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    BS EN 15997 - ALL TERRAIN VEHICLES - REQUIREMENTS AND TEST METHODS

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  30-04-2012

    Language(s):  English

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    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Foreword
    Introduction
    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Terms and definitions
    4 List of significant hazards
    5 Safety requirements and/or protective measures
       5.1 General
       5.2 Mechanical hazards
            5.2.1 Throttle control
            5.2.2 Braking devices
            5.2.3 Steering system
            5.2.4 Moving parts
            5.2.5 Sharp edges
            5.2.6 Operator foot environment
            5.2.7 Fuel and hydraulic systems
            5.2.8 Operator's seat and handlebar
            5.2.9 Passenger handholds
            5.2.10 Mechanical suspension
            5.2.11 Drive Train controls
            5.2.12 Neutral indicator
            5.2.13 Reversing indicator
            5.2.14 Electric starter interlock
            5.2.15 Access systems to the operator's station and
                   maintenance points
            5.2.16 Foot controls
            5.2.17 Lighting Equipment (headlamps, tail lamps and
                   stop lamps)
            5.2.18 Stability
            5.2.19 Category Y and Category T ATV speed capability
                   requirements
            5.2.20 Engine stop switch
            5.2.21 Manual clutch control
            5.2.22 Unauthorized use
            5.2.23 Flag pole Bracket
       5.3 Electrical hazards
            5.3.1 General
            5.3.2 Over-current protective devices
            5.3.3 Batteries
            5.3.4 Protection against the neutralisation of the
                   starter security
       5.4 Hot surfaces
            5.4.1 General
            5.4.2 Temperature limits for touchable surfaces
       5.5 Noise control
            5.5.1 Noise control at source by design
            5.5.2 Noise control by protective measures
            5.5.3 Noise reduction by information
       5.6 Vibration hazards
       5.7 Material/substance hazards
       5.8 Controls and indicators
       5.9 Storage provisions
       5.10 Ergonomics
       5.11 Errors of fitting
    6 Verification of the safety requirements and/or
       protective measures
       6.1 Verification methods
       6.2 Verification of final assembly
    7 Information for use
       7.1 General
       7.2 Signs (pictograms), written warnings
       7.3 Accompanying documents (in particular the
            instruction handbook)
       7.4 Marking
    Annex A (informative) - Examples of All Terrain Vehicles
            (ATVs - Quads)
    Annex B (normative) - Service brake performance
    Annex C (normative) - Parking Brake/Mechanism Performance
    Annex D (normative) - Handlebar
    Annex E (normative) - Operator foot environment
    Annex F (normative) - Longitudinal stability
    Annex G (normative) - Hot surfaces
    Annex H (normative) - Noise test
    Annex I (informative) - Vibration test method
    Annex J (informative) - Pre-delivery form
    Annex K (normative) - Warnings and pictograms
    Annex L (informative) - Instructions for tyres to be included
            in the instructions handbook
    Annex ZA (informative) - Relationship between this European
             Standard and the Essential Requirements of EU Directive
             2006/42/EC
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    Committee AGE/6
    Document Type Draft
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Superseded
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