EN 914:2008

Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Requirements
   3.1 Classification
   3.2 Dimensions
4 Safety requirements
   4.1 General requirements
   4.2 Clear path between uprights
   4.3 Entrapment
   4.4 Stability
   4.5 Vertical stiffness and residual deflection
   4.6 Strength
   4.7 Rigidity of framework
5 Test methods
   5.1 General
   5.2 Determination of the clear path between uprights
        5.2.1 Principle
        5.2.2 Apparatus
        5.2.3 Procedure
        5.2.4 Expression of results
   5.3 Determination of stability and rigidity
        5.3.1 Principle
        5.3.2 Apparatus
        5.3.3 Test temperature
        5.3.4 Procedure
        5.3.5 Expression of results
   5.4 Determination of stiffness and residual deflection
        5.4.1 Principle
        5.4.2 Apparatus
        5.4.3 Test temperature
        5.4.4 Procedure
        5.4.5 Expression of results
   5.5 Determination of strength
        5.5.1 Principle
        5.5.2 Apparatus
        5.5.3 Test temperature
        5.5.4 Procedure
        5.5.5 Expression of results
6 Instructions for use
7 Marking
Annex A (informative) - Example of a cross section of equipment

This European Standard specifies functional requirements (see Clause 3) and specific safety requirements in addition to the general safety requirements in EN 913 (see Clause 4).This European Standard is applicable to 2 types of parallel bars (see Table 1).