EN 1494:2000+A1:2008

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 List of hazards
5 Safety requirements
  5.1 Braking device
       5.1.1 General
       5.1.2 Dimensioning
       5.1.3 Interruption of the power flow
       5.1.4 Automatic operation
       5.1.5 Alterations
  5.2 Security against dropping
  5.3 Speeds
  5.4 Security against overloading
  5.5 Transmission systems
       5.5.1 Security of guides
       5.5.2 End stops
       5.5.3 Additional requirements for hydraulic jacks
       5.5.4 Additional requirements for pneumatic jacks
  5.6 Control devices
       5.6.1 Hold to run control
       5.6.2 Unintentional operation
       5.6.3 Identification
       5.6.4 Obviousness
       5.6.5 Visibility
       5.6.6 Control devices of manually operated jacks
       5.6.7 External power supply
  5.7 Combined manual and power-operated jacks
  5.8 Requirements for safety mechanisms
       5.8.1 Adjustments
       5.8.2 Materials
       5.8.3 Effects of weather and dirt
       5.8.4 Breakage of springs
  5.9 Lift pad
  5.10 Structural design
  5.11 Climatic conditions
  5.12 Hot surfaces
  5.13 Forces
  5.14 Protection against pinching and shearing
  5.15 Electricity
  5.16 Transport and installation equipment
  5.17 Provisions for maintenance
       5.17.1 Accessibility
       5.17.2 Adjustment
  5.18 Special requirements for hydraulic transmission jacks
       5.18.1 Holding device
       5.18.2 Lowering speed
  5.19 Special requirements for trolley jacks
       5.19.1 Guidance of the lift pad
       5.19.2 Lowering of the load
  5.20 Special requirements for pit jacks
       5.20.1 Overturning protection
       5.20.2 Lowering speed
       5.20.3 Adjustments
       5.20.4 Hold to run control
       5.20.5 Unintentional operation
       5.20.6 Crash protection
  5.21 Special requirements for jacks without integrated pump
6 Verification
  6.1 General
       6.1.1 Tests
       6.1.2 Design check
       6.1.3 Manufacturing check
       6.1.4 Visual verification
       6.1.5 Practical tests
       6.1.6 Electrical tests
  6.2 Individual final verification before despatch
7 Information for use
  7.1 Instruction for use and instruction handbook
       7.1.1 General
       7.1.2 Rules for operating
       7.1.3 Maintenance and repair
  7.2 Minimum marking
Annex A (normative) - Noise
Annex B (normative) - Test procedures
Annex C (normative) - Manual forces and manual force
        measurement methods
Annex ZA (informative) - Relationship between this European
         Standard and the Essential Requirements of EU
         Directive 98/37/EC
Annex ZB (informative) - Relationship between this European
         Standard and the Essential Requirements of EU
         Directive 2006/42/EC

This European Standard specifies technical safety requirements and measures for mobile or movable jacks (see 3.6) and associated lifting equipment.This European Standard deals with all significant hazards pertinent to mobile or movable jacks and associated lifting equipment when they are used as intended and under the conditions foreseen by the manufacturer. This European Standard specifies the appropriate technical measures to eliminate or reduce risks arising from the significant hazards.This standard applies to lifting equipment (see 3.1) which are mobile or movable and designed to operate under the load, whether operated singulary or in multiples to partially or totally raise and lower loads or vehicles at one or more lifting points (excluding the lifting of persons) where working under the raised load is not permitted unless additional means of securing the load in position are in place.NOTEAssociated lifting equipment means lifting equipment which is similar to those defined in 3.1, but which does not fully comply with these definitions.This standard does not establish additional requirements for-power drive by an internal combustion machine;-stability of the mobile or movable jacks and associated lifting equipment;-operation in severe conditions (e.g. extreme climates, freezer application, strong magnetic fields);-operation subject to special rules (e.g. potentially explosive atmospheres, mines);-supply by electrical networks where the tolerances in voltage, frequency etc. differ from those in the public supplies;-static electric problems;-handling of loads, the nature of which could lead to dangerous situations (e.g. molten metal, acids, radiating materials, especially brittle loads);-hazards occurring during producing and decommissioning;-hazards occurring when using the lifting equipment on public roads;-wind pressure in and out of use;-direct contact with foodstuffs;-operation on sea ships.This standard appli