This document provides one means for electrotechnical equipment of cranes to conform with the essential health and safety requirements of the Machinery Directive 98/37/EC.
BS EN 13135-1:2003 specifies requirements for the design and selection of low voltage electrotechnical equipment for all type of cranes, with the objectives of ensuring reliability of safety-related function and protecting personnel from hazards affecting their health and safety.
The equipment covered by this European Standard commences at the point of connection of the supply to the electrical equipment of the crane including systems for power supply and control feeders situated outside the crane, e.g. flexible cables, conductor wires or bars, cableless controls.
The standard does not cover individual items of electrical equipment except with regard to their selection for specific aspects of use.
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