Norsk Standard MFM

NS-EN 474-1 :2006+A3:2013

EN 474-1 :2006+A3:2013 (E)

necessary tightening torque;

minimum thickness, material quality of the plate and location where the attachable hook shall be bolted on the plate.

E.5.4 Mechanical performance test

E.5.4.1 General

In addition to E.4, the tests specified in E.5.4.2 and E.5.4.3 shall be made.

E.5.4.2 Mechanical performance

A minimum of three samples shall be tested and shall fulfil the requirements of E.5.2.

E.5.4.3 Field tests

The field test according to E.4.2 applies also to attachable hooks. In addition, possible damages of the safety latch due to the most unfavourable attachment (working tool) or equipment position shall be checked.

E.5.4.4 Verification

The results of the tests shall be noted in test certificate with the date of issue and who has carried out the tests.

15) To verify that lifting devices can carry out their intended function safely tests shall be carried out on a representative sample of production determined by documented quality control procedures that include details of the tests to be carried out by the manufacturer. ®1

E.5.5 Identification

The lifting device(s) shall be permanently marked with a means of identification and the rated lifting load RLL "''"" according to E.2.3.

E.G Operation manual

An operation manual shall be supplied by the manufacturer of the lifting device(s) and shall include the "J''"' following information for use of the lifting device(s):

the intended use of the lifting device(s);

the safe hooking of the load;

the visual inspection;

a recommendation for a periodical inspection of the lifting device(s).

In addition, if the manufacturer of the lifting device(s) is not the manufacturer of the machine, the operation manual shall include:

information regarding the correct size of the lifting device(s) used on the respective machine range and its equipment and attachment;

instructions for mounting and fixing (see E.3.1 and E.5.3 if necessary);

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