engineering practice and
calculation code, including all failure modes.
1 Scope
1.1 This standard applies to straddle, pallet and platform pedestrian propelled stacking industrial trucks
as defined in 3.1 with capacities not exceeding 1 000 kg, hereinafter referred to as "trucks" equipped with fork
arms or platform or other attachment.
This standard applies to trucks provided with either manual or electrical battery powered lifting.
On board battery chargers are part of the truck.
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1.2 Attachments and fork arms are not dealt with in this standard.
1.3 This standard deals with the technical requirements to minimise the hazards listed in clause 4 which
can arise during commissioning, operation and maintenance of trucks when carried out in accordance with the
specifications as intended by the manufacturer.
In addition trucks shall comply, for the hazards not covered by this standard, with the applicable companion
standards and as appropriate with EN 292.
1.4 This standard does not establish the additional requirements for :
- operation in severe conditions (e.g. extreme environmental conditions such as : freezer applications, high
temperatures, corrosive environment, strong magnetic fields),
- operation subject to special rules (e.g. potentially explosive atmospheres),
- electromagnetic compatibility (emission - immunity),
- handling of loads the nature of which could lead to dangerous situations (e.g. molten metal, acids/alcalies,
radiating materials, specially brittle loads),
- hazards occurring during construction, transportation, decommissioning and disposal,
- hazards occurring when using to handle suspended loads which may swing freely,
- hazards occurring when using on public roads,
- wind pressure in and out of use,
- direct contact with foodstuffs,
- operation on gradients or on surfaces other than smooth, level, hard surfaces,
- winch operated trucks,
- lifting systems using belts,
- lifting of persons,
- trucks with overturning moment greater than 40 000 N m.
1.5 Other possible limitations of the scope of other standards referred to that also apply to this standard.
1.6 Hazards relevant to noise, vibration, visibility and static electricity are not dealt with in this standard.
1.7 This standard applies to trucks manufactured after the date of issue.
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2 Normative references
This European Standard incorporates by dated or undated reference, provisions from other publications.
These normative references are cited at the appropriate places in the text and the publications are listed
hereafter. For dated references, subsequent amendments to or revisions of any of these publications apply to
this European standard only when incorporated in it by amendment or revision. For undated references the
latest edition of the publication referred to applies (including amendments).
EN 292-1 : 1991 Safety of machinery - Basic concepts, general principles for design - Part 1 - Basic
terminology, methodology
EN 292-2 : 1991 Safety of machinery - Basic concepts, general principles for design - Part 2 - Technical
principles and specifications
EN 1175-1 Safety of machinery - Electrical requirements - Part 1 - General requirements for battery
powered trucks
EN 1726-1 : 1998 Safety of industrial trucks - Self-propelled trucks up to and including 10 000 kg capacity
and industrial tractors with a draw bar pull up to and including 20 000 N - Part 1 -
General requirements
ISO 2328 Fork lift trucks - Hook-on type fork arms and fork arm carriages - Mounting dimensions
ISO 2330 Fork lift trucks - Fork arms - Technical characteristics and testing
ISO 15870 Powered industrial trucks - Safety signs and hazard pictorials - General principles
ISO 5053
ISO 10658
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Powered industrial trucks - Terminology
Industrial truck operating in special conditions of stacking with load laterally displayed
by powered devices - Additional stability test
For the purposes of this European Standard, the following terms and definitions apply and for the main
components, ISO 5053 applies.
3.1
pedestrian propelled stacking truck
truck with a vertical mast without tilt, with load bearing outriggers, equipped with fork arms or platform or other
attachment. The truck is designed to be manually pushed, pulled and steered by one pedestrian operator on a
smooth, level, hard surface
The load may be raised by either manual means or electrical battery power.
3.1.1
straddle stacker
stacking truck with outriggers, equipped with fork arms which are located between the outriggers
3.1.2
pallet stacker
stacking truck where the fork arms extend over the frame structure
3.1.3
platform stacker
stacking truck with a load platform extending over the frame structure
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3.2
rated capacity
load in kilograms given by the manufacturer, the truck can lift and transport under the following specific
conditions
The rated capacity is defined for a load uniformly distributed and covering entirely the width of the fork arms or
platform.
It is equal to the load "Q1" which the truck type is designed to carry and stack, on fork arms or platform, the
maximum lift height of which is equal to the standard lift height "H" (see 3.2.1) and with a standard load centre
distance "D" (see 3.2.2).
The centre of gravity “G” shall be on the centre line of the truck.
Where a truck does not lift to the standard lift height "H", it is given a rated capacity at its maximum lift height.
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G
H
= Standard load centre distance
= Centre of gravity
= Standard lift height
Q1 = Load
3.2.1
standard lift height
height "H" from the ground to the upper face of the fork arms or load platform, as shown in Figure 1 and
Table 1
3.2.2
standard load centre distance
distance "D" in millimetres from the centre of gravity "G" of the load measured horizontally to the front face of
the fork arms shank and vertically to the upper face of the fork arms, as shown in Figure 1and Table 1
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Table 1 - Load centre distance and lift height for rated capacity
3.3
actual capacity
maximum load in kilograms (depending on its attachment and elevating height) given by the manufacturer that
the subject truck is capable of transporting or lifting under intended operation
Actual capacity will vary with the different types and heights of mast fitted, changes of fork arms or
attachments and the different load centre distances (see 3.2.2) used in rating.
Additional actual capacity ratings with attachments may also be established within the range of the
appropriate tests.
3.4
rated capacity of removable attachments
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maximum load in kilograms and load centre distance, where applicable, given by the manufacturer of the
attachment, that the attachment is capable of handling under intended operating conditions as specified by the
manufacturer of the attachment
3.5
intended operating position
position in which the operator may control all operational functions as intended by the manufacturer
3.6
intended operation
the use for which the truck is designed according to the manufacturer's handbook
3.7
operator
a designated person, suitably trained (see EN ISO 9001, 4.18) qualified by knowledge and practical
experience, and provided with the necessary instructions to enable the required (operation, test and/or
examination) to be carried out safely
4 List of hazards
The following hazards from Annex A of EN 1050:1996 are applicable in the situations described and could
involve risks to persons if not reduced or eliminated. The corresponding requirements are designed to limit the
risk or reduce these hazards in each situation.
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4.3.1 Unhealthy postures or excessive efforts 5.2 Design and construction forces for truck
5.3 Propelling, steering
5.4 Load handling controls
7 Information for use
4.3.2 Inadequate consideration of hand-arm or foot- 5.3 Propelling, steering
leg anatomy 5.4 Load handling controls
4.3.3 Neglected use of personal protection equipment 7 Information for use
4.4.1 Failure of energy supply 5.5.3.6 Failure of energy supply or hydraulic circuit
5.11.2 Electrical systems and equipment
4.4.2 Unexpected ejection of machine parts or fluids 5.5.3.4 Hydraulic circuit
5 Requirements
5.1 General
All the requirements from 5.2 to 5.10 apply to trucks with both manual or powered lifting.
NOTE The values in Table 2 are pure design values for the truck and should not be confused with actual
operating forces in the work place (see 7.1.3)
5.3.1 A push/pull handle(s) either vertical or horizontal and/or a tiller shall be provided to allow an operator
to push, pull and steer the truck and, should such be the case to lift the load.
5.3.2 Tiller
The tiller shall be provided with a handle of the closed loop type or otherwise designed to ensure lateral
protection of the operator’s hands.
The hand grips shall be of a cross section enclosed within the space between two concentric circles of 25 mm
inside diameter and 35 mm outside diameter and provide a minimum span of 100 mm for each hand.
The upper part of the tiller handle shall conform to the dimensions shown in Figures 2 and 3.
When pulling the horizontal distance between the end of the tiller and the front of the wheel (Figure 3) shall be
more than 500 mm, the handle axis being positioned within 700 mm to 1 000 mm height.
The tiller shall automatically and gently return to the upper rest position when released.
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Key Key
Key Key
5.4.1 General
Lift and lower controls may be located on the tiller, when fitted, or may be by a separate device.
Key
1 Lower
2 Neutral
3 Raise
P Tiller plane
Only leaf and roller mechanical chains shall be used. When the lifting mechanism includes chains, the truck
manufacturer shall select chains which, in relation to the minimum breaking load certified by the manufacturer
of the chain, will provide a factor of at least 5/1 in relation to the static load that would exist in a single chain or
equally loaded chains, when the load equal to the rated capacity is in the transporting position, assuming no
friction in the mast structure.
Pulley or sprocket wheel diameters shall be at least three times the pitch of the chains.
Where more than one chain is used, means shall be provided to limit excessive uneven loading in the chains
e.g. by adjustment.
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Where more than one wire rope is used, means shall be provided to limit excessive uneven loading in the wire
ropes e.g. by adjustment.
5.5.4.1 Fork arms whose mounting dimensions conform to ISO 2328 shall be tested in accordance with
ISO 2330.
Other types of fork arms and the load platforms shall be tested in line with ISO 2330 except with a load equal
to twice the rated capacity of the truck.
5.5.4.2 Disengagement of the fork arms from the fork carrier shall only be possible with intentional manual
action.
5.5.5.1 Disengagement of the fork arms at the extremities of the fork carrier shall only be possible with
intentional manual action.
5.5.5.2 If a fork arm removal slot is provided at the bottom of the carrier, it shall not be positioned opposite a
slot at the top of a carrier unless disengagement shall only be possible with intentional manual action.
5.5.5.3 Means shall be provided to prevent unintentional lateral displacement of the fork arms on the fork
carrier.
5.5.6.1 Disengagement of the attachments (e.g. clamps, tilted fork carrier, fork extensions, etc.) shall only be
possible with intentional manual action.
Movements of the attachment and its parts shall be mechanically limited at the extreme positions.
5.5.6.2 Clamping devices shall be so designed that the clamping pressure is automatically sustained for at
least 10 min by means of non-return valves or any other effective system when the truck's control mechanisms
are in the neutral position or in the event of a malfunction in the power system of the attachment.
5.5.6.3 If an attachment has its own separate hydraulic system, this shall comply with the provisions of
5.5.3.4.
5.5.6.4 If an attachment has a hydraulic system which is connected to the truck hydraulic system then the
two systems shall be compatible and the combined system shall comply with the provisions of 5.5.3.4.
Trucks fitted with push-pull handles shall have a chassis profile which conforms to Figure 37 of EN 1726-
1:1998 or shall be provided with devices to protect the operator's feet when he is in his intended operating
position (see Figure 7).
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1 Wheel
2 Deflector
3 Ground (floor)
4 35 mm maxi
If glass is used for guards or screens, it shall be of the "safety glass" type e.g. toughened or laminated glass.
Trucks with a lift height of 1 800 mm and higher shall be designed so that they may be equipped with a load
backrest extension.
The truck shall be provided with a parking brake which can be controlled by a lever located on the tiller or by a
foot pedal, and be able to maintain the truck at a standstill on a level ground.
5.8 Stability
The truck shall be designed and constructed in order to restrict hazards of forward, backward and lateral
overturning during intended operation.
Relative moving parts on the truck within reach of operator in his intended operating position shall be
adequately guarded or shall comply with the following minimum distance requirements :
External parts of the truck which may impact parts of the body shall be free of sharp edges and sharp angles.
5.11.1 Lifting
Controls shall be designed to reduce the risk of unintentional operation and shall return to "neutral" when
released and stop movement.
6.1 General
The manufacturer shall verify and record that the requirements of clause 5 are complied with.
The verification of safety requirements shall be carried out by design verification on truck type plus
manufacturing arrangements (not described here) plus functional routine verification on each truck to verify its
fitness for purpose.
The verifications may be as follows :
- By design e.g. for verification of drawings and documents.
- By measures e.g. of propelling, lifting and steering forces as shown in Table 2 and annex A and tests
described in 6.2.2 and 6.3.
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Tests shall either be performed by operating the truck in the manner prescribed below or, where practicable,
be simulated by any method giving an equivalent effect and producing substantially the same results.
The test load, where applicable, shall be applied according to 3.2 except if specified differently hereunder.
6.2.1 General
These tests shall be performed on a sample which is representative of series production or on individual truck
in case of unit production.
Static loads of 1,33 Q1 and 1,33 Q2 shall be applied to the truck and its integrated attachments at the
corresponding height for a period of 15 min.
Q2 is the actual capacity at maximum lift height in accordance with the data on the capacity plate.
The truck shall be on substantially firm and level ground and may be anchored to prevent overturning
The loads may be applied at the corresponding height by means independent of the truck.
The test shall not result in any visual permanent deformation or damage.
6.2.3 Verification of design and construction forces
The design and construction forces for truck shall be measured in accordance with annex A.
The test is successful if measured values do not exceed those laid down in Table 2.
The parking brake shall maintain the truck at a standstill with its rated capacity in the travelling position on a
3,5 % gradient with a hard smooth surface.
The type truck shall undergo the platform tests described in annex B without overturning.
The manufacturer shall verify that the chains and wire ropes may be adjusted evenly .
6.3.1 General
The functional verification shall be carried out on each truck to verify that it is able to safely perform the tasks
for which it is designed.
6.3.2.1 Each truck shall be inspected to verify that the brake and load handling controls and foreseen
combined functions are appropriately identified.
6.3.2.2 The information plates for the truck, for the battery and the attachment, when fitted, shall be
inspected to verify that they contain the information listed in 7.2.
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This test shall be carried out with a load equal to Q1 if the truck is of the truck type and to the maximum value
of the actual capacity, if not..
a) Pick up the load, raise it to a height of about 300 mm or up to maximum height if this is less than 300 mm.
b) Push and pull the truck, in both directions to verify that wheels and castors are working properly.
c) Steer the truck in both directions to verify that tiller or steering mechanism is working properly.
d) Deposit the load on the ground.
e) Apply and release parking brake to verify correct operation.
In case of incorrect operation, the truck shall be adapted until the test is successful.
This test shall be carried out with load Q2. Pick up the load from ground level and elevate it to maximum
height. Lower to ground level at maximum lowering speed, making several stops during descent, and deposit
the load on the ground.
The maximum lowering speed shall be measured with load Q2 to verify that it does not exceed 0,6 m/s. This
may be determined by dividing the total lowering distance in metres by the number of seconds required for the
total descent.
Following the tests, the truck shall be examined visually to ensure that there are no defects.
7.1.2 Instructions concerning the suitability of the truck with the application
- applications which need a load backrest,
- requirements for the floor (non slip, hard, level and without holes or obstacles),
- requirements for ambient lighting (recommended 50 lux at least),
- environmental conditions for which the truck is designed.
7.1.3 Instructions to operate the truck and non removable attachments - Intended uses
- description of the truck and its accessories,
- information on load backrest,
- description of the safety devices and warning labels,
- attachments which are fitted on the truck and their assembly procedure,
- information listed in 7.2 - Minimum marking (serial number not mandatory),
- function of operating controls,
- information on pallets to be used,
- instructions for safe handling by the operator e.g. when changing attachments or moving fork arms,
- instructions for parking the truck,
- daily checks before putting the truck into operation,
- instructions for travelling (height 300 mm) and manoeuvring safely by the operator,
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NOTE The forces to operate the truck are varying with the value of the load, the ground conditions and the
truck conditions. The frequency of the load handling cycle should also be taken into account.
Removable attachments shall be marked legibly and indelibly (e.g. weather proof) with the following minimum
details :
- name of the attachment manufacturer or authorised representative,
- model or type,
- serial number and year of manufacture,
- mass of attachment which may vary from the figure shown by up to 5%,
- distance of the centre of gravity of the attachment from its mounting face on the truck,
- rated capacity,
- in the case of hydraulically or pneumatically operated attachments, the maximum operating pressure
recommended by the attachment manufacturer,
- the warning "The capacity of the truck and attachment combination shall be complied with".
7.2.3 Warnings
Warnings shall be affixed to the truck or attachments in close proximity to the hazards concerned.
Symbols shall comply with ISO 15870, where available.
7.2.4 Languages
If any of the information in 7.2.2 and 7.2.3 is in writing, it shall be in the language or languages of the country
where the truck is to be used.
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Annex A
(normative)
The tests shall be carried out with a new truck, chosen according to 6.2.1, on a smooth, dry, level, troweled
finish concrete floor in good condition. The tests shall be conducted in an ambient temperature of between
15°C and 28°C.
The measuring instrument used shall indicate maximum values with ± 3 % accuracy.
The efforts shall be measured in accordance with the methods described below for all the values of load
indicated in Table 2 which are less or equal to the rated capacity and applied according to 6.1.
With the truck in starting position and stationary, the wheels are positioned in the direction that they naturally
take when moving the truck in the test direction.
The force shall be applied horizontally along the truck's axis on the tiller handle or bar. The tiller shall be
maintained in vertical position along the truck's axis (Figure A.1).
Two tests in both the forward and reverse directions shall be carried out and the average result recorded.
or
Figure A.1
A. 1.1 Starting force : the maximum value necessary to start the truck shall be recorded.
A. 1.2 Rolling force : the maximum value necessary to maintain the truck at a stabilized speed of
0,5 m/s (± 20%) shall be recorded.
The maximum starting force EDmax or the maximum rolling force ERmax is the average of the maximum
values recorded in each direction of travel, forward AV and reverse AR, during two successive tests.
Engage fork arms into the pallet with its load and lift until they touch the underside of the pallet or, in case of a
platform put the load on the platform in its lowered position.
Actuate the tiller with full swing as many times as necessary to lift the load to its maximum height (Figure A.2).
Figure A.2
The maximum force value is measured perpendicularly to the tiller at each pumping cycle.
The maximum lifting force ELmax is the average of the maximum values measured for each pumping cycle:
ELmax =
1n ELmax i
n
ELmax i = Maximum lifting force for cycle i
The maximum lifting force ELmax is the average of the maximum values recorded at each lever or pedal cycle
during one complete lifting.
The maximum lifting force ELmax is the average of the maximum values recorded at each turn during one
complete lifting.
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With the truck stationary and lifted up to its travel position, measurement consists of recording the maximum
force applied tangentially in the middle of the handle throughout the steering lock in one direction from the
tiller's axial position (Figure A.3).
Figure A.3
During measurement, the lower surface of the tiller handle is maintained at a height of 950 mm above the
ground.
The maximum steering force EBmax is the average of the four recorded measurements on the left hand side G
and on the right hand side D.
With the truck travelling at 1 km/h and lifted up to its travel position, measurement consists of recording the
maximum force applied tangentially in the middle of the horizontal bar or between the vertical bars during 90°
steering in one direction.
The maximum steering force EBmax is the average of the four recorded measurements on the left hand side G
and on the right hand side D.
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Annex B
(normative)
B. 1 Conditions of validity
The following stability tests in these requirements ensure that the truck of the specified type has satisfactory
stability when used under intended operating conditions, namely : operating (travelling and stacking) on hard,
substantially smooth, level and prepared surface, with the load centre of gravity on the longitudinal centre line
of the truck.
Stability of the truck shall be verified by means of the tests described hereafter using a test platform which can
be tilted along one side.
The truck under test shall be placed on the platform, which is initially in the horizontal plane, sequentially in the
positions described in the Table B. 2. For each of the truck positions, the platform shall be tilted slowly and
smoothly to the slope indicated in the table.
For the purpose of these tests, the overturning value of the test platform's slope is that which, if increased,
would produce complete overturning of the truck. It is permissible in lateral tests for one wheel to loose contact
with the platform, and it is acceptable for parts of the structure or other feature of the truck to make contact
with the test platform.
The test shall be carried out with a new truck chosen according to 6.2.1 and ready for use with fork arms or
platform or other attachment and with the test load where applicable.
Where applicable, tyres shall be inflated to the pressure specified by the manufacturer, and where tyre ballast
is permitted it shall be used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
The specified position of the truck on the test platform shall be maintained during each test (Table B. 2).
Wheel rotation shall be prevented by application of the parking brake, which shall be secured in the 'on'
position. Additionally, the wheels may be wedged against the truck frame but in such a way that any
axle/frame articulation is not affected.
It is permissible to use chocks or blocks between the wheels and the test platform to prevent the truck sliding
out of position. The height of the chocks or blocks shall not exceed the values indicated in the following Table
B. 1 :
Table B.1
Precautions shall be taken to prevent the overturning of the truck or the displacement of test load during the
tests.
Where lashings are used to prevent the truck overturning, they shall be sufficiently supple and arranged with
sufficient slack so that no appreciable restriction is imposed on the truck until the overturning movement starts.
B. 3 Test procedure
In all the tests the MN axis is parallel to the test platform articulation axis XY.
Points M and N actually correspond to the points of contact between the platform and the two wheels or
castors considered for the test. These two wheels or castors are selected and positioned in such a way that
the truck's stability on the platform is minimal.
Trucks fitted with fixed or removable attachments shall be subjected to the foregoing stability tests, except
where the attachment can bring the centre of gravity of the load out of the longitudinal centre line of the truck
which shall comply with ISO 10658.
The test load and its position shall be those specified on the capacity plate(s) of the truck fitted with the
attachment and used in compliance with the instructions of the manufacturer.
The lift heights required in the test shall be measured between the surface of the tilting platform and the
underside of the load or attachment or upper surface of the fork arms, whichever is the smaller.
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Test n° 1 2 3
Test for stability forward longitudinal reverse longitudinal lateral
Test load with without with
Load centre distance see Table 1 - see Table 1
Lift height maximal
Test platform slope 5% 16% 3,5%
Annex Z
(informative)
This European Standard has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and
the European Free Trade Association and supports essential requirements of EC Directive :
Compliance with this standard provides one means of conforming with the specific essential requirements of
the Directive concerned.
WARNING : Other requirements and other EC Directives may be applicable to the product(s) falling within the
scope of this standard.
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1757-1:2001
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