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  "url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2015-504/annex-I/appendix-19",
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  "legislation": "eur/2015/504",
  "legislation_title": "Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/504 of 11 March 2015 implementing Regulation (EU) No 167/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to the administrative requirements for the approval and market surveillance of agricultural and forestry vehicles (Text with EEA relevance)",
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  "text": "Model information document relating to EU type-approval of a roll-over protective structure (ROPS) as a STU\nA.\nGENERAL INFORMATION\n2.\nGENERAL INFORMATION CONCERNING SYSTEMS, COMPONENTS OR SEPARATE TECHNICAL UNITS\n2.1.\nMake(s) (trade name(s) of manufacturer): …\n2.2.\nType ( 6 ): …\n2.2.1.\nCommercial name(s) (if available): …\n2.2.2.\nType-approval number(s) (49) (if available): …\n2.2.3.\nType-approval(s) issued on (date, if available): …\n2.2.4.\nFor components and separate technical units, location and method of attachment of the type-approval mark(s) (if available) ( 19 ): …\n2.3.\nCompany name and address of manufacturer: …\n2.3.1.\nName(s) and address(es) of assembly/manufacture plants: …\n2.3.2.\nName and address of manufacturer's authorised representative (if any): …\n2.4.\nFor systems and separate technical units, vehicle(s) for which they are intended for (21):\n2.4.1.\nType (17): …\n2.4.2.\nVariant(s) (17): …\n2.4.3.\nVersion(s) (17): …\n2.4.4.\nCommercial name(s) (if available): …\n2.4.5.\nCategory, subcategory and speed index of the vehicle (2): …\n46.\nROLL-OVER PROTECTIVE STRUCTURE (ROPS)\n46.1.\nEquipment of ROPS: compulsory/optional/standard (4)\n46.2.\nROPS by cab/by frame/by roll bar(s) mounted at front/rear (4)\n46.2.1.\nIn the case of roll bar: foldable/not foldable ( 4 );\n46.2.2.\nIn the case of foldable roll bar:\n46.2.2.1.\nFolding operation: non-assisted / partially assisted / fully assisted ( 4 )\n46.2.2.2.\nIn case of non-assisted or partially assisted folding operation:\n46.2.2.2.1.\nHand-operated foldable ROPS: with tools/ without tools ( 4 )\n46.2.2.2.2.\nPhotographs and detailed technical drawings showing the grasping area and a lateral and top view of the accessible zones. Dimensions and maximum forces for actuating the ROPS must figure on the drawings: …\n46.2.2.3.\nIn case of partially assisted or fully assisted folding operation, brief description of the assistance devices as well as of their control devices, if any, and their location: …\n46.2.2.4.\nLocking mechanism: manual/automatic ( 4 )\n46.2.2.4.1.\nFor manual locking mechanisms, brief description of the locking mechanism and of its ergonomic design to avoid pinching or shearing hazards and to limit the force required for its operation: …\n46.2.2.4.2.\nFor automatic locking mechanisms,\n46.2.2.4.2.1.\nBrief description of the locking mechanism, its control devices, if any, and their location: …\n46.2.2.4.2.2.\nManufacturers' certificate set out in Note 2 of point 5.5. of Part B3 of Annex IX to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1322/2014: yes/no ( 4 )\n46.3.\nPhotographs and detailed technical drawings showing the position of the ROPS, position of the seat index point (SIP), the details of mountings and position of the front part of the tractor capable of supporting the tractor when overturned (if necessary) etc. (in the case of front-mounted foldable ROPS, show the grasping area and a lateral and top view of the accessible zones). The main dimensions must figure on the drawings, including external dimensions of tractor with protective structure fitted and main interior dimensions: …\n46.4.\nBrief description of the protective structure, comprising:\n46.4.1. Type of construction: …\n46.4.2. Details of mountings: …\n46.4.3. Details of the front part of the tractor capable of supporting the tractor when overturned (if necessary): …\n46.4.4. Additional frame: …\n46.5.\nDimensions (52)\n46.5.1.\nHeight of roof members above the seat index point (SIP): … mm\n46.5.2.\nHeight of roof members above the tractor footplate: … mm\n46.5.3.\nInterior width of the protective structure vertically above the seat index point at the level of centre of the steering wheel: … mm\n46.5.4.\nDistance from the centre of the steering wheel to the right-hand side of the protective structure: … mm\n46.5.5.\nDistance from the centre of the steering wheel to the left-hand side of the protective structure: … mm\n46.5.6.\nMinimum distance from the steering wheel rim to the protective structure: … mm\n46.5.7.\nHorizontal distance from the seat index point to the rear of the protective structure above the seat index point: … mm\n46.5.8.\nPosition (with reference to the rear axle) of the front part of the tractor capable of supporting the tractor when overturned (if necessary):\n46.5.8.1. Horizontal distance: … mm\n46.5.8.2. Vertical distance: … mm\n46.6.\nDetails of materials used in the construction of the protective structure and specifications of steels used (53)\n46.6.1.\nMain frame (parts — material — sizes): …\n46.6.2.\nMountings (parts — material — sizes): …\n46.6.3.\nAssembly and mounting bolts (parts — sizes): …\n46.6.4.\nRoof (parts — material — sizes): …\n46.6.5.\nCladding (if equipped) (parts — material — sizes): …\n46.6.6.\nGlass (if equipped) (parts — material — sizes): …\n46.6.7.\nFront part of the tractor capable of supporting the tractor when overturned (if necessary) (parts — material — sizes): …\n46.7.\nAlternatively to entries 46.1 to 46.6.7, provide the following information:\n46.7.1. Complete test report issued on the basis of the OECD standard Code for the official testing of protective structures on agricultural and forestry tractors (dynamic test), OECD Code 3, Edition 2015 of July 2014, is provided with relevant documentation included in the information document: yes/no/not applicable (4)\n46.7.2. Complete test report issued on the basis of the OECD standard Code for the official testing of protective structures on agricultural and forestry track-laying tractors, OECD Code 8, Edition 2015 of July 2014, is provided with relevant documentation included in the information document: yes/no/not applicable (4)\n46.7.3. Complete test report issued on the basis of the OECD standard Code for the official testing of protective structures on agricultural and forestry tractors (static test), OECD Code 4, Edition 2015 of July 2014, is provided with relevant documentation included in the information document: yes/no/not applicable (4)\n46.7.4. Complete test report issued on the basis of the OECD standard Code for the official testing of front mounted roll-over protective structures on narrow-track wheeled agricultural and forestry tractors, OECD Code 6, Edition 2015 of July 2014, is provided with relevant documentation included in the information document: yes/no/not applicable (4)\n46.7.5. Complete test report issued on the basis of the OECD standard Code for the official testing of rear mounted roll-over protective structures on narrow-track wheeled agricultural and forestry tractors, OECD Code 7, Edition 2015 of July 2014, is provided with relevant documentation included in the information document: yes/no/not applicable (4)",
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      "text": "Substituted by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/986 of 3 April 2018 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/504 as regards the adaptation of the administrative provisions for the approval and market surveillance of agricultural and forestry vehicles to Stage V emission limits (Text with EEA relevance)."
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      "type": "F",
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      "text": "Inserted by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/1789 of 7 September 2016 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/504 with regard to the administrative requirements for the approval and market surveillance of agricultural and forestry vehicles (Text with EEA relevance)."
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      "text": "Substituted by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/1789 of 7 September 2016 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/504 with regard to the administrative requirements for the approval and market surveillance of agricultural and forestry vehicles (Text with EEA relevance)."
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