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BS EN 131-6:2019

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Ladders – Telescopic ladders

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BSI 2019 26
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This document specifies the general design features, requirements and test methods and defines terms for leaning and standing telescopic ladders. Ladders with extension elements are not covered by this part of EN 131. This part of the standard is intended to be used in conjunction with EN 131 1, EN 131 2, EN 131 3 and if applicable EN 131 4.

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PDF Pages PDF Title
2 undefined
7 1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
8 4 Functional dimensions
4.1 General dimensions
4.2 Specific dimensions
4.3 Top rung clearance l6
9 4.4 Outside width b4
5 Requirements
5.1 General requirements
5.2 Distance between rungs/steps
10 5.3 Additional requirements for the top of leaning ladders
5.4 Locking of the rung/step sections
5.5 Design
5.6 Base width b2
6 Testing
6.1 General
11 6.2 Ladder preconditioning
6.2.1 General
6.2.2 Drop test
6.3 Strength test of stiles
13 6.4 Bending test of stiles
6.5 Lateral deflection test of the ladder
6.6 Bottom stile ends test
6.7 Vertical load on rungs, steps and platforms
6.7.1 General
6.7.2 Rungs and steps
14 6.7.3 Platform
15 6.7.4 Rungs/steps strength test – unlocked position
6.7.5 Torsion test of rungs/steps
16 6.7.6 Pull out test of rung/step
6.8 Test of opening restraints and hinges of standing telescopic ladders
6.9 Base slip test for leaning ladders
6.10 Test of locking mechanism
6.10.1 Cyclic test of locking mechanism
17 6.10.2 Static test of locking mechanism
6.10.3 Cyclic test of hinge joints
18 6.11 Feet/End cap pull test
6.12 Asymmetrical bending test
6.13 Test methods for plastic ladders
6.14 Test methods for plastic rung/step brackets
6.15 Durability
6.16 Opening and closing cycle test
19 7 Marking and user instructions
7.1 General
7.2 Marking
7.3 User instruction
7.4 List of items to be inspected
20 7.5 Storage
21 Annex A (normative)Test sequence
22 Annex B (informative)Deviations
B.1 General
B.2 Deviations from the Netherlands
23 B.3 Deviations from Sweden
BS EN 131-6:2019
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