BS EN 1970:2000

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 General safety requirements
  4.1 Safe working load
  4.2 Maximum mass of knock-down parts
5 Specific safety requirements and related test methods
  5.1 General test conditions
       5.1.1 Preliminary preparation
       5.1.2 Test equipment
       5.1.3 Uncertainty of measurements and conformance
              with specifications
       5.1.4 Sequence of testing
       5.1.5 Visual inspection
  5.2 Test environment and apparatus
       5.2.1 Ambient conditions
       5.2.2 Floor surface
       5.2.3 Test mattress
       5.2.4 Loading pad
       5.2.5 Impactor
       5.2.6 Cones for determining distances between elements
       5.2.7 Test bed board
  5.3 Stability
       5.3.1 Requirements for stability
       5.3.2 Test methods for stability
  5.4 Strength and durability
       5.4.1 Requirements for downwards static load onto
              beds/detachable bed boards/bed
              lifts
       5.4.2 Test methods for downwards static load onto
              beds/detachable bed boards/bed lifts
       5.4.3 Requirements for the durability of
              beds/detachable bed boards/bed lifts
       5.4.4 Test methods for the durability of
              beds/detachable bed boards/bed lifts
       5.4.5 Requirements for vertical impact onto
              beds/detachable bed boards/bed lifts
       5.4.6 Test methods for vertical impact onto
              beds/detachable bed boards/bed lifts
       5.4.7 Requirements for the deflection of the bed side
       5.4.8 Test methods for the deflection of the bed side
       5.4.9 Requirements for the height adjustment
              mechanisms
       5.4.10 Test methods for the height adjustment
              mechanisms
       5.4.11 Requirements for the strength and rigidity of
              side rails and grab handles
       5.4.12 Test methods for the strength and rigidity of
              side rails and grab handles
       5.4.13 Requirements for the lifting pole
       5.4.14 Test methods for the lifting pole
       5.4.15 Requirements for fixation of the bed lift to
              the bed
       5.4.16 Test method for fixation of the bed lift to
              the bed
  5.5 Linear and angular dimensions
       5.5.1 Height of bed
       5 5.2 Height of seat section
       5.5.3 Under bed clearance
       5.5.4 Angles of mattress support platform
       5.5.5 Dimensions of side rails and grab handles
       5.5.6 Test methods for determining the distance
              between any elements of the side rail/grab
              handle and between any elements of the side
              rail/grab handle and their supporting structure
       5.5.7 Distances to the handle of the lifting pole
       5.5.8 Dimensions of the control unit
       5.5.9 Dimensions of handles and pedals
  5.6 Operating forces
  5.7 Operating speed and time
  5.8 Additional requirements regarding stand up beds
       5.8.1 Stand-up beds intended for transfer from the
              bed in up-right position
       5.8.2 Test methods for straps for stand-up beds
       5.8.3 Test methods for the stability of stand up beds
  5.9 Immobilization
  5.10 Test method for immobilization
  5.11 Electrotechnical requirements
  5.12 EMC requirements
       5.12.1 Emission
       5.12.2 Immunity
  5.13 Noise
6 Instructions for use
7 Marking
Annex ZA (informative) Clauses of this European Standard
         addressing essential requirements or other
         provisions of EU Directives

Provides essential requirements and related test methods for non-electrically and electrically operated adjustable beds, including detachable bed boards, bed lifts, side rails, grab handles and lifting poles intended to be used by disabled persons to alleviate or compensate for a disability or handicap.