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SN EN 14985 : 2012

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The latest, up-to-date edition.

CRANES - SLEWING JIB CRANES

Published date

12-01-2013

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 List of hazards
5 Safety requirements and/or protective measures
  5.1 General
  5.2 Requirements for strength and stability
      5.2.1 Selection of classification parameters
      5.2.2 Selection of loads and load combinations
      5.2.3 Determination of factor phi[2]
      5.2.4 Stall load condition
      5.2.5 Loads caused by acceleration
      5.2.6 Jib side loading
      5.2.7 Test loads
      5.2.8 Conditions of use of permissible stress method
             and limit state method
      5.2.9 Stability of rail mounted cranes
  5.3 Electrotechnical equipment
      5.3.1 Physical environment and operating conditions
      5.3.2 Electrical supply
      5.3.3 External protective earthing and equipotential
             bonding
      5.3.4 Supply disconnecting and switching off
      5.3.5 Protection against electric shock
      5.3.6 Conductors and cables
      5.3.7 Control circuits and control functions
      5.3.8 Operator interface and mounted control devices
      5.3.9 Electronic equipment
      5.3.10 Control gear - location, mounting and enclosures
      5.3.11 Electrical requirements for the installation of
             load handling devices
      5.3.12 Electric motors
  5.4 Non-electrotechnical equipment
      5.4.1 General
      5.4.2 Braking systems
      5.4.3 Hoisting mechanism
      5.4.4 Luffing system
      5.4.5 Slew mechanism
      5.4.6 Travel mechanism
      5.4.7 Gear drives
  5.5 Limiting and indicating devices
      5.5.1 Rated capacity limiters
      5.5.2 Indicators
      5.5.3 Motion limiters
      5.5.4 Performance limiters
  5.6 Protection against special hazards
      5.6.1 Hot surfaces
      5.6.2 Radio equipment
      5.6.3 Laser beams
      5.6.4 Fire hazard
      5.6.5 Exhaust gases
      5.6.6 Fuelling
  5.7 Man-machine interface
      5.7.1 Controls and control stations
      5.7.2 Guarding and access
      5.7.3 Lighting
      5.7.4 Reduction of noise by design
  5.8 Equipment for information and warning
      5.8.1 General
      5.8.2 Location of visual display units
      5.8.3 Safety colour
      5.8.4 Warning lights
  5.9 Personal protection equipment
6 Verification of the safety requirements and/or
  protective measures
  6.1 General
  6.2 Fitness for purpose testing
      6.2.1 General
      6.2.2 Tests
7 Information for use
  7.1 Instructions for installation and safe use
  7.2 Driver's manual
  7.3 User's manual
  7.4 Instructions for regular checks, inspections and
      tests
  7.5 Instructions for maintenance
  7.6 Markings
8 Information to be obtained from the purchaser
Annex A (informative) - Guidance for classification
                        according to EN 13001-1
Annex B (normative) - Load combinations
Annex C (informative) - Calculation of stall load factor
                        for indirect acting lifting force
                        limiter
Annex D (normative) - Noise test code for slewing jib
                      cranes
Annex ZA (informative) - Relationship between this European
                         Standard and the Essential Requirements
                         of EU Directive 98/37/EC
Bibliography

Applies to power operated slewing jib cranes mounted in one position or free to travel on horizontal rails.

DocumentType
Standard
PublisherName
Swiss Standards
Status
Current

Standards Relationship
DIN EN 14985:2012-05 Identical
UNI EN 14985 : 2012 Identical
DIN EN 14985 E : 2012 Identical
I.S. EN 14985:2012 Identical
EN 14985:2012 Identical
BS EN 14985:2012 Identical

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