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    I.S. EN 81-40:2008

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    SAFETY RULES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION OF LIFTS - SPECIAL LIFTS FOR THE TRANSPORT OF PERSONS AND GOODS - PART 40: STAIRLIFTS AND INCLINED LIFTING PLATFORMS INTENDED FOR PERSONS WITH IMPAIRED MOBILITY

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    Superseded date:  27-10-2020

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  01-01-2008

    Publisher:  National Standards Authority of Ireland

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    Foreword
    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Terms and definitions
    4 List of significant hazards
    5 Safety requirements and/or protective measures
      5.1 General
          5.1.1 Introduction
          5.1.2 Pattern of use
          5.1.3 Access for maintenance, repair and inspection
          5.1.4 Fire resistance
          5.1.5 Rated speed
          5.1.6 Rated load
          5.1.7 Resistance to operating forces
          5.1.8 Protection of equipment against harmful external
                influences
          5.1.9 Guarding of equipment from mechanical damage
      5.2 Guide rails and mechanical stops
          5.2.1 Guide rails
          5.2.2 Folding guide rails
          5.2.3 Stairlift guide rail
          5.2.4 Rail design
      5.3 Safety gear and overspeed detection device
          5.3.1 General
          5.3.2 Control
          5.3.3 Release
          5.3.4 Access for inspection
          5.3.5 Electrical checking
          5.3.6 Overspeed detection device
          5.3.7 Rotation monitor unit
          5.3.8 Safety nut
      5.4 Driving units and drive system
          5.4.1 General requirements
          5.4.2 Braking system
          5.4.3 Emergency/manual operation
          5.4.4 Additional requirements for rope suspension drive
          5.4.5 Additional requirements for rack and pinion drive
          5.4.6 Additional requirements for chain suspension drive
          5.4.7 Additional requirements for screw and nut drive
          5.4.8 Additional requirements for friction/traction drive
          5.4.9 Additional requirements for guided rope and ball drive
      5.5 Electrical installation and equipment
          5.5.1 General
          5.5.2 Drive contactors
          5.5.3 Motor and brake circuits for stopping the machine
                 and checking its stopped condition
          5.5.4 Creepage and clearance distances and enclosure
                 requirements
          5.5.5 Protection against electrical faults
          5.5.6 Electric safety devices
          5.5.7 Time delay
          5.5.8 Protection of the driving motor
          5.5.9 Electrical wiring
          5.5.10 Safety circuits
          5.5.11 Residual current devices
          5.5.12 Additional requirements for battery powered operation
          5.5.13 Cableless controls
          5.5.14 Control devices
          5.5.15 Terminal limit switches and final limit electric
                 safety devices
          5.5.16 Emergency alarm devices and warning signals
          5.5.17 Socket outlet
      5.6 Carriage
          5.6.1 Combined type of carriage
          5.6.2 Chair
          5.6.3 Carriage with standing platform
          5.6.4 Carriage with wheelchair platform
    6 Verification of safety requirements and/or protective measures
      6.1 General
      6.2 Verification of design
      6.3 Examinations and tests before putting into service
      6.4 Verification tests on each machine before first use
    7 Information for use
      7.1 General
      7.2 Signals and warning devices
      7.3 Accompanying documents (in particular: Instruction handbook)
          7.3.1 General
      7.4 Marking
          7.4.1 Carriage
          7.4.2 Emergency alarm device
          7.4.3 Disabled persons symbol
          7.4.4 Emergency manual operation
      7.5 The additional information given to the installer
          7.5.1 Dedicated electrical supply
    Annex A (normative) Verification type tests for overspeed
            detection device and safety gear
          A.1 Instruments
          A.2 Safety gear and overspeed detection device
              A.2.1 General provisions
              A.2.2 Method of test
              A.2.3 Test report
    Annex B (normative) Electronic components: failure exclusion
    Annex C (informative) Guidance in selection of stairlifts
          C.1 Introduction
          C.2 Selection of stairlift
              C.2.1 Suitability
              C.2.2 Control devices
              C.2.3 Location of the stairlift
              C.2.4 Duty cycle
          C.3 Electrical supply and lighting
          C.4 Maintenance
          C.5 Alarm system
    Annex D (informative) Recommendations for the provisions and
            use of specially adapted control devices, switches
            and sensors
          D.1 Control devices
          D.2 Specially adapted switches
    Annex E (informative) In-use periodic examination, tests
            and servicing
          E.1 Periodic examinations and tests
          E.2 Servicing
    Annex ZA (informative) Relationship between this European
             Standard and the Essential Requirements of the EU
             Directive 98/37EC
    Annex ZB (informative) Relationship between this European
             Standard and the Essential Requirements of the EU
             Directive 2006/42/EC
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    Describes safety requirements for construction, manufacturing, installation, maintenance and dismantling of electrically operated stairlifts (chair, standing platform and wheelchair platform) affixed to a building structure, moving in an inclined plane and intended for use by persons with impaired mobility.

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    Document Type Standard
    Publisher National Standards Authority of Ireland
    Status Superseded
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