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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.
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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.
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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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