BS 7901:2002
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Specification for recovery vehicles and vehicle recovery equipment
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23-07-2002
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Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Stability
5 Mechanical components
6 Safe access
7 Stowage of equipment
8 Guarding
9 Controls
10 Wire rope sheaves
11 Snatchblocks
12 Load restraints and anchorages
13 Ropes
14 Winches
15 Electrical equipment
16 Hydraulic equipment
17 Pneumatic equipment
18 Passenger cabs added to the host chassis
19 Safety
20 Recovery equipment testing
21 Test certificates and documentation
22 Information for use
Annex A (normative) Type test method for winches
Annex B (normative) Static test method for winches
Annex C (normative) Type test methods for recovery equipment
Annex D (normative) Production test methods for recovery
equipment
Figures
Describes performance requirements for recovery equipment specifically for moving a casualty vehicle during breakdown or recovery activities.
| Committee |
MHE/3
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| DevelopmentNote |
Supersedes 99/707697 DC (06/2002) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, November 2012. (10/2012)
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| DocumentType |
Standard
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| Pages |
38
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| PublisherName |
British Standards Institution
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| Status |
Current
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| Supersedes |
This British Standard specifies performance requirements for recovery equipment specifically for moving a casualty vehicle during breakdown or recovery activities. The standard includes winches used for the dragging or partial raising of the casualty vehicle.
Tow ropes and tow chains are not included in this standard.
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