Division B Specific safety requirements

In applying the general safety requirement referred to in Directive 2001/95/EC, the following shall be taken into account, as a minimum:

1. (a)

   Stability of free-standing equipment;

2. (b)

   Sharp edges and burrs;

3. (c)

   Tube ends;

4. (d)

   Squeeze, shear, rotating and reciprocating points within the accessible area;

5. (e)

   Weights;

6. (f)

   Equipment access and escape;

7. (g)

   Adjustment and locking mechanisms;

8. (h)

   Ropes, belts and chains;

9. (i)

   Wire ropes and pulleys;

10. (j)

    Rope and belt guides;

11. (k)

    Pull-in points;

12. (l)

    Gripping positions;

13. (m)

    Integral handgrips;

14. (n)

    Applied handgrips;

15. (o)

    Rotating handgrips;

16. (p)

    Electrical safety;

17. (q)

    Care and maintenance;

18. (r)

    Assembly instructions;

19. (s)

    General instructions for use;

20. (t)

    Basic biomechanical requirements;

21. (u)

    Marking;

22. (v)

    Warnings, especially concerning risks for children;

23. (w)

    Immobilisation unit especially for children by locking the power out.

In applying the general safety requirement referred to in Directive 2001/95/EC, the following tests shall be taken into account, as a minimum:

1. (a)

   Dimensional check;

2. (b)

   Visual examination;

3. (c)

   Tactile examination;

4. (d)

   Performance test;

5. (e)

   Manufacturer’s certificate;

6. (f)

   Testing of pull-in points;

7. (g)

   Test conditions;

8. (h)

   Stability test;

9. (i)

   Determination of breaking load of ropes, belts and chains;

10. (j)

    Testing of flywheels;

11. (k)

    Determination of the removing force of applied handgrips;

12. (l)

    Testing of access/escape;

13. (m)

    Testing of endurance load;

14. (n)

    Testing of heart rate control mode;

15. (o)

    Testing of accuracy of the power readouts;

16. (p)

    Assessment of the instructions and warnings;

17. (q)

    Test report.