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Division 5.2

United Kingdom

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The EU type-approval mark for a separate technical unit or component shall consist of:

  1. 5.2.1.

    A rectangle surrounding the lower-case letter ‘e’ followed by the distinguishing number, as set out in point 2.1 of Annex VI to the Member State which has granted the EU type-approval for the separate technical unit or component.

  2. 5.2.2.

    In the vicinity of the rectangle, the ‘Sequential number for type-approval certificates’ contained in section 4 of the EU type-approval number as set out in point 2.4 of Annex VI. In addition, it shall be indicated the alphanumerical character as set out in Table 6-1 of Annex VI to clearly identify the type of component or separate technical unit.

  3. 5.2.3.

    Examples of the EU type-approval mark for a separate technical unit or component are shown in Appendix 2. The dimensions of ‘a’ shall be:

    ≥ 5 mm

    • ballast masses,

    • lateral and/or rear protective structure,

    • mechanical couplings,

    • roll-over protective structures (ROPS),

    • falling objects protective structures (FOPS), and

    • protection against penetrating objects (OPS)

    ≥ 3 mm

    • engines,

    • electro-magnetic compatibility of electrical/electronic sub-assemblies,

    • driver's seats, and

    • safety belts