012644-01_EN-en_2001

2001-08-30ICS:53.020.20 ΕΛΟΤ EN 12644.01 ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΟ ΠΡΟΤΥΠΟ HELLENIC STANDARD Γερανοί - Πληροφορίες για χρήση και δοκιµές - Μέρος 1: Οδηγίες Cranes - Information for use and testing - Part 2: Instructions Κλάση Τιµολόγησης: E ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΟΣ ΟΡΓΑΝΙΣΜΟΣ ΤΥΠΟΠΟΙΗΣHΣ Α.Ε. © ΕΛΟΤ Αχαρνών 313 •11145 Αθήνα A. This standard is available in English. as a Hellenic Standard. .Ε. French or German from the Hellenic Organization for Standardization S. Το πρότυπο αυτό διατίθεται στην Αγγλική. ή Γαλλική ή Γερµανική γλώσσα από τον Ελληνικό Oργανισµό Τυποποίησης Α.ΕΛΟΤ EN 12644.01 Εθνικός Πρόλογος National Foreword Αυτό είναι το Φύλλο Επικύρωσης του εγκεκριµένου Ευρωπαϊκού Προτύπου This Endorsement Sheet ratifies the approval of European Standard EN 12644-1/2001 EN 12644-1/2001 ως Ελληνικού Προτύπου. Sweden. Luxembourg. B-1050 Brussels Ref. Germany. CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria. EN 12644-1:2001 E .20 English version Cranes . Spain. This European Standard exists in three official versions (English. CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Denmark. Finland. Belgium.Information for use and testing . Netherlands. Iceland. Italy.Part 1: Instructions Appareils de levage à charge suspendue . EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION COMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATION EUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNG Management Centre: rue de Stassart. Greece. Switzerland and United Kingdom. 36 © 2001 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CEN national Members. Czech Republic. Norway. Portugal.Partie 1: Instructions Krane . French. Ireland. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the Management Centre or to any CEN member.Informationen für die Nutzung und Prüfung Teil 1: Betriebsanleitungen This European Standard was approved by CEN on 13 December 2000. France.EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 12644-1 NORME EUROPÉENNE EUROPÄISCHE NORM January 2001 ICS 53. German). A version in any other language made by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Management Centre has the same status as the official versions. No.020.Information pour l'utilisation et les essais . Page 2 EN 12644-1:2001 Contents Page Foreword 3 0 Introduction 3 1 Scope 3 2 Normative references 4 3 Terms and definitions 4 4 Hazards 5 5 Requirements for instructions 5 6 Verification of the requirements 9 Annex ZA (informative) Relationship of this document with EC Directives 10 Bibliography 11 . This standard does not cover hazards related to the lifting of persons. the national standards organizations of the following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria. Greece. Czech Republic. . France. Finland. This is part 1 of a series intended to give information for use to be supplied by the manufacturers of cranes. Italy. Netherlands. at the latest by July 2001. Spain. Sweden. The other parts of this standard are: Part 2: Marking Part 3: Fitness for purpose This is the first edition of this part of EN 12644. either by publication of an identical text or by endorsement. and supports essential requirements of EU Directive(s). Germany. see informative Annex ZA. The extent to which hazards are covered is indicated in the scope of this standard. This crane standard has been written to be used in conjunction with other crane standards being prepared by CEN/TC 147. For relationship with EU Directive(s). Denmark. as amended. Luxembourg. Switzerland and the United Kingdom. 1 Scope This part of EN 12644 specifies requirements for the presentation and content of instruction handbook(s) supplied by the manufacturer for the use of cranes. Portugal.Safety". 0 Introduction This European Standard is a type C-standard as defined in EN 414. Belgium. and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by July 2001. Ireland. This part of EN 12644 applies to cranes which are manufactured after the date of approval by CEN of this standard. are given in the appropriate European Standard for the particular crane type. Iceland. which is an integral part of this standard. This standard has been prepared to be a harmonized standard to provide one means of conforming with the essential health and safety requirements of the Machinery Directive. The hazards covered by this standard are identified in clause 4. NOTE Specific requirements for particular types of crane. This European Standard has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the European Free Trade Association. According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations. the secretariat of which is held by BSI.Page 3 EN 12644-1:2001 Foreword This European Standard has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 147 "Cranes . This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard. Norway. 3. This is much more than a check but does not normally require any part of the crane to be dismantled other than removal or opening of cover(s) or housing(s). clutches etc to verify that they operate within the required tolerances. For undated references the latest edition of the publication referred to applies (including amendments).General design . 3.4 inspection looking at the crane for defects and checking the operation of the controls.1 check visual and functional assessment (not a test) of the condition of the crane without dismantling. . provisions from other publications. 3. 3. limiting and indicating devices without loading the crane. subsequent amendments to. general principles for design – Part 2: Technical principles and specifications EN 1070:1998 Safety of machinery . An examination is more thorough than an inspection. For dated references. EN 292-2:1991 + A1:1995 Safety of machinery – Basic concepts. limiting. indicating equipment. or revisions of. any of these publications apply to this European Standard only when incorporated in it by amendment or revision. brakes.Part 1: General principles and requirements NOTE Informative annex ZA provides information regarding relevant EU directives. European and International Standards. 3. 3.Page 4 EN 12644-1:2001 2 Normative references This European Standard incorporates.e. 3 Terms and definitions For the purposes of this European Standard the terms and definitions given in EN 1070:1998 and the following apply.2 crane driver person operating the crane for the purpose of handling loads. position of load).3 examination verification that the crane can safely continue in service including a functional test of all safety devices i.6 rated capacity load(s) that the crane is designed to lift for a given operating condition (e.5 instruction handbook principal means by which the manufacturer provides information or instructions on how the crane has to be used. configuration. by dated or undated reference. These normative references are cited at the appropriate places in the text and publications are listed hereafter.g.Terminology prEN 13001-1:1997 Crane safety . The instruction handbook may be published in one or more parts.1.g. number of pages and/or index. movements of the load. 4 Hazards Cranes can present hazards to persons in the danger zone.4 revised in EN 292-2:1991. 5 5. . All handbook parts shall have clear identification as to which cranes they apply. b) title of other parts (if appropriate). cross reference to other parts should be made to avoid unnecessary repetition. without load and left in conditions as specified by the manufacturer. Where appropriate. 3.2 out-of-service crane out of use. 3. including as a minimum : a) title of handbook.9 use any operation with or on the crane e. Clear and simple illustrations. dismantling. A list of hazards is given in the appropriate standards for each crane type. Presentation of this information shall comply with clause 5 of EN 292-2:1991.7. maintenance.7. This standard specifies requirements for instructions in order to prevent or minimize hazards or hazardous situations. The text should be simple and adapted to the individuals who will use it with all information being explicit and comprehensive. transportation. The instruction handbook shall be written with internationally recognised terms.10 user. Instructions regarding use. diagrams. of cranes are necessary to reduce or eliminate the risks associated with the hazards. user organisation person or organisation which has direct control over the crane use. The provisions of language versions shall meet the requirements of A.1 Requirements for instructions General An instruction handbook with information for safe use of the crane shall be supplied. definitions.7.1 in-service crane in use handling or preparing to handle loads up to the rated capacity in conditions as specified by the manufacturer.Page 5 EN 12644-1:2001 3.7 service conditions 3.8 test specific operation of the crane with or without a defined load in order to establish whether the crane is fit for use. erection. units and symbols with their key or signification. handling. maintenance etc. d) list of contents. 3. 3. c) model and serial number of the crane (if appropriate). dimensions and mass of components.1 General This section of the instruction handbook shall contain all the necessary information for identification and technical data. dismantling and transportation (e. a description of the technical requirements necessary to operate in a potentially explosive atmoshpere. serial numbers and configurations to which it applies. m) where appropriate. The instruction handbook shall clearly indicate the crane. i) technical data of importance for the erection. k) where appropriate. c) serial number(s). where appropriate. requirements for the tracks/rails and of the ground support conditions. c) the design capability of the crane for overload test. series. 5. the type and the means of installation of the ballast. types.3 Technical data a) a drawing/sketch of the crane with overall dimensions and the number and designation of main components. 5.2.g. The following items shall be included in the instruction handbook if appropriate.2. f) description of the limiting and indicating devices. g) description of the control system(s).2. power supply and test conditions).2 Crane specification 5. and an instruction that whenever a noise test code exists for the type of crane concerned. h) where appropriate.3 User´s instructions This section of the handbook shall include requirements on the user to ensure that the purpose for which the crane is intended is compatible with the crane specification including: a) the need to ascertain that ground or support conditions are adequate for the maximum loadings imposed by the crane. n) information on materials and parts requiring specialised repair techniques. 5.Page 6 EN 12644-1:2001 graphs and tables should be used in preference to written text and be placed adjacent to any corresponding text. vibration emission by the crane. with the method used to measure it and the operating conditions of the crane during measurement. rated capacity and design standards. . e) those activities for which the crane is designed and those for which the crane shall not be used. reaction on supporting parts. d) a description and explanation about in-service and out-of-service conditions. j) where appropriate. 5.2 Identification a) name and address of the manufacturer. l) information concerning airborne noise emission and. b) designation of series or type(s). b) a description and explanation about classification (see prEN 13001-1:1997). it shall be used. a description of emergency escape(s). 1 General This section of the instruction handbook shall contain any requirements relative to the crane type.4 Crane driver´s instructions 5. effects of wind including site effects. b) evaluating and monitoring of the load. wear limits. rated capacity and safety devices which are necessary for the crane driver to know before accessing and driving that crane. If this is not practicable a check of the correct functioning of communications equipment. NOTE The intention of this section is not to replicate the requirements which are normally known by a competent crane driver. f) recommendation. d) safety advice together with the appropriate safety signs and information.g. c) where practicable. wind speed. adverse temperature.4. snow. etc. . visibility). e) pictograms used on the crane. the need for a clear and unrestricted view of the load and operational area.). e) starting and stopping motions. f) load control and balancing of the load. for the wearing of hearing protectors (this will apply in particular to cranes without an enclosed cabin). radio or closed circuit television communications (if provided). b) correct operation of the controls.3 Checks before starting any lifting operation This section shall include : a) information given by all indicators of the crane (electrical power. when relevant.Page 7 EN 12644-1:2001 b) checking that the specification for in-service conditions given in the instruction handbook. d) checking that there are no parts added to the crane which have not been verified for fitness for purpose. 5. NOTE Further guidance is given in ISO 12480-1. b) the controls and their layouts. 5.4. d) verticality of hoist line. c) checking that the power supply is adequate. c) loading and unloading.4. level of a mobile crane). d) correct position (e. 5. c) the telephone. 5.4.2 Information This section is to help the user to inform the crane driver of the following: a) the technical data.g. is in accordance with the site conditions (e.4 Specific safety aspects during operation This section shall include (if appropriate) : a) slinging of the load. fluid level and pressure. Page 8 EN 12644-1:2001 g) combined movements. if appropriate. NOTE Further guidance is given in ISO 12480-1. or a specific programme. b) preventative maintenance tasks and intervals. NOTE Guidance for periodical checks. inspections. The instruction handbook shall draw attention to and warn against servicing of the crane by nonspecialised personnel. b) isolation of the power supply. 5. h) correct use of emergency stop. f) reference to specialist repair processes. including the safe conditions for carrying them out. i) minimum clearance between the load lifting attachment/load and the structure of the crane. and to replacement parts which are not guaranteed in accordance with the manufacturers specification. cleaning components. check of electric wiring etc. g) reference to special tools.4.5 Specific safety aspects before leaving the crane out-of-service This section shall include (if appropriate) : a) out-of-service condition of the crane and lifting attachment. with advice for the recording of all defects and incidents. NOTE Guidance is given in ISO 12482-1. If specific indicating or recording devices are used to achieve this. The same.). adequate records to enable determination of the approach to the design constraints of the cranes components. etc.5 Maintenance instructions (preventative and corrective) This section shall include: a) drawings and parts lists as appropriate. instructions for use and maintenance are to be given. h) checks.). j) precautions required to maintain the crane for significant periods of non-use (on site or dismantled). which are needed in accordance with the design of the crane. In this situation the manufacturer needs to consider if the original . the examination and test programme after a significant period of non-use. inspections. tolerances. c) safety precautions during maintenance. i) criteria and. rope discard criteria. c) security of the control equipment. examinations and tests is given in ISO 12480-1. NOTE Guidance for the content of spare parts manual is given in ISO 10973. examinations and tests. d) maintenance parameters (pressure settings. k) where appropriate. 5. test values and associated schematic diagrams. the necessary action before using the crane (such as lubricating. shall apply following severe weather condition. e) checklists. m) conditions which are allowed to repair the elements of the crane instead of replacing them. l) repair conditions or reference to the manufacturer for advice. torque values. the instruction handbook shall give a test programme to verify the new site condition after reassembly.6 Transportation. If appropriate. 6 Verification of the requirements Before first use of any crane it shall be verified by a visual assessment that instruction handbook(s) have been provided in accordance with this standard. 5. Any necessary reference and source of supply. The instructions shall describe all the necessary details to enable these processes to be completed safely. erection and dismantling Instructions shall be given regarding transportation. together with replacement procedures and tools that are needed shall also be given. Those components which are needed for preventative maintenance shall be listed in the handbook. .Page 9 EN 12644-1:2001 fitness for purpose result can still be valid after certain repairs. erection and dismantling procedures. WARNING: Other requirements and other EC Directives may be applicable to the products falling within the scope of this standard. . Compliance with this standard provides one means of conforming with the specific essential requirements of the Directive concerned.Page 10 EN 12644-1:2001 Annex ZA (informative) Relationship of this document with EC Directives This European Standard has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the European Free Trade Association and supports essential requirements of EC Directive: Machinery Directive 98/37/EC. amended by Directive 98/79/EC. EU Directive 89/655/EEC dated 30.Crane driving manual .1989.Part 1: General ISO 10973:1995 Cranes .Inspections .11. methodology Crane standards in preparation by CEN/TC 147.Part 1: General .Page 11 EN 12644-1:2001 Bibliography A.3 International standards ISO 9926-1:1990 Cranes .1 EU Directives EU Directive 98/37/EC dated 22.Part 1: General ISO 12482-1:1995 Cranes .Maintenance manual .Part 1: General ISO 9927-1:1994 Cranes . and its amendment 95/63/EEC on the minimum safety and health requirements for the use of work equipment by workers at work.Part 1: Basic terminology. A.Safe use .Basic concepts.2 European Standards EN 292-1:1991 Safety of machinery .1998 for adjustment of the legal provisions of the member countries relating to machinery.Driver´s training .06.Condition monitoring .Part 1: General ISO 12480-1:1997 Cranes . general principles for design .Part 1: General ISO 9928-1:1990 Cranes .Spare parts manual ISO 12478-1:1997 Cranes . A.