BS EN 16203:2014
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Safety of Industrial Trucks. Dynamic tests for verification of lateral stability. Counterbalanced Trucks
| Published By | Publication Date | Number of Pages |
| BSI | 2014 | 22 |
This European Standard specifies dynamic tests for the verification of lateral stability for counterbalanced lift trucks according to EN ISO 3691-1 that have a centre control, sit down, non-elevating operator, with a rated capacity up to and including 5 000 kg when travelling on smooth level ground with the forks in travelling position. The standard is not applicable for Rough Terrain forklift trucks.
NOTE 1 Experience shows that counterbalanced lift trucks with a rated capacity over 5 000 kg are not significantly affected by lateral instability.
The requirements are specific to the various drive systems (e.g. Electric-/Internal-Combustion-Engine trucks), taking account of their varying influence on dynamic stability performance.
This European Standard does not cover the risk of a lateral tip over associated with driving backwards.
NOTE 2 Research has shown that driving backwards in typical working operations, such as unloading of a lorry, does not cause lateral instability. For this reason, only driving forward needs to be tested.
Risks due to falling off a loading dock or turning on a ramp are not covered by this European Standard.
Risks due to lifting or manoeuvring operations are covered by the respective stability tests.
PDF Catalog
| PDF Pages | PDF Title |
|---|---|
| 4 | Contents Page |
| 5 | Foreword |
| 6 | Introduction |
| 7 | 1 Scope 2 Normative references 3 Terms and definitions |
| 8 | 4 Test equipment 4.1 Test area Figure 1 — Layout of the test track |
| 9 | Figure 2 — measures of 3-wheel and 4-wheel trucks 4.2 Test set-up and test equipment 4.3 Protective equipment and precautions |
| 10 | 4.4 Test Load 5 Test truck 6 Requirements 6.1 General − Dynamic lateral stability 6.2 Test Criteria |
| 11 | Figure 3 — Required measure w3 for electric driven trucks Figure 4 — Required measure w3 for IC-driven trucks |
| 12 | 7 Verification 7.1 General 7.2 Test procedure 8 Documentation |
| 14 | Annex A (normative) Equivalent test track layouts A.1 Two courses with L-shape for left and right turns Figure A.1 — Layout of two courses test track |
| 15 | A.2 Equivalent course with U-shape Figure A.2 — Layout of U-shape |
| 16 | Annex B (informative) Friction measurement B.1 General B.2 Test setup Figure B.1 — Pulling direction |
| 17 | B.3 Test procedure Figure B.2 — Example for a measurement result |
| 19 | Annex ZA (informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential Requirements of EU Directive 2006/42/EC |
| 20 | Bibliography |
