ÖNORM EN 1757-2

1.1 This standard applies to pallet trucks as defined in 3.1 with lift heights up to 300 mm and rated capacities up to and including 2 000 kg, hereinafter referred to as "trucks". 1.2 Attachments, fixed or removable, which can be installed on the truck are not dealt with in this standard. 1.3 This standard deals with the technical requirements to minimise the hazards listed in clause 4 which can arise during commissioning, operation and maintenance of trucks when carried out in accordance with the specifications as intended by the manufacturer or his authorised representative. In addition trucks shall comply, for the hazards not covered by this standard, with the applicable companion standards and as appropriate with EN 292. 1.4 This standard does not establish the additional requirements for : operation in severe conditions (e.g. extreme environmental conditions such as : freezer applications, high temperatures, corrosive environment, strong magnetic fields), operation subject to special rules (e.g. potentially explosive atmospheres), handling of loads the nature of which could lead to dangerous situations (e.g. molten metal, acids/alcalies, radiating materials, specially brittle loads), hazards occurring during construction, transportation, decommissioning and disposal, direct contact trucks with foodstuffs, operation on gradients or on surfaces other than smooth, level, hard surfaces, trucks with powered lifting. 1.5 Other possible limitations of the scope of other standards referred to that also apply to this standard. 1.6 Hazards relevant to noise, vibration, visibility and to static electricity are not dealt with in this standard. 1.7 This standard applies to trucks manufactured after the date of issue.