NEN EN 1466 : 2014 C1 2015

1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Materials
  4.1 General
  4.2 Chemical properties
  4.3 Flammability
  4.4 Plastic internal lining
  4.5 Plastic decals
5 Requirements
  5.1 Carry cots and stands
      5.1.1 Gaps and openings
      5.1.2 Edges, points and corners
      5.1.3 Small parts
      5.1.4 Cords, straps ribbons and other narrow fabrics
      5.1.5 Moving parts
      5.1.6 Filling materials
  5.2 Carry cots
      5.2.1 Internal height of carry cot and effectiveness
            of retaining function
      5.2.2 Total height of the carry cot
      5.2.3 Strength of the carry cots
      5.2.4 Stability of the carry cots on the ground
      5.2.5 Longitudinal stability of carry cots
      5.2.6 Flexible handles of carry cots
  5.3 Stands
      5.3.1 Retention of the carry cot
      5.3.2 Strength of stands
      5.3.3 Stability of stands
      5.3.4 Folding mechanism of stands
      5.3.5 Castors/Wheels of stands
6 Test methods
  6.1 Conditioning of products with removable fabric
  6.2 Test equipment
      6.2.1 Accuracy of test equipment
      6.2.2 Test plate]
      6.2.3 Test cylinder
      6.2.4 Test probes
      6.2.5 Datum board
      6.2.6 Metal hooks
  6.3 Tests for entrapment of fingers or limbs
  6.4 Test for cords, straps and ribbons
  6.5 Test for carry cots
      6.5.1 Test for rigidity of the sides of carry cots
      6.5.2 Test for measurement of the internal height of
             the rigid carry cots
      6.5.3 Test for effectiveness of the retaining function
            of the sides
      6.5.4 Test for the measurement of the total height of
            the carry cot
      6.5.5 Test for strength of carry cots
      6.5.6 Test for stability of carry cots on the ground
      6.5.7 Test for the longitudinal stability of carry cots
      6.5.8 Test for durability of flexible handles of carry
            cots
  6.6 Test for stands
      6.6.1 Test for strength of stands
      6.6.2 Test for stability of stands
      6.6.3 Test for fatigue resistance of locking and folding
            mechanisms of stands
  6.7 Test for durability of marking
7 Order of tests
8 Product information
  8.1 General
  8.2 Purchase information
  8.3 Markings
  8.4 Instruction for use and maintenance
Annex A (informative) Order of tests
Annex B (informative) A-deviations
Annex C (informative) Background and rationale for this standard
  C.1 Introduction
  C.2 General
  C.2 Scope
  C.4 Chemical properties
  C.5 Flammability
  C.6 Sharp edges, points and corners
  C.7 Internal height of carry cot and effectiveness of retaining
       function
  C.8 Test cylinder
  C.9 Test for dynamic strength of carry cots
  C.10 Test for the stability of the carry cots on the ground
  C.11 Test for the stability of stands
  C.12 Test for durability of marking