Regulation on the essential requirements and assessment of the compliance of machines and equipment working outdoors with regard to the noise emissions

3.7.2000 EN L 162/1Official Journal of the European Communities I (Acts whose publication is obligatory) DIRECTIVE 2000/14/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 8 May 2000 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the noise emission in the environment by equipment for use outdoors THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF THE (2) Community legislation concerning noise emission by equipment for use outdoors has consisted to date ofEUROPEAN UNION, the following nine directives covering some types of construction machinery and lawnmowers: Council Direc Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Com- tive 79/113/EEC of 19 December 1978 on the approxi munity, and in particular Article 95 thereof, mation of the laws of the Members States relating to the determination of the noise emission of construction plant and equipment (4), Council Directive 84/532/EECHaving regard to the proposal from the Commission(1), of 17 September 1984 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to common provisions for construction plant and equipment (5), Council DirectiveHaving regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social 84/533/EEC of 17 September 1984 on the approxi-Committee (2), mation of the laws of the Member States relating to the permissible sound power lever of compressors (6), Council Acting in accordance with the procedure laid down in Directive 84/534/EEC of 17 September 1984 on the Article 251 of the Treaty (3), approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the permissible sound power level of tower cranes (7), Council Directive 84/535/EEC of 17 September 1984 on Whereas: the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the permissible sound power level of welding (1) Within the framework of the internal market, require ments for the noise emission by equipment for use outdoors have to be harmonised in order to prevent obstacles to the free movement of such equipment. Reducing permissible noise levels for such equipment will protect the health and well-being of citizens as well as protect the environment. The public should also be provided with information on the noise emitted by such equipment. (4) OJ L 33, 8.2.1979, p. 15. Directive as last amended by Com mission Directive 85/405/EEC (OJ L 233, 30.8.1985, p. 9). (5) OJ L 300, 19.11.1984, p. 111. Directive as amended by Directive(1) OJ C 124, 22.4.1998, p. 1. (2) OJ C 407, 28.12.1998, p. 18. 88/665/EEC (OJ L 382, 31.12.1988, p. 42). (6) OJ L 300, 19.11.1984, p. 123. Directive as amended by Com-(3) Opinion of the European Parliament of 1 April 1998 (OJ C 138, 4.5.1998, p. 84), Council common position of 24 January 2000 mission Directive 85/406/EEC (OJ L 233, 30.8.1985, p. 11). (7) OJ L 300, 19.11.1984, p. 130. Directive as amended by Directive(OJ C 83, 22.3.2000, p. 1) and Decision of the European Parliament of 15 March 2000. 87/405/EEC (OJ L 220, 8.8.1987, p. 60). L 162/2 EN 3.7.2000Official Journal of the European Communities generators (1), Council Directive 84/536/EEC of 17 Sep- (5) In its Green Paper ‘Future Noise Policy’, the Commission addressed noise in the environment as one of the maintember 1984 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the permissible sound power local environmental problems in Europe, and announced its intention to propose a framework directive to controllevel of power generators (2), Council Directive 84/537/EEC of 17 September 1984 on the approxi- noise emission by equipment for use outdoors. mation of the laws of the Member States relating to the permissible sound power level of powered hand-held concrete-breakers and picks (3), Council Directive (6) Member States should ensure that equipment covered by84/538/EEC of 17 September 1984 on the approxi this Directive complies with the requirements thereofmation of the laws of the Member States relating to the when placed on the market or put into service in thepermissible sound power level of lawnmowers (4) and Member States. Requirements protecting workers byCouncil Directive 86/662/EEC of 22 December 1986 on regulating the use of outdoor equipment are not affectedthe limitation of noise emitted by hydraulic excavators, by this Directive.rope-operated excavators, dozers, loaders and excavator loaders (5), hereinafter referred to as ‘existing Directives’; these Directives lay down the requirements with regard to permissible noise levels, noise test codes, marking and (7) Member States should not prohibit, restrict or impede theconformity assessment procedures for each type of placing on the market or putting into service in theirequipment separately. A simplification of this legislation territory of equipment which complies with the require-and the creation of a framework for the reduction ments of this Directive, bears the CE marking and theof noise emission by equipment for use outdoors is indication of the guaranteed sound power level and isappropriate. accompanied by an EC declaration of conformity. (8) The manufacturer or his authorised representative estab (3) This Directive is based on the principles and concepts set lished in the Community should be responsible for out in the Council Resolution of 7 May 1985 on a new ensuring that the equipment is in conformity with the approach to technical harmonisation and standards (6). provisions of this Directive and of any other directives The aforementioned principles have been further that apply to it. The manufacturer or his authorised developed in the Council Decision 93/465/EEC of 22 July representative established in the Community should affix 1993 concerning the modules for the various phases of the CE marking and the indication of the guaranteed the conformity assessment procedure and the rules for sound power level to the equipment and ensure that the the affixing and use of the CE conformity marking, which equipment is accompanied by an EC declaration of are intended to be used in the technical harmonisation conformity in order to certify thereby that the equipment directives (7). is in conformity with the provisions of this Directive and any other pertinent directives. (9) Member States, if necessary in cooperation with other (4) The Fifth Environmental Action Programme attached to Member States, should take all appropriate measures to the resolution of 1 February 1993(8) identifies noise as ensure that non-complying equipment will comply in one of the most pressing environmental problems in future or is withdrawn from the market. A sound urban areas and the need to take action with regard to implementation and application of this Directive is various noise sources. indispensable to meet the objectives of this Directive. A closer cooperation in the market surveillance by means of a continuous exchange of information is necessary. Therefore a Committee should be established. (1) OJ L 300, 19.11.1984, p. 142. Directive as amended by Com (10) Marking of equipment for use outdoors with its guaran-mission Directive 85/407/EEC (OJ L 233, 30.8.1985, p. 16). (2) OJ L 300, 19.11.1984, p. 149. Directive as amended by Com- teed sound power level is essential in order to enable mission Directive 85/408/EEC (OJ L 233, 30.8.1985, p. 18). consumers and users to make an informed choice of (3) OJ L 300, 19.11.1984, p. 156. Directive as amended by Com- equipment and as a basis for regulation on use or mission Directive 85/409/EEC (OJ L 233, 30.8.1985, p. 20). economic instruments to be adopted at the local or (4) OJ L 300, 19.11.1984, p. 171. Directive as last amended by national level. This marking must be clear and unambigu Directive 88/181/EEC (OJ L 81, 26.3.1988, p. 71). ous. The indicated values should be guaranteed by the (5) OJ L 384, 31.12.1986, p. 1. Directive as last amended by Directive manufacturer. It is appropriate that the indication of theof the European Parliament and of the Council 95/27/EC (OJ L noise emission in the form of the guaranteed sound168, 18.7.1995, p. 14). power level should accompany the CE marking. A unified,(6) OJ C 136, 4.6.1985, p. 1. fixed procedure to assess noise emission values is an(7) OJ L 220, 30.8.1993, p. 23. (8) OJ C 138, 17.5.1993, p. 1. indispensable condition for reliable marking. 3.7.2000 EN L 162/3Official Journal of the European Communities (11) Existing directives concerning compressors, tower cranes, (15) In order to protect citizens against unreasonably high noise exposure, Member States should be able to restrict,welding and power generators, and concrete-breakers and picks require the Commission to submit proposals to in accordance with the provisions of the Treaty, the use of equipment in the environment.reduce the permissible noise levels. Noise reduction technology for some other equipment for use outdoors (e.g. graders, loader-type landfill compactors, dumpers, combustion-engine driven counterbalanced lift trucks, mobile cranes, builders’ hoists, construction winches, (16) The technical provisions concerning the measurement compaction machines, paver-finishers and hydraulic methods must be supplemented and adapted as necessary power packs) is available but not generally used. Surveys to technical progress and the progress in European show that the noise emission values of equipment for use standardisation. The measures necessary for the outdoors of the same power currently on the market can implementation of this Directive should be adopted differ by more than 10 dB. It is appropriate to reduce in accordance with Council Decision 1999/468/EC of noise emissions by equipment subject to noise limits 28 June 1999 laying down the procedures for the exercise down to the level of the better performers on the market of implementing powers conferred on the Com today in two stages, in order to allow manufacturers who mission(1). do not already comply with the requirements sufficient time to adapt their equipment to the more demanding limit values. (17) It is important to have lower noise emission limits for lawnmowers and lawn trimmers/lawn edge trimmers which have remained unchanged since the adoption of Directive 84/538/EEC. To give guidance to industry, indicative figures for lower limits should be introduced for stage II. The Commission should submit a report to the European Parliament and the Council on whether and to what extent technical progress allows a reduction of (12) Different conformity assessment procedures may be limit values for lawnmowers and lawn trimmers/lawn considered appropriate for different categories of equip- edge trimmers, and, if appropriate, submit a proposal to ment. Decision 93/465/EEC offers different modules for amend this Directive. use in conformity assessment procedures. For equipment subject to permissible sound power levels, a procedure consisting of an involvement of a notified body for checking the conformity with the provisions of this (18) This Directive replaces the existing directives; the existingDirective in the design and the production phase is directives must be repealed when the requirements ofconsidered to be appropriate. Self certification is con this Directive come into force. Transitional periods aresidered appropriate for equipment subject to noise mark necessary to allow a smooth transition from the existinging only. Monitoring is indispensable. directives to this Directive, HAVE ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE: (13) The technical and administrative standards of notified Article 1 bodies throughout the Community should be the same. This can only be achieved by setting minimum criteria they have to meet. Objectives The aim of this Directive is to harmonise the laws of the Member States relating to noise emission standards, conform ity assessment procedures, marking, technical documentation and collection of data concerning the noise emission in the environment of equipment for use outdoors. It will contribute (14) The collection of noise data is considered to be indispens- to the smooth functioning of the internal market, while able as a basis for informed consumer choice and for the protecting human health and well-being. Member States’ and the Commission’s further assessment of new technological development and the need for further legislative action. These noise data can be collected by simply sending a copy of the EC declaration of conformity to the Member State and the Commission. (1) OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 23. L 162/4 EN 3.7.2000Official Journal of the European Communities Article 2 (b) ‘conformity assessment procedures’ means the procedures laid down in Annexes V to VIII, based on Decision 93/465/EEC; Scope (c) ‘marking’ means the visibly, legibly and indelibly affixing on the equipment of the CE marking defined in Decision 93/465/EEC accompanied by the indication of the guaran 1. This Directive applies to equipment for use outdoors teed sound power level; listed in Articles 12 and 13 and defined in Annex I. This Directive only covers equipment that is placed on the market or put into service as an entire unit suitable for the intended (d) ‘sound power level LWA’ means the A-weighted sound use. Non-powered attachments that are separately placed on power in dB in relation to 1 pW as defined in EN the market or put into service shall be excluded, except for ISO 3744:1995 and EN ISO 3746:1995; hand-held concrete-breakers and picks and for hydraulic hammers. (e) ‘measured sound power level’ means a sound power level as determined from measurements as laid down in Annex III; measured values may be determined either from 2. The following shall be excluded from the scope of this a single machine representative for the type of equipment Directive: or from the average of a number of machines; — all equipment primarily intended for the transport of goods (f) ‘guaranteed sound power level’ means a sound power level or persons by road or rail or by air or on waterways, determined in accordance with the requirements laid down in Annex III which includes the uncertainties due to production variation and measurement procedures and— equipment specially designed and constructed for military where the manufacturer, or his authorised representativeand police purposes and for emergency services. established in the Community, confirms that according to the technical instruments applied and referred to in the technical documentation it is not exceeded. Article 3 Article 4 Definitions Placing on the market For the purpose of this Directive the following definitions shall apply: 1. Equipment referred to in Article 2(1) shall not be placed on the market or put into service until the manufacturer, or(a) ‘equipment for use outdoors’ means all machinery defined his authorised representative established in the Community,in Article 1(2) of Directive 98/37/EC of the European ensures that:Parliament and of the Council of 22 June 1998 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to machinery (1) which is either self-propelled or can be — the equipment satisfies the requirements concerning the moved and which, irrespective of the driving element(s), is noise emission in the environment of this Directive, intended to be used, according to its type, in the open air and which contributes to environmental noise exposure. The use of equipment in an ambience where the trans- — the conformity assessment procedures referred to in mission of sound is not or not significantly affected (for Article 14 have been completed, instance under tents, under roofs for protection against rain or in the shell of houses) is regarded as use in the open air. It also means non-powered equipment for industrial or — the equipment bears CE marking and the indication of the environmental applications which is intended, according guaranteed sound power level and is accompanied by an to its type, to be used outdoors and which contributes to EC declaration of conformity. environmental noise exposure. All these types of equip ment are hereinafter referred to as ‘equipment’; 2. Where neither the manufacturer nor his authorised representative is established in the Community, the obligations of this Directive shall apply to any person placing the equipment on the market or putting it into service in the(1) OJ L 207, 23.7.1998, p. 1. Directive as amended by Directive 98/79/EC (OJ L 331, 7.12.1998, p. 1). Community. 3.7.2000 EN L 162/5Official Journal of the European Communities Article 5 Article 8 EC Declaration of conformityMarket surveillance 1. The manufacturer, or his authorised representative estab 1. Member States shall take appropriate measures to ensure lished in the Community, of equipment referred to in that equipment referred to in Article 2(1) may be placed on Article 2(1) shall, in order to certify that an item of equipment the market or put into service only if it conforms to the is in conformity with the provisions of this Directive, draw up provisions of this Directive, bears the CE marking and an EC declaration of conformity for each type of equipment the indication of the guaranteed sound power level and is manufactured; the minimum content of this declaration of accompanied by an EC declaration of conformity. conformity is laid down in Annex II. 2. A Member State may require that the declaration of2. The competent authorities of the Member States shall conformity be drawn up in or translated into the officialassist each other in fulfilment of their obligations to carry out Community language or languages determined by the Membermarket surveillance. State when equipment is placed on the market or put into service in its territory. Article 6 3. The manufacturer, or his authorised representative estab lished in the Community, of equipment referred to in Article 2(1) shall keep a specimen of the EC declaration of Free movement conformity for 10 years from the date on which the equipment was last manufactured, together with the technical documenta tion as provided for in Annex V point 3, Annex VI point 3, Annex VII point 2, Annex VIII points 3.1 and 3.3. 1. Member States shall not prohibit, restrict or impede the placing on the market or putting into service in their territory of equipment referred to in Article 2(1) which complies with the provisions of this Directive, bears the CE marking and Article 9 the indication of the guaranteed sound power level and is accompanied by an EC declaration of conformity. Non-compliance of equipment 2. At trade fairs, exhibitions, demonstrations, and similar events, Member States shall not prevent the showing of 1. Where a Member State ascertains that equipment referred equipment referred to in Article 2(1) which does not conform to in Article 2(1) which is placed on the market or put to the provisions of this Directive, provided that a visible sign into service does not comply with the requirements of this clearly indicates that such equipment does not conform and Directive, it shall take all appropriate measures so that the that it is not placed on the market or put into service until it manufacturer or his authorised representative established in has been brought into conformity by the manufacturer or the Community shall bring the equipment into conformity his authorised representative established in the Community. with the provisions of this Directive. During demonstrations adequate safety measures shall be taken to ensure the protection of persons. 2. Where (a) the limit values referred to in Article 12 are exceeded; orArticle 7 (b) non-compliance with other provisions of this Directive continues despite measures taken under paragraph 1;Presumption of conformity the Member State concerned shall take all appropriate measures to restrict or prohibit the placing on the market orMember States shall presume that equipment referred to in Article 2(1) bearing the CE marking and the indication of the putting into service of the equipment in question or to ensure that it is withdrawn from the market. The Member State shallguaranteed sound power level and which is accompanied by the EC declaration of conformity conforms to all the provisions immediately inform the Commission and the other Member States of such measures.of this Directive. L 162/6 EN 3.7.2000Official Journal of the European Communities 3. The Commission shall enter into consultations with the 5. Where the equipment referred to in Article 2(1) is subject to other directives concerning other aspects and which alsoparties concerned as soon as possible. Where, after such consultation, the Commission finds that: provide for the affixing of the CE marking, the marking shall indicate that such equipment also fulfils the provisions of those directives. However, should one or more of these— the measures are justified, it shall immediately so inform directives allow the manufacturer, during a transitional period,the Member State which took the initiative and the other to choose which arrangements to apply, the CE marking shallMember States, indicate that the equipment only fulfils the provisions of the directives applied by the manufacturer. In this case the— the measures are unjustified, it shall immediately so inform particulars of those directives, as published in the Officialthe Member State which took the initiative, the other Journal of the European Communities, must be given in theMember States and the manufacturer or his authorised documents, notices or instructions required by those directivesrepresentative established in the Community. and accompanying such equipment. 4. The Commission shall ensure that the Member States are kept informed of the progress and outcome of this procedure. Article 12 Article 10 Equipment subject to noise limits Legal remedies The guaranteed sound power level of equipment listed below shall not exceed the permissible sound power level as laid down in the following tables of limit values: Any measure taken by a Member State pursuant to this Directive which restricts the placing on the market or putting — builders’ hoists for the transport of goods (combustion-into service of equipment covered by this Directive shall state engine driven)the exact reasons on which it is based. Such a measure taken shall be notified as soon as possible to the party concerned, Definition: Annex I, item 3. Measurement: Annex III, Part B,who shall at the same time be informed of the legal remedies item 3available to him under the laws in force in the Member State concerned and of the time limits to which such remedies are subject. — compaction machines (only vibrating and non-vibrating rollers, vibratory plates and vibratory rammers) Article 11 Definition: Annex I, item 8. Measurement: Annex III, Part B, item 8 Marking — compressors (< 350 kW) Definition: Annex I, item 9. Measurement: Annex III, Part B,1. Equipment referred to in Article 2(1) placed on the item 9market or put into service which complies with the provisions of this Directive shall bear the CE marking of conformity. The marking shall consist of the initials ‘CE’. The form of the — concrete-breakers and picks, hand-held marking to be used is shown in Annex IV. Definition: Annex I, item 10. Measurement: Annex III, Part B, item 10 2. The CE marking shall be accompanied by the indication of the guaranteed sound power level. A model of this indication — construction winches (combustion-engine driven)is given in Annex IV. Definition: Annex I, item 12. Measurement: Annex III, Part B, item 123. The CE marking of conformity and the indication of the guaranteed sound power level shall be affixed in a visible, legible and indelible form to each item of equipment. — dozers (< 500 kW) Definition: Annex I, item 16. Measurement: Annex III, Part B,4. The affixing of markings or inscriptions on the equip item 16ment which are likely to be misleading with regard to the meaning or the CE marking or to the indication of the — dumpers (< 500 kW)guaranteed sound power level shall be prohibited. Any other marking may be affixed to the equipment, provided that the visibility and legibility of the CE marking and the indication of Definition: Annex I, item 18. Measurement: Annex III, Part B, item 18the guaranteed sound power level is not thereby reduced. 3.7.2000 EN L 162/7Official Journal of the European Communities — excavators, hydraulic or rope-operated (< 500 kW) — lift trucks, combustion-engine driven, counterbalanced (excluding ‘other counterbalanced lift trucks’ as defined in Definition: Annex I, item 20. Measurement: Annex III, Part B, Annex I, item 36, second indent with a rated capacity of item 20 not more than 10 tonnes) Definition: Annex I, item 36. Measurement: Annex III, Part B,— excavator-loaders (< 500 kW) item 36 Definition: Annex I, item 21. Measurement: Annex III, Part B, — loaders (< 500 kW) item 21 Definition: Annex I, item 37. Measurement: Annex III, Part B, item 37— graders (< 500 kW) — mobile cranesDefinitie: Annex I, item 23. Measurement: Annex III, Part B, item 23 Definition: Annex I, item 38. Measurement: Annex III, Part B, item 38 — hydraulic power packs — motor hoes (< 3 kW) Definition: Annex I, item 29. Measurement: Annex III, Part B, Definition: Annex I, item 40. Measurement: Annex III, Part B, item 29 item 40 — paver-finishers (excluding paver-finishers equipped with a— landfill compactors, loader-type with bucket (< 500 kW) high-compaction screed) Definition: Annex I, item 31. Measurement: Annex III, Part B, Definition: Annex I, item 41. Measurement: Annex III, Part B, item 31 item 41 — lawnmowers (excluding agricultural and forestry equip- — power generators (< 400 kW) ment, and multi-purpose devices, the main motorised Definition: Annex I, item 45. Measurement: Annex III, Part B,component of which has an installed power of more than item 4520 kW)) — tower cranes Definition: Annex I, item 32. Measurement: Annex III, Part B, Definition: Annex I, item 53. Measurement: Annex III, Part B,item 32 item 53 — lawn trimmers/lawn edge trimmers — welding generators Definition: Annex I, item 57. Measurement: Annex III, Part B,Definition: Annex I, item 33; Measurement: Annex III, Part B, item 33 item 57. Net installed Permissible sound power level power in dB/1 pW P (in kW) Electric power Type of equipment Pel (1) in kW Stage I Stage IIMass of appliance as from as fromm in kg 3 January 2002 3 January 2006Cutting width L in cm Compaction machines (vibrating rollers, vibratory plates, vibra- P ≤ 8 108 105 tory rammers) 8 < P ≤ 70 109 106 P > 70 89 + 11 lg P 86 + 11 lg P Tracked dozers, tracked loaders tracked excavator-loaders P ≤ 55 106 103 P > 55 87 + 11 lg P 84 + 11 lg P Wheeled dozers, wheeled loaders, wheeled excavator-loaders, P ≤ 55 104 101 dumpers, graders, loader-type landfill compactors, combustion engine driven counterbalanced lift trucks, mobile cranes, com paction machines (non-vibrating rollers), paver-finishers, P > 55 85 + 11 lg P 82 + 11 lg P hydraulic power packs L 162/8 EN 3.7.2000Official Journal of the European Communities Net installed Permissible sound power level power in dB/1 pW P (in kW) Electric power Type of equipment Pel (1) in kW Stage I Stage IIMass of appliance as from as fromm in kg 3 January 2002 3 January 2006Cutting width L in cm Excavators, builders’ hoists for the transport of goods, construc- P ≤ 15 96 93 tion winches, motor hoes P > 15 83 + 11 lg P 80 + 11 lg P Hand-held concrete-breakers and picks m ≤ 15 107 105 15 < m < 30 94 + 11 lg m 92 + 11 lg m m ≥ 30 96 + 11 lg m 94 + 11 lg m Tower cranes 98 + lg P 96 + lg P Welding and power generators P el ≤ 2 97 + lg Pel 95 + lg Pel 2 < P el ≤ 10 98 + lg Pel 96 + lg Pel Pel > 10 97 + lg Pel 95 + lg Pel Compressors P ≤ 15 99 97 P > 15 97 + 2 lg P 95 + 2 lg P Lawnmowers, lawn trimmers/lawn edge trimmers L ≤ 50 96 94 (2) 50 < L ≤ 70 100 98 70 < L ≤ 120 100 98 (2) L > 120 105 103 (2) (1) Pel for welding generators: conventional welding current multiplied by the conventional load voltage for the lowest value of the duty factor given by the manufacturer. Pel for power generators: prime power according to ISO 8528-1:1993, point 13.3.2. (2) Indicative figures only. Definitive figures will depend on amendment of the Directive following the report required in Article 20(3). In the absence of any such amendment, the figures for stage I will continue to apply for stage II. The permissible sound power level shall be rounded to the nearest whole number (less than 0,5 use lower number; greater than or equal to 0,5 use higher number). Article 13 — brush cutters Definition: Annex I, item 2; Measurement: Annex III, Part B, item 2 Equipment subject to noise marking only — builders’ hoists for the transport of goods (with electric motor) The guaranteed sound power level of equipment listed below shall be subject to noise marking only: Definition: Annex I, item 3. Measurement: Annex III, Part B, item 3 — aerial access platforms with combustion engine — building site band saw machines Definition: Annex I, item 4. Measurement: Annex III, Part B,Definition: Annex I, item 1. Measurement: Annex III, Part B, item 1 item 4 3.7.2000 EN L 162/9Official Journal of the European Communities — building site circular saw benches — high pressure flushers Definition: Annex I, item 5. Measurement: Annex III, Part B, Definition: Annex I, item 26. Measurement: Annex III, Part B, item 5 item 26 — chain saws, portable — high pressure water jet machines Definition: Annex I, item 6. Measurement: Annex III, Part B, Definition: Annex I, item 27. Measurement: Annex III, Part B, item 6 item 27 — combined high pressure flushers and suction vehicles — hydraulic hammers Definition: Annex I, item 7. Measurement: Annex III, Part B, Definition: Annex I, item 28. Measurement: Annex III, Part B,item 7 item 28 — compaction machines (explosion rammers only) — joint cutters Definition: Annex I, item 8. Measurement: Annex III, Part B, Definition: Annex I, item 30. Measurement: Annex III, Part B,item 8 item 30 — concrete or mortar mixers — leaf blowers Definition: Annex I, item 11. Measurement: Annex III, Part B, Definition: Annex I, item 34. Measurement: Annex III, Part B,item 11 item 34 — construction winches (with electric motor) — leaf collectors Definition: Annex I, item 12. Measurement: Annex III, Part B, item 12 Definition: Annex I, item 35. Measurement: Annex III, Part B, item 35 — conveying and spraying machines for concrete and mortar — lift trucks, combustion-engine driven, couterbalanced (onlyDefinition: Annex I, item 13. Measurement: Annex III, Part B, ‘other counterbalanced lift trucks’ as defined in Annex I,item 13 item 36, second indent, with a rated capacity of not more than 10 tonnes)— conveyor belts Definition: Annex I, item 36. Measurement: Annex III, Part B,Definition: Annex I, item 14. Measurement: Annex III, Part B, item 36item 14 — mobile waste containers— cooling equipment on vehicles Definition: Annex I, item 39. Measurement: Annex III, Part B,Definition: Annex I, item 15. Measurement: Annex III, Part B, item 39item 15 — drill rigs — paver-finishers (equipped with a high-compaction screed) Definition: Annex I, item 17. Measurement: Annex III, Part B, Definition: Annex I, item 41. Measurement: Annex III, Part B, item 17 item 41 — equipment for loading and unloading silos or tanks on — piling equipment trucks Definition: Annex I, item 42. Measurement: Annex III, Part B, Definition: Annex I, item 19. Measurement: Annex III, Part B, item 42 item 19 — pipelayers — glass recycling containers Definition: Annex I, item 43. Measurement: Annex III, Part B,Definition: Annex I, item 22. Measurement: Annex III, Part B, item 43item 22 — piste caterpillars— grass trimmers/grass edge trimmers Definition: Annex I, item 44. Measurement: Annex III, Part B,Definition: Annex I, item 24. Measurement: Annex III, Part B, item 44item 24 — power generators (≥ 400 kW)— hedge trimmers Definition: Annex I, item 25. Measurement: Annex III, Part B, Definition: Annex I, item 45. Measurement: Annex III, Part B, item 45item 25 L 162/10 EN 3.7.2000Official Journal of the European Communities — power sweepers 2. Before placing on the market or putting into service any equipment referred to in Article 13 the manufacturer, or his Definition: Annex I, item 46. Measurement: Annex III, Part B, authorised representative established in the Community, shall item 46 subject each type of equipment to the internal control of production procedure referred to in Annex V.— refuse collection vehicles Definition: Annex I, item 47. Measurement: Annex III, Part B, 3. Member States shall ensure that the Commission anditem 47 any other Member State may, on a reasoned request, obtain all information used during the conformity assessment procedure— road milling machines concerning a type of equipment and in particular the technical Definition: Annex I, item 48. Measurement: Annex III, Part B, documentation provided for in Annex V item 3, Annex VI item 48 item 3, Annex VII item 2, Annex VIII items 3.1 an 3.3. — scarifiers Article 15Definition: Annex I, item 49. Measurement: Annex III, Part B, item 49 Notified bodies— shredders/chippers Definition: Annex I, item 50. Measurement: Annex III, Part B, 1. Member States shall appoint bodies under their jurisdic-item 50 tion to carry out or supervise the conformity assessment procedures referred to in Article 14(1).— snow-removing machines with rotating tools (self-pro pelled, excluding attachments) 2. Member States shall appoint only such bodies whichDefinition: Annex I, item 51. Measurement: Annex III, Part B, comply with the criteria set out in Annex IX. The fact that aitem 51 body complies with the criteria of Annex IX to this Directive does not mean that a Member State is obliged to appoint that— suction vehicles body. Definition: Annex I, item 52. Measurement: Annex III, Part B, item 52 3. Each Member State shall notify the Commission and the — trenchers other Member States of the bodies which they have appointed, together with the specific tasks and examination proceduresDefinition: Annex I, item 54. Measurement: Annex III, Part B, which these bodies have been appointed to carry out and theitem 54 identification numbers assigned to them beforehand by the Commission.— truck mixers Definition: Annex I, item 55. Measurement: Annex III, Part B, 4. The Commission shall publish a list of the notified bodiesitem 55 in the Official Journal of the European Communities along with their identification numbers and the tasks for which they have— water pump units (not for use under water) been appointed. The Commission shall ensure that the list is Definition: Annex I, item 56. Measurement: Annex III, Part B, kept up to date. item 56. 5. A Member State must withdraw its notification if it finds Article 14 that the body no longer meets the criteria referred to in Annex IX. It shall forthwith inform the Commission and the other Member States accordingly.Conformity assessment 1. Before placing on the market or putting into service any Article 16 equipment referred to in Article 12 the manufacturer, or his authorised representative established in the Community, shall Collection of noise datasubject each type of equipment to one of the following conformity assessment procedures: 1. Member States shall take the measures necessary to— the internal control of production with assessment of ensure that the manufacturer, or his authorised representativetechnical documentation and periodical checking pro established in the Community, shall send to the responsiblecedure referred to in Annex VI, or authority of the Member State where he resides or where he places on the market or puts into service the equipment— the unit verification procedure referred to in Annex VII, or referred to in Article 2(1) and to the Commission a copy of the EC declaration of conformity for each type of equipment— the full quality assurance procedure referred to in Annex VIII. referred to in Article 2(1). 3.7.2000 EN L 162/11Official Journal of the European Communities 2. The Commission shall collect the data made available in Article 19 accordance with paragraph 1 for all equipment. Committee powers3. Member States may, on request, obtain the collected data from the Commission. The Committee shall: 4. The Commission shall publish the relevant information periodically, preferably annually. These publications shall at (a) exchange information and experiences concerning the least contain the following data for each type or model of implementation and practical application of this Directive equipment: and discuss matters of common interest in those fields; — the net installed power or any other noise related value (b) assist the Commission in the adaptation to technical — the measured sound power level progress of Annex III in accordance with the regulatory procedure set out in Article 18(2), by means of necessary — the guaranteed sound power level amendments, provided they do not have any direct impact on the measured sound power level of equipment listed in Article 12, in particular through the inclusion of references— equipment description to relevant European standards; — manufacturer and/or brand name (c) provide advice to the Commission with respect to the— model number/name conclusions and amendments referred to in Article 20(2). Article 17 Article 20 Regulation of use ReportsThe provisions of this Directive shall not prevent Member States’ entitlement to lay down, in due observance of the Treaty: 1. Not later than 3 January 2005 and every four years — measures to regulate the use of equipment referred to in thereafter, the Commission shall submit to the European Article 2(1) in areas which they consider sensitive, includ- Parliament and to the Council a report concerning the ing the possibility of restricting the working hours of the Commission’s experience in the implementation and adminis equipment, tration of this Directive. The report shall in particular contain: — such requirements as they may deem necessary to ensure (a) a review of the noise data collected in accordance withthat persons are protected when using the equipment in Article 16 and other appropriate information;question, provided that this does not mean that the equipment is modified in a way not specified in this Directive. (b) a statement of the need for revision of the lists in Articles 12 and 13, especially whether new equipment should be added in either Article 12 or Article 13 or equipment Article 18 should be transferred from Article 13 to Article 12; Committee (c) a statement of the need and the possibilities for revision of the limit values laid down in Article 12 taking into account technological development;1. The Commission shall be assisted by a Committee. (d) a statement setting out an integrated range of instruments 2. Where reference is made to this paragraph, Articles 5 to be used in continuing the reduction of noise by and 7 of Decision 1999/468/EC shall apply, having regard to equipment.the provisions of Article 8 thereof. The period laid down in Article 5(6) of Decision 1999/468/EC 2. After having held all the necessary consultations, inshall be set at three months. particular with the Committee, the Commission shall on that occasion present its conclusions and where appropriate any amendment to this Directive.3. The Committee shall adopt its rules of procedure. L 162/12 EN 3.7.2000Official Journal of the European Communities 3. Not later than 3 July 2002 the Commission shall submit 2. Member States shall apply these measures with effect from 3 January 2002. However, Member States shall allow theto the European Parliament and to the Council a report concerning whether and to what extent technical progress manufacturer, or his authorised representative established in the Community, to avail himself of the provisions of thisallows a reduction of limit values for lawnmowers and lawn trimmers/lawn edge trimmers, and, if appropriate, a proposal Directive as from 3 July 2001. to amend this Directive. 3. With regard to the reduced permissible sound power levels of stage II referred to in Article 12, these provisions shall apply with effect from 3 January 2006. Article 21 4. When Member States adopt these measures, they shall contain a reference to this Directive or shall be accompanied Repeal by such reference on the occasion of their official publication. The methods of making such reference shall be laid down by Member States. 1. Directives 79/113/EEC, 84/532/EEC, 84/533/EEC, 5. Member States shall communicate to the Commission84/534/EEC, 84/535/EEC, 84/536/EEC, 84/537/EEC, the texts of the provisions of national law which they adopt in84/538/EEC and 86/662/EEC shall be repealed on 3 January the field governed by this Directive.2002. Article 23 2. Type-examination certificates issued and measurements Entry into forceof equipment carried out under the Directives mentioned in paragraph 1 may be used in drawing up the technical This Directive shall enter into force on the day of its publicationdocumentation provided for in Annex V point 3, Annex VI in the Official Journal of the European Communities.point 3, Annex VII point 2, Annex VIII points 3.1 and 3.3 of this Directive. Article 24 Addressees of the Directive Article 22 This Directive is addressed to the Member States. Done at Brussels, 8 May 2000.Transposition and date of application For the European Parliament For the Council 1. Member States shall adopt and publish the laws, regu N. FONTAINE E. FERRO RODRIGUESlations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive no later than 3 July 2001. They shall forthwith inform the Commission thereof. The President The President 3.7.2000 EN L 162/13Official Journal of the European Communities ANNEX I DEFINITIONS OF EQUIPMENT 1. Aerial access platforms with combustion engines Equipment consisting of a minimum of a work platform, an extending structure and a chassis. The work platform is a fenced platform or a cage which can be moved under load to the required working position. The extending structure is connected to the chassis and supports the work platform; it allows movement of the work platform to its required position. 2. Brush cutter A combustion-engine driven portable hand-held unit fitted with a rotating blade made of metal or plastic intended to cut weeds, brush, small trees and similar vegetation. The cutting device operates in a plane approximately parallel to the ground. 3. Builders’ hoist for the transport of goods A power-operated, temporarily installed builders’ hoist intended for use by persons who are permitted to enter engineering and construction sites, serving (i) defined landing levels, having a platform — designed for the transportation of goods only — which permits the access of persons during loading and unloading — which permits the access and travel by authorised persons during erection, dismantling and maintenance — guided — travelling vertical or along a path within 15° max. of the vertical — supported or sustained by: wire, rope, chain, screwed spindle and nut, rack and pinion, hydraulic jack (direct or indirect), or an expanding linkage mechanism — where masts may or may not require support from separate structures, or (ii) either one upper landing or a work area extending to the end of the guide (e.g. a roof), having a load-carrying device: — designed for the transportation of goods only — designed that there is no need to step on it for loading or unloading purposes or for maintenance, erection and dismantling — from which persons are prohibited at any time — guided — which is designed to travel at an angle of at least 30° to the vertical but may be used at any angle — sustained by steel wire rope and a positive drive system — controlled by constant pressure type controls — which does not benefit from the use of any counterweight — having a maximum rated load of 300 kg L 162/14 EN 3.7.2000Official Journal of the European Communities — having a maximum speed of 1m/s — and where the guides require support from separate structures. 4. Building site band saw machine A hand-fed powered machine weighing less than 200 kg fitted with a single saw blade in the form of a continuous band mounted on and running between two or more pulleys. 5. Building site circular saw bench A hand-fed machine weighing less than 200 kg fitted with a single circular sawblade (other than a scoring saw) with a diameter of 350 mm or more, up to a maximum diameter of 500 mm, which is fixed during the normal cutting operation, and a horizontal table, all or part of which is fixed during operation. The sawblade is mounted on a horizontal non-tilting spindle, the position of which remains stationary during machining. The machine may have any of the following features: — the facility for the sawblade to be raised and lowered through the table — machine frame below the table may be open or enclosed — the saw may be fitted with an additional, manually operated travelling table (not adjacent to the sawblade). 6. Chain saw, portable A power-driven tool designed to cut wood with a saw chain and consisting of an integrated compact unit of handles, power source and cutting attachment, designed to be supported with two hands. 7. Combined high pressure flusher and suction vehicle A vehicle which may work either as a high pressure flusher or as a suction vehicle. See high pressure flusher and suction vehicle. 8. Compaction machine A machine which compacts materials, e.g. rock fills, soil or asphalt surfacing, through a rolling, tamping or vibrating action of the working tool. It may be self-propelled, towed, walk-behind or an attachment to a carrying machine. Compaction machines are subdivided as follows: — rollers for ride-on operators: self-propelled compaction machines with one or more metallic cylindrical bodies (drums) or rubber tyres; the operator’s station is an integral part of the machine — walk-behind rollers: self-propelled compaction machines with one or more metallic cylindrical bodies (drums) or rubber tyres in which the operation facilities for travelling, steering, braking and vibrating are disposed in such a way that the machines have to be operated by an attending operator or by remote control — towed roller: compaction machines with one or more metallic cylindrical bodies (drums) or rubber tyres which do not possess an independent drive system and where the operator’s station is to be found on a tractor unit — vibratory plates and vibratory rammers: compactions machines with mainly flat base plates which are made to vibrate. They are operated by an attending operator or as an attachment to a carrier machine — explosion rammers: compaction machines with mainly a flat pad as the compacting tool which is made to move in a predominantly vertical direction by explosion pressure. The machine is operated by an attending operator. 3.7.2000 EN L 162/15Official Journal of the European Communities 9. Compressor Any machine for use with interchangeable equipment which compresses air, gases or vapours to a pressure higher than the inlet pressure. A compressor comprises the bare compressor itself, the prime mover and any component or device supplied, which is necessary for safe operation of the compressor. Excluded are the following categories of device: — fans, i.e. devices producing air circulation at a positive pressure of not more than 110 000 pascals — vacuum pumps, i.e. devices or appliances for extracting air from an enclosed space at a pressure not exceeding atmospheric pressure — gas turbine engines. 10. Concrete-breakers and picks, hand held Powered (by any method) concrete-breakers and picks used to perform work on civil engineering and building sites. 11. Concrete or mortar mixer A machine to prepare concrete or mortar, irrespective of the loading, mixing and emptying process. It may be operated intermittently or constantly. Concrete mixers on trucks are called truck mixers (see definition 55). 12. Construction winch A power-operated, temporarily installed lifting appliance which is equipped with means for raising and lowering a suspended load. 13. Conveying and spraying machine for concrete and mortar Items of plant pumping and spraying concrete or mortar, with or without agitator, whereby the material to be transported is conveyed to the placing position through pipelines, distribution devices or distribution booms. Conveyance is carried out: — for concrete mechanically, by piston or rotor pumps — for mortar mechanically by piston, worm, hose and rotor pumps or pneumatically by compressors with or without air chamber. These machines may be mounted on trucks, trailers or special vehicles. 14. Conveyor belt A temporarily installed machine suitable for transporting material by means of a power-driven belt. 15. Cooling equipment on vehicles A cargo space refrigeration unit on vehicle categories N2, N3, O3 and O4 as defined by Directive 70/156/EEC. The refrigeration unit may be powered by means of an integral part of the refrigeration unit, a separate part attached to the vehicle body, a driving engine of the vehicle, or by an independent or standby power source. L 162/16 EN 3.7.2000Official Journal of the European Communities 16. Dozer A self-propelled wheeled or crawler machine used to exert a push or pull force through mounted equipment. 17. Drill rig A machine which is used for drilling holes on construction sites by — percussive drilling — rotary drilling — rotary percussive drilling. Drill rigs are stationary during drilling. They may move from one place of work to another, under their own power. Self-propelled drill rigs include those mounted on lorries, wheeled chassis, tractors, crawlers, skid bases (pulled by winch). When drill rigs are mounted on lorries, tractors and trailers, or a wheel-based, transportation may be carried out at higher speeds and on public roads. 18. Dumper A self-propelled machine wheeled or crawler machine having an open body, which either transports and dumps or spreads material. Dumpers may be equipped with integral self-loading equipment. 19. Equipment for loading and unloading of silos or tanks on trucks Powered devices attached to silo or tanker trucks for loading or unloading of liquids or bulk material by means of pumps or similar equipment. 20. Excavator, hydraulic or rope-operated A self-propelled crawler or wheeled machine having an upper structure capable of a minimum of 360° rotation, which excavates, swings and dumps material by the action of a bucket fitted to the boom and arm or telescopic boom, without moving the chassis or undercarriage during any one cycle of the machine. 21. Excavator-loader A self-propelled wheeled or crawler machine having a main structural support designed to carry both a front mounted bucket loading mechanism and a rear-mounted backhoe. When used in the backhoe mode, the machine normally digs below ground level with bucket motion towards the machine. The backhoe lifts, swings and discharges material while the machine is stationary. When used in the loader mode, the machine loads or excavates through forward motion of the machine, and lifts, transports and discharges material. 22. Glass recycling container A container, built of whatever material, that is used for the collection of bottles. It is equipped with at least one opening for filling in bottles and another one for emptying the container. 23. Grader A self-propelled wheeled machine having an adjustable blade, positioned between front and rear axles, which cuts, moves and spreads material usually to grade requirements. 3.7.2000 EN L 162/17Official Journal of the European Communities 24. Grass trimmer/grass edge trimmer A combustion-engine driven portable hand-held unit fitted with flexible line(s), string(s), or similar non-metallic flexible cutting elements, such as pivoting cutters, intended to cut weeds, grass or similar soft vegetation. The cutting device operates in a plane approximately parallel (grass trimmer) or perpendicular (grass edge trimmer) to the ground. 25. Hedge trimmer Hand-held, integrally driven powered equipment which is designed for use by one operator for trimming hedges and bushes utilising one or more linear reciprocating cutter blades. 26. High pressure flusher A vehicle equipped with a device to clean sewers or similar installations by means of a high pressure water jet. The device may be either mounted on a proprietary vehicular truck chassis or incorporated into its own chassis embodiment. The equipment may be fixed or demountable as in the case of an exchangeable bodywork system. 27. High pressure water jet machine A machine with nozzles or other speed-increasing openings which allow water, also with admixtures, to emerge as a free jet. In general, high pressure jet machines consist of a drive, a pressure generator, hose lines, spraying devices, safety mechanisms, controls and measurement devices. High pressure water jet machines may be mobile or stationary: — mobile high pressure water jet machines are mobile, readily transportable machines which are designed to be used at various sites, and for this purpose are generally fitted with their own undergear or are vehicle mounted. All necessary supply lines are flexible and readily disconnectable — stationary high pressure water jet machines are designed to be used at one site for a length of time but capable of being moved to another site with suitable equipment. Generally skid or frame-mounted with supply line capable of being disconnected. 28. Hydraulic hammer Equipment which uses the hydraulic power source of the carrier machine to accelerate a piston (sometimes gas assisted), which then hits a tool. The stress wave generated by kinetic action flows through the tool into the material, which causes the material to break. Hydraulic hammers need a supply of pressurised oil to function. The complete carrier/hammer unit is controlled by an operator, usually seated in the cabin of the carrier. 29. Hydraulic power pack Any machine for use with interchangeable equipment which compresses liquids to a pressure higher than the inlet pressure. It means an assembly of a prime mover, pump, with or without reservoir and accessories (e.g. controls, pressure relief valve). 30. Joint cutter A mobile machine intended for the production of joints in concrete, asphalt and similar road surfaces. The cutting tool is a rotating high speed disc. The forward motion of the joint cutter can be — manual — manual with mechanical assistance — power-driven. L 162/18 EN 3.7.2000Official Journal of the European Communities 31. Landfill compactor, loader-type with bucket A self-propelled wheeled compaction machine having a front-mounted loader linkage with a bucket having steel wheels (drums) primarily designed to compact, move, grade, and load soil, landfill or sanitary (refuse) materials. 32. Lawnmower A walk-behind or ride-on grass cutting machine or a machine with grass-cutting attachment(s) where the cutting device operates in a plane approximately parallel to the ground and which uses the ground to determine the height of cut by means of wheels, air cushion or skids, etc., and which utilises an engine or an electric motor for a power source. The cutting devices are either — rigid cutting elements, or — non-metallic filament line(s) or freely pivoting non-metallic cutter(s) with a kinetic energy of more than 10 J each; the kinetic energy is determined using EN 786:1997, Annex B. Also a walk-behind or ride-on grass cutting machine or a machine with grass-cutting attachment(s) where the cutting device is rotating about a horizontal axis to provide a shearing action with a stationary cutter bar or knife (cylinder mower). 33. Lawn trimmer/lawn edge trimmer An electrically powered walk-behind or hand-held grass cutting machine with cutting element(s) of non-metallic filament line(s) or freely pivoting non-metallic cutters with a kinetic energy of not more than 10 J each, intended to cut grass or similar soft vegetation. The cutting element(s) operate(s) in a plane approximately parallel (lawn trimmer) or perpendicular (lawn edge trimmer) to the ground. The kinetic energy is determined using EN 786:1997, Annex B. 34. Leaf blower A powered machine appropriate to clear lawns, paths, ways, streets, etc. of leaves and other material by means of a high velocity air flow. It may be portable (hand-held) or not portable but mobile. 35. Leaf collector A powered machine suitable for collecting leaves and other debris using a suction device consisting of a power source which produces a vacuum inside the machine and a suction nozzle and a container for the collected material. It may be portable (hand-held) or not portable but mobile. 36. Lift truck, combustion-engine driven, counterbalanced A wheeled, internal combustion-engine driven lift truck with counterweight and lifting equipment (mast, telescopic arm or articulated arm). These are: — rough terrain trucks (wheeled counterbalanced trucks intended primarily for operation on unimproved natural terrain and on disturbed terrain of, e.g., construction sites) — other counterbalanced lift trucks, excluded are those counterbalanced lift trucks that are specifically constructed for container handling. 37. Loader A self-propelled wheeled or crawler machine having an integral front-mounted bucket-supporting structure and linkage, which loads or excavates through forward motion of the machine, and lifts, transports and discharges material. 3.7.2000 EN L 162/19Official Journal of the European Communities 38. Mobile crane A self-powered jib crane capable of travelling, loaded or unloaded, without the need for fixed runways and relying on gravity for stability. It operates on tyres, crawlers or with other mobile arrangements. In fixed positions it may be supported by outriggers or other accessories increasing its stability. The superstructure of a mobile crane may be of the type of full-circle slewing, of limited slewing or non-slewing. It is normally equipped with one or more hoists and/or hydraulic cylinders for lifting and lowering the jib and the load. Mobile cranes are equipped either with telescopic jibs, with articulated jibs, with lattice jibs, or a combination of these, of such a design that may readily be lowered. The loads suspended from the jib may be handled by hook block assemblies or other load-lifting attachments for special services. 39. Mobile waste container An appropriate designed container fitted with wheels intended to store waste temporarily, and which is equipped with a cover. 40. Motor hoe A self-propelled machine designed to be pedestrian-controlled — with or without support wheel(s), in such a way that its working elements act as hoeing tools to ensure propulsion (motor hoe), and — propelled by one or various wheel(s) directly actuated from the engine and equipped with hoeing tools (motor hoe with drive wheel(s)). 41. Paver-finisher A mobile road construction machine used for the purpose of applying layers of construction material, such as bituminous mix, concrete and gravel on surfaces. Paver-finishers may be equipped with a high-compaction screed. 42. Piling equipment Pile installation and extraction equipment, e.g. impact hammers, extractors, vibrators or static pile pushing/pulling devices of an assembly of machines and components used for installation or extraction of piles, which also includes: — piling rig consisting of carrier machine (crawler, wheel or rail mounted, floating leader attachment, leader or guiding system) — accessories, e.g. pile caps, helmets, plates, followers, clamping devices, pile handling devices, pile guides, acoustic shrouds and shock/vibration absorbing devices, power packs/generators and personal lifting devices or platforms. 43. Pipelayer A self-propelled crawler or wheeled machine specifically designed to handle and lay pipes and carry pipeline equipment. The machine, the design of which is based on a tractor, has especially designed components such as undercarriage, main frame, counterweight, boom and load-hoist mechanism, and vertically pivoting side boom. 44. Piste caterpillar A self-propelled crawler machine used to exert a push or pull force on snow and ice through mounted equipment. L 162/20 EN 3.7.2000Official Journal of the European Communities 45. Power generator Any device comprising an internal combustion engine driving a rotary electrical generator producing a continuous supply of electrical power. 46. Power sweeper A sweeping collection machine having equipment to sweep debris into the path of a suction inlet that would then pneumatically by way of a high velocity airstream or with a mechanical pick-up system convey the debris to a collection hopper. The sweeping and collecting devices may either be mounted to a proprietary vehicular truck chassis or incorporated into its own chassis embodiment. The equipment can be fixed or demountable as in the case of an exchangeable bodywork system. 47. Refuse collection vehicle A vehicle designed for the collection and transportation of domestic and bulky waste based on loading via containers or by hand. The vehicle may be equipped with a compaction mechanism. A refuse collection vehicle comprises a chassis with cab onto which the bodywork is mounted. It may be equipped with a container lifting device. 48. Road-milling machine A mobile machine used for removing material from paved surfaces using a power-driven cylindrical body, on which surface the milling tools are fitted; the cutter drums rotate during the cutting operation. 49. Scarifier A walk-behind or ride-on powered machine which uses the ground to determine the depth of cut and which is equipped with an assembly appropriate to slit or scratch the surface of the lawn in gardens, parks and other similar areas. 50. Shredder/chipper A powered machine designed for use in a stationary position having one or more cutting devices for the purpose of reducing bulk organic materials to smaller pieces. Generally it consists of a feed intake opening through which material (which may be held by an appliance or not) is inserted, a device which cuts up the material by whatever method (cutting, chopping, crushing or other methods) and a discharge chute through which the cut material is discharged. A collecting device may be attached. 51. Snow-removing machine with rotating tools A machine with which snow can be removed from traffic areas by rotating means, accelerated and ejected by blower means. 52. Suction vehicle A vehicle equipped with a device to collect water, mud, sludge, refuse or similar material from sewers or similar installations by means of a vacuum. The device may be either mounted on a proprietary vehicular truck chassis or incorporated into its own chassis embodiment. The equipment may be fixed or demountable as in the case of an exchangeable bodywork system. 53. Tower crane A slewing jib crane with the jib located at the top of a tower which stays approximately vertical in the working position. This power-driven appliance is equipped with means for raising and lowering suspended loads and for the movement of such loads by changing the load-lifting radius, slewing, travelling of the complete appliance. Certain appliances perform several but not necessarily all of these movements. The appliance can be installed in a fixed position or equipped with means for displacing or climbing. 3.7.2000 EN L 162/21Official Journal of the European Communities 54. Trencher A self-propelled, ride-on or pedestrian-controlled, crawler or wheeled machine, having a front- or rear-mounted excavator linkage and attachment, primarily designed to produce trenches in a continuous operation, through a motion of the machine. 55. Truck mixer A vehicle which is equipped with a drum to transport ready-mixed concrete from the concrete mixing plant to the job site; the drum may rotate when the vehicle is driving or stand still. The drum is emptied on the job site by rotating the drum. The drum is driven either by the driving engine of the vehicle or by a supplementary engine. 56. Water pump unit A machine consisting of a water pump itself and the driving system. Water pump means a machine for the raising of water from a lower to a higher energy level. 57. Welding generator Any rotary device which produces a welding current. L 162/22 EN 3.7.2000Official Journal of the European Communities ANNEX II EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY The EC declaration of conformity must contain the following particulars: — name and address of the manufacturer or his authorised representative established in the Community — name and address of the person who keeps the technical documentation — description of the equipment — conformity assessment procedure followed, and, where appropriate, name and address of the notified body involved — measured sound power level on an equipment representative for this type — guaranteed sound power level for this equipment — a reference to this Directive — the declaration that the equipment conforms to the requirements of this Directive — where appropriate, the declaration(s) of conformity and references of the other Community Directives applied — the place and date of the declaration — particulars of the signatory authorised to sign the legally binding declaration for the manufacturer or his authorised representative established in the Community. 3.7.2000 EN L 162/23Official Journal of the European Communities ANNEX III METHOD OF MEASUREMENT OF AIRBORNE NOISE EMITTED BY EQUIPMENT FOR USE OUTDOORS Scope This Annex lays down the methods of measurement of airborne noise that shall be used for the determination of the sound power levels of equipment covered by this Directive with a view to the conformity assessment procedures of this Directive. Part A of this Annex for each type of equipment referred to in Article 2(1) lays down — basic noise emission standards — general supplements to these basic noise emission standards for measuring the sound pressure level on a measurement surface enveloping the source and for calculating the sound power level produced by the source. Part B of this Annex for each type of equipment referred to in Article 2(1) lays down — a recommended basic noise emission standard including — a reference to the basic noise emission standard chosen from Part A — the test area — the value of the constant K2A — the shape of the measurement surface — the number and position of microphones to be used — operating conditions including — the reference to a standard, if any — requirements relating to mounting of the equipment — a method to calculate the resulting sound power levels in the event that several tests with different operating conditions are to be used — further information. When testing specific types of equipment, the manufacturer or his authorised representative in the Community may in general choose one of the basic noise emission standards of Part A and apply the operating conditions of Part B for this specific type of equipment. In the event of a dispute, however, the recommended basic noise emission standard laid down in Part B has to be used together with the operating conditions of Part B. L 162/24 EN 3.7.2000Official Journal of the European Communities PART A BASIC NOISE EMISSION STANDARD For the determination of the sound power level of equipment for use outdoors as defined by Article 2(1) the basic noise emission standards EN ISO 3744:1995 EN ISO 3746:1995 may generally be used subject to the following general supplements: 1. Measurement uncertainty Measurement uncertainties are not taken into account in the framework of conformity assessment procedures in the design phase. 2. Operation of source during test 2.1. Fan speed If the engine of the equipment or its hydraulic system is fitted with (a) fans(s) it (they) must operate during the test. The fan speed is, in accordance with one of the following conditions, stated and set by the manufacturer of the equipment and must appear in the test report, this speed being used in further measurements. (a) F a n d r i v e d i r e c t l y c o n n e c t e d t o t h e e n g i n e If the fan drive is directly connected to the engine and/or hydraulic equipment (e.g. by belt drive) it must operate during the test. (b) F a n d r i v e w i t h s e v e r a l d i s t i n c t s p e e d s If the fan can work at several distinct speeds the test shall be carried out either — at its maximum working speed, or — in a first test with the fan set at zero speed and in a second test the fan set at maximum speed. The resulting sound pressure level LpA shall then be calculated by combining both test results using the following equation: LpA = 10 lg {0,3 × 100,1 LpA,0 % + 0,7 × 100,1 LpA,100 %} where: LpA,0 % is the sound pressure level determined with the fan set at zero speed LpA,100 % is the sound pressure level determined with the fan set at maximum speed. (c) F a n d r i v e w i t h c o n t i n u o u s v a r i a b l e s p e e d If the fan can work at continuous variable speed, the test shall be carried out either according to 2.1(b) or with the fan speed set by the manufacturer at no less than 70 % of the maximum speed. 2.2. Test of powered equipment free of load For these measurements, the engine and hydraulic system of the equipment must be warmed up in accordance with the instructions, and safety requirements must be observed. 3.7.2000 EN L 162/25Official Journal of the European Communities The test is carried out with the equipment in a stationary position without operating the working equipment or travelling mechanism. For the purpose of the test, the engine will idle at no less than the rated speed corresponding to the net power (*). If the machine is powered by a generator or from the mains, the frequency of the supply current, specified for the motor by the manufacturer, shall be stable at ± 1 Hz if the machine is equipped with an induction motor, and the supply voltage at ± 1 % of the rated voltage if the machine is equipped with a commutator motor. The supply voltage is measured at the plug of a non-detachable cable or cord, or at the inlet of the machine if a detachable cable is provided. The waveform of the current supplied from the generator shall be similar to that obtained from the mains. If the machine is powered by battery, the battery shall be fully charged. The speed used and the corresponding net power are stated by the manufacturer of the equipment and must appear in the test report. If the equipment is fitted with several engines, they must work simultaneously during the tests. If this is not possible, each possible combination of engine(s) is to be tested. 2.3. Test of powered equipment under load For these measurements, the engine (driving device) and hydraulic system of the equipment must be warmed up in accordance with the instructions, and safety requirements must be observed. No signalling device such as a warning horn or reversing alarm is to be operated during the test. The speed or velocity of the equipment during the test must be recorded and appear in the test report. If the equipment is fitted with several engines and/or aggregates they must work simultaneously during the tests. If this is not possible, each possible combination of engine(s) and/or aggregates is to be tested. For each type of equipment that is to be tested under load, specific operating conditions must be laid down which shall, in principle, produce effects and stresses similar to those encountered under actual working conditions. 2.4. Test of hand-operated equipment Conventional operating conditions for each type of hand-operated equipment shall be laid down that produce effects and stresses similar to those undergone under actual working conditions. 3. Calculation of surface sound pressure level The surface sound pressure level shall be determined at least three times. If at least two of the determined values do not differ by more than 1 dB, further measurements will not be necessary; otherwise the measurements shall be continued until two values differing by no more than 1 dB are obtained. The A-weighted surface sound pressure level to be used for calculating the sound power level is the arithmetic mean of the two highest values that do not differ by more than 1 dB. 4. Information to be reported The A-weighted sound power level of the source under test shall be reported to the nearest whole number (less than 0,5 use the lower number; greater than or equal to 0,5 use the higher number). (*) Net power means the power in ‘EC kW’ obtained on the test bench at the end of the crankshaft, or its equivalent, measured in accordance with the EC method of measuring the power of internal combustion engines for road vehicles, except that the power of the engine cooling fan is excluded. L 162/26 EN 3.7.2000Official Journal of the European Communities The report shall contain the technical data necessary to identify the source under test as well as the noise test code and the acoustical data. 5. Additional microphone positions on the hemispherical measurement surface (EN ISO 3744:1995) In addition to clauses 7.2.1 and 7.2.2 of EN ISO 3744:1995 a set of 12 microphones on the hemispherical measurement surface may be used. The location of 12 microphone positions distributed on the surface of a hemisphere of radius r are listed in the form of Cartesian coordinates in the following table. The radius r of the hemisphere shall be equal to or greater than twice the largest dimension of the reference parallelepiped. The reference parallelepiped is defined as the smallest possible rectangular parallelepiped just enclosing the equipment (without attachments) and terminating on the reflecting plane. The radius of the hemisphere shall be rounded to the nearest higher of the following values: 4, 10, 16 m. The number (12) of microphones may be reduced to six, but the microphone positions 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12 following the requirements of clause 7.4.2 of EN ISO 3744:1995 have to be used in any case. Generally the arrangement with six microphone positions on a hemispherical measurement surface has to be used. If there are other specifications laid down in a noise test code in this Directive for a specific equipment, these specifications shall be used. TABLE Coordinates of the 12 microphone positions Number of microphone x/r y/r z 1 1 0 1,5 m 2 0,7 0,7 1,5 m 3 0 1 1,5 m 4 − 0,7 0,7 1,5 m 5 − 1 0 1,5 m 6 − 0,7 − 0,7 1,5 m 7 0 − 1 1,5 m 8 0,7 − 0,7 1,5 m 9 0,65 0,27 0,71 r 10 − 0,27 0,65 0,71 r 11 − 0,65 − 0,27 0,71 r 12 0,27 − 0,65 0,71 r 6. Environmental correction K2A Equipment shall be measured on a reflecting surface of concrete or non-porous asphalt, then the environmental correction K2A is set to K2A = 0. If there are other specifications laid down in a noise test code of this Directive for a specific equipment, these specifications shall be used. 3.7.2000 EN L 162/27Official Journal of the European Communities Figure Additional microphone array on the hemisphere (12 microphone positions) L 162/28 EN 3.7.2000Official Journal of the European Communities PART B NOISE TEST CODES FOR SPECIFIC EQUIPMENT 0. EQUIPMENT THAT IS TESTED FREE OF LOAD Basic noise emission standard EN ISO 3744:1995 Test area Reflecting surface of concrete or non-porous asphalt Environmental correction K2A K2A = 0 Measurement surface/number of microphone positions/measuring distance (i) If the largest dimension of the reference parallelepiped does not exceed 8 m: hemisphere/six microphone positions according to Part A item 5/according to Part A item 5 (ii) If the largest dimension of the reference parallelepiped exceeds 8 m: parallelepiped according to ISO 3744:1995 with measurement distance d = 1 m Operating conditions during test Test free of load: The noise tests shall be carried out according to Part A item 2.2 Period(s) of observation/determination of resulting sound power level if more than one operating condition is used The period of observation shall at least be 15 seconds 1. AERIAL ACCESS PLATFORMS WITH COMBUSTION ENGINE See No 0 2. BRUSH CUTTERS Basic noise emission standard EN ISO 3744:1995 Test area ISO 10884:1995 Measurement surface/number of microphone positions/measuring distance ISO 10884:1995 3.7.2000 EN L 162/29Official Journal of the European Communities Operating conditions during test Test under load ISO 10884:1995, point 5.3 Period(s) of observation ISO 10884:1995 3. BUILDERS’ HOISTS FOR THE TRANSPORT OF GOODS See No 0 The geometrical centre of the engine shall be positioned above the centre of the hemisphere; the lift shall move without load and leave the hemisphere — if necessary — in direction of point 1 4. BUILDING SITE BAND SAW MACHINES Basic noise emission standard EN ISO 3744:1995 Measurement surface/number of microphone positions/measuring distance ISO 7960:1995, Annex J with d = 1 m Operating conditions during test Test under load Corresponding to ISO 7960:1995, Annex J (point J2(b) only) Period of observation Corresponding to ISO 7960:1995, Annex J 5. BUILDING SITE CIRCULAR SAW BENCHES Basic noise emission standard EN ISO 3744:1995 Measurement surface/number of microphone positions/measuring distance ISO 7960:1995, Annex A, measurement distance d = 1 m Operating conditions during test Test under load ISO 7960:1995, Annex A (point A2(b) only) Period of observation ISO 7960:1995, Annex A L 162/30 EN 3.7.2000Official Journal of the European Communities 6. CHAIN SAWS, PORTABLE Basic noise emission standard EN ISO 3744:1995 Test area ISO 9207:1995 Measurement surface/number of microphone positions/measuring distance ISO 9207:1995 Operating conditions during test Test under load/Test free of load Full load sawing wood/engine at maximum revolution without load (a) combustion-engine driven: ISO 9207:1995 points 6.3 and 6.4 (b) electric-motor operated: a test corresponding to ISO 9207:1995 point 6.3 and a test with the motor at maximum revolution without load Period(s) of observation/determination of resulting sound power level if more than one operating condition is used ISO 9207:1995 points 6.3 and 6.4 The resulting sound power level LWA is calculated by: LWA = 10 lg 1 [100,1LW1 + 100,1LW2] 2 where LW1 and LW2 are the average sound power levels of the two different modes of operation defined above 7. COMBINED HIGH PRESSURE FLUSHERS AND SUCTION VEHICLES If it is possible to operate both items of equipment simultaneously, this shall be done according to Nos 26 and 52. If not, they shall be measured separately and the higher values are to be stated 8. COMPACTION MACHINES (i) NON-VIBRATING ROLLERS See No 0 (ii) VIBRATING ROLLERS FOR RIDE-ON OPERATORS Basic noise emission standard EN ISO 3744:1995 3.7.2000 EN L 162/31Official Journal of the European Communities Operating conditions during test Mounting of equipment The vibrating roller shall be installed on one or more appropriate elastic material(s) such as air-cushion(s). These air-cushions shall be made of a supple material (elastomer or similar) and shall be inflated to a pressure ensuring that the machine is elevated by at least 5 cm; resonance effects shall be avoided. The dimension of the cushion(s) shall be such that the stability of the machine under test is ensured Test under load The machine shall be tested in a stationary position with the engine at rated speed (stated by the manufacturer) and the moving mechanism(s) disconnected. The compacting mechanism shall be operated using the maximum compaction power corresponding to the combination of the highest frequency and the highest possible amplitude for that frequency as declared by the manufacturer Period of observation The period of observation shall be at least 15 seconds (iii) VIBRATORY PLATES, VIBRATORY RAMMERS, EXPLOSIVE RAMMERS AND WALK-BEHIND VIBRATING ROLLERS Basic noise emission standard EN ISO 3744:1995 Test area EN 500-4 rev. 1:1998, Annex C Operating conditions during test Test under load EN 500-4 rev. 1:1998, Annex C Period of observation EN 500-4 rev. 1:1998, Annex C 9. COMPRESSORS Basic noise emission standard EN ISO 3744:1995 Measurement surface/number of microphone positions/measuring distance hemisphere/six microphone positions according to Part A item 5/according to Part A item 5 or parallelepiped according to ISO 3744:1995 with measurement distance d = 1 m Operating conditions during test Mounting of equipment The compressors shall be installed on the reflecting plane; skid-mounted compressors shall be placed on a support 0,40 m high, unless otherwise required by the manufacturer’s conditions of installation. L 162/32 EN 3.7.2000Official Journal of the European Communities Test under load The compressor under test shall have been warmed up and be operating in stable conditions as for continuous operation. It shall be properly serviced and lubricated as specified by the manufacturer The determination of the sound power level shall be made at full-load or in an operating condition that is reproducible and is representative of the noisiest operation of typical usage of the machine under test, whichever is the noisier Should the layout of the complete plant be such that certain components, e.g. inter-coolers are mounted away from the compressor, endeavours shall be made to separate the noise generated from such parts when performing the noise test. Separation of the various noise sources may require special equipment for the attenuation of the noise from these sources during the measurement. The noise characteristics and description of the operating conditions of such parts shall be given separately in the test report During the test the gas exhausted from the compressor shall be piped clear of the test area. Care shall be taken to ensure the noise generated by the gas being exhausted is at least 10 dB lower than the noise to be measured at all measurement locations (e.g. by the fitting of a silencer) Care shall be taken that air discharge does not introduce any extra noise due to turbulence at the compressor discharge valve Period of observation The period of observation shall be at least 15 seconds 10. CONCRETE-BREAKERS AND PICKS, HAND-HELD Basic noise emission standard EN ISO 3744:1995 Measurement surface/number of microphone positions/measuring distance Hemisphere/six microphone positions according to Part A item 5 and the following table/according to mass of equipment as given in the following table: z for microphone positions 2, 4, 6 Mass of equipment m in kg Radius of hemisphere and 8 m < 10 2 m 0,75 m m ≥ 10 4 m 1,50 m Operating conditions during test Mounting of equipment All appliances shall be tested in the vertical position If the test appliance has got an air exhaust, its axis shall be equidistant from two microphone positions. The noise of the power supply shall not influence the measurement of the noise emission from the tested appliance S u p p o r t o f t h e a p p l i a n c e The appliance shall be coupled during the test run to a tool embedded in a cube-shaped concrete block placed in a concrete pit, sunk into the ground. An intermediate steel piece may be inserted during tests between the appliance and the support tool. This intermediate piece shall form a stable structure between the appliance and the support tool. Figure 10.1 incorporates these requirements 3.7.2000 EN L 162/33Official Journal of the European Communities B l o c k c h a r a c t e r i s t i c s The block shall be in the shape of a cube 0,60 m ± 2 mm long at the edge and as regular as possible; it shall be made of reinforced concrete and thoroughly vibrated in layers of up to 0,20 m to avoid excessive sedimentation Q u a l i t y o f t h e c o n c r e t e The quality of the concrete shall correspond to C 50/60 of ENV 206 The cube shall be reinforced by 8 mm-diameter steel rods without ties, each rod being independent of the other; the design concept is illustrated in Figure 10.2 S u p p o r t i n g t o o l The tool shall be sealed into the block and shall consist of a rammer of no less than 178 mm or no more than 220 mm diameter and a tool chuck component identical to that normally used with the appliance being tested and complying with ISO 1180:1983, but sufficiently long to enable the practical test to be carried out Suitable treatment shall be carried out to integrate the two components. The tool shall be fixed in the block so that the bottom of the rammer is 0,30 m from the upper face of the block (see Figure 10.2) The block shall remain mechanically sound, particularly at the point where the supporting tool and the concrete meet. Before and after each test, it shall be established that the tool sealed in the concrete block is integrated with it P o s i t i o n i n g o f t h e c u b e The cube shall be set in a pit cemented throughout, covered by a screening slab of at least 100 kg/m2, as indicated in Figure 10.3, so that the upper surface of the screening slab is flush with the ground. To avoid any parasitic noise, the block shall be insulated against the bottom and sides of the pit by elastic blocks, the cut-off frequency of which shall not be more than half the striking rate of the appliance tested, expressed as strokes per second The opening in the screening slab through which the tool chuck component passes shall be as small as possible and sealed by a flexible sound-proof joint Test under load The appliance tested shall be connected to the supporting tool The test appliance shall be operated in stable conditions having the same acoustical stability as in normal service The test appliance shall be operated at the maximum power specified in the instructions supplied to the purchaser Period of observation The period of observation shall at least be 15 seconds L 162/34 EN 3.7.2000Official Journal of the European Communities Figure 10.1 Schematic diagram of intermediate piece 3.7.2000 EN L 162/35Official Journal of the European Communities Figure 10.2 Test block L 162/36 EN 3.7.2000Official Journal of the European Communities Figure 10.3 Testing device The value of A should be such that the screening slab resting on the elastic joint J is flush with the ground 11. CONCRETE OR MORTAR MIXERS Basic noise emission standard EN ISO 3744:1995 Operating conditions during test Test under load The mixing device (drum) shall be filled to its rated capacity with sand of granulation 0 to 3 mm, the humidity shall be 4 to 10 % The mixing device shall be operated at least at the rated speed Period of observation The period of observation shall be at least 15 seconds 12. CONSTRUCTION WINCHES See No 0 3.7.2000 EN L 162/37Official Journal of the European Communities The geometrical centre of the engine shall be positioned above the centre of the hemisphere; the winch shall be connected but no load shall be applied 13. CONVEYING AND SPRAYING MACHINES FOR CONCRETE AND MORTAR Basic noise emission standard EN ISO 3744:1995 Operating conditions during test If the machine is equipped with a boom, this is set upright and the pipe shall be lead back to the filler funnel. If this is not the case the machine shall be equipped with a horizontal pipe of at least 30 m leading back to the filler funnel Test under load (i) For machines conveying and spraying concrete: The conveying system and the pipe shall be filled with a medium similar to concrete, the cement being replaced by an admixture, e.g. finest ash. The machine shall operate at its maximum output, the period of one working cycle being not more than 5 seconds (if this period is exceeded, water shall be added to the ‘concrete’ in order to reach this value). (ii) For machines conveying and spraying mortar: The conveying system and the pipe shall be filled with a medium similar to finishing mortar, the cement being replaced by an admixture, e.g. methyl cellulose. The machine shall operate at its maximum output, the period of one working cycle being not more than 5 seconds (if this period is exceeded, water shall be added to the ‘mortar’ in order to reach this value) Period of observation The period of observation shall at least be 15 seconds 14. CONVEYOR BELTS See No 0 The geometrical centre of the engine shall be positioned above the centre of the hemisphere; the belt shall move without load and leave the hemisphere, if necessary, in the direction of point 1 15. COOLING EQUIPMENT ON VEHICLES Basic noise emission standard EN ISO 3744:1995 Operating conditions during test Test under load The cooling equipment shall be installed in a real or simulated cargo space and be tested in a stationary position where the height of the cooling equipment shall be representative of the intended installation requirements according to the instructions supplied to the purchaser. The power source of the cooling equipment shall operate at the rate that causes the maximum speed of the cooling compressor and the fan specified in the instructions. If the cooling equipment is intended to be powered by the driving engine of the vehicle the engine shall not be used during the test and the cooling equipment shall be connected to a suitable electrical power source. Removable tractor units shall be removed during the test L 162/38 EN 3.7.2000Official Journal of the European Communities Cooling equipment installed in cargo-space refrigeration units which have a choice of different power sources shall be tested separately for each power source. The test result reported shall as a minimum reflect the mode of operation which leads to the maximum noise output Period of observation The period of observation shall at least be 15 seconds 16. DOZERS Basic noise emission standard EN ISO 3744:1995 Test area ISO 6395:1988 Measurement surface/number of microphone positions/measuring distance ISO 6395:1988. Operating conditions during test Mounting of equipment Crawler dozers shall be tested on the test site corresponding to point 6.3.3 of ISO 6395:1988 Test under load ISO 6395:1988, Annex B Period(s) of observation and consideration of different operating conditions, if any ISO 6395:1988, Annex B 17. DRILL RIGS Basic noise emission standard EN ISO 3744:1995 Operating conditions during test Test under load EN 791:1995, Annex A Period of observation The period of observation shall at least be 15 seconds 3.7.2000 EN L 162/39Official Journal of the European Communities 18. DUMPERS Basic noise emission standard EN ISO 3744:1995 Test area ISO 6395:1988 Measurement surface/number of microphone positions/measuring distance ISO 6395: 1988 Operating conditions during test Test under load Equivalent ISO 6395:1998, Annex C, with the following amendment: C 4.3, second paragraph is replaced by: ‘The engine shall be operated at its maximum governed speed (high idle). The transmission control shall be set to neutral. Bring the bucket to the tipped position (emptying) up to about 75 % of its maximum movement and return it to its travelling position three times. This sequence of events is considered to be a single cycle for the stationary hydraulic mode. If no engine power is used to tip the bucket, the engine shall be operated at idling speed with the transmission in neutral. The measurement shall be performed without tipping the bucket, the period of observation shall be 15 seconds.’ Period(s) of observation/determination of resulting sound power level if more than one operating condition is used ISO 6395:1988, Annex C 19. EQUIPMENT FOR LOADING AND UNLOADING TANKS OR SILOS ON TRUCKS Basic noise emission standard EN ISO 3744:1995 Operating conditions during test Test under load The equipment shall be tested with the truck in a stationary position. The engine driving the equipment shall operate at the speed that causes the maximum output of the equipment specified in the instructions supplied to the purchaser Period of observation The period of observation shall at least be 15 seconds 20. EXCAVATORS Basic noise emission standard EN ISO 3744:1995 L 162/40 EN 3.7.2000Official Journal of the European Communities Test area ISO 6395:1988 Measurement surface/number of microphone positions/measuring distance ISO 6395:1988. Operating conditions during test Test under load ISO 6395:1988, Annex A Period(s) of observation/determination of resulting sound power level if more than one operating condition is used ISO 6395:1988, Annex A 21. EXCAVATORS-LOADERS Basic noise emission standard EN ISO 3744:1995 Test area ISO 6395:1988 Measurement surface/number of microphone positions/measuring distance ISO 6395:1988 Operating conditions during test Test under load ISO 6395:1988, Annex D Period(s) of observation/determination of resulting sound power level if more than one operating condition is used ISO 6395:1988, Annex D 22. GLASS RECYCLING CONTAINERS Basic noise emission standard EN ISO 3744:1995 For the purpose of this noise test code the single-event sound pressure level Lpls as defined in EN ISO 3744:1995 point 3.2.2 is used in measuring the sound pressure level at the microphone positions Environmental correction K2A M e a s u r e m e n t i n t h e o p e n a i r K2A = 0 3.7.2000 EN L 162/41Official Journal of the European Communities M e a s u r e m e n t s i n d o o r s The value of the constant K2A, determined in accordance with Annex A to EN ISO 3744:1995, shall be ≤ 2,0 dB in which case K2A shall be disregarded Operating conditions during test The noise measurement shall be carried out during a complete cycle beginning with the empty container and completed when 120 bottles have been thrown into the container The glass bottles are defined as follows: — capacity: 75 cl — mass: 370 ± 30 g. The testing operator holds each bottle by its neck and with its bottom towards the filling aperture and then he pushes it gently inside through the filling aperture in the direction of the centre of the container, avoiding if possible the bottle hitting against the walls. Only one filling aperture is used for throwing the bottles and it is the one nearest to microphone position 12 Period(s) of observation/determination of resulting sound power level if more than one operating condition is used The A-weighted single-event sound pressure level is preferably simultaneously measured at the six microphone positions for each bottle thrown into the container The A-weighted single-event sound power level averaged over the measurement surface is calculated according to EN ISO 3744: 1995, point 8.1 The A-weighted single-event sound pressure level averaged over all 120 throwings of bottles is calculated as the logarithmic mean of the A-weighted single-event sound pressure levels averaged over the measurement surface 23. GRADERS Basic noise emission standard EN ISO 3744:1995 Test area ISO 6395:1988 Measurement surface/number of microphone positions/measuring distance ISO 6395:1988 Operating conditions during test Test under load Corresponding to ISO 6395:1988, Annex B Period(s) of observation/determination of resulting sound power level if more than one operating condition is used ISO 6395:1988, Annex B L 162/42 EN 3.7.2000Official Journal of the European Communities 24. GRASS TRIMMERS/GRASS EDGE TRIMMERS See No 2 The trimmer shall be positioned by a suitable device in such a way that its cutting device is above the centre of the hemisphere. For grass trimmers, the centre of the cutting device shall be held at a distance of about 50 mm above the surface. In order to accommodate the cutting blades, grass edge trimmers should be positioned as close as possible to the test surface 25. HEDGE TRIMMERS Basic noise emission standard EN ISO 3744:1995 Test area ISO 11094:1991 In case of dispute, measurements shall be carried out in the open air on the artificial surface (point 4.1.2 of ISO 11094:1991) Environmental correction K2A M e a s u r e m e n t i n t h e o p e n a i r K2A = 0 M e a s u r e m e n t s i n d o o r s The value of the constant K2A, determined without the artificial surface and in accordance with Annex A to EN ISO 3744:1995, shall be ≤ 2,0 dB, in which case K2A shall be disregarded Measurement surface/number of microphone positions/measuring distance ISO 11094:1991 Operating conditions during test Mounting of equipment The hedge trimmer shall be held in the natural manner for normal use either by a person or by a suitable device in such a way that its cutting device is above the centre of the hemisphere Test under load The hedge clipper shall be operated at its nominal speed with the cutting device working Period of observation The period of observation shall at least be 15 seconds 26. HIGH PRESSURE FLUSHERS Basic noise emission standard EN ISO 3744:1995 3.7.2000 EN L 162/43Official Journal of the European Communities Operating conditions during test Test under load The high pressure flusher shall be tested in a stationary position. The engine and auxiliary units operate at the speed provided by the manufacturer for the operation of the working equipment; the high pressure pump(s) is (are) operating at its (their) maximum speed and operating pressure provided by the manufacturer. Using an adapted nozzle the pressure reduction valve shall be just on the point of reacting. The flow noise of the nozzle shall not have any influence on the results of the measurements Period of observation The period of observation shall at least be 30 seconds 27. HIGH PRESSURE WATER JET MACHINES Basic noise emission standard EN ISO 3744:1995 Measurement surface/number of microphone positions/measuring distance Parallelepiped/according to EN ISO 3744:1995 with measurement distance d = 1 m Operating conditions during test Mounting of equipment The high pressure water jet machine shall be installed on the reflecting plane; skid-mounted machines shall be placed on a support 0,40 m high, unless otherwise required by the manufacturer’s conditions of installation Test under load The high-pressure cleaning machine shall be brought to its steady-state within the range specified by the manufacturer. During testing the nozzle shall be coupled to the high-pressure cleaning machine that causes the highest pressure if used according to the manufacturer’s instructions Period of observation The period of observation shall at least be 15 seconds 28. HYDRAULIC HAMMERS Basic noise emission standard EN ISO 3744:1995 Measurement surface/number of microphone positions/measuring distance Hemisphere/six microphone positions according to Part A, item 5/r = 10 m L 162/44 EN 3.7.2000Official Journal of the European Communities Operating conditions during tests Mounting of the equipment For the test the hammer is attached to a carrier and a special test block structure shall be used. Figure 28.1 gives the characteristics of this structure and Figure 28.2 shows the position of the carrier C a r r i e r The carrier for the test hammer shall meet the requirements of the test hammer’s technical specifications especially in weight range, hydraulic output power, supply oil flow and return line back pressure M o u n t i n g Mechanical mounting as well as connections (hoses, pipes ...) must correspond to specifications given in the hammer’s technical data. All significant noise caused by pipes and various mechanical components needed for installation, ought to be eliminated. All component connections have to be well tightened H a mm e r s t a b i l i t y a n d s t a t i c h o l d f o r c e The hammer shall be firmly held down by the carrier in order to give the same stability as that existing under normal operating conditions. The hammer must be operated in an upright position T o o l A blunt tool shall be used in the measurements. The length of the tool must meet the requirements given in Figure 28.1 (test block) Test under load H y d r a u l i c i n p u t p o w e r a n d o i l f l o w Operating conditions of the hydraulic hammer shall be appropriately adjusted, measured and reported along with the corresponding technical specification values. The hammer under test must be used in such way that 90 % or more of the maximum hydraulic input power and oil flow of the hammer can be reached Care shall be taken that the total uncertainty of the measurement chains of ps and Q is kept within ± 5 %. This assures the hydraulic input power determination within ± 10 % accuracy. Assuming linear correlation between hydraulic input power and emitted sound power this would mean variation of less than ± 0,4 dB in the determination of the sound power level A d j u s t a b l e c o m p o n e n t s h a v i n g e f f e c t o n t h e h a mm e r p o w e r Pre-settings of all accumulators, pressure central valves and other possible adjustable components must meet the values given in technical data. If more than one fixed impact rate is optional, measurements have to be made using all settings. Minimum and maximum values are presented Q u a n t i t i e s t o b e m e a s u r e d ps The mean value of the hydraulic supply fine pressure during the hammer’s operation including at least 10 blows Q The mean value of the breaker inlet oil flow measured simultaneously with ps T The oil temperature must lie between + 40/ + 60 °C during measurements. The temperature of the hydraulic breaker body must have been stabilised to normal operating temperature before starting the measurements Pa The prefill gas pressures of all accumulators must be measured in static situation (breaker not operating) at stable ambient temperature of + 15/ + 25 °C. The measured ambient temperature shall be recorded with the measured accumulator prefill gas pressure 3.7.2000 EN L 162/45Official Journal of the European Communities Parameters to be evaluated from the measured operating parameters: PIN Hydraulic input power of the breaker PIN = ps · Q H y d r a u l i c s u p p l y l i n e p r e s s u r e m e a s u r e m e n t , p s — ps must be measured as close to the breaker IN-port as possible — ps shall be measured with a pressure gauge (minimum diameter: 100 mm; accuracy class ± 1,0 % FSO) Breaker inlet oil flow, Q — Q must be measured from the supply pressure line as close to the breaker IN-port as possible — Q must be measured with an electric flowmeter (accuracy class ± 2,5 % of the flow reading) Measuring point of the oil temperature, T — T must be measured from the oil tank of the carrier or from the hydraulic line connected to hammer. Measuring point shall be specified in the report — accuracy of the temperature reading must lie within ± 2 °C of the actual value Period of observation/determination of resulting sound power level The period of observation shall be at least 15 seconds The measurements are repeated three times, or more if necessary. The final result is calculated as the arithmetic mean of the two highest values that do not differ by more than 1dB Figure 28.1 L 162/46 EN 3.7.2000Official Journal of the European Communities Figure 28.2 D e f i n i t i o n s d Tool diameter (mm) d1 Anvil diameter, 1 200 ± 100 mm d2 Inner diameter of the anvil support structure, ≤ 1 800 mm d3 Diameter of the test block deck, ≤ 2 200 mm d4 Diameter of the tool opening in the deck, ≤ 350 mm d5 Diameter of the tool seal, ≤ 1 000 mm h1 Visible tool length between the lowest part of the housing and tool seal upper surface (mm), h1 = d ± d/2 h2 Tool seal thickness above the deck, ≤ 20 mm (if the tool seal is located below the deck, its thickness is not limited; it may be made of foam rubber) h3 Distance between deck upper surface and anvil upper surface, 250 ± 50 mm h4 Isolating foam rubber deck seal thickness, ≤ 30 mm h5 Anvil thickness, 350 ± 50 mm h6 Tool penetration, ≤ 50 mm If the quadratic shape of the test block structure is used, the maximum length dimension equals 0,89 x corresponding diameter 3.7.2000 EN L 162/47Official Journal of the European Communities The empty space between the deck and the anvil can be filled with elastic foam rubber or other absorption material, density < 220 kg/m3 29. HYDRAULIC POWER PACKS Basic noise emission standard EN ISO 3744:1995 Operating conditions during test Mounting of equipment The hydraulic power pack shall be installed on the reflecting plane; skid-mounted hydraulic power packs shall be placed on a support 0,40 m high, unless otherwise required by the manufacturer’s conditions of installation Test under load During testing, no tools shall be coupled to the hydraulic power pack The hydraulic power pack shall be brought to its steady state within the range specified by the manufacturer. It shall operate at its nominal speed and its nominal pressure. The nominal speed and pressure are those appearing in the instructions supplied to the purchaser Period of observation The period of observation shall at least be 15 seconds 30. JOINT CUTTERS Basic noise emission standard EN ISO 3744:1995 Operating conditions during test Test under load The joint cutter shall be equipped with the largest possible blade foreseen by the manufacturer in the instructions supplied to the purchaser. The engine shall operate at its maximum speed with the blade idling Period of observation The period of observation shall be at least 15 seconds 31. LANDFILL COMPACTORS See No 37 32. LAWNMOWERS Basic noise emission standard EN ISO 3744:1995 L 162/48 EN 3.7.2000Official Journal of the European Communities Test area ISO 11094:1991 In case of dispute, measurements shall be carried out in the open air on the artificial surface (point 4.1.2 of ISO 11094:1991) Environmental correction K2A M e a s u r e m e n t i n t h e o p e n a i r K2A = 0 M e a s u r e m e n t s i n d o o r s The value of the constant K2A, determined without the artificial surface and in accordance with Annex A to EN ISO 3744:1995 shall be ≤ 2,0 dB, in which case K2A shall be disregarded Measurement surface/number of microphone positions/measuring distance ISO 11094:1991 Operating conditions during test Mounting of equipment If the wheels of the lawnmower could cause a compression of the artificial surface of more than 1 cm, the wheels shall be placed on supports so that they are level with the artificial surface before compression. If the cutting device cannot be separated from the driving wheels of the lawnmower, the mower shall be tested on supports with the cutting device operating at its maximum speed laid down by the manufacturer. The supports shall be made in such a way that they do not influence the measurement results Test free of load ISO 11094:1991 Period of observation ISO 11094:1991 33. LAWN TRIMMERS/LAWN EDGE TRIMMERS See No 32 The trimmer shall be positioned by a suitable device in such a way that its cutting device is above the centre of the hemisphere. For lawn trimmers, the centre of the cutting device shall be held at a distance of about 50 mm above the surface. In order to accommodate the cutting blades, lawn edge trimmers should be positioned as close as possible to the test surface 34. LEAF BLOWERS Basic noise emission standard EN ISO 3744:1995 3.7.2000 EN L 162/49Official Journal of the European Communities Test area ISO 11094:1991 In case of dispute, measurements shall be carried out in the open air on the artificial surface (point 4.1.2 of ISO 11094: 1991) Environmental correction K2A M e a s u r e m e n t i n t h e o p e n a i r K2A = 0 M e a s u r e m e n t s i n d o o r s The value of the constant K2A, determined without artificial surface and in accordance with Annex A to EN ISO 3744:1995, shall be ≤ 2,0 dB in which case K2A shall be disregarded Measurement surface/number of microphone positions/measuring distance ISO 11094:1991 Operating conditions during test Mounting of equipment The leaf blower shall be positioned in the natural manner for normal use in such a way that the outlet of its blowing device is situated (50 ± 25 mm) above the centre of the hemisphere; if the leaf blower is hand-held it shall be held either by a person or by a suitable device Test under load The leaf blower shall be operated at its nominal speed and the nominal air flow stated by the manufacturer Period of observation The period of observation shall at least be 15 seconds Note: If a leaf blower can be also used as a leaf collector it shall be tested in both configurations, in which case the higher value shall be used 35. LEAF COLLECTORS Basic noise emission standard EN ISO 3744:1995 Test area ISO 11094:1991 In case of dispute, measurements shall be carried out in the open air on the artificial surface (point 4.1.2 of ISO 11094:1991) Environmental correction K2A M e a s u r e m e n t i n t h e o p e n a i r K2A = 0 L 162/50 EN 3.7.2000Official Journal of the European Communities M e a s u r e m e n t s i n d o o r s The value of the constant K2A, determined without artificial surface and in accordance with Annex A to EN ISO 3744:1995, shall be ≤ 2,0 dB in which case K2A shall be disregarded Measurement surface/number of microphone positions/measuring distance ISO 11094:1991 Operating conditions during test Mounting of equipment The leaf collector shall be positioned in the natural manner for normal use in such a way that the inlet of the collecting device is situated (50 ± 25) mm above the centre of the hemisphere; if the leaf collector is hand-held it shall be held either by a person or by a suitable device Test under load The leaf collector shall be operated at its nominal speed with the nominal air flow in the collectiong device stated by the manufacturer Period of observation The period of observation shall be at least 15 seconds Note: If a leaf collector can be also used as a leaf blower it shall be tested in both configurations, in which case the higher value shall be used 36. LIFT TRUCKS Basic noise emission standard EN ISO 3744:1995 Operating conditions during test Safety requirements and the manufacturer’s information shall be observed L i f t i n g c o n d i t i o n With the truck stationary the load (non-sound absorbent material, e.g. steel or concrete; at least 70 % of the actual capacity stated in the manufacturer’s instruction) shall be lifted, from the lowered position, at maximum speed to the standardised lift height applicable to that type of industrial truck in accordance with the relevant European Standard in the series ‘Safety of Industrial Trucks’. If the actual maximum lift height is less, it may be used in individual measurements. The lift height shall be listed in the test report D r i v e c o n d i t i o n Drive the truck, without load, at full acceleration from standstill over a distance of three times its length to reach line A-A (line connecting microphone positions 4 and 6), continue driving the truck at maximum acceleration to line B-B (line connecting microphone positions 2 and 8). When the rear of the truck has crossed line B-B, the accelerator may be released If the truck has a multi-gear transmission, select the gear that ensures the highest possible speed over the measurement distance 3.7.2000 EN L 162/51Official Journal of the European Communities Period(s) of observation/determination of resulting sound power level if more than one operating condition is used The periods of observation are: — for lifting condition: the whole lift cycle; — for drive condition: the time period starting when the truck’s centre crosses the line A-A and ends when its centre reaches the line B-B The resulting sound power level for all types of lift trucks, however, is calculated by LWA = 10 log (0,7 × 100,1 LWAc + 0,3 × 100,1LWAa) where subscript ‘a’ indicates ‘lifting mode’ and subscript ‘c’ indicates ‘driving mode’ 37. LOADERS Basic noise emission standard EN ISO 3744:1995 Test area ISO 6395:1988 Measurement surface/number of microphone positions/measuring distance ISO 6395:1988 Operating conditions during test Mounting of equipment Crawler loaders shall be tested on the test site corresponding to point 6.3.3 of ISO 6395:1988 Test under load ISO 6395:1988, Annex C Period(s) of observation/determination of resulting sound power level if more than one operating condition is used ISO 6395:1988, Annex C 38. MOBILE CRANES Basic noise emission standard EN ISO 3744:1995 Operating conditions during test Mounting of equipment If the crane is equipped with outriggers, they shall be fully extended and the crane shall be levelled on its pads in mid position of possible support height L 162/52 EN 3.7.2000Official Journal of the European Communities Test under load The mobile crane to be tested shall be presented in its standard version as described by the manufacturer. The engine power considered for determination noise limit is the nominal power of the engine used for crane motion. The crane shall be equipped with its maximum permitted counterweight mounted on the slewing structure Before carrying out any measurement, the engine and the hydraulic system of the mobile crane shall be brought to their normal working temperature following the instruction of the manufacturer and all relevant safety-related procedures given in the instruction handbook shall be carried out If the mobile crane is equipped with several engines, the engine used for the crane’s function shall be run. The carrier engine shall be turned off If the engine of the mobile crane is fitted with a ventilator, it shall run during the test. If the ventilator can be operated at several speeds, the test shall be carried out with the ventilator running at the highest speed The mobile crane shall be measured under the following three ((a) to (c)) or four ((a) to (d)) conditions: For all working conditions the following shall apply: — engine speed at 3/4 of maximum speed specified for crane operation mode with a tolerance of ± 2 % — acceleration and deceleration at the maximum value without dangerous movements of the load or the hook block — motions at maximum possible speed as given in the instruction manual under the conditions given (a) H o i s t i n g The mobile crane shall be loaded with a load which creates 50 % of the maximum rope force. The test consists of hoisting of the load and the immediately following lowering to the starting position. The length of the boom shall be chosen so that the full test lasts 15 to 20 seconds (b) S l e w i n g With the boom adjusted to an angle of 40° to 50° to the horizontal and without load the upper carriage shall be slewed 90° to the left immediately followed by slewing back to the starting position. The jib shall be at its minimum length. The observation period shall be the time needed to carry out the working cycle (c) D e r r i c k i n g The test starts with raising the short jib from the lowest working position immediately followed by the lowering of the jib to its original position. The movement shall be executed without load. The duration of the test shall be at least 20 seconds (d) T e l e s c o p i n g ( i f a p p l i c a b l e ) With the jib adjusted to an angle of 40° to 50° to the horizontal without load and the jib fully retracted, the telescoping cylinder for the first section only shall be extended together with the first section to its full length and immediately retracted together with the first section Period(s) of observation/determination of resulting sound power level if more than one operating condition is used The resulting sound power level is calculated by: i) if telescoping is applicable LWA = 10 log (0,4 × 100,1LWAa + 0,25 × 100,1LWAb + 0,25 × 100,1LWAc + 0,1 × 100,1LWAd) ii) if telescoping is not applicable LWA = 10 log (0,4 × 100,1LWAa + 0,3 × 100,1LWAb + 0,3 × 100,1LWAc) 3.7.2000 EN L 162/53Official Journal of the European Communities where LWAa is the sound power level for the hoisting cycle LWAb is the sound power level for the slewing cycle LWAc is the sound power level for the derricking cycle LWAd is the sound power level for the telescoping cycle (if applicable) 39. MOBILE WASTE CONTAINERS Basic noise emission standard EN ISO 3744:1995 Test area — Reflecting surface of concrete or non-porous asphalt — Laboratory room which provides a free field over a reflecting plane Environmental correction K2A M e a s u r e m e n t i n t h e o p e n a i r K2A = 0 M e a s u r e m e n t i n d o o r s The value of the constant K2A, determined in accordance with Annex A to EN ISO 3744:1995, shall be ≤ 2,0 dB, in which case K2A shall be disregarded. Measurement surface/number of microphone positions/measuring distance Hemisphere/six microphone positions according to Part A item 5/r = 3 m Operating conditions during test All the measurements shall be carried out with an empty container Test No 1: Free shutting down of the lid along the container body To minimise his influence on the measurements, the operator shall stand at the back side of the container (hinge side). The lid shall be released by its middle, to prevent warping during its fall The measurement is carried out during the following cycle, repeated 20 times: — initially, the lid is raised vertically — the lid is released forward, if possible without giving an impulse, with the operator at the back of the container, unmoving until the lid is shut — after complete shutting, the lid is raised to its initial position Note: If necessary the operator can move temporarily to raise the lid. L 162/54 EN 3.7.2000Official Journal of the European Communities Test No 2: Complete opening of the lid To minimise his influence on the measurements, the operator shall stand at the back side of the container (hinge side) for the four-wheel containers, or on the right side of the container (between microphone position 10 and microphone position 12) for the two-wheel containers. The lid shall be released by its middle or as near as possible to its middle To prevent any moving of the container, wheels shall be locked during the test. For the two-wheel containers, and to prevent any bounce of the container, the operator can maintain it by placing his hand on the top rim The measurement is carried out during the following cycle: — initially, the lid is opened horizontally — the lid is released without giving an impulse — after complete opening, and before a possible rebond, the lid is raised to its initial position Test No 3: Rolling of the container over an artificial irregular track For this test, an artificial test track, simulating irregular ground is used. This test track consists of two parallel strips of steel mesh (6 m long and 400 mm wide), fastened in the reflecting plane approximately every 20 cm. The distance between the two strips is adapted according to the type of container, in order to allow the wheels to roll all over the whole length of the track. The mounting conditions shall ensure a flat surface. If necessary, the track is fastened on the ground with resilient material to avoid emission of parasitic noise Note: Every strip can be composed of several 400 mm wide elements fitted together An example of adequate track is given in Figures 39.1 and 39.2 The operator is situated at the lid hinge side The measurement is carried out while the operator draws the container along the artificial track, with a constant speed of approximately 1 m/s, between points A and B (4,24 m distance — see Figure 39.3) when the wheel axle, for a 2-wheel container, or the first wheel axle for a 4-wheel container, reaches point A or point B. This procedure is repeated three times in each direction During the test, for a 2-wheel container, the angle between the container and the track shall be 45°. For a 4 wheel container, the operator shall ensure an appropriate contact of all the wheels with the track. Period(s) of observation/determination of resulting sound power level if more than one operating condition is used Test Nos 1 and 2: Free shutting down of the lid along the container body and complete opening of the lid If possible, the measurements are carried out simultaneously at the six microphone positions. Otherwise, the sound levels measured at each microphone position will be classified in increasing order and the sound power levels are calculated by associating the values at each microphone position according to their row The A-weighted single-event sound pressure level is measured for each of the 20 shuttings and the 20 openings of the lid at each measurement point. The sound power levels LWAshutting and LWAopening are calculated from the quadratic mean of the five highest values among those obtained Test No 3: Rolling the container over an artificial irregular track The period of observation T shall be equal to the duration necessary to cover the distance between point A and point B on the track. 3.7.2000 EN L 162/55Official Journal of the European Communities The sound power level LWArolling is equal to the mean of six values differing by less than 2 dB. If this criterion is not fulfilled with six measurements, the cycle is repeated as far as necessary The resulting sound power level is calculated by: LWA = 10 log 1 (100,1 LWAshutting + 100,1 LWAopening + 100,1 LWArolling) 3 Figure 39.1 Drawing of the rolling track L 162/56 EN 3.7.2000Official Journal of the European Communities Figure 39.2 Detail of construction and mounting of the rolling track 3.7.2000 EN L 162/57Official Journal of the European Communities Figure 39.3 Measurement distance 40. MOTOR HOES See No 32 The tool shall be disconnected during measurement 41. PAVER-FINISHERS Basic noise emission standard EN ISO 3744:1995 Operating conditions during test Test under load The engine of the machine shall operate at the nominal speed indicated by the manufacturer. All working units shall be activated and operate at the following speeds: conveying system at least 10 % of maximum value spreading system at least 40 % of maximum value tamper (speed, stroke) at least 50 % of maximum value vibrators (speed, unbalance moment) at least 50 % of maximum value pressure bars (frequency, pressure) at least 50 % of maximum value L 162/58 EN 3.7.2000Official Journal of the European Communities Period of observation The period of observation shall at least be 15 seconds 42. PILING EQUIPMENT Basic noise emission standard EN ISO 3744:1995 Test area ISO 6395:1988 Operating conditions during test Test under load The piling equipment is installed at the top of a pile which has sufficient resistance in the ground to allow the equipment to work at a steady speed. In the case of impact hammers, the cap must be supplied with a new, wooden filling. The head of the pile is 0,50 m above the test area Period of observation The period of observation shall at least be 15 seconds 43. PIPELAYERS See No 0 44. PISTE CATERPILLARS See No 0 45. POWER GENERATORS Basic noise emission standard EN ISO 3744:1995 Environmental correction K2A M e a s u r e m e n t i n t h e o p e n a i r K2A = 0 M e a s u r e m e n t i n d o o r s The value of the constant K2A, determined without artificial surface and in accordance with Annex A to EN ISO 3744:1995, shall be ≤ 2,0 dB, in which case K2A shall be disregarded 3.7.2000 EN L 162/59Official Journal of the European Communities Measurement surface/number of microphone positions/measuring distance Hemisphere/6 microphone positions according to Part A item 5/according to Part A item 5. If l > 2 m: a parallelepiped according to EN ISO 3744:1995 may be used with measuring distance d = 1 m. Operating conditions during test Mounting of equipment The power generators shall be installed on the reflecting plane; skid-mounted power generators shall be placed on a support 0,40 m high, unless otherwise required by the manufacturer’s conditions of installation Test under load ISO 8528-10:1998, point 9 Period of observation The period of observation shall at least be 15 seconds 46. POWER SWEEPERS Basic noise emission standard EN ISO 3744:1995 Operating conditions during test Test under load The power sweeper shall be tested in a stationary position. The engine and auxiliary units operate at the speed provided by the manufacturer for the operation of the working equipment; the broom operates at its highest speed, it is not in contact with the ground; the suction system shall work at its maximum suction power with the distance between ground and mouth of the suction system not exceeding 25 mm Period of observation The period of observation shall at least be 15 seconds 47. REFUSE COLLECTION VEHICLES Basic noise emission standard EN ISO 3744:1995 Operating conditions during test Test under load The refuse collection vehicle shall be tested in a stationary position for the following operating conditions. 1. The engine is running at maximum speed provided by the manufacturer. The equipment shall not be running. This test is not carried out for vehicles with electrical supply only L 162/60 EN 3.7.2000Official Journal of the European Communities 2. The compaction system is running The refuse collection vehicle and the hopper receiving the waste are empty If the engine speed is automatically accelerated when the compaction system is running, this value shall be measured. If the measured value is lower than the speed provided by the manufacturer by more than 5 % the test is carried out with the engine accelerated by the cab accelerator, to ensure the engine speed provided by the manufacturer If the engine speed for the compaction system is not provided by the manufacturer or if the vehicle is not provided with an automatic accelerator, then the engine speed, issued by the cab accelerator shall be 1 200 rpm 3. The lifting device is running up and down, without load and without container. The engine speed is obtained and controlled as for the compaction system running (point 2) 4. Material is falling into the refuse collection vehicle Materials are emptied in bulk with the lifting device into the hopper (initially empty). A two-wheeled container with a 240 l capacity, complying with EN 840-1:1997 shall be used for this operation. If the lifting device is not able to pick up such a container, a container with a capacity close to 240 l shall be used. The material shall consist of 30 tubes of PVC, each with a 0,4 kg approximate mass and with the following dimensions: — length: 150 mm ± 0,5 mm — nominal external diameter: 90 mm + 0,3/- 0 mm — nominal depth: 6,7 mm + 0,9/- 0 mm Period(s) of observation/determination of resulting sound power level if more than one operating condition is used The period of observation shall be: 1. at least 15 seconds. The resulting sound power level shall be LWA1 2. at least three complete cycles, if the compaction system is running automatically. If the compaction system is not running automatically, but cycle by cycle, measurements are carried out at least during three cycles. The resulting sound power level (LWA2) shall be the root mean square value of the three (or more) measurements 3. at least three continuous complete work-cycles, including the entirety of lifting device up and lifting device down. The resulting sound power level (LWA3) shall be the root mean square value of the three (or more) measurements 4. at least three complete work-cycles, each including the falling of 30 tubes into the hopper. Each cycle shall not exceed 5 seconds. For these measurements LpAeq,T is replaced by LpA,1s. The resulting sound power level (LWA4) shall be the root mean square value of the three (or more) measurements. The resulting sound power level is calculated by: LWA = 10 log (0,06 × 100,1LWA1 + 0,53 × 100,1LWA2 + 0,4 × 100,1LWA3 + 0,01 × 100,1LWA4) Note: In the case of a refuse collection vehicle only electrically supplied, the coefficient associated to LWA1 is assumed to be equal to 0. 48. ROAD MILLING MACHINES Basic noise emission standard EN ISO 3744:1995 3.7.2000 EN L 162/61Official Journal of the European Communities Operating conditions during test Mounting of equipment The longitudinal axis of the road milling machine shall be parallel to the y-axis Test under load The road milling machine shall be brought to its steady state within the range specified in the instructions supplied to the purchaser. The engine and all attachments shall be running at their respective rated speeds in the idling mode Period of observation The period of observation shall at least be 15 seconds 49. SCARIFIERS Basic noise emission standard EN ISO 3744:1995 Test area ISO 11094:1991 In case of dispute, measurements shall be carried out in the open air on the artificial surface (Point 4.1.2 of ISO 11094:1991) Environmental correction K2A M e a s u r e m e n t i n t h e o p e n a i r K2A = 0 M e a s u r e m e n t s i n d o o r s The value of the constant K2A, determined without artificial surface and in accordance with Annex A to EN ISO 3744:1995, shall be ≤ 2,0 dB, in which case K2A shall be disregarded Measurement surface/number of microphone positions/measuring distance ISO 11094:1991 Operating conditions during test Test under load The scarifier shall be operated with the engine at its nominal speed and its working device idling (operating, but not ripping) Period of observation The period of observation shall at least be 15 seconds L 162/62 EN 3.7.2000Official Journal of the European Communities 50. SHREDDERS/CHIPPERS Basic noise emission standard EN ISO 3744:1995 Test area ISO 11094:1991 Environmental correction K2A M e a s u r e m e n t i n t h e o p e n a i r K2A = 0 M e a s u r e m e n t s i n d o o r s The value of the constant K2A, determined without artificial surface and in accordance with Annex A to EN ISO 3744:1995, shall be ≤ 2,0 dB, in which case K2A shall be disregarded Measurement surface/number of microphone positions/measuring distance ISO 11094:1991 Operating conditions during test Test under load The shredder/chipper shall be tested chipping one or more pieces of wood The work-cycle consists of chipping a round piece of wood (dry pine or plywood) of at least 1,5 m length, that is sharpened at one end and has a diameter approximately equal to the maximum that the shredder/chipper is designed to accept specified in the instructions supplied to the purchaser Period of observation/determination of resulting sound power level The period of observation shall end when there is no more material in the chipping area, but it shall not exceed 20 seconds. If both operation conditions are possible, the higher sound power level has to be given 51. SNOW REMOVING MACHINES WITH ROTATING TOOLS Basic noise emission standard EN ISO 3744:1995 Operating conditions during test Test under load The snow blower shall be tested in a stationary position. The snow blower shall, according to the manufacturer’s recommendations, operate with the working equipment at its maximum speed and the engine at the corresponding speed 3.7.2000 EN L 162/63Official Journal of the European Communities Period of observation The period of observation shall at least be 15 seconds 52. SUCTION VEHICLES Basic noise emission standard EN ISO 3744:1995 Operating conditions during test Test under load The suction vehicle shall be tested in a stationary position. The engine and auxiliary units operate at the speed provided by the manufacturer for the operation of the working equipment; the vacuum pump(s) is (are) operating at its (their) maximum speed provided by the manufacturer. The suction equipment is operated in such a way that the internal pressure is equal to atmospheric pressure (0 % vacuum). The flow noise of the suction nozzle shall not have any influence on the results of the measurements Period of observation The period of observation shall at least be 15 seconds 53. TOWER CRANES Basic noise emission standard EN ISO 3744:1995 Measurement surface/number of microphone positions/measuring distance M e a s u r e m e n t s a t g r o u n d - l e v e l Hemisphere/6 microphone positions according to Part A paragraph 5/according to Part A paragraph 5. M e a s u r e m e n t s c a r r i e d o u t a t j i b - h e i g h t Where the lifting mechanism is located at the jib-height, the measurement surface shall be a sphere of 4 m radius, the centre of which shall coincide with the geometrical centre of the winch Where the measurement is carried out with the lifting mechanism on the jib stay of the crane, the area of measurement surface is a sphere; S is equal to 200 m2 The microphone positions shall be as follows (see figure 53.1): Four microphone positions on a horizontal plane passing through the geometric centre of the mechanism (H = h/2) with L = 2,80 m and d = 2,80 - l/2 L = half-distance between two consecutive microphone positions l = length of mechanism (along axis of jib) L 162/64 EN 3.7.2000Official Journal of the European Communities b = width of mechanism h = height of mechanism d = distance between microphone support and mechanism in direction of jib The other two microphone positions shall be located at the points of intersection of the sphere and the vertical line passing through the geometric centre of the mechanism Operating conditions during test Mounting of equipment M e a s u r e m e n t o f l i f t i n g m e c h a n i s m The lifting mechanism during the test shall be mounted in one of the following ways. The position shall be described in the test report (a) Lifting mechanism at ground level The mounted crane shall be placed on a flat reflecting surface of concrete or non-porous asphalt (b) Lifting mechanism on the jib stay The lifting mechanism shall be at least 12 m above the ground (c) Lifting mechanism fixed to the ground The lifting mechanism shall be fixed to a flat reflecting surface of concrete or non-porous asphalt M e a s u r e m e n t o f t h e e n e r g y g e n e r a t o r Where the energy generator is attached to the crane, whether or not it is linked to the lifting mechanism, the crane shall be mounted on a flat reflecting surface of concrete or non-porous asphalt Where the lifting mechanism is situated on the jib stay, the noise measurement may be carried out with the mechanism either mounted on the jib stay or fixed to the ground Where the energy source powering the crane is independent from it (electrical power generator or mains, or hydraulic or pneumatic power source), only the noise level of the mechanism winch shall be measured Where the energy generator is attached to the crane, the energy generator and the lifting mechanism shall be measured separately if they are not combined. Where these two devices are combined, the measurement shall refer to the whole assembly During the test the lifting mechanism and the energy generator shall be installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions Test free of load The energy generator incorporated in the crane shall operate at the full power rating indicated by the manufacturer The lifting mechanism shall operate free of load, with its drum turning at the rotation speed corresponding to the maximum hook-displacement speed, in the raising and lowering modes. This speed shall be specified by the manufacturer. The greater of the two sound power levels (raising or lowering) shall be used for the results of the test Test under load The energy generator incorporated in the crane shall operate at the full power rating indicated by the manufacturer. The lifting mechanism shall operate with a cable tension at the drum corresponding to the maximum load (for the minimum radius) with the hook moving at the maximum speed. The load and speed figures shall be specified by the manufacturer. The speed shall be checked during the test 3.7.2000 EN L 162/65Official Journal of the European Communities Period(s) of observation/determination of resulting sound power level if more than one operating condition is used For the measurement of the sound pressure level of the lifting mechanism, the measuring period shall be (tr+ tf ) seconds: tr being the period in seconds prior to activation of the brake, with the lifting mechanism operating in the manner specified above. For the purpose of the test tr = 3 seconds tf being the period in seconds between the moment when the brake is activated and that when the hook comes to a complete standstill If an integrator is used, the integration period shall be equal to (tr + tf) seconds The root mean square value at a microphone position i shall be given by: Lpi = 10 lg [(tr 100,1Lri + tf° 100,1Lfi)/(tr + tf)] Lri being the sound pressure level at microphone position i during period tr Lfi being the sound pressure level at microphone position i during breaking period tf L 162/66 EN 3.7.2000Official Journal of the European Communities Figure 53.1 Arrangement of microphone positions where the lifting mechanism is located on the jib stay 3.7.2000 EN L 162/67Official Journal of the European Communities 54. TRENCHERS See No 0 55. TRUCK MIXERS Basic noise emission standard EN ISO 3744:1995 Operating conditions during test Test under load The truck mixer shall be tested in a stationary position. The drum is filled with concrete of medium consistency (propagation measure 42 to 47 cm) complying to the rated capacity. The engine driving the drum shall operate at the speed that causes the maximum speed of the drum specified in the instructions supplied to the purchaser Period of observation The period of observation shall at least be 15 seconds 56. WATER PUMP UNITS Basic noise emission standard EN ISO 3744:1995 Measurement surface/number of microphone positions/measuring distance Parallelepiped/according to EN ISO 3744:1995 with measurement distance d = 1 m Operating conditions during test Mounting of equipment The water pump unit shall be installed on the reflecting plane; skid-mounted water pump units shall be placed on a support 0,40 m high, unless otherwise required by the manufacturer’s conditions of installation Test under load The engine must operate at the point of best efficiency given in the manufacturer’s instructions Period of observation The period of observation shall at least be 15 seconds 57. WELDING GENERATORS Basic noise emission standard EN ISO 3744:1995 L 162/68 EN 3.7.2000Official Journal of the European Communities Environmental correction K2A M e a s u r e m e n t i n t h e o p e n a i r K2A = 0 M e a s u r e m e n t i n d o o r s The value of the constant K2A, determined in accordance with Annex A to EN ISO 3744:1995, shall be ≤ 2,0 dB, in which case K2A shall be disregarded Measurement surface/number of microphone positions/measuring distance Hemisphere/6 microphone positions according to Part A item 5/according to Part A item 5 If l > 2 m: a parallelepiped according to EN ISO 3744:1995 may be used with measuring distance d = 1 m Operating conditions during test Mounting of equipment The welding generators shall be installed on the reflecting plane; skid-mounted welding generators shall be placed on a support 0,40 m high, unless otherwise required by the manufacturer’s conditions of installation Test under load ISO 8528-10:1998, point 9 Period of observation The period of observation shall at least be 15 seconds 3.7.2000 EN L 162/69Official Journal of the European Communities ANNEX IV MODELS OF THE CE MARKING OF CONFORMITY AND OF THE INDICATION OF THE GUARANTEED SOUND POWER LEVEL The CE conformity marking must consist of the initials ‘CE’ taking the following form: Iff the CE marking is reduced or enlarged according to the size of the equipment the proportions given in the above drawing must be respected. The various components of the CE marking must have substantially the same vertical dimension which may not be less than 5 mm. The indication of the guaranteed sound power level must consist of the single-number of the guaranteed sound power in dB, the sign LWA and a pictogram taking the following form: If the indication is reduced or enlarged according to the size of the equipment the proportions given in the above drawing must be respected. However, the vertical dimension of the indication should, if possible, not be less than 40 mm. L 162/70 EN 3.7.2000Official Journal of the European Communities ANNEX V INTERNAL CONTROL OF PRODUCTION 1. This Annex describes the procedure whereby the manufacturer, or his authorised representative established within the Community, who carries out the obligations laid down in point 2, ensures and declares that the equipment concerned satisfies the requirements of this Directive. The manufacturer, or his authorised representative established in the Community, must affix the CE marking of conformity and the indication of the guaranteed sound power level as required in Article 11 to each piece of equipment and draw up a written EC declaration of conformity as required in Article 8. 2. The manufacturer, or his authorised representative established in the Community, must draw up the technical documentation described in point 3 and he must keep it for a period ending at least 10 years after the last product has been manufactured at the disposal of the relevant national authorities for inspection purposes. The manufacturer, or his authorised representative established in the Community, may entrust another person to keep the technical documentation. In this case he has to include the name and address of this person in the EC declaration of conformity. 3. The technical documentation must enable the conformity of the equipment with the requirements of this Directive to be assessed. It must contain at least the following information: — name and address of the manufacturer or his authorised representative established in the Community — a description of the equipment — make — trade name — type, series and numbers — the technical data relevant for the identification of the equipment and the assessment of its noise emission, including, if appropriate, schematic drawings and any description and explanation necessary for their understanding — the reference to this Directive — the technical report of noise measurements carried out in accordance with the provisions of this Directive — the technical instruments applied and the results of the evaluation of the uncertainties due to production variation and their relation to the guaranteed sound power level. 4. The manufacturer must take all measures necessary in order that the manufacturing process ensures continuing compliance of the manufactured equipment with the technical documentation referred to in points 2 and 3 and with the requirements of this Directive. 3.7.2000 EN L 162/71Official Journal of the European Communities ANNEX VI INTERNAL CONTROL OF PRODUCTION WITH ASSESSMENT OF TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION AND PERIODICAL CHECKING 1. This Annex describes the procedure whereby the manufacturer, or his authorised representative established in the Community, who carries out the obligations laid down in points 2, 5 and 6 ensures and declares that the equipment concerned satisfies the requirements of this Directive. The manufacturer, or his authorised representative established in the Community, must affix the CE marking of conformity and the indication of the guaranteed sound power level as required in Article 11 to each piece of equipment and draw up a written EC declaration of conformity as required in Article 8. 2. The manufacturer, or his authorised representative established in the Community, must draw up the technical documentation described in point 3 and he must keep it for a period ending at least 10 years after the last product has been manufactured at the disposal of the relevant national authorities for inspection purposes. The manufacturer, or his authorised representative established in the Community, may entrust another person to keep the technical documentation. In this case he has to include the name and address of this person in the EC declaration of conformity. 3. The technical documentation must enable the conformity of the equipment with the requirements of this Directive to be assessed. It must contain at least the following information: — name and address of the manufacturer or his authorised representative established in the Community — a description of the equipment — make — trade name — type, series and numbers — the technical data relevant for the identification of the equipment and the assessment of its noise emission, including, if appropriate, schematic drawings and any description and explanation necessary for their understanding — the reference to this Directive — the technical report of noise measurements carried out in accordance with the provisions of this Directive — the technical instruments applied and the results of the evaluation of the uncertainties due to production variation and their relation to the guaranteed sound power level. 4. The manufacturer must take all measures necessary in order that the manufacturing process ensures compliance of the manufactured equipment with the technical documentation referred to in points 2 and 3 and with the requirements of this Directive. 5. Evaluation by the notified body prior to placing on the market The manufacturer, or his authorised representative established in the Community, shall present a copy of his technical documentation to a notified body of his choice before the first item of equipment is placed on the market or put into service. If there are doubts about the plausibility of the technical documentation, the notified body shall inform accordingly the manufacturer or his authorised representative established in the Community, and, if need be, carry out, or have carried out modifications to the technical documentation, or possibly, tests deemed necessary. After the notified body has issued a report confirming that the technical documentation satisfies the provisions of this Directive, the manufacturer or his authorised representative established within the Community may affix the CE marking to the equipment and issue an EC declaration of conformity in accordance with Articles 11 and 8, for which he will bear complete responsibility. L 162/72 EN 3.7.2000Official Journal of the European Communities 6. Evaluation by the notified body during production The manufacturer, or his authorised representative established in the Community, shall further involve the notified body in the production phase according to one of the following procedures to be chosen by the manufacturer or his authorised representative established within the Community: — the notified body shall carry out periodical checks in order to verify continuing compliance of the manufactured equipment with the technical documentation and with the requirements of this Directive; in particular the notified body shall concentrate on: — the correct and complete marking of the equipment according to Article 11, — issuing of the EC declaration of conformity according to Article 8, — the technical instruments applied and the results of the evaluation of the uncertainties due to production variation and their relation to the guaranteed sound power level, The manufacturer, or his authorised representative established in the Community, shall give the notified body free access to all the internal documentation supporting these procedures, the actual results of the internal audits and the corrective actions which have been taken, if any. Only if the above checks give unsatisfactory results shall the notified body carry out noise tests, which, on its own judgement and experience, may be simplified or completely carried out according to the provisions laid down in Annex III for the relevant type of equipment, — the notified body shall carry out or have carried out product checks at random intervals. An adequate sample of the final equipment, chosen by the notified body, must be examined and appropriate noise tests as set out in Annex III, or equivalent tests, must be carried out to check the conformity of the product with the relevant requirements of the Directive. The product checking must include the following aspects: — the correct and complete marking of the equipment according to Article 11, — issuing of the EC declaration of conformity according to Article 8. In both procedures, the frequency of the checks shall be defined by the notified body according to the results of previous evaluations, the need to monitor corrective actions and further guidance for the frequency of the checks that may be given by the yearly production and the general reliability of the manufacturer to maintain the guaranteed values; however a check shall be carried out at least once every three years. If there are doubts about the plausibility of the technical documentation or the adherence during production, the notified body shall inform accordingly the manufacturer, or his authorised representative established in the Community. In those cases where equipment checked does not conform to the provisions of this Directive, the notified body must inform the notifying Member State. 3.7.2000 EN L 162/73Official Journal of the European Communities ANNEX VII UNIT VERIFICATION 1. This Annex describes the procedure whereby the manufacturer, or his authorised representative established in the Community, ensures and declares that the equipment which has been issued with the certificate referred to in point 4 conforms to the requirements of this Directive. The manufacturer, or his authorised representative established in the Community, must affix the CE marking supplemented by the information as required in Article 11 to the equipment and draw up the EC declaration of conformity referred to in Article 8. 2. The application for a unit verification must be lodged by the manufacturer or his authorised representative established in the Community with a notified body chosen by him. This application must include: — the name and address of the manufacturer and, if the application is lodged by the authorised representative, his name and address in addition — a written declaration that the same application has not been lodged with any other notified body — a technical documentation conforming to the requirements set below: — a description of the equipment — trade name — type, series and numbers — the technical data relevant for the identification of the equipment and the assessment of its noise emission, including, if appropriate, schematic drawings and any description and explanation necessary for their understanding — the reference to this Directive. 3. The notified body must: — examine whether the equipment has been manufactured in conformity with the technical documentation — agree with the applicant the location where, in accordance with this Directive, the noise tests will be carried out — in accordance with this Directive, carry out or have carried out the necessary noise tests. 4. Where the equipment meets the provisions of this Directive, the notified body must issue a certificate of conformity to the applicant as described in Annex X. If the notified body refuses to issue a certificate of conformity, it must state the detailed grounds for the refusal. 5. The manufacturer, or his authorised representative established in the Community, must keep with the technical documentation copies of the certificate of conformity for a period of 10 years from the date on which the equipment is placed on the market. L 162/74 EN 3.7.2000Official Journal of the European Communities ANNEX VIII FULL QUALITY ASSURANCE 1. This Annex describes the procedure whereby the manufacturer who satisfies the obligations of point 2 ensures and declares that the equipment concerned satisfies the requirements of this Directive. The manufacturer, or his authorised representative established in the Community, must affix the CE marking supplemented by the information as required in Article 11 to each product and draw up the written EC declaration of conformity referred to in Article 8. 2. The manufacturer must operate an approved quality assurance system for design, manufacture and final product inspection and testing as specified in point 3 and shall be subject to surveillance as specified in point 4. 3. Quality assurance system 3.1. The manufacturer must lodge an application for assessment of his quality assurance system with a notified body of his choice. The application must include: — all relevant information for the product category envisaged, including technical documentation of all equipment already in phase of design or production that must contain at least the following information: — name and address of the manufacturer or his authorised representative established in the Community — a description of the equipment — make — trade name — type, series and numbers — the technical data relevant for the identification of the equipment and the assessment of its noise emission, including, if appropriate, schematic drawings and any description and explanation necessary for their understanding — the reference to this Directive — the technical report of noise measurements carried out in accordance with the provisions of this Directive — the technical instruments applied and the results of the evaluation of the uncertainties due to production variation and their relation to the guaranteed sound power level — a copy of the EC declaration of conformity — the documentation concerning the quality assurance system. 3.2. The quality assurance system must ensure compliance of the product with the requirements of the Directives that apply to it. All the elements, requirements and provisions adopted by the manufacturer shall be documented in a systematic and orderly manner in the form of written policies, procedures and instructions. The quality assurance system documentation must permit a common understanding of the quality policies and procedures such as quality programmes, plans, manuals and records. 3.3. It must contain in particular an adequate description of: — the quality objectives and the organisational structure, responsibilities and powers of the management with regard to design and product quality — the technical documentation to be drawn up for each product, containing at least the information indicated in point 3.1 for the technical documentations mentioned there 3.7.2000 EN L 162/75Official Journal of the European Communities — the design control and design verification techniques, processes and systematic actions that will be used when designing the products pertaining to the equipment category covered — the corresponding manufacturing, quality control and quality assurance techniques, processes and systematic actions that will be used — the examinations and test that will be carried out before, during and after manufacture, and the frequency with which they will be carried out — the quality records, such as inspection reports and test data, calibration data, qualification reports of the personnel concerned, etc. — the means to monitor the achievement of the required design and product quality and the effective operation of the quality assurance system. The notified body must assess the quality assurance system to determine whether it satisfies the requirements referred to in point 3.2. It shall presume conformity with these requirements in respect of quality assurance systems that implement EN ISO 9001. The auditing team must have at least one member with experience as an assessor in the equipment technology concerned. The assessment procedure must include an assessment visit to the manufacturer’s premises. The decision must be notified to the manufacturer. The notification must contain the conclusion of the examination and the reasoned assessment decision. 3.4. The manufacturer must undertake to fulfil the obligations arising out of the quality assurance system as approved and to maintain it in an adequate and efficient manner. The manufacturer or his authorised representative established within the Community shall keep the notified body that has approved the quality assurance system informed of any intended updating of the quality assurance system. The notified body must evaluate the modifications proposed and decide whether the modified quality assurance system will still satisfy the requirements referred to in point 3.2 or whether a reassessment is required. It must notify its decision to the manufacturer. The notification must contain the conclusions of the examination and the reasoned assessment decision. 4. Surveillance under the responsibility of the notified body 4.1. The purpose of surveillance is to make sure that the manufacturer duly fulfils the obligations arising out of the approved quality assurance system. 4.2. The manufacturer must allow the notified body entrance for inspection purposes to the locations of design, manufacture, inspection and testing, and storage and must provide it with all necessary information, in particular: — the quality assurance system documentation — the quality records as foreseen by the design part of the quality assurance system, such as results of analyses, calculations, tests, etc. — the quality records as foreseen by the manufacturing part of the quality assurance system, such as inspection reports and test data, calibration data, qualification reports of the personnel concerned, etc. 4.3. The notified body shall periodically carry out audits to make sure that the manufacturer maintains and applies the quality assurance system and must provide an audit report to the manufacturer. 4.4. Additionally the notified body may pay unexpected visits to the manufacturer. During such visits the notified body may carry out, or cause to be carried out, tests to verify that the quality assurance system is functioning correctly, if necessary. The notified body must provide the manufacturer with a visit report and, if a test has taken place, with a test report. L 162/76 EN 3.7.2000Official Journal of the European Communities 5. The manufacturer must, for a period ending at least 10 years after the last equipment has been manufactured, keep at the disposal of the national authorities: — the documentation referred to in the second indent of point 3.1 of this Annex — the updating referred to in the second paragraph of point 3.4 — the decisions and reports from the notified body which are referred to in the final paragraph of point 3.4, points 4.3 and 4.4. 6. Each notified body must give the other notified bodies the relevant information concerning the quality assurance system approvals issued and withdrawn. 3.7.2000 EN L 162/77Official Journal of the European Communities ANNEX IX MINIMUM CRITERIA TO BE TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT BY MEMBER STATES FOR THE NOTIFICATION OF BODIES 1. The body, its director and its staff responsible for carrying out verification operations may be neither the designer, builder, supplier or installer of the equipment nor the authorised representative of any of those parties. They may become involved neither directly nor as authorised representatives in the design, construction, marketing or maintenance of such equipment nor represent the parties engaged in these activities. This does not preclude the possibility of exchange of technical information between the manufacturer and the body. 2. The body and its staff must carry out the assessments and verifications with the highest degree of professional integrity and technical competence and must be free from all pressures and inducements, particularly financial, which might influence their judgement or the results of their work, especially from persons or groups of persons with an interest in the results of verification. 3. The body must have at its disposal the necessary staff and possess the necessary facilities to enable it to perform properly the technical and administrative tasks connected with inspection and surveillance operations; it must also have access to the equipment required for any special verification. 4. The staff responsible for inspection must have; — sound technical and professional training — satisfactory knowledge of the requirements for the assessment of technical documentation — satisfactory knowledge of the requirements for the tests they carry out and adequate practical experience of such tests — the ability to draw up the certificates, records and reports required to authenticate the performance of the tests. 5. The impartiality of inspection staff must be guaranteed. Their remuneration must not depend on the number of tests carried out or the results of such tests. 6. The body must take out liability insurance unless its liability is assumed by the State in accordance with national law, or the Member State itself is directly responsible for the tests. 7. The staff of the body must observe professional secrecy with regard to all information gained in carrying out its tests (except vis-à-vis the competent administrative authorities of the State in which its activities are carried out) under this Directive or any provisions of national law giving effect to it. L 162/78 EN 3.7.2000Official Journal of the European Communities ANNEX X UNIT VERIFICATION MODEL OF CONFORMITY CERTIFICATE EC CONFORMITY CERTIFICATE 1. MANUFACTURER 2. EC CONFORMITY CERTIFICATE No 3. CERTIFICATE HOLDER 4. ISSUING DIRECTIVE APPLICABLE 5. LABORATORY REPORT 6. EC DIRECTIVE APPLICABLE No Date: .../.../EC Measured sound power level: ........................... dB 7. DESCRIPTION OF EQUIPMENT Type of equipment: Category: Trade name: Type No: Identification No: Type of motor(s): Manufacturer: Type of energy: Power/revs: Other required technical characteristics: 8. THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS BEARING THE NUMBER SHOWN IN BOX 2 ARE ANNEXED TO THIS CERTIFICATE: 9. CERTIFICATE VALID (Stamp) Place (Signature) Date: / /