BS 5776:1996

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Specification for powered stairlifts

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

12-31-2009

Language(s)

English

Published date

08-15-2001

Publisher

British Standards Institution

Committees responsible
Foreword
Specification
1 Scope
2 References
3 Definitions
4 Information to be agreed and to be documented
5 Design
6 Technical specification
7 Testing, inspection and servicing
Annexes
A (informative) Guidelines for the installation of
    stairlifts in buildings other than private dwellings
B (informative) Information to be obtained and
    documented by the manufacturer prior to installation
C (normative) Instructions to be provided by the
    manufacturer
D (normative) Certificate for test and examination
    after installation
E (informative) Recommendations for the provisions and
    use of remote control device specially adapted
    switches, and sensors for user lift control switches
F (informative) In-use periodic examinations, tests
    and servicing
G (normative) Certificate for periodic examination
Figures
1 Folding rail warning label
2 Reference points for measuring rated speed
3 Typical direction label for emergency operation
4 Angle of fleet
5 Typical trapping hazard warning label
6 Typical load plate
7 Hinged bridging platform warning label
8 Control circuit supply circuit
9 Typical charging supply circuit for battery powered
    operation
List of references

Gives requirements for design, construction and installation of powered stairlifts, especially regarding safety, to be used by people of impaired mobility travelling between fixed floors in private dwellings.

Committee	MHE/4
DevelopmentNote	Supersedes BS 5776(1979), 92/79760 DC, 94/707046 DC and 99/710552 DC. (04/2005) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, November 2006. (10/2006)
DocumentType	Standard
Pages	42
PublisherName	British Standards Institution
Status	Superseded
SupersededBy	BS EN 81-40:2008
Supersedes	BS 5776:1979

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