European Community: Directive on Machinery

[Alexander Von_obert <avobert -at- TWH -dot- MSN -dot- SUB -dot- ORG>]

Hello,


there really seems to be interest in this directive. I received several
 requests. So here is that part ot the directive directly concerned with
 documentation.

The formatting is strictly my own. I hope, I did it right. But there were
 eleven spaces to the left of every line and not a single empty line. But even
 that was special service of the translater who gave me the text: The original
 was written in 1989 and there are several amendments, that have been included.
 See my first message for details.


Greetings from Germany,
Alexander


1.7.4. Instructions
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(a)  All machinery must be accompanied by instructions including at
     least the following:

     - a repeat of the information with which the machinery is marked,
       except the serial number (see 1.7.3) together with any appropriate
       additional information to facilitate maintenance (e.g. addresses of
       the importer, repairers etc.),

     - foreseen use of the machinery within the meaning of 1.1.2 (c),

     - workstation(s) likely to be occupied by operators,

     - instructions for safe:
       -  putting into service,
       -  use,
       -  handling, giving the mass of the machinery and its various parts
          where they are regularly to be transported separately,
       -  assembly, dismantling,
       -  adjustment,
       -  maintenance (servicing and repair),

     -  where necessary, training instructions,

     - where necessary, the essential characteristics of tools which
       may be fitted to the machinery.

    Where necessary, the instructions should draw attention to ways in
    which the machinery should not be used.


(b) The instructions must be drawn up in one of the Community
    languages by the manufacturer or his authorized representative
    established in the Community. On being put into service, all
    machinery must be accompanied by a translation of the instructions
    in  the language or languages of the country in which the machinery
    is to be used and by the instructions in the original language.
    This translation must be done either by the manufacturer or his
    authorized representative established in the Community or by  the
    person introducing the machinery into the language area in
    question. By way of derogation from this requirement, the
    maintenance instructions for use by specialized personnel employed
    by the manufacturer or his authorized representative established
    in the Community may be drawn up in only one of the Community
    languages understood by that personnel.

(c) The instructions must contain the drawings and diagrams
    necessary for putting into service, maintenance, inspection,
    checking of correct operation and, where appropriate, repair of the
    machinery, and all useful instructions in particular with  regard
    to safety.

(d) Any literature describing the machinery must not contradict the
    instructions as regards safety aspects. The technical documentation
    describing the machinery must give information regarding the
    airborne noise emissions referred to in (f) and, in the  case of
    hand-held and/or hand-guided machinery, information regarding
    vibration as referred to in 2.2.

(e) Where necessary, the instructions must give the requirements
    relating to installation and assembly for reducing noise or
    vibration (e.g. use of dampers, type and mass of foundation block,
    etc.).

(f) The instructions must give the following information
    concerning airborne noise emissions by the machinery, either the
    actual value or a value established on the basis of measurements
    made on identical machinery:

    - equivalent continuous A-weighted sound pressure level at
      workstations, where this exceeds 70 dB(A); where this level does
      not exceed 70 dB(A), this fact must be indicated,

    - peak C-weighted instantaneous sound pressure value at
      workstations, where this exceeds 63 Pa (130 dB in relation to 20
      mPa),

    - sound power level emitted by the machinery where the equivalent
      continuous A-weighted sound pressure level at workstations exceeds
      85 dB(A).

    In the case of very large machinery, instead of the sound power
    level, the equivalent continuous sound pressure levels at specified
    positions around the machinery may be indicated.

    Sound levels must be measured using the most appropriate method for
    the machinery.

    The manufacturer must indicate the operating conditions of the
    machinery during measurement and what methods have been used for
    the measurement.

    Where the harmonized standards are not applied, sound levels must
    be measured using the most appropriate method for the machinery.

(g) If the manufacturer foresees that the machinery will be used
    in a potentially explosive atmosphere, the instructions must give
    all the necessary information.

(h) In the case of machinery which may also be intended for use by
    non-professional operators, the wording and layout of the
    instructions for use, whilst respecting the other essential
    requirements mentioned above, must take into account the level of
    general education and acumen that can reasonably be expected from
    such operators.

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