UNE-EN 17314:2020

This document specifies the tests for the verification of restraint systems against the risk of lateral ejection for:

counterbalanced lift trucks with centre control, sit down and non-elevating operator position (see EN ISO 3691-1), with a rated capacity up to and including 10 000 kg, hereafter referred to as trucks;

tractors as defined in EN 12312-15 (airport ground equipment);

Burden carrier tractors with a maximum speed of more than 25 km/h with seated operator as defined in EN ISO 3691-6.

Counterblanced trucks, tractors and burden carriers are named hereafter as trucks.

Note 1 Industrial Tractors as defined in EN ISO 3691-1 do not need a restrain system in general.

This document describes a type test for a specific combination of truck and restraint system.

This standard does not cover:

the risk due to frontal ejection;

the monitoring of the protective position of the operator restraint system as defined in EN 16307-1:2013+A1:2015, 4.17;

the testing of seat belts.

Note 2 The testing of sealt belts is covered by ISO 24135-1.

The document is not applicable for the retrofit of trucks with restraint systems.

This document does not give any requirements on the need for a restraint system.