BS EN 14492-2-2019

BS EN 14492‑2:2019
BSI Standards Publication
Cranes – Power driven winches and hoists
Part 2: Power driven hoists

BS EN 14492‑2:2019 BRITISH STANDARD
National foreword
This British Standard is the UK implementation of EN 14492‑2:2019. It
supersedes BS EN 14492‑2:2006+A1:2009, which is withdrawn.
The UK participation in its preparation was entrusted to Technical
Committee MHE/3/-/6, Winches, hoists, lifting blocks and accessories.
A list of organizations represented on this committee can be obtained on
request to its secretary.
This publication does not purport to include all the necessary provisions
of a contract. Users are responsible for its correct application.
© The British Standards Institution 2019
Published by BSI Standards Limited 2019
ISBN 978 0 580 94178 8
ICS 53.020.20
Compliance with a British Standard cannot confer immunity from
legal obligations.
This British Standard was published under the authority of the
Standards Policy and Strategy Committee on 30 June 2019.
Amendments/corrigenda issued since publication

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BS EN 14492‑2:2019
EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 14492-2

NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM June 2019
ICS 53.020.20 Supersedes EN 14492-2:2006+A1:2009
English Version
Cranes - Power driven winches and hoists - Part 2: Power

driven hoists
Appareils de levage à charge suspendue - Treuils et Krane - Kraftgetriebene Winden und Hubwerke - Teil
palans motorisés - Partie 2 : Palans motorisés 2: Kraftgetriebene Hubwerke
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 29 April 2019.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this
European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references
concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN
member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by
translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management
Centre has the same status as the official versions.
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Turkey and United Kingdom.
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Contents Page
European foreword....................................................................................................................................................... 7
Introduction .................................................................................................................................................................... 9
1 Scope ................................................................................................................................................................. 10
2 Normative references ................................................................................................................................. 10
3 Terms, definitions and symbols .............................................................................................................. 13
3.1 Terms and definitions ................................................................................................................................ 13
3.2 Symbols and abbreviations ...................................................................................................................... 17
4 List of significant hazards ......................................................................................................................... 19
5 Safety requirements and/or protective measures .......................................................................... 24
5.1 General ............................................................................................................................................................. 24
5.2 Devices ............................................................................................................................................................. 25
5.2.1 Control devices.............................................................................................................................................. 25
5.2.2 Rated capacity limiters and indicators ................................................................................................ 26
5.2.3 Emergency stop function ........................................................................................................................... 31
5.2.4 Hoisting and lowering limiters ............................................................................................................... 31
5.2.5 Safety-related functions............................................................................................................................. 32
5.3 Couplings ......................................................................................................................................................... 33
5.4 Brakes for hoisting and lowering movements................................................................................... 33
5.5 Gearbox ............................................................................................................................................................ 34
5.6 Load hooks ...................................................................................................................................................... 34
5.7 Rope drives ..................................................................................................................................................... 34
5.7.1 General ............................................................................................................................................................. 34
5.7.2 Rope drum ...................................................................................................................................................... 35
5.7.3 Ropes ................................................................................................................................................................ 35
5.7.4 Rope sheaves ................................................................................................................................................. 36
5.7.5 Rope guides/rope runs .............................................................................................................................. 36
5.7.6 Rope fastening onto the rope drum ....................................................................................................... 37
5.7.7 Rope anchorage ............................................................................................................................................ 37
5.7.8 Compensating lever..................................................................................................................................... 37
5.7.9 Rope end terminations............................................................................................................................... 37
5.7.10 Traction Winches ......................................................................................................................................... 38
5.8 Chain drives.................................................................................................................................................... 38
5.8.1 General ............................................................................................................................................................. 38
5.8.2 Chains ............................................................................................................................................................... 39
5.8.3 Chain guides ................................................................................................................................................... 39
5.8.4 Chain anchorage ........................................................................................................................................... 39
5.8.5 Securing the chain from running off ..................................................................................................... 39
5.9 Belt drives ....................................................................................................................................................... 39
5.9.1 General ............................................................................................................................................................. 39
5.9.2 Belts................................................................................................................................................................... 39
5.9.3 Belt guide/belt pulleys/belt drum ......................................................................................................... 39
5.9.4 Fastening to the drum ................................................................................................................................ 40
5.9.5 Belt anchorage............................................................................................................................................... 40
5.10 Pneumatic equipment ................................................................................................................................ 40
5.10.1 General ............................................................................................................................................................. 40
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5.10.2 Energy converters ........................................................................................................................................ 40

5.10.3 Control devices/controls ........................................................................................................................... 41
5.10.4 Control units/control systems ................................................................................................................. 41
5.10.5 Protective measures .................................................................................................................................... 41
5.11 Hydraulic equipment .................................................................................................................................. 42
5.11.1 General ............................................................................................................................................................. 42
5.11.2 Materials and auxiliary materials .......................................................................................................... 42
5.11.3 Energy converters ........................................................................................................................................ 43
5.11.4 Connecting elements and accessories ................................................................................................... 43
5.11.5 Control devices/controls ........................................................................................................................... 44
5.12 Trolleys............................................................................................................................................................. 46
5.12.1 General ............................................................................................................................................................. 46
5.12.2 Braking ............................................................................................................................................................. 46
5.12.3 Operating chains (hand chain) ................................................................................................................ 46
5.12.4 Derailment safety device ........................................................................................................................... 47
5.13 Electrical equipment of hoists and their trolleys.............................................................................. 47
5.13.1 General ............................................................................................................................................................. 47
5.13.2 Electrical supply ............................................................................................................................................ 47
5.13.3 Ambient and operating conditions......................................................................................................... 47
5.13.4 Supply disconnecting (isolating) and switching devices................................................................ 47
5.13.5 Overload protection of motors ................................................................................................................ 48
5.13.6 Control circuits and control functions .................................................................................................. 48
5.13.7 Emergency stop function ........................................................................................................................... 48
5.13.8 Electric motors .............................................................................................................................................. 48
5.13.9 Electric motion limiters.............................................................................................................................. 49
5.14 Reduction of noise by design .................................................................................................................... 50
5.14.1 General ............................................................................................................................................................. 50
5.14.2 Main noise sources on hoist units........................................................................................................... 50
5.14.3 Measures for noise reduction at source ............................................................................................... 50
5.14.5 Information on noise ................................................................................................................................... 50
5.15 Hoists for use in potentially explosive atmosphere ......................................................................... 51
5.16 Equipment for warning .............................................................................................................................. 51
5.16.1 General ............................................................................................................................................................. 51
5.16.2 Warning markings........................................................................................................................................ 51
5.16.3 Warning means for cableless control .................................................................................................... 51
5.16.4 Acoustic warning means ............................................................................................................................ 51
6 Verification of the safety requirements and/or protective measures ...................................... 51
6.1 Hoists manufactured in series ................................................................................................................. 51
6.2 Hoists designed individually .................................................................................................................... 51
7 User information........................................................................................................................................... 59
7.1 General ............................................................................................................................................................. 59
7.2 Special requirements .................................................................................................................................. 59
7.3 Marking ............................................................................................................................................................ 61
Annex A (informative) Examples of power driven hoists.............................................................................. 63
A.1 Rope hoist ........................................................................................................................................................ 63
A.2 Chain hoist....................................................................................................................................................... 66
A.3 Belt hoist .......................................................................................................................................................... 67
A.4 Open type hoist .............................................................................................................................................. 69
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A.5 NGL building hoists — Treuil potence de chantier — Bauaufzüge für nicht geführte
Lasten ............................................................................................................................................................... 70
Annex B (normative) Classification ...................................................................................................................... 72
B.1 General hoist class ....................................................................................................................................... 72
B.2 Class for average hoisting displacement ............................................................................................. 74
B.3 Class for average traversing displacement ......................................................................................... 75
Annex C (informative) Guidance on hoist classification ............................................................................... 77
Annex D (normative) Additional requirements for high risk applications ........................................... 81
Annex E (normative) Additional requirements for Power driven hoists designed for holding
stationary loads above persons .............................................................................................................. 82
Annex F (normative) Additional requirements for hoists intended to be used in potentially
explosive atmospheres .............................................................................................................................. 83
F.1 General ............................................................................................................................................................. 83
F.2 Avoidance or reduction of ignition sources........................................................................................ 83
F.2.1 General ............................................................................................................................................................. 83
F.2.2 Electrical equipment ................................................................................................................................... 83
F.2.3 Non-electrical equipment ......................................................................................................................... 84
F.2.4 Electrostatic discharge ............................................................................................................................... 84
F.2.5 Hazards caused by external influences ................................................................................................ 84
F.2.6 Measures to reduce hazards in potentially explosive atmospheres ......................................... 84
F.3 Marking ............................................................................................................................................................ 84
F.4 User information .......................................................................................................................................... 84
Annex G (informative) Additional requirements for operation in aggressive environments
and outdoors .................................................................................................................................................. 85
G.1 General ............................................................................................................................................................. 85
G.2 Ropes and chains .......................................................................................................................................... 85
Annex H (informative) Additional requirements for operation at low temperatures ....................... 87
Annex I (normative) Supporting structures for NGL building hoists ....................................................... 88
I.1 General ............................................................................................................................................................. 88
I.2 Terms and definitions ................................................................................................................................ 88
I.3 Classification .................................................................................................................................................. 89
I.4 Construction characteristics .................................................................................................................... 92
I.4.1 General requirements ................................................................................................................................ 92
I.4.2 Interchangeability of parts and modularity ....................................................................................... 93
I.5 Calculations .................................................................................................................................................... 98
I.5.1 General ............................................................................................................................................................. 98
I.5.2 Forces and load combinations to be considered .............................................................................. 98
I.5.3 Overturning stability .................................................................................................................................. 99
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I.5.4 Structural verification ................................................................................................................................ 99

I.5.5 Loads transmitted calculations ............................................................................................................ 100
I.6 Instructions.................................................................................................................................................. 100
I.6.1 Transmitted forces/moments information...................................................................................... 100
I.6.2 Markings ....................................................................................................................................................... 103
I.6.3 User information........................................................................................................................................ 104
I.7 Verifications ................................................................................................................................................ 105
Annex J (normative) Power driven series hoist mechanisms – Test procedure for
verification of the classification ........................................................................................................... 106
J.1 Introduction................................................................................................................................................. 106
J.2 Application ................................................................................................................................................... 106
J.3 Implementation of the test ..................................................................................................................... 106
J.3.1 Framework conditions ............................................................................................................................ 106
J.3.2 Configurations ............................................................................................................................................ 107
J.3.3 Test programme......................................................................................................................................... 108
J.4 Acceptance criteria ................................................................................................................................... 111
J.5 Determination of load variation factor according to reeving.................................................... 111
J.6 Conversion of Classification of hoists which are classified according to previous
standards ...................................................................................................................................................... 113
Annex K (informative) Values of ϕIAL, ϕDAL for different types of rated capacity limiters ........ 116
Annex L (informative) Number of starts and cyclic duration factor of motors .................................. 118
Annex M (normative) Noise test code ............................................................................................................... 119
M.1 Scope .............................................................................................................................................................. 119
M.2 General .......................................................................................................................................................... 119
M.3 Determination of the emission sound pressure level at the operator’s position by
measurement .............................................................................................................................................. 119
M.3.1 General .......................................................................................................................................................... 119
M.3.2 Measurement for hoists in general not subject to directive 2000/14/EC ............................ 119
M.3.3 Hoists subject to Directive 2000/14/EC ............................................................................................ 120
M.4 Determination of the sound power level .......................................................................................... 120
M.4.1 General .......................................................................................................................................................... 120
M.4.2 Hoists in general, not subject to Directive 2000/14/EC .............................................................. 120
M.4.3 Hoists subject to Directive 2000/14/EC ............................................................................................ 120
M.5 Mounting and operation conditions ................................................................................................... 121
M.5.1 General .......................................................................................................................................................... 121
M.5.2 Hoists in general, not subject to Directive 2000/14/EC .............................................................. 121
M.5.3 Hoist subject to Directive 2000/14/EC .............................................................................................. 121
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M.6 Uncertainties ............................................................................................................................................... 122

M.7 Information to be recorded .................................................................................................................... 122
M.8 Information to be reported .................................................................................................................... 122
M.9 Declaration and verification of noise emission values ................................................................. 122
Annex N (normative) Design calculation parameters for chains............................................................. 123
N.1 General ........................................................................................................................................................... 123
N.2 Chain mean stresses .................................................................................................................................. 123
N.3 Design factor c1 .......................................................................................................................................... 124
N.4 Working and dynamic coefficients ...................................................................................................... 124
Annex O (informative) Selection of a suitable set of crane standards for a given application...... 125
Annex ZA (informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential
Requirements of EU Directive 2006/42/EC aimed to be covered ............................................ 127
Annex ZB (informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential
Requirements of EU Directive 2014/34/EU aimed to be covered............................................ 131
Bibliography ............................................................................................................................................................... 134
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European foreword
This document (EN 14492-2:2019) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 147 “Cranes -
Safety”, the secretariat of which is held by BSI.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by December 2019, and conflicting national standards shall
be withdrawn at the latest by December 2019.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document supersedes EN 14492-2:2006+A1:2009.
CEN/TC 147 WG 17 has reviewed EN 14492-2:2006+A1:2009 to adapt the standard to the technical
progress, new requirements and changes in standards referenced; the main topics are:
— the design and calculation references to EN 13001-1, EN 13001-2 and EN 13001-3-1 are adopeted in
the document FEM-documents FEM 1.001, FEM 9.901 are no longer referenced;
— the design and calculation to EN 13001-3-2, Limit states and proof of competence of wire ropes in
reeving systems is adopted in the document. The standard ISO 4308-1:2003, in the Chapter 5.7 Rope
drives is no longer referenced.
— the design and calculation to EN 13001-3-5, Limit states and proof of competence of forged hooks is
adopted in the document. The standards DIN 15400, UNI 9465 in the Annex H (informative) are no
longer referenced;
— a guidance of relationships between the FEM and ISO-Classification (Hoist Classification) and the
new Classification according to the EN 13001 series is added; see Annex C;
— the EN 14492-2 references to EN 13135;
— this document will supersede EN 14492-2:2006+A1:2009 and the relevant clauses of

EN 14492-1:2006+A1:2009 winches dealing with lifting applications.
This is the second part of the standard “Cranes — Power driven winches and hoists”. The parts of the
standard are:
— Part 1: Power driven winches
— Part 2: Power driven hoists [the present document]
For the relationship with other European Standards for cranes, see Annex O.
This document has been prepared under a standardization request given to CEN by the European
Commission and the European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of
EU Directive(s).
For relationship with EU Directive(s), see informative Annexes ZA and ZB, which are integral parts of this
document.
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According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organisations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia,
Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France,
Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands,
Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and
the United Kingdom.
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Introduction
This European standard is a harmonized standard to provide one means for power driven hoists to
conform to the essential health and safety requirements of the EU Directive 2006/42/EC (Machinery)
and essential safety requirements of EU Directive 2014/34/EU (ATEX).
The machinery concerned and the extent to which hazards, hazardous situations and events are covered
are indicated in the scope of this European Standard.
This European Standard is a type C standard as stated in EN ISO 12100.
When provisions of this type C standard are different from those stated in type A or B standards, the
provisions of this type C standard take precedence over the provision of the other standards, for
machines that have been designed and built according to the provisions of this type C standard.
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1 Scope
This document is applicable to the design, information for use, maintenance and testing of power driven
hoists, compact or open construction, with or without trolleys for which the prime mover is an electric,
hydraulic or pneumatic motor. They are designed for the lifting and lowering of loads that are suspended
on hooks or other load lifting attachments. Hoists can be used either in cranes, in other machines, e.g. rail
dependent storage and retrieval equipment, monorail conveyors or by itself.
This document is applicable to the following types of hoist:
a) rope hoist;
b) chain hoist;
c) belt hoist, except belt hoist with steel belts as hoisting media;
d) NGL building hoists including supporting structures;
e) Winches used for lifting operation.
This document is not applicable of the following hazards:

f) this document does not cover hazards related to builders hoists for the transport of goods as defined
in Noise Outdoor Directive (OND) 2000/14/EC;
g) this document does not cover hazards related to the lifting of persons.
This document does not specify additional requirements for hazards related to the use of hoists in
explosive atmospheres in underground mines.
The significant hazards covered by this document are identified in Clause 4.
This document is not applicable to power driven hoists that are manufactured before the date of
publication of this document by CEN.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 81-50:2014, Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts — Examinations and tests — Part
50: Design rules, calculations, examinations and tests of lift components
EN 818-1:1996+A1:2008, Short link chain for lifting purposes — Safety — Part 1: General conditions of
acceptance
EN 818-7:2002+A1:2008, Short link chain for lifting purposes — Safety — Part 7: Fine tolerance hoist
chain, Grade T (Types T, DAT and DT)
EN 1127-1, Explosive atmospheres — Explosion prevention and protection — Part 1: Basic concepts and
methodology
EN 12077-2:1998+A1:2008, Cranes safety — Requirements for health and safety — Part 2: Limiting and
indicating devices
EN 12644-2, Cranes — Information for use and testing — Part 2: Marking
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EN 13001-1, Cranes — General design — Part 1: General principles and requirements
EN 13001-2, Crane safety — General design — Part 2: Load actions
EN 13001-3-1, Cranes — General Design — Part 3-1: Limit States and proof competence of steel structure
EN 13001-3-2, Cranes — General design — Part 3-2: Limit states and proof of competence of wire ropes in
reeving systems
EN 13001-3-3, Cranes — General design — Part 3-3: Limit states and proof of competence of wheel/rail
contacts
EN 13001-3-5, Cranes — General design — Part 3-5: Limit states and proof of competence of forged hooks
EN 13135, Cranes — Safety — Design — Requirements for equipment
EN 13411-3, Terminations for steel wire ropes — Safety — Part 3: Ferrules and ferrule-securing
EN 13411-4, Terminations for steel wire ropes — Safety — Part 4: Metal and resin socketing
EN 13411-6, Terminations for steel wire ropes — Safety — Part 6: Asymmetric wedge socket
EN 13411-7, Terminations for steel wire ropes — Safety — Part 7: Symmetric wedge socket
EN 13557:2003+A2:2008, Cranes — Controls and control stations
EN 60034-5, Rotating electrical machines — Part 5: Degrees of protection provided by the integral design
of rotating electrical machines (IP code) — Classification (IEC 60034-5)
EN 60079-0:2012, Explosive atmospheres — Part 0: Equipment — General requirements (IEC 60079-

0:2011)
EN 60079-14, Explosive atmospheres — Part 14: Electrical installations design, selection and erection (IEC
60079-14)
EN 60204-32:2008, Safety of machinery — Electrical equipment of machines - Part 32: Requirements for
hoisting machines (IEC 60204-32:2008)
EN 60529, Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code) (IEC 60529)
EN 61000-6-2, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) — Part 6-2: Generic standards — Immunity for
industrial environments (IEC 61000-6-2)
EN 61000-6-3, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) — Part 6-3: Generic standards — Emission standard
for residential, commercial and light-industrial environments (IEC 61000-6-3)
EN 61000-6-4, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) — Part 6-4: Generic standards — Emission standard
for industrial environments (IEC 61000-6-4)
EN ISO 3744:2010, Acoustics — Determination of sound power levels and sound energy levels of noise
sources using sound pressure — Engineering methods for an essentially free field over a reflecting plane (ISO
3744:2010)
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EN ISO 4413:2010, Hydraulic fluid power — General rules and safety requirements for systems and their
components (ISO 4413:2010)
EN ISO 4414, Pneumatic fluid power — General rules and safety requirements for systems and their
components (ISO 4414)
EN ISO 4871, Acoustics — Declaration and verification of noise emission values of machinery and equipment
(ISO 4871)
EN ISO 11201:2010, Acoustics — Noise emitted by machinery and equipment — Determination of emission
sound pressure levels at a work station and at other specified positions in an essentially free field over a
reflecting plane with negligible environmental corrections (ISO 11201:2010)
EN ISO 11688-1, Acoustics — Recommended practice for the design of low-noise machinery and equipment
— Part 1: Planning (ISO/TR 11688-1)
EN ISO 12100, Safety of machinery — General principles for design - Risk assessment and risk reduction
(ISO 12100)
EN ISO 13732-1, Ergonomics of the thermal environment — Methods for the assessment of human
responses to contact with surfaces — Part 1: Hot surfaces (ISO 13732-1)
EN ISO 13849-1, Safety of machinery — Safety-related parts of control systems — Part 1: General principles
for design (ISO 13849-1)
EN ISO 13850:2015, Safety of machinery — Emergency stop function — Principles for design (ISO
13850:2015)
EN ISO 80079-36, Explosive atmospheres — Part 36: Non-electrical equipment for explosive atmospheres
— Basic method and requirements (ISO 80079-36)
EN ISO 80079-37, Explosive atmospheres — Part 37: Non-electrical equipment for explosive atmospheres
— Non-electrical type of protection constructional safety ''c'', control of ignition sources ''b'', liquid
immersion ''k'' (ISO 80079-37)
ISO 606, Short-pitch transmission precision roller and bush chains, attachments and associated chain
sprockets
ISO 4301-1:1986, Cranes and lifting appliances — Classification — Part 1: General 1)
ISO 4306-1, Cranes — Vocabulary — Part 1: General
ISO 4309, Cranes — Wire ropes — Care and maintenance, inspection and discard
ISO 12482, Cranes — Monitoring for crane design working period
1) ISO 4301:1986 is “time based” approached and changed in the updated versions.
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3 Terms, definitions and symbols

3.1 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in EN ISO 12100, ISO 4306-1 and the
following apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— IEC Electropedia: available at http://www.electropedia.org/
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at http://www.iso.org/obp
3.1.1
belt drive
system of belts as hoisting medium including related belt pulleys, belt drums and belt anchorages
Note 1 to entry: Belts in transmissions of drive forces are excluded.
3.1.2
chain drive
system of fine tolerance steel link chains, roller chains, driven and non-driven chain wheels and chain
anchorages
3.1.3
chain anchorage
arrangement comprising the parts which connect the loaded chain end termination to the major load
bearing structure, e.g. pins, bolts, tension rods
3.1.4
belt anchorage
arrangement comprising the parts which connect the belt end termination to the major load bearing
structure, e.g. pins, bolts, tension rods, the belt fastening on the drum are not included
3.1.5
working coefficient for ropes, chains and belts
ratio between the minimum breaking force and the maximum static tensile force of the ropes, chains and
belts under rated capacity mRC
3.1.6
direct control
main power circuit is directly controlled by the hand controlled actuator without additional means
between the actuator and the main power circuit
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3.1.7
fleet angle
angle between the rope axis and the groove direction of a drum or sheave, at the point where rope enters
the drum or sheave
Note 1 to entry: In the Figure 1 the fleet angles are βL, βR, βL + α and βR − α.
Note 2 to entry: For an un-grooved drum, set the angle α = 0.
Key
βL , βR fleet angles on the pulley
βL + α, βR − α. fleet angles on the drum
α angle of the grooves on the drum
Figure 1 — Fleet angle
3.1.8
force transmission
two or more connected parts which transmit forces
3.1.9
hoist
machine for lifting and lowering loads, freely suspended or guided or supported on inclined planes, over
predetermined distances, with or without trolleys
Note 1 to entry: For examples see Annex A.
3.1.10
hoist load
mH
suspended load which includes all the masses of a load equal to the rated capacity of the hoist, the hoist
medium and the fixed load lifting attachments, e.g. hooks, grabs, magnets, lifting beams, vacuum lifters
3.1.11
hoist medium
part of the hoist and is either rope, belt, steel link chain or roller chain
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3.1.12
hydraulic components
elements (e.g. switches, valves, filters) interconnected and forming an operational hydraulic system
3.1.13
hydraulic overpressure
pressure exceeding the rated pressure
3.1.14
rated pressure
maximum pressure in hydraulical or pneumatical systems at which the component is intended to operate
for a number of repetitions sufficient to assure adequate service life
3.1.15
hydraulic transmission
<energy and signal> supply, control and distribution of energy by means of pressurized fluid
3.1.16
indirect control
main power circuit is controlled by additional means between the hand controlled actuator and the main
power circuit
3.1.17
maximum speed
maximum of all speeds in hoisting or lowering direction
Note 1 to entry: For inverter driven hoists, this speed can occur at the maximum frequency but with a load
smaller than the rated capacity of the hoist.
3.1.18
NGL building hoist
Non Guided Load building hoist
multi layer rope drum hoist with a rated capacity of up to 500 kg characterised by frequent temporary
installation on the construction site by the use of interchangeable supporting structures matching with
the hoists frame
3.1.19
power source
energy to drive the prime mover of a hoist, e.g. electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic
3.1.20
rated capacity
mRC
maximum load that the hoist is designed to lift
Note 1 to entry: In the case of hoists with multi–layer winding, this applies independent of the layer of the rope
on the drum.
3.1.21
rated capacity limiter
device that automatically prevents the hoist from handling loads in excess of its rated capacity, taking
into account the dynamic effects during normal operational use
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Note 1 to entry: This can be achieved by limiting the force flow (direct acting rated capacity limiter) or by
switching off the energy supply to the lifting drive and stopping the lifting movement (indirect acting rated capacity
limiter).
Note 2 to entry: This is the same as Lifting force limiter as used in EN 13001-2.
3.1.22
rated hoisting speed
linear speed of the load when lifting the rated capacity of the hoist:
— in case of electric motors, at rated voltage and rated frequency as indicated on the nameplate;
— in case of hydraulic motors, at rated flow as indicated on the nameplate;
— in case of pneumatic motors, at rated pressure as indicated on the nameplate
Note 1 to entry: For rope hoists, the speed at the lowest rope-layer on the drum. For NGL building hoists, the
average hoisting speed for the declared vertical path.
3.1.23
rated lowering speed
linear speed of the load when lowering the rated capacity of the hoist:
— in case of electric motors, at rated voltage and rated frequency as indicated on the nameplate;
— in case of hydraulic motors, at rated flow as indicated on the nameplate;
— in case of pneumatic motors, at rated pressure as indicated on the nameplate
Note 1 to entry: For rope hoists, the speed at the lowest rope-layer on the drum. For NGL building hoists the
average lowering speed for the declared vertical path.
3.1.24
rope anchorage
arrangement comprising the parts which connect the rope end termination to the major load bearing
structure, e.g. pins, bolts, compensating levers, tension rods, the rope fastening on the rope drum are not
included
3.1.25
rope drive
system of ropes running on rope drums and over rope sheaves, compensation sheaves, rope anchorage
and fastening on the rope drum
3.1.26
compensating sheave
sheave for balancing rope forces, allowing an unlimited movement of rope
3.1.27
rope end termination
arrangement that has direct contact with the rope in order to allows its connection to e.g. rope anchorage
and hook
3.1.28
rope fastening on the rope drum
all parts with which the rope is fastened on the rope drum
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3.1.29
construction winch
power-operated, temporarily installed lifting appliance which is equipped with means for lifting and
lowering a suspended load
Note 1 to entry: Definition is based on the Directive 2000/14/EC.
Note 2 to entry: Construction winch is a hoist in terms of this European Standard.
3.2 Symbols and abbreviations
For the purpose of this document, the symbols and abbreviations given in Table 1 apply.
Table 1 — Symbol and abbreviations
Symbols,
Description
abbreviations
C is the rigidity of the hoist, hoist medium and the supporting structure [N/m]
Crm is the rigidity per meter of a rope, respectively chain, respectively belt [N]
Cmed is the rigidity of the hoist medium (rope or chain or belt) [N/m]
F is the drive force reduced to hook path, [N]

Fmax,L is the maximum force [N]
FLim is the force limit [N]
Ftrig is the triggering-force [N]
g is the acceleration due to gravity (9,81) [m/s2]

ha is the average hoisting displacement in [m]
HD1-HD5 are the Classes of the type of hoist drive and its operation method
iGear is the gear ratio
K2A is the environmental correction factor (see EN ISO 3744:2010, 4.3.2) [dB]
Lp1 is the sound pressure level measured at a distance of d1 = 1 m from the source of sound
Lp is the sound pressure level to be determined at a distance of dr from the source of sound
r
Lpf is the average A-weighted emission sound pressure level on the measurement surface
(hemisphere) [dB]
LW is the sound power level [dB]
MFstatic is the torque of the brake when it is slipping with a speed lower than 100 rpm [Nm]
is the torque that is induced into output shaft of the gearbox under static conditions with
MLoad
mRC [Nm]
P load path [m]

Sang is the smallest offered reeving
Sn/k is the rope force stress resultant [N]
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Description
abbreviations
S0 is the reference area, set equal to 1 [m2]
Stest is the test reeving
T is the total duration of use in h, according to ISO 4301-1:1986
Utest is the increased number of the test cycles
Uvor is the number of required cycles for classification according the A-cfass
U(A) Design number of full load cycles of the selected A-class according Table K.1
U1 is the number of full load cycles with lifting the load from the floor
U2 is the max. number of load cycles with and without lifting the load from the floor
vl,r is the rated lowering speed in [m/s]
vh Is the selected speed in accordance with type of hoist drive and its operating method
vh,r is the rated hoisting speed in [m/s]
vh,cs is the steady hoisting creep speed in [m/s]
fLast is the load variation factor
k is number of ropes winded on the drums

lH is the hook path [m]
m is the mass of the load, [kg]

mH is the hoist load [kg]
mR are the moments of inertia reduced to hook path of motor, brake, gearbox, drum, [kg]
mRC is the rated capacity of the hoist [kg]
n is the number of load bearing ropes, chains, belts
Δtbt is the motion braking time affected by the combined hoist medium tension and brake torque
[s]
is the time lapse after attaining load level α mRC to when actual motion braking
ΔtIAL
commences [s]
¨
X n /k is the acceleration of the load, [m/s2]
α is the triggering-factor (NOTE Used in Chapter 5.2.2)

α angle of the grooves on the drum
βL , βR fleet angles on the pulley
is the radius of the hemisphere (distance of the microphone from the main noise source of the
r
hoist unit see M.4.1) [m]
is the combined efficiency factor of the gearbox and the load bearing elements (e.g. rope,
η
chain)
ϕL is the force-limit factor
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Symbols,
Description
abbreviations
ϕDAL is the force-limit factor for direct acting rating capacity limiters
ϕIAL is the force limit factor for indirect acting rated capacity limiters
4 List of significant hazards

Table 2 contains all the significant hazards, hazardous situations and events that could result in risks to
persons during normal use and foreseeable misuse, as far as they are dealt with in this European
Standard, identified by risk assessment as significant for this type of machinery and which require action
to minimize the risk.
NOTE 1 n.a. considered during risk assessment analysis and decided to be not significant.
NOTE 2 The significant hazards are based upon EN 12100.
Table 2 — List of significant hazards and associated requirements
Relevant clause(s) in this

Hazards
European Standard
1 Mechanical hazards due to:
machine parts or workpieces, e.g.:
a) shape; 5.1, 5.12.3
b) relative location; n.a.
c) mass and stability (potential energy of elements which may
5.1, I.5
move under the effect of gravity);
d) mass and velocity (kinetic energy of elements in controlled
5.4, 5.12.2, 5.12.4
or uncontrolled motion);
5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5, 5.6, 5.7, 5.8,
e) inadequacy of mechanical strength
5.9, I.5
— accumulation of energy inside the machinery, e.g.:
a) elastic elements (springs); 5.4
b) liquids and gases under pressure; 5.10, 5.11
— the effect of vacuum 5.11.4.3
5.1, 5.7.2, 5.7.4, 5.7.10, 5.12.3,
1.1 Crushing hazard
I.4.1
1.2 Shearing hazard 5.1, I.4.1
1.3 Cutting or severing hazard 5.1, 5.8.3, I.4.1
1.4 Entanglement hazard 5.1, 5.7.2, 5.7.4, 5.8.3
1.5 Drawing-in or trapping hazard 5.1, 5.7.2, 5.7.4, 5.8.3
1.6 Impact hazard 5.1, 5.8.2, I.1, I.4.1
1.7 Stabbing or puncture hazard 5.1, I.4.1
1.8 Friction or abrasion hazard 5.1, 5.7.2, 5.7.4, 5.7.10, 5.8.1
1.9 High pressure fluid injection or ejection hazard 5.11.4.2, 5.11.5, 5.11.6.3
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1.10 Slipping, tripping and falling n.a.
2 Electrical hazards due to:
2.1 Contact of persons with live parts (direct contact) 5.2.1, 5.13, 5.13.4
Contact of persons with parts which have become live under
2.2 5.2.1, 5.13, 5.13.4
faulty conditions (indirect contact)
2.3 Approach to live parts under high voltage 5.13.1
2.4 Electrostatic phenomena 5.13
Thermal radiation or other phenomena such as the projection of
2.5 molten particles and chemical effects from short circuits, 5.13
overloads etc.
2.6 Electromagnetic phenomena n.a
3 Thermal hazards, resulting in:
Burns, scalds and other injuries by a possible contact of persons
with objects or materials with an extreme high or low 5.1, 5.11.6.5
3.1
temperature, by flames or explosions and also by the radiation of 5.11.6.6, 5.15
heat sources
3.2 Damage to health by hot or cold working environment n.a.
3.3 dehydration n.a
4 Hazards generated by noise, resulting in:
Hearing loss (deafness), other physiological disorders (e.g. loss
4.1 5.14, 7.2, Annex M
of balance, loss of awareness)
4.2 Interference with speech communication, acoustic signals etc. 5.14, Annex M
5 Hazards generated by vibration due to:
Use of hand-held machines resulting in a variety of neurological
5.1 n.a.
and vascular disorders
Whole body vibration, particularly when combined with poor
5.2 n.a.
postures
6 Hazards generated by radiation due to:
6.1 Low frequency, radio frequency radiation, micro waves F.2
6.2 Infrared, visible and ultraviolet light n.a.
6.3 X and gamma rays n.a.
6.4 Alpha, beta rays, electron or ion beams; neutrons n.a.
6.5 Lasers F.2
6.6 Ionizing radiation source n.a.
Hazards generated by materials and substances (and their
7 constituent elements) processed or used by the machinery
due to:
Hazards from contact with or inhalation of harmful fluids, gases,
7.1 5.4, 5.10.1, 5.11.1, 5.12.2
mists, fumes, and dusts
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7.2 Fire or explosion hazard 5.11.6.5, 5.11.6.6, 5.15, Annex F
7.3 Biological or microbiological (viral or bacterial) hazards n.a
7.4 Use/application of pesticides n.a
Hazards generated by neglecting ergonomic principles in
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machinery design as, e.g. hazards from:
8.1 Unhealthy postures of excessive effort 5.2.1, I.4.2.5
8.2 Inadequate consideration of hand-arm or foot-leg anatomy n.a.
8.3 Neglected use of personal protection equipment n.a.
8.4 Inadequate local lighting 7
8.5 Mental overload and under-load, stress n.a.
8.6 Human error, human behaviour 5.2.1
8.7 Inadequate design, location or identification of manual controls 5.2.1, 5.13
8.8 Inadequate design or location of visual display units 5.2.1, 5.13
8.9 Insufficient means for evacuation/emergency exit n.a
8.10 Repetive activity n.a.
9 Combination of hazards
Unexpected start-up, unexpected overrun/overspeed (or
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any similar malfunction) from:
5.2.1, 5.2.3, 5.2.5, 5.4, 5.10.3,
10.1 Failure/disorder of the control system 5.10.4, 5.10.5.1, 5.11.6.1, 5.11.6.2,
5.12.2, 5.13.4, 5.13.7, 5.13.8.2
10.2 Restoration of energy supply after an interruption 5.2.1, 5.2.3, 5.10.5.1, 5.13
10.3 External influences on electrical equipment 5.12.2, 5.13
10.4 Other external influences (gravity, wind etc.) 5.4, 5.12.4, I.5
10.5 Errors in the software 5.2.5, 5.13
Errors made by the operator (due to mismatch of machinery
10.6 n.a.
with human characteristics and abilities, see 8.6)
10.7 Overspeed during operation 5.13.8.3
Impossibility of stopping the machine in the best possible 5.2.1, 5.2.3, 5.10.5.1, 5.10.1,
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conditions 5.11.6.1, 5.12.2, 5.13.4, 5.13.7
12 Variations in the rotational speed of tools n.a.
5.4, 5.10.2.2, 5.11.6.2, 5.12.2, 5.13,
13 Failure of the power supply
5.13.8.2
5.2.1, 5.2.3, 5.2.5, 5.4, 5.10.3,
14 Failure of the control circuit 5.10.4, 5.10.5.1, 5.11.5, 5.11.6.1,
5.12.2, 5.13
15 Errors of fitting 5.5, 5.12.4, 5.13, 7, I.4.1, I.4.2, I.6
16 Break-up during operation 5.1, 5.4, 5.5, 5.7.9, 5.8.4, 5.9.2
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17 Falling or ejected objects or fluids 5.12.4, I.4.1
18 Loss of stability /overturning of machinery I.4.1, I.5
19 Slip, trip and fall of persons (related to machinery) I.4.1
Additional hazards, hazardous situations and hazardous events due to mobility
20 Relating to the travelling function:
20.1 Movement when starting the engine n.a.
20.2 Movement without a driver at the driving position 5.2.1
20.3 Movement without all parts in a safe position 5.2.1
20.4 Excessive speed of pedestrian controlled machinery n.a.
20.5 Excessive oscillations when moving n.a.
Insufficient ability of machinery to be slowed down, stopped and
20.6 5.2.1, 5.2.3, 5.10.3, 5.10.4
immobilised
Linked to the work position (including driving station) on
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the machine due to:
21.1 Fall of persons during access to (or at/from) the work position n.a.
21.2 Exhaust gases/lack of oxygen at the work position n.a.
21.3 Fire (flammability of the cab, lack of extinguishing means) n.a.
Mechanical hazards at the work position:
— contact with the wheels;
— rollover and overturning
— slipping during acess;
21.4 n.a.
— fall of objects, penetration by objects;
— break-up of parts rotating at high speed;
contact of persons with machine parts or tools (pedestrian
controlled machines).
21.5 Insufficient visibility from the work positions 7.2.
21.6 Inadequate lighting n.a.
21.7 Inadequate seating n.a.
21.8 Noise at the work position 5.14, Annex M
21.9 Vibration at the work position n.a.
21.10 Insufficient means for evacuation/emergency exit n.a.
22 Due to the control system:
22.1 Inadequate location of manual controls 5.2.1, 5.13
Inadequate design of manual controls and their mode of 5.2.1, 5.10.3, 5.10.4, 5.11.5,
22.2
operation 5.11.6.1, 5.13
23 From handling the machine (lack of stability) 5.1
24 Due to the power source and to the transmission of power:
24.1 Hazards from the engine and the batteries n.a.
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24.2 Hazards from transmission of power between machines n.a.
24.3 Hazards from coupling and towing n.a.
25 From/to third persons due to:
25.1 Unauthorised start-up/use 5.2.1
25.2 Drift of a part away from its stopping position 5.12.2
25.3 Lack or inadequacy of visual or acoustic warning means 5.16.3, 5.16.4
26 Insufficient instructions for the driver/operator 7
Additional hazards, hazardous situations and hazardous events due to lifting
27 Mechanical hazards and hazardous events:
27.1 From load falls, collisions, machine tipping caused by:
27.1.1 Lack of stability 5.1, I 4.1, I.5,
Uncontrolled loading – overloading – overturning moments
27.1.2 5.2.2, 5.11.3, I.1, I.4.1
exceeded
5.2.1, 5.2.4, 5.4, 5.13.8.1, 5.13.8.2,
27.1.3 Uncontrolled amplitude of movements
I.4
5.2.1, 5.2.2.3, 5.4, 5.10.2.2, 5.11.3,
27.1.4 Unexpected/unintended movement of loads
5.11.6.2, 5.13.8.1 5.13.8.2, I.4.1
5.1, 5.6, 5.7.6, 5.7.9, 5.8.4, 5.9.4,
27.1.5 Inadequate holding devices/accessories
5.9.5, I.4.1
27.1.6 Collision of more than one machine n.a.
27.2 From access of persons to load support n.a.
27.3 From derailment 5.12.4, I.4.1
5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5, 5.6, 5.7, 5.8,
27.4 From insufficient mechanical strength of parts
5.9, 5.11, 5.12, I.5
5.7.1, 5.7.2, 5.7.4, 5.7.5, 5.7.6,
27.5 From inadequate design of pulleys, drums
5.7.10, 5.9.1, 5.9.3, 5.9.4
From inadequate selection of chains, ropes, lifting and
27.6 5.7, 5.8, 5.9
accessories and their inadequate integration into the machine
27.7 From lowering of the load under the control of friction brake 5.4
From abnormal conditions of
27.8 7, I.4.1
assembly/testing/use/maintenance
From the effect of load on persons (impact by load or
5.2.1, 5.12.2, 7, I.4.1
counterweight)
28 Electrical hazards
28.1 From lightning 5.13
29 Hazards generated by neglecting ergonomic principles n.a.
29.1 Insufficient visibility from the driving position 7
Additional hazards, hazardous situations and hazardous events due to underground work
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30 Mechanical hazards and hazardous events due to:
30.1 Lack of stability of powered roof supports n.a.
Failing accelerator or brake control of machinery running on
30.2 5.2.1, 5.12.2
rails
Failing or lack of dead man’s control of machinery running on
30.3 5.2.1, 5.2.3, 5.3, 5.10.4, 5.11.5
rails
31 Restricted movement of persons n.a.
32 Fire and explosion n.a.
33 Emission of dust, gases etc. n.a.
Additional hazards, hazardous situations and hazardous events due to the lifting or moving of persons
34 Mechanical hazards and hazardous events due to:
Inadequate mechanical strength — inadequate working
34.1 n.a.
coefficients
34.2 Failing of loading control n.a.
34.3 Failing of controls in person carrier (function, priority) n.a.
34.4 Overspeed of person carrier n.a.
35 Falling of person from person carrier n.a.
36 Falling or overturning of person carrier n.a.
37 Human error, human behaviour n.a.
5 Safety requirements and/or protective measures

5.1 General
Hoists shall comply with the safety requirements and/or protective measures of this clause. In addition,
the hoist shall be designed in accordance with the principles of EN ISO 12100 for hazards relevant but
not significant, which are not dealt with by this European Standard.
Hoists shall be classified in line with EN 13001-1. Replacement of chains and belts during the design life
of the hoist may be assumed in the design, in analogy to ropes in accordance with EN 13001-3-2. This
shall be expressed as a design number of chains or belts used during the total design life of the hoist.
The following design parameters shall be documented in the design calculations of a hoist:
— rated load,
— load distribution, either by average load, load spectrum factor or class Q of load spectrum factor,
— number of work cycles,
— average vertical load movement in a loaded part of a work cycle, typically sum of hoisting and
lowering distances,
— average horizontal load movement in a loaded part of a work cycle, where relevant
— number of ropes, chains or belts taken for the total design life of the hoist.
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The above parameters of use (except rated load) may be specified through classification of a hoist.
The classification of hoist shall be in accordance with Annex B. A guidance is given in Annex C.
Where a hoist class is specified, the S-class for stationary (non-rotating) structural parts can be taken
from Table B.3.
Hoists shall be designed for loads and load combinations in accordance with EN 13001-2, relevant to the
intended use of a hoist.
Structural parts of hoists shall be designed for the specified use in accordance with EN 13001-3-1.
Alternatively, advanced and recognized theoretical or experimental methods may be used. This includes
also the experimental determination of the fatigue strength of special details. In these cases, the reference
shall be mentioned.
Mechanical and electrical equipment of hoists shall conform to EN 13135 and EN 60204-32, except as
otherwise given in this standard.
Additional requirements for certain applications are as follows:
a) hoists shall be in accordance with Annex D for high risk applications, e.g. when transporting hot
molten masses
b) hoists shall be in accordance with Annex E when holding stationary loads above persons;
c) supporting-structures for NGL building hoists shall be in accordance with Annex I.
Information for certain applications are given by:

d) hoists should be in accordance with Annex G when operating in aggressive environments and
outdoors;
e) hoists should be in accordance with Annex H when operating at low temperatures.
Accessible parts shall not have sharp edges, sharp angles or protruding parts that can cause injury. This
can be achieved by e.g. deburring, flanging, trimming or sand blasting.
Connections and individual components of hoists shall incorporate features so that they cannot self-
loosen.
Moving transmission parts (shafts, fans, wheels, gears, belts, couplings) shall be designed, positioned or
guarded in order to protect against the risks associated with possible contact of exposed persons during
the intended use.
Risk of burn during hoisting operation caused by contact between the operator’s skin and hot surfaces of
the hoist shall be reduced by following the principles of EN ISO 13732-1.
The test procedure for verification of the design of hoists shall be in accordance with Annex J. Hoists and
trolleys shall be designed taking into account the static and dynamic forces which may occur at intended
use. Forces which occur due to the activation of the rated capacity limiter and the Emergency-Stop-
Function shall be taken into account.
5.2 Devices
5.2.1 Control devices
Devices for starting and stopping manually-controlled hoists shall be fitted with hold-to-run control
elements so that the drive energy supply is interrupted when the actuating elements are released.
Actuating elements of control devices shall incorporate features that prevent unintentional operation or
not wanted movements of the load (see EN 13557:2003+A2:2008, 5.2.3.1.2). Actuating elements of
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control devices shall incorporate features and be arranged and marked in such a way that their
assignments, direction of operation and switching state are unmistakably recognizable, using pictograms
(symbols), where appropriate.
5.2.2 Rated capacity limiters and indicators
5.2.2.1 General
Hoists with a rated capacity of 1 000 kg or more shall be fitted with a rated capacity limiter.
The rated capacity limiter shall be designed to prevent overloading of the hoist and the trolley. It shall
also limit the forces transmitted to the supporting structure, which are to be provided by the
manufacturer (see 7.2). Overloading means exceeding the designed operating forces.
A rated capacity limiter may also be incorporated within the supporting structure into which a hoist is
fitted.
Rated capacity limiters shall be in accordance with EN 12077-2.
Rated capacity limiters shall operate to override the controls of the hoist as required in
EN 12077-2:1998+A1:2008, 5.4.2.1. This requirement can be fulfilled either by direct acting rated
capacity limiter or by indirect acting rated capacity limiter.
For hoists for which the rated capacity does not vary with the position of the load the risk assessment
shows that no hazard occurs from the load when the rated capacity limiter was triggered. These hoists
do therefore not require rated capacity indicators as defined in EN 12077-2.
5.2.2.2 Setting
5.2.2.2.1 General
The rated capacity limiter shall limit the forces to a level equal to or less than the designed operating
forces (as defined in EN 12077-2:1998+A1:2008, 5.4.1.2).
5.2.2.2.2 Direct acting rated capacity limiters
The setting shall be such that a load equal to 110 % of the rated capacity of the hoist can be lifted in order
to perform the dynamic overload test, see Clause 6, this without changing the setting of the rated capacity
limiter.
The limiter shall prevent the hoisting of a load higher than 160 % of the rated capacity of the hoist.
5.2.2.2.3 Indirect acting rated capacity limiters
The limiter system shall be such that lifting of a grounded load greater than 1,1 times the rated capacity
triggers the lifting capacity limiter.
In a single level triggering system this is achieved by setting the triggering factor (α) to a value
corresponding to 1,1 times the rated capacity increased with the design value of the dynamic factor ϕ2.
Typically the triggering factor α should be less or equal to 1,25. For limiter systems with two triggering
levels and an in-built time delay, see EN 15011.
A load greater than α times the rated capacity shall not be lifted over a distance greater than the maximum
rated hoisting speed multiplied by 1 s.
5.2.2.3 Maximum force
5.2.2.3.1 General
The maximum force Fmax,L occurs when the rated capacity limiter operates .
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The maximum force, which applies to the hoist and the trolley when the rated capacity limiter has
operated, shall be calculated according to Formula (1)
Fmax,L = (ϕL × mRC + (mH – mRC)) × g (1)
where
Fmax,L is the maximum force [N];
ϕL is the force-limit factor;
The force-limit factor ϕL depends on the type of limiter:
ϕL = ϕDAL in case of direct acting limiter (see 5.2.2.3.2);
ϕL = ϕIAL in case of indirect acting limiter (see 5.2.2.3.3);
mH is the hoist load [kg];
mRC is the rated capacity of the hoist [kg];
g is the acceleration due to gravity (9,81) [m/s2].
The maximum force Fmax,L shall be assigned to load combination C as specified in EN 13001-2.
The mass of the hoist medium can be neglected if it is less than 5 % of the rated capacity of the hoist plus
the mass of the fixed load lifting attachments.
5.2.2.3.2 Direct acting rated capacity limiters — maximum force
Direct acting rated capacity limiters act directly in the chain of drive elements and limit the transmitted
force. Those limiters are for example friction torque limiters and pressure limiting valves. Direct acting
rated capacity limiters generally have no response delay and require no braking path.
The most frequently used limiters for direct limitation are friction torque limiters, which are set to the
force limit as given in Formula (2):
Flim = (ϕDAL × mRC + mH – mRC) × g (2)
where
Flim is the force limit [N];
ϕDAL is the force-limit factor for direct acting rating capacity limiters;
For friction torque limiters, the factor ϕDAL shall be less than or equal to 1,6.
On hydraulically acting rated capacity limiters (e.g. pressure relief valves), the factor ϕDAL shall be less
than or equal to 1,4. On pneumatically acting rated capacity limiters, the factor ϕDAL shall be less or equal
1,6.
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For direct acting rated capacity limiters the maximal force Fmax,L as defined in Formula (1) is equal to
the force limit Flim in Formula (2); see Formula (3):
Fmax,L = Flim (3)
where
Flim is the force limit [N].
5.2.2.3.3 Indirect acting rated capacity limiters – maximum force
Indirect acting rated capacity limiters measure the transmitted force using a sensor and switch off the
energy supply for the lifting operation and, if required, apply the brake torque. The force when the limiter
starts operating is called the triggering-force. Evaluation of that force and filtering of interference signals
require time and act as a switch-off-delay. This delay is called response-time. After the response-time the
limiter switches off the energy-supply.
The triggering-force shall be calculated by Formula (4):
Ftrig = (α × mRC + mH – mRC) × g (4)
where
Ftrig is the triggering-force [N];
α is the triggering-factor ;
The triggering-factor includes the maximum tolerance of the limiter, resulting from its design and
construction.
The factor ϕIAL for indirect acting rated capacity limiters shall be calculated as given in Formula (5) or
determined through a test:
  ∆tbt 
 C × vh  ∆tIAL + 2 
 
φIAL= α +  (5)
( mRC × g )
where
ϕIAL is the force limit factor for indirect acting rated capacity limiters ;
vh is the hoisting speed [m/s]. The appropriate speed shall be selected from Table 3;
C is the rigidity of the hoist, hoist medium and the supporting structure [N/m];
ΔtIAL is the time lapse after attaining load level α ⋅ mRC to when actual motion braking
commences [s];
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Δtbt is the motion braking time affected by the combined hoist medium tension and brake
torque [s];
When the rigidity of the supporting structure is unknown at the hoist design stage, it shall be assumed to
be rigid.
The rigidity of the hoist medium can be calculated by the following Formula (6):
Crm × n
Cmed = (6)
lH
where
Cmed is the rigidity of the hoist medium(rope or chain or belt) [N/m];
Crm is the rigidity per meter of a rope, respectively chain, respectively belt [N];
n is the number of load bearing ropes, chains, belts;
lH is the hook path [m].
For indirect acting rated capacity limiters the maximum force Fmax,L as defined in Formula (1) is not
equal to the triggering-force Ftrig in Formula (4).
The maximum force Fmax,L, as defined in Formula (1) shall be evaluated by Formula (7)
Fmax,L = (ϕIAL· mRC + mH – mRC) × g (7)
where
ϕIAL is the force limit factor for indirect acting rated capacity limiters;
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Table 3 — Values for vh for estimation of ϕIAL
Type of hoist drive and its operating method

Hoisting speed
HD 1 HD 2 HD 3 HD 4 HD 5
vh vh,max vh,cs vh,cs 0,5 ⋅ vh,max 0
where
HD1: Creep speed is not available or the start of the drive without creep speed is possible;
HD2: Hoist drive can only start at creep speed of at least a preset duration;
HD3: Hoist drive control maintains creep speed until the load is lifted off the ground;
HD4: Step-less hoist drive control, which performs with continuously increasing speed;
HD5: Step-less hoist drive control automatically ensures that the dynamic factor ϕ2 does not exceed ϕ2,min.
vh,max is the maximum hoisting speed;
vh,cs is the steady hoisting creep speed.
NOTE For further information see EN 13001-2:2014, Annex B for illustration of the types of hoist drives.
Indicative values of ϕL for different types of rated capacity limiters are given in Annex K.
5.2.2.4 Additional requirements for friction torque limiters
Requirements for friction torque limiters depend on their position in the force flow, and whether the
slipping of the friction force limiter is monitored or not.
The first characterizing factor is the position of the friction force limiter: whether it is situated inside the
force flow when the brake is engaged (Type 1) or outside (Type 2). Figure 2 shows two general principles
as an example. Several different arrangements that fulfil the same function are possible.
The second characterizing factor is the monitoring of slipping of the friction torque limiter: in Type 1B
and 2B the monitoring exists and the hoist control system switches off automatically, when slipping is
detected. Type 1A and 2A systems do not have the monitoring of slipping.
Requirements:
Friction torque limiters of Type 1A and 2A used as rated capacity limiters shall be such that, when
triggered, the torque which can be transmitted over a duration period of time of 60 s shall not exceed the
maximum value specified by the manufacturer, and the lifting force shall be sufficient to hold a load equal
to the rated capacity of the hoist in the lifting motion and when the motor is at standstill. After this period
of time of 60 s, the rated capacity of the hoist may lower at an average speed of not more than half the
rated lowering speed whilst the motor is operated upwards; in this case, this speed is determined over a
distance of at least 3 m.
For Type 2A the lowering of the load with max half of the rated speed may start also inside the 60 s of the
test.
Friction torque limiters of Type 1B and 2B used as rated capacity limiters shall be such that, when
triggered and reset 3 times within 60 s, the torque which can be transmitted shall not exceed the
maximum value specified by the manufacturer and the lifting force shall be sufficient to hold a load.
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Type 1: Type 2:
Friction torque limiter inside force flow Friction torque limiter outside force flow
Key
1 brake
2 motor
3 Friction Torque limiter
4 gearbox
5 output
6 without detection
7 with detection
--- force flow while brake engaged
Figure 2 — Arrangements of Friction Torque limiters — Force Flow
5.2.3 Emergency stop function
Hoists shall be provided with an emergency stop function. The emergency stop function shall be available
and operational at all times, regardless of the operating mode.
Electrically powered hoists shall be in accordance with 5.13.7, pneumatically powered hoists shall be in
accordance with 5.10.5.1 and hydraulically powered hoists shall be in accordance with 5.11.6.1.
5.2.4 Hoisting and lowering limiters
5.2.4.1 General
Hoists shall be fitted with hoisting and lowering limiters in accordance with EN 12077-2:1998+A1:2008,
5.6.1.
Hoisting and lowering limiters include, for example, electrical limit switches, adjustable friction torque
limiters, relief valves.
Friction torque limiters used as hoisting and lowering limiters shall fulfil the requirements of 5.2.2.4.
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The following prescriptions shall apply in addition to those stated in EN 12077-2.

Electromechanical limiters shall have a positive opening system.
After operation of a limiter, it shall be ensured that the limiter does not return to its original position until
the corresponding restricted area has been left by the actuating part.
The lowering limiter shall ensure that the minimum engagement of the lifting medium is maintained at
all times during operation. The lowering limiter shall also stop the motion to prevent unwanted coiling
in the reverse direction.
5.2.4.2 Second limiter (= backup limiter) for hoisting
For normal operation a second limiter, as defined in EN 12077-2:1998+A1:2008, 5.6.1.4, is not necessary.
A risk assessment based on the particular application may result in the need of a second limiter for certain
motions. This second limiter shall not be approached during normal operation, whereas the first limiter
can be approached during normal operation.
Based upon the risk assessment, a second limiter may be necessary, for example when the hoisting limiter
is activated with regularity and this limiter is not designed for regularity.
Following operation of the second limiter, a restart shall only be possible by a reset action, e.g. by using a
key-lockable hold-to-run control on the control stand, manual reset button on the hoist. The indication of
a failure of the first limiter, as required in EN 12077-2:1998+A1:2008, is, that a reset action is necessary,
after the second limiter has been triggered.
Following operation of the second limiter, a restart shall only be possible into the opposite direction.
Indication and reset action are not necessary, if the second limiter is a friction torque limiter or a fixed
end stop (like an end buffer) designed to accommodate the movement energy.
5.2.5 Safety-related functions
All safety-related functions of controls shall fulfil at least the following requirements of EN ISO 13849-1:
— control circuits built with electromechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic components: at least
Performance level c and at least category 1;
— control circuits built with electronic or programmable components, respectively: at least

Performance Level c and category 2.
Safety related functions of the control systems are e.g.:

— rated capacity limiters, see 5.2.2;
— emergency stop device, see 5.2.3;
— hoisting and lowering limiters, see 5.2.4;
— motion limiter for trolley (see 5.12.1);
— protective measures (pneumatic), see 5.10.5;
— protective measures (hydraulic), see 5.11.6;
— power feed isolating and switching devices see 5.13.4.
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In the following two cases, all safety-related functions of control systems, except power feed isolating and
switching devices (see 5.13.4) shall conform to at least Performance Level d:
— lifting operations above pipes and tubes where the destruction of those pipes and tubes by a falling
load can cause the escape of combustible gases or fluids;
— hoisting, lowering and travelling of hot molten masses or other goods with comparable hazards as
acid or base.
Safety related functions of control devices, units and systems defined in 5.2.1, 5.10.3, 5.10.4 and 5.11.5
shall fulfil at least Performance level b and at least category 1.
STOP function in cable-less control systems, as laid down in EN 13557:2003+A1:2008, Annex C, C.3.1: at
least Performance Level c and at least category 3.
5.3 Couplings
Couplings in the flow of hoisting forces, with the exception of friction torque limiters, shall be constructed
so that in case of a failure of plastic or rubber parts, there is a positive engagement by metal parts.
5.4 Brakes for hoisting and lowering movements
Service brakes for vertical movements shall be designed in accordance with EN 13135, with the following
additional requirements as given in this clause. Backup brakes for vertical movements shall be designed
in accordance with EN 13135.
Hoists shall be designed in such a way that movements can be decelerated, the load can be held, and that
unintended movements are avoided. In addition the rotating masses, the triggering limit of the rated
capacity limiter and the maximum speed, e.g. in the event of a phase failure, shall be taken into account.
Brakes shall engage automatically when:
a) the control device returns to its neutral position;
b) the emergency stop function is activated;
c) the external power supply to the brake is interrupted;
d) the power supply of the corresponding drive (= motor) is interrupted or switched off.
In addition to letters a) to d),

in the case of 3-phase motors, brakes shall engage automatically when
e) two phases of the power supply of the corresponding drive (= motor) are interrupted.
In case only one phase fails, see 5.13.8.1 and 5.13.8.2.

With spring loaded brakes, brake springs shall be compression springs and shall be guided.
If the braking-force is supplied by pre-stressed springs, the failure of any spring in the braking system
shall not reduce the available braking torque by more than 20 %. This can be achieved, for example
— by using at least 5 springs;
— if less than 5 helical springs are used, they shall be dimensioned such, that the wire diameter is
greater than the distance between the windings in the working condition to prevent screwing in of
the two spring parts in the event of a wire break.
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It shall be possible to check, adjust and replace the brake or the brake linings, when required in the user
manual. The connection between brake lining and brake lining holder shall not permit unintentional
release.
The brakes for hoisting movement shall fulfil the requirement of Formula (8).
× ML × η
M B ≥ 1,8 (8)
where
MB is the specified holding torque of the brake applied to the brake shaft at speed equal to or
lower than 100 rpm;
ML is the torque on the brake due to the rated load in static condition without mechanical
efficiency
η is the total mechanical efficiency of the load carrying mechanism, including e.g. gear
transmissions and load suspension.
Definition of the braking torque:

Static: is the required torque which prevents the brake from slipping when being at standstill.
— In case of electrical braking (e.g.by pole switching or by inverter powered motors) the mechanical
brake shall be capable of slowing down the hoist under full load, in lowering direction for minimum
4 times within 10 min (emergency switch off or power loss situation)
— to ensure the reaction time of the braking is such that it does not allow the rated load to accelerate
to a lowering speed greater than 1,5 times the rated lowering speed. This requirement shall be
fulfilled for the most unfavourable load/speed combination where variable speeds are used.
The specified speed limit of 150 % is the final speed resulting from the triggering and braking sequence,
considering all the response delays in the system.
5.5 Gearbox
Gearboxes shall be designed in accordance with the EN 13135. Gears shall be supported and connected
to the driving and driven mechanisms in such a way that no impermissible and uncontrolled stresses or
deformations are produced in the gears or bearings.
The gear reducer shall be supported and connected to the driving and driven mechanisms in such a way
that no impermissible and uncontrolled stresses or deformations are produced in the gears or bearings.
5.6 Load hooks
The proof of competence of forged hooks shall be in accordance with EN 13001-3-5.

Hooks shall be designed in accordance with EN 13135.
5.7 Rope drives
5.7.1 General
Rope drives with steel wire ropes shall be classified and dimensioned in accordance with EN 13001-3-2.
The design number of ropes used during the total design life of the hoists shall be provided.
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The maximum value of the individual rope angles in the highest hook position shall be taken as the basis
for calculating the rope forces of multiple fall rope reeving arrangements. Additional rope forces need not
be taken into consideration in multiple fall rope reeving if all angles between single rope and the vertical
are less than or equal to 22,5°.
The fleet angle for grooved drums and rope sheaves should not exceed 4° for all ropes and 2° for rotation-
resistant rope.
NOTE This is referring to EN 13135.
The amount of lateral deflection of ropes from the groove direction of drums and rope pulleys shall be
such that the rope lead-off cannot come into contact with the tip of the groove section of the drum.
In case of grooved drums with single layer the rope lead-off shall not come into contact with adjacent
windings.
In the case of rope sheaves, the amount of deflection shall only be such that the rope cannot come into
contact with the edge of the groove section.
5.7.2 Rope drum
Measures on drums shall be provided, e.g. flanged drum end plates, frame/housing and rope guides,
which prevent the ropes to run off the ends of the rope drums.
Flanged drum end plates shall protrude beyond the rope wound on the drum at the top layer by at least
1,5 × the nominal rope diameter.
Single layer drums shall be grooved. Grooving shall be smooth and free from surface defects liable to
damage the rope. The edges shall be rounded. These grooves shall have a radius of
(0,525 to 0,56) × nominal rope diameter.
The rope groove depth shall be 0,28 times the nominal rope diameter or greater.
The groove pitch shall provide sufficient clearance between adjacent rope turns on the drum, taking into
account the rope tolerance.
The fixing point of the rope shall be easily accessible for maintenance and replacement of the rope.
Rope run-on points in the normal working position of the operating personnel and in the traffic area shall
be guarded to prevent accidental ingress of parts of the human body.
For NGL building hoists, having more than one layer of rope on the drum and where the rope has a
nominal diameter ≤ 8 mm, a grooved drum is not necessary.
5.7.3 Ropes
Ropes used as hoist medium in rope drives shall be selected for the particular application and be made
of suitable materials so that they withstand the permissible stresses and are rated for a period of service
that exceeds the inspection interval specified by the manufacturer.
In the case of a load suspended by a single-fall rope drive and not guided, rotation resistant ropes shall
be used.
Discard criteria shall be recognizable from the outside. Discard criteria are described in ISO 4309.
Rope ends shall be made in such a way that the rope structure does not become detached.
For multi-layered NGL building hoists where the nominal rope diameter is ≤ 8 mm, the working
coefficient shall be at least 5.
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Ropes manufactured from material other than steel shall only be used if the wear conditions are known
and the discard criteria are recognizable, in this case at least the following safety requirements connected
to the specific application shall be considered:
— fatigue;
— environment;
— structure of rope;
— terminations;
— elasticity and plasticity of the rope;
— rope drum;
— sheaves;
— guides/rope runs;
— fastening;
— anchorage.
Ropes manufactured from material other than steel shall not be used in high risk applications.
The working coefficient for ropes other than steel shall be a minimum of 7.
Based on research and development results, a smaller working coefficient than the one given above may
be used. The coefficient used shall be validated by tests performed by the manufacturer or qualified test
facility and shall not lead to a level of safety below those of steel wire ropes for the equivalent rope drive.
NOTE 1 Information for the selection of synthetic ropes for power driven winches in regard to their material,
construction, UV-resistance, temperature sensibility, abrasion resistance is given in EN ISO 9554:2010, “Fibre ropes
— General specifications”; Table A.1.
NOTE 2 ISO/TC 96 SC 3 “Selection of ropes” is working on a document regarding “Safe Use of High Performance
Fibre Ropes” at present.
5.7.4 Rope sheaves
Ropes sheaves shall be in accordance with EN 13135. Rope sheaves shall be provided with a suitable
means of preventing the rope from jumping out of the grooves (e.g. when the rope is slack).
In working and traffic areas to which personnel have unlimited access, the components of the rope
systems and rope run-on points shall be installed or guarded in such a way that crane operations can be
conducted with a minimized risk of trapping or drawing-in of hands or arms into jamming-prone areas.
The distance between the edge of the sheave and the protective components shall be less than
0,5 × nominal rope diameter.
If the rope sheave breaks, it shall not be possible for the rope to slip off the sheave shaft.
5.7.5 Rope guides/rope runs
Rope drives shall be arranged in such a way that damage to the ropes by contact between them and with
fixed and moving structures is prevented.
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Ropes shall be prevented in case of slack rope conditions from lifting off the rope winding and generate
dangerous conditions during the intended use.
Slack rope situation caused by putting the load onto the floor and simultaneous and continuing movement
into the direction lowering is not intended use.
Maximum fleet angle shall be such that the unwinding rope does not contact the neighbouring rope, or
impact the edge of the empty groove.
5.7.6 Rope fastening onto the rope drum
Rope fastening onto the rope drum shall be made in such a way that at least 2,5 times the remaining static
force at the fastening device is accommodated when the rated capacity is applied to the hoist taking into
account the friction effect of the winding on the drum. The coefficient of friction between wire rope and
contact surface shall be assumed to be μ = 0,1.
There shall be at least two rope windings remaining on the drum before the fixing point of the rope in the
lowest position of the load supporting device (e.g. hook).
The fastening elements of the fixing point of the rope shall be selected taking into account the rope and
drum contours. The rope shall not be led over edges.
5.7.7 Rope anchorage
Rope anchorage shall be such that bending of the rope and other additional stresses on the wire rope are
avoided.
Rope anchorages for wire ropes of non-rotation resistant type, shall prevent the wire rope from twisting
about its longitudinal axis.
Rope anchorage shall resist 2,5 times the static rope force resulting from the rated capacity of the hoist
without permanent deformation.
5.7.8 Compensating lever
In rope systems with a compensating lever, means shall be provided to return the lever to the middle
position after the extreme, inclined position of the lever has been reached
The compensating lever shall be fitted with a movement limitation device and with a limiter indicating
that the extreme, inclined position of the lever has been reached.
In the case of redundant rope drives, the compensating lever shall be fitted with damping devices that
minimize the impact forces if a rope breaks.
5.7.9 Rope end terminations
The rope-end terminations shall withstand, without permanent deformation, the rope force equal to
2,5 times the static rope force resulting from the rated capacity of the hoist.
The following rope end terminations of steel wire ropes are recommended and fulfil the requirement
above:
a) asymmetric wedge socket clevis, see EN 13411-6;
b) symmetric wedge socket clevis, see EN 13411-7. This method of socketing shall be used only for rope
diameters up to 8 mm;
c) metal and resin socketing, see EN 13411-4;
d) wire rope clamps and clamping, see EN 13411-3.
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Wire rope grips and rope eyes in conjunction with wire rope grips shall not be used as rope-end
terminations.
5.7.10 Traction Winches
The traction capacity shall be such that during intended use, tests and verification according to Clause 6
the rope does not slip or creep.
The traction capacity shall be proven either by calculation or by test, for 1,5 times the rated capacity for
the intended number of pulling cycles. Wear and tear shall be taken into account, e.g. in case of winches
where the traction depends on the state of wear of the groove.
The calculation of the traction capacity shall be in accordance with EN 81-50:2014, 5.11.
Means shall be provided to prevent the ropes from running off the sides of the traction sheave.
Where traction sheaves made of steel are grooved, the grooves shall correspond to the type and diameter
of the rope intended to be used together with the winch. The groove surfaces, made of steel should have
a roughness of not more than Ra = 6,3.
V‐grooves without undercut groove base profile shall be stiff enough to prevent fundamental
deformation, e.g. opening of the shape.
The undercut groove base profile width B of the traction sheave grooves shall not exceed 0,8 times the
rope diameter or, if the rope diameter is less than 8 mm, 0,75 times the rope diameter (see Figure 3).
Figure 3 — Untercut groove base profile
5.8 Chain drives

5.8.1 General
Proof of competence for chain drives shall be made in accordance with EN 818-1:1996+A1:2008 and
EN 818-7:2002+A1:2008, except as otherwise given in this standard. The calculation factors different
from those in EN 818-7:2002+A1:2008 are given in Annex N and shall be applied.
The components of the chain drive (i.e. chain, chain drive sprockets, chain wheels and chain guides) shall
match each other in terms of dimensions and materials. With the manufacturer’s specified lubrication,
chains shall be designed to be discarded due to wear before fatigue rupture.
Chain drive sprockets shall be made in one or two piece(s); in the case of two-piece chain sprockets, the
arrangement of the two halves shall have positive engagement.
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5.8.2 Chains
Chains shall be of short steel link type and in accordance with EN 818-1 and EN 818-7.
For roller chains identification marks shall be placed at least every 80 links on the chain for traceability-
purposes.
The geometry of roller chains shall be in accordance with ISO 606. The working coefficient for roller
chains shall be at least 6.
5.8.3 Chain guides
Chain drives shall be provided with a device which ensures that the chain runs properly over chain drive
sprockets and chain guide wheels and which prevents the chain from jumping out, twisting and jamming.
In the working and transport zone, chain run-in points (for round steel and roller chains) on chain wheels
and sprockets shall incorporate features which prevent manual ingress.
5.8.4 Chain anchorage
Chain anchorage devices shall withstand four times the static chain tensile force at rated capacity of the
hoist without rupture.
Threaded connections on chain anchorage devices shall be locked to prevent self-loosening. The state of
the fastening shall be verifiable.
5.8.5 Securing the chain from running off
The unloaded end of the chain shall be secured against running off the chain sprocket. This safety
arrangement shall withstand the forces that occur when the end position is approached.
5.9 Belt drives
5.9.1 General
The drive shall be such that the belt is subject to uniform loading over its entire width under load
conditions.
5.9.2 Belts
Belts used as load-bearing media in hoists shall be selected for the particular operating conditions, be
made of materials such that they withstand the permissible stresses, and shall be rated for a period of
service exceeding that specified by the manufacturer of the belt.
Discard criteria shall be based on externally recognizable belt conditions. A sufficient period of service
shall remain between discard condition and rupture.
The materials of the belt shall be such that:
a) environmental influences do not result in premature failure;
b) damage caused by sharp edges or temperature influences do not lead to sudden failure of the belt;
c) contact with the belt does not constitute a danger of injury due to the type of belt.
The working coefficient shall not be less than 5 for belts with a metallic inlay or not less than 7 for belts
without metallic inlay.
5.9.3 Belt guide/belt pulleys/belt drum
The ratio of belt sheave and drum diameter to the rated belt thickness shall not be less than 18 (D/s ≥ 18).
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If a slack belt situation is possible, provisions shall be made to ensure tight winding of the belt. It shall be
ensured that the belt is not able to run off the side of the pulley or drum. Rims shall be such that they do
not damage the belt which runs against them.
If an inclined pull is possible, measures shall be taken to avoid excessive loading in the edge zones, e.g.
moveable suspension of the lifting appliance.
In working and traffic areas to which personnel have access, the components of the belt systems and belt
run-on points shall be installed or guarded in such a way that crane operations can be conducted with a
minimized risk of trapping or drawing-in of hands or arms into jamming-prone areas.
5.9.4 Fastening to the drum
Belt drums shall incorporate features so that the belt can be securely attached to them without damage
or bending.
Belt fastening onto the belt drum shall be made in such a way that at least 2,5 times the remaining static
force at the fastening device is accommodated when the rated capacity is applied to the hoist taking into
account the friction effect of the winding on the drum. The specific friction values of the particular
materials shall be considered for calculation of the friction torque. It shall be assumed that lubricants are
present on the materials.
A minimum of two windings shall always remain before the fixing point of the belt in the lowest position
of the load supporting device (e.g. hook) and the belt shall not be capable of being wound onto the drum
in the wrong direction.
5.9.5 Belt anchorage
Belt anchorage devices shall withstand four times the static belt tensile force at rated capacity of the hoist
without destruction of the anchorage and its fastening elements.
Threaded connections on belt anchorage devices shall be locked to prevent self-loosening. The state of
the fastening shall be verifiable.
5.10 Pneumatic equipment
5.10.1 General
Pneumatic equipment shall be in accordance with EN ISO 4414.

All components and materials of equipment shall be compatible and suitable for the anticipated ambient
conditions.
Sufficient air pressure shall be available for all operating modes at any point of the equipment in order to
fulfil all functions. A loss in pressure shall not result in hazards.
Due to the pneumatic drive characteristics, significant differences of lowering and lifting speed may exist.
5.10.2 Energy converters
5.10.2.1 Motors
Motors shall not create additional hazards by heating up nor by icing up.
5.10.2.2 Brakes
Hoists using pneumatically released brakes shall be such that unexpected load lowering is prevented.
This requirement is fulfilled, for example, if the brake releases only, when the motor provides a sufficient
moment for holding the load or for controlling the load movement.
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5.10.3 Control devices/controls
Control devices shall be selected so that no pressure and flow disturbances can occur and their level of
performance is kept.
Control devices shall be arranged in the control system so that no unintended movements can occur.
Control devices in control systems shall be selected and arranged in such a way that in the case of a power
failure switching positions are automatically reached by spring force, bringing the control into a neutral
position. For direct-controlled hoists this requirement applies only, when the actuators are released.
Controls shall be such, that increasing (decreasing) of the actuator-displacement provides increasing
(decreasing) of the speed of the load.
5.10.4 Control units/control systems
System reaction times as a function of control line lengths shall be reduced to a minimum.
Triggering of machine movements by venting control lines is not permissible.
Control equipment for starting pneumatically operated hoists shall automatically return to the neutral
position after being released.
Power valves shall have sufficient venting cross sections in their neutral position, to prevent malfunction
of the brake.
5.10.5 Protective measures
5.10.5.1 Emergency stop function
The emergency stop function shall conform to EN ISO 13850 with the following deviations.
The emergency stop function shall correspond to stop category 0 according to EN ISO 13850:2015, 4.1.4.
The requirements in EN ISO 13850:2015, 4.1.6, according to which the resetting of the emergency stop
or the stop function for cable-less controls, shall not initiate restarting, does not apply in the following
cases:
— hoists with a single operating station and with the only emergency stop located at that operating
station;
— hoists with cable-less control as the only means of control, with a single operating control device
active at a time and no emergency stops are provided.
In case of indirect control one of the following two requirements shall be fulfilled:
a) the emergency stop function shall interrupt the main air circuit via an additional main air valve; this
valve shall be designed so that sticking of that valve is prevented, or
b) main valve selection and a unit delivered with the hoist providing the required air quality (admissible
dust, admissible water content, oil content) to ensure that sticking of the main air valve is prevented.
Such a unit normally consists of filter, pressure regulator and oiler.

In case of direct control, one of the following two requirements shall be fulfilled:
c) the emergency stop function shall interrupt directly the main air circuit, or
d) the actuating elements and the energy switching part of the hand control shall be positively
connected. The positive locking shall be designed in a way that the energy switching part can be
returned by hand to a stable neutral position.
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Pull cord controls may be used, if they fulfil this requirement.

Apart from that, no further emergency stopping devices are required.
5.10.5.2 Pneumatic protection
Disconnection from the pressurized air supply shall not result in load dropping.
5.10.5.3 Mechanical protection
Moveable elements (e.g. cylinders) shall be arranged and/or covered so that hazards for persons or
objects are excluded.
5.10.5.4 Adjustable safety device
Those adjustable safety devices which can cause a hazardous situation, if their pre-set values are
modified, shall have means to prevent their readjustment by non-authorized persons. External devices
shall have visible means, such as:
a) lead-seals;
b) tamper-evident covers;
c) tamper-evident cups
which need to be destroyed before a readjustment can take place.

Visible means are not necessary, if special tools specified by the manufacturer of the adjustable safety
device shall be used for readjustment.
5.11 Hydraulic equipment
5.11.1 General
Hydraulic equipment shall be in accordance with EN ISO 4413, EN 13135 and the following clauses.
Hydraulic systems shall be such that only components and auxiliary materials are used which are
compatible with each other and ensure correct functioning under the anticipated environmental
conditions (temperature, humidity).
5.11.2 Materials and auxiliary materials
Materials used, e.g. metals, elastomeric materials (e.g. pressure liquids, grease, coolant), shall be
compatible with each other.
Pressure liquids shall be selected so that under the given operating conditions, leakage and its effects are
minimized.
The composition of the liquids shall be such that it is not hazardous to the personnel operating the hoist.
If there is a possibility that the grease used can come into contact with the pressure liquid, it shall be
compatible with the pressure liquid.
Elastomeric, polyamid, caoutchouc etc. material is used for static and dynamic seals, flexible and semi
rigid lines and for coating several components (containers, reservoirs). These materials shall be
compatible with the other materials of components and systems and shall withstand the system
pressures.
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5.11.3.1 Cylinders
The piston and the piston rod shall be connected to each other so that they cannot detach during
operation.
Telescopic cylinders with two or more telescopic sections shall be such that the pistons cannot move out
of the cylinders.
The composition of the seals shall be selected so that they are compatible with the chemical composition
of the fluid used and shall continuously withstand the given operating temperature, rated pressure and
rated speed, without any impermissible leakage or extrusion.
If the strokes of cylinders are limited by mechanical limit stops, these shall be capable of withstanding all
operational forces.
5.11.3.2 Motors
For motors where internal leakage cannot be avoided, there shall be a device to ensure that the load is
not moved due to internal leakage. This requirement can be fulfilled for example by mechanical spring
loaded brakes or by self-locking gears.
In all circumstances the pressure to the motor shall not be less than 1 bar in order to avoid vacuum in the
motor.
5.11.4 Connecting elements and accessories
5.11.4.1 Tubing
Tubing shall be secured so that impermissible additional load (pressure, bending, temperature) does not
occur during operation, and wear and corrosion is avoided.
The connection to the energy converters shall be such that the transmission of vibration and noise is
minimized.
5.11.4.2 Hoses
Hoses shall be fitted in such a way that no torsional strain occurs during assembling. The permissible
bending radius specified by the hose manufacturer shall be observed.
In order to avoid the risk of fatigue fracture of hoses, the installation requirements of the hose
manufacturer shall be fulfilled.
5.11.4.3 Reservoir
The reservoir shall be equipped with a fluid-level gauge. The reservoir size shall be selected so that the
fluid cannot overflow at all operating states.
The reservoir shall be located in the installation so that the necessary inflow into the pump is ensured.
The reservoir size shall be selected so that a sufficient fluid quantity within the permissible temperature
range is available at all operating states.
Ventilation of the reservoir shall be provided, in order to avoid impermissible under pressure or over
pressure.
5.11.4.4 Cooler/heating
If the permissible upper operating temperature cannot be kept in the circuit by the container, a cooler
shall be provided. If the ambient temperature is lower than the lowest operating temperature, the
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manufacturer shall provide for possibilities by means of which the liquid can be heated up to the required
temperature.
This can be achieved e.g. by warming up the system without load or by fitting a heater.
5.11.4.5 Accumulator
Accumulators are used for storing hydraulic energy, e.g. compressed gas. In this case, liquid and gas shall
be separated by means of suitable separated elements. Nitrogen or other inert gases should be used as
gas.
It shall be possible to close the accumulator by means of a valve in order to isolate the pressure supply
from the installation, if required.
5.11.4.6 Filters
Filters shall be provided in circuits where contamination continuously occurs.

Filters shall be equipped with a bypass for certain opening pressures, in order to keep the installation
working in the case of clogging. An exception is specified in EN ISO 4413:2010, 5.4.7.4.3, for control
systems with servo or proportional valves. The flow through the bypass shall be indicated by a signal.
5.11.5 Control devices/controls
Control devices shall be selected so that no pressure and flow disturbances can occur and their level of
performance is kept.
Control devices shall be arranged in the control system so that no unwanted functions of the systems (by
reaction or similar) can occur.
Control devices in control systems shall be selected and arranged in such a way that in the case of a power
failure, switching positions are reached automatically, bringing the installation to a standstill.
The operating speed of the cylinders and motors shall be proportional to the controlling range of the
control.
Hydraulic cylinders for lifting movements shall be equipped with load holding valves to prevent lowering
in the case of a pressure failure. The load holding valves shall be directly connected to the cylinders
exclusively using metallic connecting elements. Hydraulic connections between the load holding valve
and the cylinder or motor shall consist of steel tubing; flexible hoses shall not be used.
The emergency stop function shall conform to EN ISO 13850 with the following deviations.
The emergency stop function shall correspond to stop category 0 according to EN ISO 13850:2015, 4.1.4.
The requirements in EN ISO 13850:2015, 4.1.6, according to which the resetting of the emergency stop
or the stop function for cable-less controls, shall not initiate restarting, does not apply in the following
cases:
station;
In case of indirect control the emergency stop function shall interrupt the main hydraulic circuit via an
additional main hydraulic valve, which is designed so, that sticking of the piston will not occur.
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In case of direct control one of the following two requirements shall be fulfilled:
a) the emergency stop function shall interrupt directly the main hydraulic circuit, or
b) the actuating elements and the energy switching part of the hand control shall be positively
connected. The positive locking shall be designed in a way that the energy switching part can be
returned by hand to a stable neutral position.
Apart from that, no further emergency stopping devices are required.

5.11.6.2 Hydraulic protection
Hydraulic systems shall be protected against overpressure of the fluid and overspeed of the load. These
protective devices shall act on the hydraulic circuits and elements so that the flow rate and pressure are
limited to permissible values. In the case of a power failure, all movements shall be stopped.
5.11.6.3 Mechanical protection
Moveable elements (e.g. cylinders) shall be arranged and/or covered so that hazards for persons or
objects are excluded.
5.11.6.4 Adjustable safety device
Those adjustable safety devices which can cause a hazardous situation, if their pre-set values are modified
shall have means to prevent their readjustment by non-authorized persons.
External devices shall have visible means such as:
a) lead-seals;
b) tamper-evident covers;
c) tamper-evident cups
which need to be destroyed before a readjustment can take place.

Visible means are not necessary, if special tools (i.e. not commercially available) specified by the
manufacturer of the adjustable safety device, are necessary for readjustment.
5.11.6.5 Fire
Hydraulic systems shall be such that leaking fluid cannot cause a fire. Devices reaching higher
temperatures when being operated (also electrical equipment through sparks or short-circuit) shall be
thermally separated from devices carrying oil by means of a suitable enclosure, in order to avoid ignition.
If thermal separation is not possible flame-retardant hydraulic liquid shall be used.
5.11.6.6 Explosion hazards
Hydraulic systems with chambers or hollows shall be equipped with aeration equipment, in order to
prevent an explosion hazard. If hydraulic systems are used in environment with an explosion hazard, only
flame-retardant hydraulic liquids shall be used.
NOTE In hydraulic systems high charge densities can occur especially due to the flow of hydraulic fluid through
filters, for further information see Annex F.
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5.12 Trolleys
5.12.1 General
Trolleys can be designed either as an integral part of a hoist, or as an independent design for attaching
the load or the hoist.
Wheels for trolleys shall be designed in accordance with EN 13001-3-3.
Motion limiters shall be in accordance with EN 12077-2 and with the relevant crane standards where
appropriate.
5.12.2 Braking
Trolleys which, when traversed, also change levels shall be under the control of a braking system at all
times.
Power-driven trolleys shall be under the control of a braking system at all times. The braking system shall
be such, that movements can be decelerated, the trolley can be held, and unintended movements are
avoided.
Brakes shall engage automatically in the following cases when
a) the control device returns to its neutral position;
b) the emergency stop function is activated;
c) the external power supply to the brake is interrupted;
d) the power supply of the corresponding drive (= motor) is interrupted and/or switched off.
In addition to letters a) to d) in case of 3-phase motors, brakes shall engage automatically when
e) two phases of the power supply of the corresponding drive (= motor) are interrupted.
In case only one phase fails, see 5.13.8.1 and 5.13.8.2.

The requirements a) to e) are fulfilled, for example, by
f) self-locking drives;
g) automatic brakes;
h) devices in hydraulic or pneumatic systems which prevent the trolley from moving.
Brake linings shall not contain asbestos.

Unless the working conditions so require, manually moved trolleys do not need to be fitted with a braking
system.
For NGL building hoists the trolley, when provided as an independent or an integral part of the hoist, shall
be provided with a brake, manually released, automatically acting on the rail frame, in order to prevent
unwanted horizontal movements. All materials used shall be resistant to the outdoor conditions and
temperature.
5.12.3 Operating chains (hand chain)
The operating chain of mechanically-propelled trolleys shall be guided in such a way that the chain is
prevented from coming off.
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5.12.4 Derailment safety device
Trolleys shall incorporate features to prevent derailment or fall. This requirement can be fulfilled by the
use of devices such as guide rollers and/or wheel flanges.
Means shall be provided to prevent the trolley from falling or overturning in the event of a single wheel
failure. Suitable measures include trolley drop stops integrated into the design, or derailment protection
by suitable geometry of the wheel bolts.
Climbing of the flanged wheel shall be prevented in the case of monorail trolleys. For other type of trolleys
climbing of the flanged wheel or the displacement of the trolley shall be prevented in such a way that the
hoist trolley cannot fall down. This can be achieved for example by means of appropriate design of the
trolley components.
Hazards resulting from falling components in the event of failure of a guide or travel element shall be
prevented. This is achieved, for example, by selecting suitable materials and sufficiently dimensioning
the components taking into consideration the use for which they are intended.
5.13 Electrical equipment of hoists and their trolleys
5.13.1 General
The electrical equipment of hoists and their trolleys shall conform to EN 60204-32 with the following
deviations.
5.13.2 Electrical supply
In addition to EN 60204-32:2008, 4.3.1, the following applies:

The hoist shall be designed such that it operates reliably in the event of a voltage drop at the hoist of up
to 5 % between no-load operation and the peak current of the largest motor.
5.13.3 Ambient and operating conditions
5.13.3.1 Electromagnetic compatibility
Hoists shall be in accordance with EN 60204-32:2008, 4.4.2.

5.13.3.2 Degree of protection of enclosures for outdoor application
The enclosures for electrical equipment, with exception of the motor, shall have at least a degree of
protection IP 55 according to EN 60529.
The enclosure of the motor shall have a degree of protection of at least IP 54.
An opening may be provided in the base of enclosures so that moisture due to condensation may drain
away.
5.13.4 Supply disconnecting (isolating) and switching devices
Remark concerning the application of EN 60204-32:2008, 5.3. The electrical equipment of a hoist shall
contain devices for the following functions:
a) isolation of the electrical equipment from the mains power supply so that work may be performed
without the risk of electric shock or burning;
b) switching-off in the event of emergency switching off or emergency stop.
The “isolation” function a) may be fulfilled by a crane-disconnector, a crane-supply switch, a crane switch,
or, as described in EN 60204-32:2008, 5.3.2, letter d), a plug/socket combination.
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The crane disconnector shall meet the requirements of EN 60204-32:2008, 5.3.2 to 5.3.4.
The crane-supply switch or crane switch shall meet the requirements of EN 60204-32:2008, 5.3.2 to 5.3.4
for the “Isolation” function.
The “Switching-off” function b) may be fulfilled by a crane switch according to EN 60204-32:2008, 5.3.7.
5.13.5 Overload protection of motors
Hoist motors specified according to 5.13.8 require no protective measures according to

EN 60204-32:2008, 7.3.
5.13.6 Control circuits and control functions
With regard to EN 60204-32:2008, 9.2.2, certain control systems (e.g. for converters) may have a short
time delay before the supply power is removed, for ensuring that no additional hazard occurs.
Hoists shall be provided with an emergency stop function in accordance with EN 60204-32, or with a stop
function for cable-less controls in EN 60204-32:2008, 9.2.7.3.
The requirement in EN 60204-32:2008, according to which the resetting of the emergency stop or the
stop function for cable-less controls, shall not initiate restarting, does not apply in the following cases:
station;
5.13.8 Electric motors
5.13.8.1 General
Electric motors shall be in accordance with EN 13135 except as otherwise given in this clause. General
guidance on the selection of motors is given in Annex L.
5.13.8.2 Failure of the power supply
Electric hoists shall incorporate features so that:

a) the load cannot lower in an uncontrolled manner if a phase should fail;
b) the load cannot drop if a phase should fail.
The following requirements shall be fulfilled for NGL building hoists:

— by the activation of the up-button of the control, the load shall not move down;
— after the activation the down button of the control, the lowering speed shall not exceed 1,1 times the
nominal speed, and on release of the down button, the motion shall be arrested, and the load
sustained.
5.13.8.3 Mechanical speed limit
A motor with its drive and control system shall be selected so that the mechanical speed limit will not be
exceeded
— in the event of power loss, with the braking delay taken into consideration;
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— in case of triggering of an over speed protection during lowering at the maximum working speed and
with the corresponding maximum load; and
— in case of malfunction of the drive or control system.
The mechanical speed limit of a motor shall be as given in Table 4 or greater.

Table 4 — Mechanical speed limits in [min−1] for motors
Maximum working speed of motor,

nmax nmax ≤ 1 000 1 000 < nmax < 3 000 nmax ≥ 3 000
[min−1]
9 000 − nmax
Mechanical speed limit 2 × nmax nmax 1,5 × nmax
4 000
5.13.8.4 Design methods for thermal power capacity
For motors under speed and torque control of drive systems, e.g. inverter motors, DC-motors and slip-
ring motors, the proof of thermal power capacity shall be in accordance with EN 13135.
For calculation of the thermal capacity of squirrel cage motors with direct starting and in intermittent
duty, high starting currents and consequent thermal impact shall be taken into consideration.
The calculation of the thermal capacity of single phase motors shall be based on data of the motor given
by the manufacture or obtained from tests under specified conditions of the application.
5.13.8.5 Degree of protection
Protection of motors against environmental effects shall be as follows, in accordance with EN 60034-5:
— for indoor applications under normal conditions IP 23 or better;
— for indoor applications in dusty environment IP 54 or better;
— for outdoor applications IP 54 or better.
Motors may be with a lower degree of protection, where they are installed in an enclosure providing an
appropriate, additional protection.
In case of water condensation risk, motors shall be provided with water drain holes.
5.13.9 Electric motion limiters
5.13.9.1 General
Electrical motion limiters shall be realized electromechanically, with a positive-opening function

(definition as in EN 60204-32:2008, 3.46), or they shall possess a comparable safety, for electronic
systems at least category 2 of EN ISO 13849-1.
5.13.9.2 Second limiter (back-up limiter)
Where for the switching off of a movement a second limiter is provided behind the first one, such a second
limiter should have a different circuit from the first one and initiate a category 0 stop function according
to EN 60204-32:2008, 9.2.2.
The requirements of 5.13.9.1 apply only to the second limiter. If an overriding device of the first limiter
for test purposes is provided, this shall only be by means of a hold-to-run control device. Second limiters
shall not have override facilities.
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5.13.9.3 Temperature
The provision of EN 60204-32:2008, 4.4.3 shall apply unless otherwise specified between the user and
the supplier.
Beyond the temperature range given in EN 60204-32:2008, 4.4.3 (0 °C to 40 °C), outdoor-cranes may
need a wider temperature range, such as −20 °C to 55 °C).
5.14 Reduction of noise by design
5.14.1 General
Noise can be a significant hazard where the position of the operator is located in the vicinity of one or
more of the noise sources mentioned in 5.14.2 and they have a:
a) high energy level; and/or
b) high operating speed.
If noise constitutes a significant hazard, the design shall provide for a low noise level. In this case, the
recommended practice for the design of low-noise machinery and equipment according with
EN ISO 11688-1 shall be taken into consideration.
NOTE EN ISO 11688-2 provides useful information on noise generation mechanisms in machinery.
5.14.2 Main noise sources on hoist units
Main noise sources are:

a) hoist mechanisms (motor, gearbox, brake, chain or rope drives);
b) trolleys (motor, gearbox, brake);
c) control cabinets;
d) external devices, e.g. motor fans;
e) hydraulic pumps;
f) pneumatic drives.
5.14.3 Measures for noise reduction at source
Typical measures for noise reduction are:

a) selection of low-noise components;
b) use of flexible securing means which prevent the transmission of structure-borne sound between the
components and the structure.
Other measures with identical or increased efficiency may be used.

A typical measure is the use of enclosures reducing noise around components with a high noise emission.
5.14.5 Information on noise
Information on residual risks shall be given to the user, see 7.2.
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5.15 Hoists for use in potentially explosive atmosphere
Hoists intended for use in potentially explosive atmosphere shall be designed and constructed in
accordance with Annex F, which modify/supplement the general requirements for hoists used in safe
areas.
5.16 Equipment for warning
5.16.1 General
Warning labels and markings shall be provided to inform the crane operator, service personnel,
inspectors, slingers and other persons on or near the hoists about the hazards related to the hoist and its
operations, and on the action they would need to take to minimize the risks.
EN ISO 12100 gives the principles of presenting hazard information using labels.
EN 12644-2 gives requirements and information on the marking of cranes.
Visual warning means are safety colours, pictorial signs, text warnings and warning lights.
5.16.2 Warning markings
Warning markings shall be of contrasting colours, which will cause the markings to stand out in the
operating environment, in accordance with ISO 3864 (all parts). Warning markings shall have a
reasonable life for the anticipated operating environment.
5.16.3 Warning means for cableless control
For cableless controlled hoists means for warning as specified in C.8 b) of EN 13557:2003+A2:2008 are
not required.
5.16.4 Acoustic warning means
Hoists shall have an acoustic warning device to be actuated by the operator. Floor-controlled hoists
where the control system arrangement requires the operator to stay in the vicinity of the load are exempt
from this requirement (pendant control).
6 Verification of the safety requirements and/or protective measures

6.1 Hoists manufactured in series
Conformity with each safety requirement and/or measure (given in Clause 5) shall be verified by a type
verification for the first sample of a series of hoists of the same type (column 3 of Table 5) and by an
individual verification for each hoist of the series (column 4 of Table 5). Individual verification shall be
carried out either during manufacture, assembly or taking into service.
6.2 Hoists designed individually
Conformity with each safety requirement and/or measure (given in Clause 5) shall be verified for
individually designed hoists by the method of type verification in Table 5, column 3, except the test for
verification of classification. Verification shall be carried out either during manufacturing, assembly or
taking into service.
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Table 5 — Methods to be used to verify conformity with the safety requirements and/or measures
Subclause Method of general verification Method after general verification for serial
Requirement
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Check of calculation;
test to verify the classification (see Annex J); Dynamic test with 1,1 × rated capacity of the hoist
5.1 General dynamic test with 1,1 × rated capacity of the hoist and and static test with 1,25 × rated capacity of the hoist
static test with 1,25 × rated capacity of the hoist to check to check the mechanical strength.
the mechanical strength and check of calculation.
Functional check.
5.2.1 Control devices Functional check, visual inspection.
Visual inspection.
Test by submitting the hoist to an overload condition and Test by submitting the hoist to an overload condition
Rated capacity limiters –
5.2.2.1 checking that the controls have been overridden (see and checking that the controls have been overridden
General
EN 12077-2:1998+A1:2008, Clause 6). (see EN 12077-2:1998+A1:2008, Clause 6).
Test by increasing the load to confirm that the
Test by increasing the load to confirm that the factors
factors ϕDAL or α of the rated capacity limiter is
ϕDAL or α of the rated capacity limiter is within the
5.2.2.2 Setting within the tolerance specified by the manufacturer
tolerance specified by the manufacturer and is not outside
and is not outside the maximum value in accordance
the maximum value in accordance with 5.2.2.2.2 or
with 5.2.2.2.2 or 5.2.2.2.3 at any speed specified by
5.2.2.2.3 at any speed specified by the manufacturer.
the manufacturer.
Test with rated capacity of the hoist to confirm that
Test with rated capacity of the hoist to confirm that the
the friction torque limiter satisfies the requirements
friction torque limiter satisfies the requirements after
Additional requirements for after hoisting movement stopped by the housing of
5.2.2.4 hoisting movement stopped by the housing of the hoist.
friction torque limiters the hoist.
Functional test of the slippage detection in case of 1B and
Functional test of the slippage detection in case of 1B
2B clutches.
and 2B clutches.
Functional check. Functional check,
Visual inspection. visual inspection
Hoisting and lowering
5.2.4 Functional check. Functional check.
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Requirement
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Check of design.
5.2.5 Categories of controls Check of the documentation. Functional check.
Functional check.
5.3 Couplings Visual inspection –
Brakes for hoisting and Dynamic test with 1,1 × rated capacity of the hoist. Dynamic test with 1,1 × rated capacity of the hoist.
5.4
lowering movements Visual inspection. Visual inspection.
5.5 Gearbox See 5.1. –
Functional check. E.g. safety latch Functional check. E.g. safety latch
5.6 Load hooks
Check of hook certificate Check of hook certificate
Visual inspection.
5.7.1 Rope drives – General Visual inspection.
Check of calculation.
Visual inspection.
5.7.2 Rope drum Visual inspection.
Measurement.
Visual inspection. Visual inspection.
5.7.3 Rope
Check of EC Declaration of Conformity (rope) Check of EC Declaration of Conformity (rope)
Visual inspection.
5.7.4 Rope sheaves Visual inspection.
Measurement.
5.7.5 Rope guides/rope runs Visual inspection. Visual inspection.
Rope fastening onto the rope Check of calculation.

5.7.6 Visual inspection.
drum Visual inspection.
Visual inspection.
5.7.7 Rope anchorage Visual inspection.
5.7.8 Compensating lever Visual inspection. Visual inspection.
5.7.9 Rope end terminations Visual inspection. Visual inspection
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5.7.10 Traction Winches Visual inspection.
Visual inspection.
5.8.1 Chain drives – General Visual inspection.
Visual inspection.
Check of test certificate. Check of test certificate.
5.8.2 Chains
5.8.3 Chain guides Visual inspection. Visual inspection.
5.8.4 Chain anchorage Visual inspection.
Visual inspection.
Securing the chain from Visual inspection.
running off Dynamic test with 1,1 × rated capacity of the hoist.
5.9.1 Belt drives – General Visual inspection. Visual inspection.
5.9.2 Belt Check of EC Declaration of Conformity (belt) Check of EC Declaration of Conformity (belt)
Belt guide/belt pulley/belt Check of calculation.

5.9.3 –
drum Measurement.
Visual inspection.
5.9.4 Fastening to the drum Visual inspection.
Visual inspection.
5.9.5 Belt anchorage Visual inspection.
Pneumatic equipment –
General
5.10.1 Check of documentation and calculation, visual inspection. –
Design equipment to
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Test that the hoist is always able to hold a suspended load
equal to the rated capacity of the hoist when it is started up
at
90 %
Air pressure 80 % –
70 %
60 %
of the rated pressure.
5.10.2.1 Energy converters – Motors Functional check. –
5.10.2.2 Brakes Test as in 5.10.1. –
Check of the documentation.
5.10.3 Control devices/controls Functional check.
Functional test.
Control units/control
5.10.4 Functional check; Functional check.
systems
visual inspection.
Protective measure – Functional check. Functional check.

5.10.5.1
Emergency stop function Visual inspection. Visual inspection
5.10.5.2 Pneumatic protection Functional check. –
5.10.5.3 Mechanical protection Functional check. Visual inspection.
5.10.5.4 Adjustable safety device Visual inspection. Visual inspection.
Hydraulic equipment – Check of the documentation and calculation.

General Visual inspection.
Materials and auxiliary Check of the documentation and calculation.

materials Visual inspection.
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Dynamic load test with 1,1 times the rated capacity of the
hoist at maximum permissible hydraulic pressure. Functional check.
Functional check. Visual inspection.
Visual inspection.
Connecting elements and
5.11.4 Functional check. Visual inspection.
accessories
Visual inspection.
Check of design.
5.11.5 Control devices/controls Functional check.
Functional check.
Functional check; Functional check.
visual inspection. Visual inspection.
5.11.6.2 Hydraulic protection Check of the flow diagram. Functional check.
5.11.6.3 Mechanical protection Check of the documentation. Visual inspection.
5.11.6.4 Adjustable safety device Functional check. –
5.11.6.5 Fire Visual inspection. –
Check of documentation.
5.11.6.6 Explosion hazards –
Visual inspection
Check to verify assignment of the trolley to the hoist. Check to verify assignment of the trolley to the hoist.
5.12.1 Trolleys – General Functional check. Functional check.
Dynamic overload test with 1,1 times the rated capacity of Dynamic overload test with 1,1 times the rated
5.12.2 Braking the hoist. capacity of the hoist.
Functional check. Functional check.
Operating chains (hand
5.12.3 Functional check. Functional check.
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5.12.4 Derailment safety device.
Check of the documentation and calculation. Check of the documentation and calculation.
Visual inspection.
Visual inspection.
Verification that the electrical equipment is in compliance
with the technical documentation. Continuity of the protective bonding circuit (see
Electrical equipment of EN 60204-32:2008, 19.2).
5.13.1 hoists and their trolleys – Continuity of the protective bonding circuit (see
General EN 60204-32:2008, 19.2). Insulation resistance tests (see EN 60204-32:2008,
19.3).
Insulation resistance tests (see EN 60204-32:2008, 19.3).
Functional tests (see EN 60204-32:2008, 19.4).
Functional tests (see EN 60204-32:2008, 19.4).
Test: Start-up of the hoist motor for the lifting motion with
5.13.2 Electrical supply –
rated capacity of the hoist at 90 % of the rated voltage.
Either test:
– immunity to interference according to EN 61000-6-2
Ambient and operating and emissions according to EN 61000-6-4 or to the
Visual inspection.
5.13.3.1 conditions – Electromagnetic intended operating environments (e.g. EN 61000-6-3)
compatibility EMC conformity declaration.
or
– check of documentation for hoists constructed of only
EMC-certified electrical and electronic components.
Degree of protection of
5.13.3.2 enclosures for outdoor EN 60529 EN 60529
application.
Supply disconnecting
Visual inspection of the electrical circuit diagrams
5.13.4 (isolating) and switching Check of circuit diagrams and selection of the equipment.
and equipment of the hoist mechanism.
devices.
Overload protection of Check of the calculation according to the provisions of
5.13.5 –
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Check of design.
Control circuits and control
5.13.6 Check of the documentation. Functional check.
functions.
Functional check.
Function check. Function test see also check for 5.2.3.
5.13.7 Emergency stop function.
Check of the calculation according to the provisions of
5.13.8 Electric motors. –
Annex L.
Test with rated capacity of the hoist by interrupting a
5.13.8.2 Failure of power supply –
phase.
5.13.9 Electric motion limiters. Function test.
Function test.
5.13.9.3 Temperature Check of documentation. –
5.14 Reduction of noise by design. –
Measurements according to Annex M.
Hoists for use in a potentially
5.15 Check of documentation. –
explosive atmosphere.
Euipment for warning,
5.16.1 Visual Inspection Visual Inspection
General
5.16.2 Warning markings Visual Inspection Visual Inspection
5.16.4 Acoistic warning means Visual Inspection, Function check Function check
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7 User information
7.1 General
The manufacturer shall provide operating instructions containing information and instructions for the
commissioning, use, regular tests and inspections and maintenance of the hoist. Information for use of
the hoist shall be provided in accordance with EN 12644-1 and EN ISO 12100.
Sales literature describing the hoist shall not contradict the operating instructions, as regards health and
safety aspects. Sales literature describing the performance characteristics of the hoist shall contain the
same information on emissions as is contained in the operating instructions.
7.2 Special requirements
The operating instructions shall describe the type of the hoist with clear reference to the present hoist.
The use for which the hoist mechanism is intended shall be clearly described. Warnings shall be provided
with regard to foreseeable misuse of the hoists. This shall also contain design limitations, e.g. the
theoretical duration of service. The measures to be taken when the hoist mechanism has reached the end
of its theoretical duration of service shall be described in accordance with ISO 12482.
Information regarding the utilization of the hoisting and lowering limiter during normal operation and
periodical inspection shall be given.
Optional features of the hoist, e.g. devices for lowering the load in the event of a power failure, shall be
described.
If a second limiter is required referring to 5.2.4.2 and this limiter is a friction torque limiter, the inspection
of the function of the first limiter shall be described in the handbook.
The operating instructions shall always include the following instructions:
1) the necessary training for the operating personnel shall be described;
2) the user shall ensure that the operating personnel are given the necessary training;
3) the operator shall always work in compliance with the operating instructions;
4) the operator shall lift the load from the ground with the minimum speed available at the hoist. The
rope (chain, belt) shall be tightened and shall not be in the slack-condition when the load is being
lifted from the ground;
5) the hoist is not designed to lift loads above the rated capacity of the hoist;
6) do not try to lift fixed or obstructed loads;
7) do not side-pull loads;
8) excessive inching (e.g. giving short pulses to the motor) shall be avoided;
9) the hoist is not designed for lifting of persons.
Information for the use of Power driven hoists designed for holding stationary loads above persons.
The information of use shall give the following information for load lifting attachments and slings:
a) The used load lifting attachments shall have a rated capacity of at least 2 times (fixing point) the total
load (load, load lifting attachment) actually suspended.
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b) The used slings shall have a rated capacity of at least 2 times the total load (load) actually suspended.
c) Loads shall be attached only with positive-locking means.
All maintenance and repair work required to ensure the safe functioning of the hoist mechanism shall be
described, e.g.:
1) lubrication of ropes, chains, gearboxes, bearings, hooks etc.;
2) Inspection of wearing parts such as ropes, chains, hooks, belts and brake linings. Specification of test
and inspection intervals and discard criteria;
3) measures for checking of grooves
4) operating principle of safety devices and requirements in the event that these devices are triggered,
e.g. resetting the emergency stop device;
5) in order to prevent hazards with heavy trolleys when changing wheels or guide rollers, the correct
use of jacking or slinging points;
6) information shall be given how to verify the proper function of the limiters;
7) measures to avoid possible damage of the hoist in case of incorrect phase sequence.
The following information shall be provided, if necessary:

— limitations for operation, e.g. setting down the load when in the vicinity of the upper hook position.
For pneumatic and hydraulic hoists the following data shall be provided in the user information regarding
the supply of pressurized fluid:
— pressure;
— flow;
— quality.
Regarding airborne noise emission, the following information a) to f) shall be given:

a) the A-weighted emission sound pressure level at the operator position, where this exceeds 70 dB(A);
where this level does not exceed 70 dB(A), this fact shall be indicated;
b) the peak C-weighted instantaneous emission sound pressure value at the operator position, where
this exceeds 63 Pa (130 dB in relation to 20 µPa);
c) the A-weighted sound power level, where the A-weighted emission sound pressure level at the
operator position exceeds 80 dB(A);
d) for hoists that are subject to the Outdoor Noise Directive 2000/14/EC, the A-weighted guaranteed
sound power level shall always be stated;
e) the measurement procedure and detailed operating conditions during noise emission measurements
shall be stated;
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f) a recommendation for operators and servicemen to wear hearing protection when the hoist is used
in a noisy environment or the A-weighted emission sound pressure level due to the hoist is high at
the operator position.
Information on noise emission shall also be provided in the sales literature.

These values shall be either those actually measured for the hoist in question or those established on the
basis of measurements taken for a technically comparable hoist which is representative of the hoist to be
produced.
The manufacturer shall provide information on how to check and to set the rated capacity limiter. Setting
and checking of the rated capacity limiter shall be done according to the instructions of the manufacturer.
The test result shall be recorded and the records maintained.
When the hoist is not fitted with a rated capacity indicator the manufacturer shall inform that this hoist
shall be used only in those applications, for which the rated capacity of the hoist does not vary with the
position of the load.
For the installation and use of the hoist, the forces acting on the supporting structures shall be provided.
All the relevant load combinations A to C of EN 13001-2 shall be covered. Depending on the hoist
construction, the forces are either those on the suspension point or those on the traverse wheels. For
fatigue design of the supporting structures, the classes U and Q of EN 13001-1 relevant to forces in load
combination A shall be given.
In the case of NGL building hoist where the possibility of an incorrect phase sequence of three-phase
supply can be easily controlled, installation instruction shall be provided in order to prevent the
possibility of damage to the hoist machine or hazardous situation.
Where appropriate, the operating instructions shall be accompanied by a test report detailing the static
and dynamic tests carried out by or for the manufacturer or his authorized representative.
7.3 Marking
Marking shall be in accordance with EN 12644-2.

Every hoist shall be provided with the following information in a lasting and easily legible manner on a
part which cannot be removed:
a) business name and full address of the manufacturer and, where applicable, information on his
authorized representative;
b) designation of the machinery with type designation;
c) the prescribed marking;
d) year of construction, that is the year in which the manufacturing process is completed. It is prohibited
to pre-date or to post-date the year of manufacture of the hoist when affixing the CE mark;
e) rated capacity; the rated capacity shall also be specified on the bottom block or hook with
accessories;
f) duty classification of the hoist;
g) rope/chain: ident number of the manufacturer or information concerning the load bearing means,
i.e. for ropes: minimum breaking force, diameter and design; for chains: diameter, pitch and grade;
h) characteristics of the power supply;
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i) rated hoisting speed;
j) operating temperature limits;
k) guaranteed sound power level for hoists which are subject to Outdoor Noise Directive.
For belt-hoists with the following data in addition:

l) material/materials;
m) tensile strength or breaking force of the belt;
n) dimensions;
o) operating limit temperatures.
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Annex A
(informative)
Examples of power driven hoists
NOTE Power driven hoist are given in Figure A.1 Rope hoist, A.2 Chain hoist, A.3 Belt hoist, A.4 Open type hoist
and A.5 NGL building hoists.
A.1 Rope hoist
Key
A Motor und Bremse A Motor and brake A Moteur et frein
B Getriebe B Gear box B Réducteur
C Seilführung C Rope guide C Guidage de câble
D Trommel D Drum D Tambour
E Seilfestpunkt E Rope anchorage E Ancrage du câble
F Umlenkrolle F Sheave F Noix de moufle
G Lasthaken G Load hook G Crochet de levage
Figure A.1.1 — Rope hoist —

Palan à câble —
Seilzug
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Key
H Laufrad H Wheel H Galet
J Fahrmotor J Travel motor J Moteur de direction
K Fahrschiene K Runway K Chemin de roulement
Figure A.1.2.1 — Monorail trolley, Figure A.1.2.2 — Monorail trolley, Figure A.1.2.3 —
“standard headroom” — Chariot “low headroom” — Chariot Crab —
monorail, “hauteur perdue monorail, “hauteur perdue réduite” Chariot birail —
normale” — — Einschienenuntergurtfahrwerk, Zweischienenobergurtfahrwer
Einschienenuntergurtfahrwerk, “kurze Bauhöhe” k
“normale Bauhöhe”
Figure A.1.2— Travel carriages (Hoist mounted) —

Chariots (Palan monté) —
Fahrwerke (Hubwerk angebaut)
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Key
A Hydraulik Motor A Hydraulic motor A Moteur hydraulique
B Bremse B Brake B Frein
C Tragstruktur C Supporting Structur C Structure d`appui
D Seiltrommel D Rope Drum D Tambour d`encoulement
E Bordscheibe E Drum Flange E Bride de tambour
Figure A.1.3 — Hydraulic powered hoist
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A.2 Chain hoist
Key
C Rutschkupplung C Friction torque limiter C Limiteur de couple á friction
D Kettenantriebsrad D Chain drive sprocket D Noix de chaîne
E Kettenfestpunkt E Chain anchorage E Ancrage du chaîne
F Kettenumlenkrad F Chain wheel F Noix de moufle
G Lasthaken G Load hook G Crochet de levage
H Kettenspeicher H Chain box H Bac à chaîne
Figure A.2.1 — Chain hoist —

Palan à chaîne —
Kettenzug
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Key
J Laufrollen J Wheel J Galets
K Fahrmotor K Travel motor K Moteur de direction
L Fahrschiene L Runway L Chemin de roulement
Figure A.2.2.1 — Figure A.2.2.2 — Figure A.2.2.3 —
Monorail trolley, “standard Monorail trolley, “low headroom” Crab —
headroom” — — Chariot birail —
Chariot monorail, “hauteur Chariot monorail, “hauteur perdue Zweischienenobergurtfahrwerk
perdue normale” — réduite” —
Einschienenuntergurtfahrwerk, Einschienenuntergurtfahrwerk,
“normale Bauhöhe” “kurze Bauhöhe”
Figure A.2.2 — Travel carriages (Hoist mounted) —

Chariots (Palan monté) —
Fahrwerke (Hubwerk angebaut)
A.3 Belt hoist
Key
C Rutschkupplung C Friction torque limiter C Limiteur de couple á friction
D Bandantriebsrad D Belt drive drum D Tambour à entraînement par
E Lasthaken E Load hook E sangle
Crochet de levage
Figure A.3.1 — Belt hoist —

Palan à sangle —
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Key
C Rutschkupplung C Slipping clutch C Accouplement glissant
D Bandrolle (mehrlagige D Belt sheave (belt wound in D Poulie de sangle (sangle enroulé
Bandwicklung) several layers) en plusieurs couches)
E Lasthaken E Load hook E Crochet de levage
F Laufrollen F Wheels F Galets
G Fahrmotor G Travel motor G Moteur de direction
H Laufschiene H Runway H Chemin de roulement
Figure A.3.2 — Monorail trolley —

Chariot monorail —
Einschienenuntergurtfahrwerk
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A.4 Open type hoist
Key
A Hubmotor A Hoist motor A Moteur du palan
B Kupplung B Coupling B Embrayage
C Bremse C Brake C Frein
D Getriebe D Gearbox D Réducteur
E Trommellager E Drum bearings E Paliers à tambour
F Trommel F Drum F Tambour
G Unterflasche G Bottom block G Moufle inférieure
H Fahrwerk H Crab H Chariot
J Laufräder J Wheels J Galets
Figure A.4 —
Open type hoist —
Treuil ouvert — Offenes Hubwerk
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A.5 NGL building hoists — Treuil potence de chantier — Bauaufzüge für nicht
geführte Lasten
Figure A.5.1 — Jib hoist with parallel drum —

Treuil potence à tambour parallèle —
Auslegerhubwerk mit paralleler Trommel
Figure A.5.2 — Jib hoist with axial drum —

Treuil potence à tambour axial —
Auslegerhubwerk mit axialer Trommel
Figure A.5.3 — Hoist with trolley —

Treuil potence pour chariot —
Hubwerk mit Fahrwerk
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Figure A.5.4 — Suspended hoist —

Treuil potence suspendu —
Aufgehängtes Hubwerk
Key
A Motor and brake Moteur – frein Motor und Bremse
B Gear box Réducteur Getriebe
D Rope drum (multilayer) Tambour (multicouches) Seiltrommel (mehrlagig)
E Electric panel Coffret électrique Elektrogehäuse
F Rope up-jib pulley Poulie de renvoi Umlenkrolle am Ausleger
G Load hook Crochet de charge Lasthaken
H wheel galet Laufrad
S Integrated supporting device Dispositif support intégré IntegrierteAufhängung
UL Hoisting limiter Limiteur de course Hubbegrenzer
Figure A.5.5 — Scaffold hoist —

Treuil d’échafaudage —
Gerüstwinde
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Annex B
(normative)
Classification
B.1 General hoist class

A hoist represents a special case where the stress variations in load carrying members depend upon the
hoist load variations, without load effect variations e.g. due to dead weights of moving parts. The number
of stress cycles is directly proportional to the number of load cycles and the stress ranges are directly
proportional to the hoist load variations. Therefore the Q- and U-classes of EN 13001-1 can be combined
into a single class describing the fatigue effect of hoisted loads on the hoist; see Table B.1. However, the
S-class of detailed components of hoist can be derived directly from the hoist class only for stationary
parts of the hoist, see Table B.3.
Table B.1 — Specification of A-classes for hoists
Classes Q and load
spectrum factor, Classes U and design number of work cycles, EN 13001-1
EN 13001-1
Design
Class
value of U0 U1 U2 U3 U4 U5 U6 U7 U8 U9
Q
load
spectrum
1,6 × 104 3,15 × 104 6,3 × 104 1,25 × 105 2,5 × 105 5,0 × 105 1,0 × 106 2,0 × 106 4,0 × 106 8,0 × 106
factor kQ
Q0 0,031 3 A03 A02 A01 A0 A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6

Q1 0,062 5 A02 A01 A0 A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7
Q2 0,125 0 A01 A0 A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8
Q3 0,250 0 A0 A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 A9
Q4 0,500 0 A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 A9 A10
Q5 1,000 0 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 A9 A10 A11
Load spectrum factor is calculated from the laden part of the work cycles, taking into account the pay load
and non-fixed load lifting attachment below the fixed load lifting attachment. Additionally in the design
calculations the unladen part of the work cycles with the fixed load lifting attachment shall be taken into
account.
Where the Q- and U-classes are not specified for a hoist and the A-class only in given, the design
calculations shall be based on the number of full load cycles as given in the Table B.2.
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Table B.2 — Design basis by classes
Design number of full load cycles, i.e.

A-class of hoist
kQ = 1
A03 500
A02 1 000
A01 2 000
A0 4 000
A1 8 000
A2 16 000
A3 31 500
A4 63 000
A5 125 000
A6 250 000
A7 500 000
A8 1 000 000
A9 2 000 000
A10 4 000 000
A11 8 000 000
The S-class for stationary (non-rotating) structural parts can be taken directly from Table B.3. The table
is based on the assumption that one working cycle/Load cycle causes one stress cycle. This assumption
(e.g. vibration/absorption) shall be carefully checked by the designer.
For other parts, the S-class depends additionally upon the hoist configuration and the distances of
movements.
EXAMPLE The S-class for a rope drum can be derived in addition to an A-class, from the reeving ratio of the
hoist rope and the average hoist distance in a work cycle, the two latter determining the number of drum revolution
per work cycle.
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Table B.3 — S-classes by A-classes of hoists

Value of the corresponding s-
A-class of a hoist S-class for stationary parts of a hoist
parameter
A03 Class not givena s3 = 0,000 25
A02 Class not givena s3 = 0,000 5
A01 Class not givena s3 = 0,001
A0 S02 s3 = 0,002
A1 S01 s3 = 0,004
A2 S0 s3 = 0,008
A3 S1 s3 = 0,016
A4 S2 s3 = 0,032
A5 S3 s3 = 0,063
A6 S4 s3 = 0,125
A7 S5 s3 = 0,25
A8 S6 s3 = 0,5
A9 S7 s3 = 1,0
A10 S8 s3 = 2,0
A11 S9 s3 = 4,0
a Classes below S02 are not shown in standard EN 13001-3-1.
B.2 Class for average hoisting displacement

Classification of average displacement shall as defined in EN 13001-1. For the purpose of this standard
the symbols of classes and the design values of average displacements shall be taken from Table B.4. A
displacement means that in the laden part of a work cycle, which can consist of either only hoisting or
lowering distance, or it can consist of sum distances of hoisting and lowering in a work cycle.
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Table B.4 — Symbols for classes of average hoisting displacements and design values
Range of average hoisting displacement Design value of average hoisting displacement
Designation of class
ha [m] [m]
Dh0 ha ≤ 0,63 0,63
Dh 1 0,63 < ha ≤ 1,25 1,25
Dh 2 1,25 < ha ≤ 2,5 2,5
Dh 3 2,5 < ha ≤ 5 5
Dh 4 5 < ha ≤ 10 10
Dh 5 10 < ha ≤ 20 20
Dh 6 20 < ha ≤ 40 40
Dh 7 40 < ha ≤ 80 80
Dh 8 80 < ha ≤ 160 160
Dh 9 160 < ha ≤ 320 320
The middle column is for guidance to the hoist user, when selecting a suitable Dh-class for a hoist
specification. The third column is for the hoist manufacturer to be applied, when designing a hoist to the
indicated Dh-class.
B.3 Class for average traversing displacement

Classification of average displacement shall be as defined in EN 13001-1. For the purpose of this standard
the symbols of classes and the design values of average displacements shall be taken from Table B.5. A
displacement means that in the laden part of a work cycle; see also Table B.1.
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Table B.5 — Symbols for classes of average traversing displacements and design values
Range of average traverse Design value of average traverse

Designation of class displacement displacement
tra [m] [m]
Dt0 tra ≤ 0,63 0,63
Dt1 0,63 < tra ≤ 1,25 1,25
Dt2 1,25 < tra ≤ 2,5 2,5
Dt3 2,5 < tra ≤ 5 5
Dt4 5 < tra ≤ 10 10
Dt5 10 < tra ≤ 20 20
Dt6 20 < tra ≤ 40 40
Dt7 40 < tra ≤ 80 80
Dt8 80 < tra ≤ 160 160
Dt9 160 < tra ≤ 320 320
The middle column is for guidance to the hoist user, when selecting a suitable Dt-class for a hoist
specification. The third column is for the hoist manufacturer to be applied, when designing a hoist to the
indicated Dt-class.
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Annex C
(informative)
Guidance on hoist classification
Table C.1 can be used as guidance, when selecting a suitable A-class for a particular application.
Table C.1 — Guidance on selection of A-class based on application
Type of operation A-class

Hand powered cranes A03 – A2
Heavy assembly jobs, e.g. in power stations A03 – A0
Repair workshop, maintenance in process plants A01 – A3
Workshop cranes in general, hook service A0 – A4
Factory and warehouse hoists, intermittent operation A1 – A5
Factory and warehouse cranes, continuous operation A4 – A7
Paper mill hoists in process operation A5 – A7
Steel production processes A5 – A8
Hoists for continuous operation at serial production lines A7 – A10
Bulk material handling, grabbing service A7 –A11
When estimating average displacements of movements in an intended use, the Table C.2 can be used as
guidance.
Table C.2 — Guidance on determining average displacements of movements
Average
No. Description of work process
displacements
By definition
average hoisting
displacement is
ha = hau + had
The following
1 estimations may
be used:
hau = had = 0,5
× hmax
tra = 0,5 × w
General workshop application; no systematic, pre-determined process
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Average
No. Description of work process
displacements
Average hoist
displacements
as in item 1.
Operation is not
between the
two working
spaces, but
within a
2 working space,
whereby it
applies that:
tra1 = 0,5 × w1
and
tra2 = 0,5 × w2
tra = tra1 + tra2
General workshop application; hoist is serving two separate working spaces
Average
displacements
of movements
are determined
from the
average process
condition, i.e. in
3
the application
shown in the
figure,
movement from
the middle of
the hold to the
hopper.
Process application
Key hmax, w, w1, w2 Maximum working ranges of movements

ha, hau, had, tra, tra1, tra2 Average displacements of movements
A Direction of movement with net load, i.e. the laden part of a work cycle
The examples in Table C.3 and C.4 are dealing with an application possibilities of a particular, single hoist.
They show that a hoist built to a single class, is suitable to different applications.
The total hoisting displacement during the design life is used as the ruling parameter of the use for the
comparison between the different classifications.
The comparison between FEM/ISO and EN 13001-1 classifications show that there is no direct and
simple link between the A-Classes and the FEM/ISO M-classes. For example, a FEM 2m hoist can be
classified in a wide range of A-Classes, dependent on the required hook path, see example in Table C.3.
Example in Table C.4 shows that there is no influence of the hoisting speed to the A-class.
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NOTE Further information will be provided by FEM (European material handling federadion www.fem-
eur.com) regarding the comparison between FEM/ISO and EN 13001-1 classifications.
Table C.3 — Hoist classification in Examples — Comparison of classification for different

applications
FEM/ISO FEM 2m
classification
ISO M5
Hoisting speed [m/min] 12
Lifetime fullload [h] 1 600
Hoisting displacement during lifetime 1 152 000
[m]
A-Class Application example Assembly Workshop Maintenance

classification process with hoist with hoist e.g. for
high frequency medium wind turbine
and very short frequency and with extreme
hook path medium hook hook path
path
Selected Dh-class 1 4 7
Average hoisting displacement 0,63–1,25 5–10 80–160
according to Dh-class [m]
Average hoisting displacement in 1,25 10 160
example [m]
Max. number of Cycles of 2m/M5 921 600 115 200 7 200
hoist for this Dh-class
Suggested A-Class with similar A8 A5 A1

number of cycles
Cycles of A-Class 1 000 000 125 000 8 000
Max hoisting displacement during 1 250 000 1 250 000 1 280 000
lifetime [m]
For a given FEM/ISO classification the possible number of lifting cycles during the life time depends on
the hoisting speed. Different from this the A-classification, based on EN 13001-1 classification shows
directly the lifting cycles independent from the hoisting speed.
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Table C.4 — Hoist classification in Examples — Comparison of classification for different

hoisting speeds
A-Class A-Class A5
classification
Cycles of A-Class 125 000
Selected Dh-class 3
Average hoisting displacement according 5
to Dh-class [m]
Hoisting displacement during lifetime [m] 625 000
FEM/ISO Example for FEM/ISO 1Am/M4 2m/M5 3m/M6

classification
Lifetime Fullload [h] 800 1 600 3 200
Hoisting speed [m/min] 12 6 3
Hoisting displacement during lifetime [m] 576 000 576 000 576 000
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Annex D
(normative)
Additional requirements for high risk applications
Hoists used in high risk applications in accordance with EN 13135 e.g. for transporting hot molten masses
or other goods with comparable hazards such as acids, alkalis, shall be designed and selected in
accordance with EN 13135, except as otherwise given in the following:
— Where grey cast iron or aluminium alloys are used for gear housings, the dimensioning and quality
level has to be verified in accordance with Table 5.
— Where gear houses are equipped with a breather, this shall be equipped with a filter if required
according to the arrangement and the ambient conditions.
— The backup limiter for the upper limit of the hoisting movement shall be mechanically activated
directly by the hook block, by other fixed load lifting attachment or by other mechanical arrangement
positively connected to the hoisting mechanism.
— For electronic limiters the safety function shall have performance level d.
— A friction torque limiter may be used as a backup limiter.
— Where a friction torque limiter is used, it shall be located outside the force flow as specified in 5.2.2.4.
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Annex E
(normative)
Additional requirements for Power driven hoists designed for holding

stationary loads above persons
Power driven hoists designed for holding stationary loads above persons shall fulfil the following
additional requirements:
a) Hoists shall be designed with the risk coefficient γn = 2; see EN 13001-2.
b) Hoists shall be designed at least in class A4.
c) The breaking strength as per EN 818-7 of the chains shall be at least 8 times the rated load, without
applying the risk coefficient γn.
d) Hoists shall be equipped with a rated capacity limiter, also for rated capacities below 1 t.
e) Where a friction torque limiter is used, it shall be located outside the force flow as specified in 5.2.2.4.,
see Type 2.
f) The hoists shall be equipped with a backup brake as specified in EN 13135.
g) Electric hoists shall be equipped with limit switches, pneumatic and hydraulic driven hoists shall be
equipped with mechanical end stop.
h) For chain hoists, steel link chains according to EN 818-7 shall only be used.
i) The run-in point of the steel chain into chain wheels shall be designed to exclude twisting of the steel
chains and to ensure smooth run-in and run-out.
j) All load bearing elements of the hoist shall be made of non-combustible materials.
k) Stationary position shall be secured with a key-lockable switch.
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Annex F
(normative)
Additional requirements for hoists intended to be used in potentially

explosive atmospheres
F.1 General
Where the hoists are intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres areas, the method of
identification of hazardous situations that can lead to an explosion shall conform to EN 1127-1.
NOTE Information on classification of hazardous area for gases and vapours is given in EN 60079-10-1 and
EN 60079-10-2 for combustible dusts.
For intended use in explosive atmosphere the following requirements, shall be met, which
modify/supplement the general requirements for hoists used in non-classified hazardous areas.
Further reading for terms and definitions are given in IEC 60050-426 and EN 13237.
F.2 Avoidance or reduction of ignition sources

F.2.1 General
All electrical and non-electrical equipment and components, intended for use in potentially explosive
atmospheres shall be designed and constructed in accordance to the required categories for group II and
III equipment of EN ISO 80079-36 to ensure avoidance of any ignition sources as detailed in EN 1127-1.
To classify the category of the non-electrical equipment of the hoist, it shall be subjected to an ignition
hazard assessment in accordance with EN ISO 80079-36.
F.2.2 Electrical equipment
Electrical equipment of hoists according to its category 2 or 3 shall be in accordance with the
requirements of one (or more) relevant types of protection listed in EN 60079-0.
For gas:
— Hoists (or electrical equipment fitted on it) for category 2G shall comply with one of the specific types
of protection listed in EN 60079-0:2012, Clause 1, providing at least an EPL Gb/category 2G level of
protection.
— Hoists (or electrical equipment fitted on it) for category 3G shall comply with one of the specific types
of protection listed in EN 60079-0:2012, Clause 1, providing at least an EPL Gc/category 3G level of
protection.
For dust:
— Hoists (or electrical equipment fitted on it) for category 2D shall comply with one of the specific types
of protection listed in EN 60079-0:2012, Clause 1, providing at least an EPL Db/category 2D level of
protection.
— Hoists (or electrical equipment fitted on it) for category 3D shall comply with one of the specific types
of protection listed in EN 60079-0:2012, Clause 1, providing at least an EPL Dc/category 3D level of
protection.
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Installation of electrical hoists intended to be used in explosive atmosphere shall be in accordance with
EN 60079-14.
F.2.3 Non-electrical equipment
Non-electrical equipment of hoists which are intended for use in a potentially explosive atmosphere
according to its category 2 or 3 shall be in accordance with the requirements of one (or more) relevant
types of protection listed in EN ISO 80079-36 and/or EN ISO 80079-37.
F.2.4 Electrostatic discharge
Ignition due to electrostatic charges shall be avoided by taken into account the specific requirements
provided in EN 60079-0 and EN ISO 80079-36.
NOTE Further information is given in IEC/TS 60079-32 −1 and IEC 60079-32 −2.
F.2.5 Hazards caused by external influences
Hazards caused by external influences conditions shall be taken into account.

NOTE Further information is given in EN 60079-14.
F.2.6 Measures to reduce hazards in potentially explosive atmospheres
Hazards shall be reduced in accordance with EN 1127-1, EN 60079-0 and EN 60079-14 for electrical
parts and EN ISO 80079-36 and EN ISO 80079-37 for non-electrical parts.
It is the responsibility of the end user to inform the hoist manufacturer regarding the required categories
for the intended use.
F.3 Marking
In addition to 7.3 marking shall be in accordance with EN 60079-0 and EN 80079-36, the following
markings apply:
a) The “Ex” symbol;
b) The symbol for the equipment group: II;
c) The equipment category “2” or “3” followed by:
1) the letter “G” (concerning explosive atmospheres due to gases, vapours or mists); and/or
2) the letter “D” (concerning explosive atmospheres due to combustible dusts).
F.4 User information

The type and frequency of inspections and maintenance operations shall be provided by the hoist
manufacturer.
Qualified and/or expert persons shall be employed for maintenance and repair work, for regular
inspections as well as for operating hoist mechanisms.
Only strict application of organisational measures in addition to technical measures, (e.g. gas detector,
work permit) will authorize the specific operations useful for the required maintenance and repair.
NOTE Further information is given in EN 60079-17 (maintenance and inspection) and EN 60079-19 (repair).
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Annex G
(informative)
Additional requirements for operation in aggressive environments and

outdoors
G.1 General
Provision should be applied with respect to the definition and classification of corrosivity environment
as per EN ISO 9223.
When problems relating to operation in aggressive environments and the outdoors raise questions, the
following standards may be usefully consulted for specific needs or applications:
EN ISO 8044, Corrosion of metals and alloys — Basic terms and definitions (ISO 8044)
EN ISO 8565, Metals and alloys — Atmospheric corrosion testing — General requirements for field tests
(ISO 8565)
EN ISO 8407, Corrosion of metals and alloys — Removal of corrosion products from corrosion test specimens
(ISO 8407)
EN ISO 9223, Corrosion of metals and alloys — Corrosivity of atmospheres — Classification, determination
and estimation (ISO 9223)
EN ISO 9224, Corrosion of metals and alloys — Corrosivity of atmospheres — Guiding values for the
corrosivity categories (ISO 9224)
EN ISO 9225, Corrosion of metals and alloys — Corrosivity of atmospheres — Measurement of
environmental parameters affecting corrosivity of atmospheres (ISO 9225)
EN ISO 9226, Corrosion of metals and alloys — Corrosivity of atmospheres — Determination of corrosion
rate of standard specimens for the evaluation of corrosivity (ISO 9226)
NOTE Further information is given in EN 60079-14 for the specific use in potentially explosive atmospheres.
G.2 Ropes and chains

On request, the manufacturers of ropes and chains should supply all information for selection, protection,
inspection, maintenance and discard criteria for them, when used in specific aggressive environments
and outdoors.
General considerations are needed for specific areas: structures, electric equipment and motors, electric
cables, copper terminals etc.
The following examples of corrosion may be taken in respect of various situations in aggressive
environments:
a) structures:
— Selection of materials in relation of the temperatures;
— special considerations for marine environment applications;
b) electric equipment and motors:
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— In case of tropical climatic conditions with sensitive dampness, treatment against moisture and
fungosity should be provided;
— various coatings may be used to provide protection against corrosion, for insulation purposes
etc.;
— motor protection may include cover for dripping, grade “F” for minimum insulation, heating anti-
condensation (motor > 1 kW), minimum mechanical protection IP 55 according to EN 60529;
c) electric cables:
— Environmental conditions have a marked influence on the selection of electric cables,

particularly with regard to the type of sheaths. Consideration shall be given also to the material
raceways;
d) copper ends of cables and other similar parts of electrical equipment require specific protection
when they operate in the presence of ammonia and acetylene.
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Annex H
(informative)
Additional requirements for operation at low temperatures
As to hoists for use at low temperatures, attention is drawn to the following, for example:
— suitability of materials for load-bearing components;
— suitability of lubricants;
— suitability of the welding process;
— icing of the motors, brakes and switchgear;
— tendency of the seals to become brittle;
— tendency of the cables and insulation to become brittle;
— tendency of the plastics to become brittle;
— corrosion as a result of dew forming;
— suitability of ropes, chains and belts;
— compliance with relevant standards and regulations;
— test of the complete series hoist mechanism under the specified operating conditions, as required.
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Annex I
(normative)
Supporting structures for NGL building hoists
I.1 General
This annex specifies requirements for supporting structures for NGL building hoists with the following
limitations:
a) size:
— for swivelling supports, swivelling radius ≤ 2,00 m;
— vertical length of the prop support ≤ 3,50 m;
— for gantry support, length of the railway ≤ 5,00 m;
b) rated capacity:
— for gantry supports, ≤ 500 kg;
— for swivelling supports, ≤ 200 kg;
c) rated hoisting speed ≤ 1,2 m/s;
d) hoisting height ≤ 50 m.
These structures are used for temporary installation in the construction site work.
I.2 Terms and definitions

For the purposes of this annex, the following terms and definitions apply.
I.2.1
supporting structure
different types of connections, used for NGL building hoist. The different parts can be interchangeable or
integrated in the same hoist in order to permit various possibilities of installation and a quick assembly
and disassembly. The weight and size of each separate part can be manually transported
I.2.2
rated load of the supporting structure
load corresponding to the maximum static force for which the structure is intended to be used
I.2.3
competent person
competent person designated person, suitably trained, qualified by knowledge and practical experience,
and provided with the necessary instructions to enable the required procedures to be carried out
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I.3 Classification
The different structures are classified taking into account their application or configuration:
I.3.1
column support
free self standing supporting structure with hinges for swivelling jib hoisting system 2), provided with
devices to hold it by a counterweight system (see Figure I.1)
I.3.2
prop support
support with hinges for swivelling the jib hoisting system, provided with devices to fix it between two
intermediary floors (see Figure I.3)
I.3.3
window support
support with hinges for swivelling the jib hoisting system, provided with fixing clamps to anchor it to a
column or a wall (see Figure I.4)
I.3.4
scaffold support
support with hinges for swivelling the jib hoisting system, provided with clamping devices to fix it to the
scaffold structure (see Figure I.5)
I.3.5
gantry support
light and demountable self-standing double frame, stabilized by a counterweight system supporting a
railway on which runs the trolley of the NGL hoisting system (see Figure I.6)
I.3.6
up-jib
swivelling jib fitted with the top sheave pulley installed on the vertical of the hoist at the upper limit of
hoisting stroke (see Figure I.7)
I.3.7
jib-extension
small “Jib extension “frame often used with type a) and type b) supports for simple loading-unloading
operations at the upper level (see Figure I.2)
2) A combination of a NGL building hoist and one of the different types of supporting structures. The jib of a
“swivelling jib hoisting system” or the “trolley” used for a gantry support, can be partially or totally integrated in
the same NGL building hoist structure (See Annex A - 5: Jib hoist and hoist with trolley).
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Figure I.1 — Column support — Support colonne — Dreibock
Figure I.2 — Jib-extension — Extension de potence — Zwischenrahmen
Figure I.3 — Prop support — Chandelle — Geschossstütze
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Figure I.4 — Window support — Support fenêtre — Fensterabstützung
Figure I.5 — Scaffold support — Support pour echafaudage — Gerüsthalterung oder -befestigung
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Figure I.6 — Gantry support — Chevalet — Doppelrahmenstütze mit Ausleger
Figure I.7 — Up-jib — Flèche potence — Schwenkarm
I.4 Construction characteristics

I.4.1 General requirements
a) parts of supporting structures shall be resistant to the external ambient agent in order to prevent
oxidation or ageing;
b) the design of all components to be handled during installation shall taking into account the
permissible weight taking into account the stability aspects due to the installation position;
c) the components shall be of compact construction and protected against mechanical damages, their
design shall take into account the possibility of shocks and squeezing during transportation;
d) the surfaces of parts shall not have sharp edges, sharp angles or protruding parts that can cause
injury;
e) the geometry and the forms of supporting structures shall not produce possibility of entanglement
or trapping, during operations of loading, unloading, and the manual movements for the operator
working with the hoisting system;
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f) the connection between the jib hoist or the hoist with trolley and the supports on to which it is fitted,
shall be secured by mechanical locking devices in order to prevent its detachment during any
possible working movement (see Figure I.9 and Figure I.13);
g) all small specific parts that need to be removed during transportation, shall be fixed to the relevant
frame by a permanent linking connection; this is not necessary if the hoisting system cannot be used
without this removable part, or it is a commonly used part such as screws or nuts (see Figure I.8 and
Figure I.9);
h) during the up-down load movements, the hoisting equipment (jib hoist, hoist with trolley or up-jib),
shall be maintained in the “hoisting position” by a self-applying device. This device shall only be
released by a specific action. This device shall withstand all loading conditions resulting from the
movements of the load and it shall not be necessary to remove it during disassembly for
transportation (see Figure I.11 and Figure I.12);
i) if horizontal telescopic parts are used they shall withstand all loading conditions resulting from the
movements of the load. It shall be capable of being locked during hoisting movements and the parts
shall have a maximum extension (see Figure I.13);
j) the connection devices for the supporting structures to the building shall not only rely on friction and
shall be suitable to transfer all forces produced by the hoisting system (see Figure I.16 and
Figure I.17). The design shall avoid loosing of connection due to the elasticity of the parts. When a
threaded positioning device is used (see Figure I.16 and Figure I.17), it shall be provided with a
clamping point and the thread geometry and its inclination shall permit it to be tightened by a manual
torque and to keep the required fastening during the hoisting operations without self-loosening;
k) when the stability of the hoisting system is achieved by counterweight, the positioning media of the
frame to the floor (e.g. expansion plugs) shall not be considered in the stability calculation;
l) in order to prevent the risk of the operator falling when the supports are used close to the edge of a
floor, a hand rail and foot stop protection shall be fitted to the gantry and column supports. The hand
rail may have a gap suitable for the rope passage and the possibility to open it for the passage of the
load. Hand rails shall be such that movable parts return to the closed position automatically and that
they can withstand a horizontal force of 300 N and a vertical force of 500 N (see Figure I.10 and
Figure I.15).
I.4.2 Interchangeability of parts and modularity
I.4.2.1 General
Each supporting structure should be considered as an interchangeable component of a hoisting system.

The design shall take into account all possible configurations.
In order to avoid misuse of the “jib extension”, it shall be capable of fitting only to the foreseen type of
supports and it shall not be possible to fit it to any other “jib extension”.
I.4.2.2 Counterweight
a) The support stabilized by a counterweight shall be permanently marked with details of the movable
counterweight necessary to permit the rated load stated for the support;
b) counterweights shall be attached to the support frame in such a way that they cannot become
unintentionally dislodged (see Figure I.10 and Figure I.15). If they are of solid construction, each part
shall be permanently marked with its own weight with a maximum value of 25 kg and shall be locked
to the support;
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c) if containers filled by sand or gravel are used, the volume of tanks shall be calculated taking into
account a density less than 1 300 kg/m3. The use of liquid filler shall not be permitted. Containers
shall be marked with the filling level suitable for sand, and provided with a lockable cover.
I.4.2.3 Screws for frame connections
If screws or bolts are used for connecting the different parts of a frame support, and the frame is intended
to be disassembled for a more easy transportation, one type only of screws or bolts, corresponding to the
higher strength requested, shall be used.
I.4.2.4 Railway end stop
Gantry supports shall be provided at each end of the rail with buffers in order to stop the trolley without
derailment (see Figure I.14).
I.4.2.5 Ease of transportation
Relating to parts that require to be carried along 2 or more floors the following weight limits shall be
observed.
Parts which are to be carried by one person shall have a maximum weight of 25 kg.
Parts which are to be carried by two persons shall have a maximum weight of 50 kg.
Parts which are to be installed by one hand only, balanced by body, shall have a maximum weight of 15 kg.
Figure I.8 — Connection device to the scaffold with T-head
Figure I.9 — Example of hinge with anti pull-out system
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Figure I.10 — Connection devices for counterweight and hand rail position
Figure I.11 — Example of jib positioning devices and sheave protection
Figure I.12 — Example of hand lever jib positioning device
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Figure I.13 — Self retaining locking handle
Figure I.14 — Rail buffers
Key
1 counter weight ballast
Figure I.15 — Feet stop and body guard for gantry support
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H max
≤R
12
where R is the head internal radius
Figure I.16 — Prop head/length rate
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A ≥ Dmax
(in order to guarantee the equilibrium of overturning moment)
Figure I.17 — Window support hoisting position
I.5 Calculations
I.5.1 General
NGL building hoists supporting structure shall comply with the safety requirements and protective
measures of this clause. In addition, the NGL building hoists supporting structure shall be designed in
accordance with the principles of EN ISO 12100 for hazards relevant but not significant, which are not
dealt with by this European Standard.
The intended use of a NGL building hoists shall be specified in line with EN 13001-1.
The proof of competence of the NGL building hoists system shall be in accordance with EN 13001-2 and
EN 13001-3-1.
The calculations for the supports are part of the calculation for the complete hoisting system calculation.
I.5.2 Forces and load combinations to be considered
The structure of the hoist supports shall have sufficient strength for all intended operating conditions,
including erection, dismantling and environmental effects. The design of the structure as a whole, and
each part of it, shall be based on the effects of any possible combination of loads as specified in this clause.
Connecting devices between the hoist and the supporting structure shall be considered to be part of the
hoist.
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In addition to the requirements of EN 13001-2, the following forces and loads shall also be taken into
account when calculating the complete hoisting system and every related component:
a) the effect of moving loads shall be determined by taking the weight of all actual loads (rated load,
accessories, wire ropes etc.) and multiplying them by a minimum dynamic coefficient
ϕ2 = (1 + 0,3 × v) where v is the maximum rated speed in m/s;
b) the maximum static pulling force 3) applied by the NGL building hoist at the rated voltage shall be
considered for the design of the supporting structures and their counterweight devices. If this value
is less than the force corresponding to a load of 80 kg plus the rated load, then at least the force
corresponding to the rated load plus 80 kg shall be considered;
c) wind pressure shall be taken into account in accordance with EN 13001-2, a minimum surface area
of at least 1 m2 for the load shall be used in the design calculation.
I.5.3 Overturning stability
The complete NGL building hoisting system shall be regarded as adequately stable if, referring to the most
unfavourable tipping axis, the stability moment is equal or greater than the overturning moment, taking
into account at least the loads and forces listed in Table I.1.
The partial safety factor γp for the proof of stability of the NGL building hoisting system shall be taken
from EN 13001-2 and multiplied by the additional safety factor for stability γs.
All favourable masses shall have the factor γp = 1,0.
Table I.1 — Additional safety factor for stability γs for various forces
Additional safety factor for stability

Loads or forces
γs
Dead loads 1,1

Rated load 1,2
Maximum static pulling force 1,2
In-service wind forces 1,1
300 N horizontally to the hand rail 1,2
moments ≥ ∑ Overturning moments × γ s

∑ Stabilizing
I.5.4 Structural verification
The supporting structure shall be verified according to EN 13001-3-1.

In addition the following load cases listed in Table I.2 shall be taken into the calculation:
3) The “maximum static pulling force” is the force corresponding to the looked rotor torque of the electric motor
at the first layer on the drum.
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Table I.2 — Load cases
Load
Load case for Forces and effects combination
EN 13001-2
(80 kg + rated load) a

Exceptional forces effects: or C
maximum static pulling force. max. static pulling force of the intended hoist + dead
loads
Occasional conditions: brake,
ϕ2 b rated load + wind force + dead loads B
upper limit stop, wind.
a The worst condition shall be considered.
b ϕ2 = dynamic coefficient according to I.5.2.
The classification of NGL hoist building systems shall be at least:

— total working cycle Class (Utilization class) = U2;
— the number of load cycles of a NGL building hoist is normally 6 × 104 intermittent duty (e.g. 10 years,
40 weeks per year, 30 h per week, 5 cycles per hour);
— the load spectrum shall be at least = Q4.
I.5.5 Loads transmitted calculations
The calculations of loads transmitted to the building or the scaffold structures where the support of the
building hoists are connected or positioned, shall take account of at least the following actions:
a) the possible positions of the suspended load;
b) the dynamic effect due to the load movement;
c) the counterweight load;
d) the weight of the support and the hoist;
e) the forces applied by the rope to the sheaves;
f) the maximum force applied by the NGL building hoist.
I.6 Instructions
I.6.1 Transmitted forces/moments information
The Figures I.18, I.19, I.20, I.21, I.22 and I.23 given for the different types of supports considered and the
foreseeable transmitted loads shall be provided for a correct installation of the hoisting system.
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F 1, F 2 vertical forces
R horizontal distance between F1 and F2
Dmax outreach
Figure I.18 — Transmitted loads from prop support
Key
F1 horizontal forces due to the moment, depending on swivelling position of the jib
F2 vertical force
Dmax outreach
Figure I.19 — Transmitted loads from scaffold support
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Key
F1 horizontal forces due to the moment, depending on swivelling position of the jib
F2 vertical force
D1 jib position 1
D2 jib position 2
Figure I.20 — Transmitted loads from up-jib
Key
F1 horizontal forces due to the moment, depending on the swivelling position of the jib
F 2, F 3 vertical forces, depending on the swivelling position of the jib
Dmax outreach
Figure I.21 — Transmitted loads from window support
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Key
F1 and F2 are vertical forces depending as well on the swivelling position of the jib as on the counterweight
Dmax outreach
Figure I.22 — Transmitted loads from column support
Key
F1 and F2 are vertical forces depending as well on the counterweight as on the position of the trolley
Figure I.23 — Transmitted loads from gantry support
I.6.2 Markings
The manufacturer shall provide the following information on one or more durable signs or plates
mounted in a prominent place on the NGL building hoists supporting structures, in the official language
of the country where the supporting structure is placed on the market:
a) name and address of the manufacturer, or his authorized representative;
b) type designation and identification of the NGL building hoist type intended to be used with;
c) serial number;
d) year of construction;
e) rated load when fitted with the intended hoist
f) classification.
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I.6.3 User information
An instruction handbook shall be provided with each support. It shall be in accordance with
EN ISO 12100 and shall contain;
a) general information:
1) list and description of the component parts, dimensions and weights;
2) manufacturer name and address or his authorized representative;
3) type designation and serial number or range of serial numbers covered;
4) identification of the NGL building hoist with which the support is intended to be used and the
relevant rated load;
b) the competence of the person responsible for installation of the hoist system;
c) disassembling and reinstallation:
1) the transmitted forces to the supporting structure during the working operations, shall be
provided by a diagram showing the ties and the forces, moments and their directions;
2) the scaffold for the hoisting system shall be suitably prepared and able to withstand all resultant
loads, and its structure shall be supported by a link able to take all loads and moments as
described in the user information;
3) minimum area required for installation;
4) procedures for erection and dismantling with additional safety instructions in order to minimize
the risk of falling of parts of the hoisting system or the operator;
d) test after installation:
1) after each installation with the relevant NGL building hoist, and when ready to be used, the whole
hoisting system shall be tested with the maximum load before placing into service. The
procedure shall conform to that given in the NGL building hoist handbook;
2) the verification tests shall be carried out by a competent person.
e) recommendations for transportation;
f) information regarding the permissible matching with other supporting structures;
g) maintenance instructions with regular inspections and maintenance work to be carried out.
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I.7 Verifications
Table I.3 — Means of verification of the safety requirements and/or measures
Clause Safety requirements Type verification Individual verification

I.4 Construction characteristics — Drawing and calculations
I 6.3 Erection and dismantling — Visual inspection — Visual inspection
— Calculations
I.5 Stability — Test after installation
— Dynamic and static test
I.5.5 Load transmitted — Calculations — Test after installation
I.4 and — Calculations — Manufacturing process control

Materials and fittings
I.5 — Dynamic and static test — Test after installation
Conformance to each safety requirement and/or measure shall be verified by type verification for the
first sample of a series of supporting structures of the same type and by an individual verification for each
supporting structure of the series by the methods detailed in Table I.3.
Supports manufactured in series are verified by type test of the supporting structures together with the
NGL building hoist intended to be used with it, as well carrying out the dynamic test using 1,1 ⤬ rated
load as the static test with 1,25 ⤬ rated load. The individual verification shall be made by inspection
procedures and checks of the parts and during the manufacturing process in order to ensure that each
sample of the series is in compliance with the type tested.
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Annex J
(normative)
Power driven series hoist mechanisms – Test procedure for verification of

the classification
J.1 Introduction
The calculated classification of series hoists is effected according to Annex B. The verification of the
dimensioning and classification of series hoist mechanisms according to the specified rules is effected by
the manufacturer using mathematical methods and tests.
This annex establishes a “test procedure” (referred to in the following as “test”) which specifies the
minimum requirements.
J.2 Application
This annex applies to power driven series hoist mechanisms.
The test is effected in the lowest A-Class in which the series hoist mechanism is offered. Verification of
the classification in higher A-Classes shall be effected mathematically according to Annex B on the basis
of the test results of the lowest A-Class Group.
The service life tests may additionally be used to obtain, secure and verify technical data.
For example:
Motor data: Temperature rise, over temperature, current consumption, speed curves
Brake data: Wear, adjustment intervals
Gearbox data: Wear, lubrication
Drum data: Wear of the grooves, winding characteristics
Chain sprocket data: Wear, operating characteristics
J.3 Implementation of the test

J.3.1 Framework conditions
The test may be performed in enclosed, non-climatised rooms. The ambient temperature shall be
20 °C ± 10 °C. This test does not include environmental factors (e.g. moisture/rain/snow/temperature).
If such factors are expected to affect the serviceability of safety-related parts (e.g. brakes), separate
verification should be obtained for the complete series hoist mechanism or these parts.
The hoist mechanism shall be supported in a mechanically rigid arrangement with the permitted
tolerance for the supporting surface. If additional loads are created in certain configurations (e.g. in the
frame or drum bearings) due to the design of the hoist mechanism, the test shall be based on the most
unfavourable bearing arrangement.
Tests may be carried out using freely suspended loads which may be guided in slide arrangements.
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J.3.2 Configurations
The test shall be carried with the hoist mechanism fully assembled. Preference shall be given to selecting
the reeving arrangement for the load bearing means which results in the highest lifting speed offered. If
the test is performed with a higher reeving arrangement, the load shall be increased in order to allow for
the larger rigid body kinetic stress resultants in the chain of drive elements during the acceleration times.
Alternatively, the operating period with increased load may be converted into an extended total
operating period (see I.5) for verification purposes. If the test is performed with a higher lifting speed
than the maximum offered, the load may be reduced for the same reasons. In this case, however, the exact
calculation method specified in the annex shall be selected.
Two hoist mechanisms may be tested simultaneously (particularly in order to test hoist mechanisms with
multiple-layer winding) by means of opposed winding and unwinding (see Figure J.1). In this case the
test load shall be the sum of the rated capacities of the two single hoists.
Key
2m sum of the related capacities of the two single hoist numbers 1 and 2
1 lowering hoist mechanism
2 lifting hoist mechanism
Figure J.1 — Opposed winding arrangement
For tests with opposing winding arrangements, the lowering (unwinding) hoist mechanism shall not start
operation until the lifting (winding) hoist mechanism is lifting at steady-state speed. The brake of the
lowering hoist mechanism shall not be applied until lifting hoist mechanism has come to a standstill.
For rope hoists, in the case of drums with a rope guide arrangement and single layer winding, the rope
lead-off shall move symmetrically about the drum centre (see Figure J.2).
For rope hoists, in the case of drums with a rope guide arrangement and single layer winding, the rope
lead-off shall move near to a position that causes the most unfavourable effect to the system. (see
Figure J.2).
The test shall be carried out with 25 % of total test cycles for both highest and lowest load positions and
the positions of the remaining test cycles may be freely selected.
The test condition shall be in line with the design assumptions.
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1 highest load position
2 lowest load position
Figure J.2 — Unsymmetrical rope lead-off
If the series hoist mechanism is offered with various drive units and controls (e.g. squirrel-cage rotor
motors, frequency inverters, direct current, hydraulics, pneumatics), the series drive unit which causes
the most unfavourable moment impact shall be selected for the test.
Additional components which are possible as an option, or which are possible depending on the reeving
arrangement or selected drive, may be tested separately from the fully assembled series hoist mechanism
(e.g. control switching elements, bottom blocks, second brake, overload protection).
J.3.3 Test programme
J.3.3.1 Load
The entire test shall be performed at full load (load spectrum factor kQ=1 [Q5 according to EN 13001-1).
Depending on the reeving arrangement or in the case of opposed winding, the load shall be increased or
the test period correspondingly extended (see J.3.2).
J.3.3.2 Time sequence
The test shall be performed with the permitted values specified by the manufacturer for operating time
and number of starts of the drive. The operating time may be collated into a block of time within a 2 min
cycle. Additional stopping points shall be provided along the lifting path in order to achieve the number
of starts of the drive, if required.
When the steady-state temperature has been reached, the test may be conducted at steady-state
temperature with regulated external cooling with an increased operating time and increased number of
starts of the drive in order to reduce the test periods.
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J.3.3.3 Paths and cycles during test
The load path htest during the test shall be chosen as 0,5 times the Design value of average hoisting
displacement (see Table B.4) according to the lowest Dh-class the hoist is designed to.
The following deviations of the rule above are permitted, because the test conditions are higher than
required. The reasons to allow this deviation is, that other components, especially the motor can be tested
under the required duty cycle or operating cycles conditions together with the lifting endurance test.
— To reach the specified operating time during the test, it is allowed to do the test with a longer load
path, above the Dh-class value. The number of cycles during the test is not affected by this. It is not
allowed to reduce the number of the load cycles during the test by increasing the load path.
— To reach the specified number of switches per hour, during the lifetime test, it is allowed to do the
test with a shorter load path. In this case the number of cycles shall be increased according to the
Formula (J.1):
N cycles test hDh −class / htest × N cycles A −class

=
(J.1)
where
Ncycles test is the required number of cycles during the test procedure;
Ncycles A-class Requirement number of cycles according to the test A-Class;
hDh-class 0,5 ⤬ design value of average hoisting displacement;
htest is the hoisting displacement during the test procedure.
Where the test is done with only one kind of reeving, the Dh-class for other reevings will be different. The
different Dh-class shall be calculated and provided in accordance with Table B.4.
These values apply for the winding paths and winding speeds for tests with opposed winding
arrangements.
Depending on the motor and the control system, hoists may have:
— a rated lifting speed,
— a rated lifting speed and a creep lifting speed,
— infinitely variable lifting speed.
If a hoist has a variable lifting speed, the endurance test shall be performed with a fixed relation between
fast and slow speed. The slow speed shall not be less than 10 % of the rated speed.
Where a hoist can be equipped with a pole changing motor (using the same gear ratio) as well as with a
variable speed motor, with the same power, the test with the pole changing motor covers the test with
the variable speed motor.
The load shall be lifted from the floor at the start of every lifting motion (not including intermediate stops
to achieve the number of starts of the drive) (see Figure J.3). If the hoist has a rated and a creep or variable
speed, every 16th lifting shall be performed by the main hoist motor only, providing the control system
does not prevent this (see Figure J.4).
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The test procedure shall be as follows:

15 ⤬ cycle I and
1 ⤬ cycle II, therefore 16 liftings
Key
1 creep speed (if available otherwise use rated speed (3))
2 stop to achieve the number of starts (6 starts per cycle)
3 rated hoisting or rated lowering speed
h load position
t time
Figure J.3 — Normal lifting operation during the test (Cycle I)
Key
1 creep speed (if available otherwise use rated speed (3))
2 stop to achieve the number of starts (6 starts per cycle)
3 rated hoisting or rated lowering speed
h load position
t time
Figure J.4 — Picking the load up from the floor at the start of every 16th lifting operation
(Cycle II)
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J.3.3.4 Maintenance work during the test
All maintenance work prescribed by the manufacturer or relevant regulations shall be performed
according to the duration of service.
J.4 Acceptance criteria

The tests shall be considered as finished when the series hoist mechanism is still serviceable, however
when recognizable damage indicates that there is an immediate risk of failure, at the latest. The period
elapsed until this time counts as the achieved service life in full load hours.
The number of lifting cycles elapsed until this counts as the achieved full load test cycles.
The test is considered to have been completed with success if
a) after completing at least three tests, the average number of the achieved cycles is greater than the
required number of full load cycles for the test class and the lowest achieved number of cycles is not
less than 10 % below that required for the specified C-Class, or
b) after completing one test, the achieved number of cycles with full load is at least 20 % higher than
the required number of cycles for the specified C-Class.
J.5 Determination of load variation factor according to reeving

There are two methods to determine the load variation factor.
a) Simplified method. 10 % of the operating cycles shall be verified with increased load. The load
variation factor is 1,1 for each 50 % reduction in the lifting speed due to the reeving.
EXAMPLE
— smallest offered reeving arrangement 1/1;
— tested reeving arrangement 2/1 or 4/2: load variation factor = 1,1;
— tested reeving arrangement 4/1 or 8/2: load variation factor = 1,12 = 1,21;
— tested reeving arrangement 8/1: load load variation factor = 1,13 = 1,331.
b) Exact calculation of load variation factor is given in Formula (J.2):
Sang
f Last =
S test
(J.2)
where
Sang is the smallest offered reeving;
Stest is the test reeving;
fLast is the load variation factor.
Calculation of the rope forces for the smallest offered reeving Sang and for the tested reeving
Stest.according to Formula (J.3)
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n
mR
¨ m
Sn /k F − mR
= X n /k =
F +mg k
n n
mR + m mR + m
k k (J.3)
where
n is number of load bearing ropes;
k is number of ropes winded on the drums;
F is the drive force reduced to hook path, [N];
mR are the moments of inertia reduced to hook path of motor, brake, gearbox, drum,
[kg];
¨
X n /k is the acceleration of the load, [m/s2];
m is the mass of the load, [kg];

Sn/k is the rope force stress resultant, [N];
EXAMPLE F = 1,6 m g;
— conditions: mR = m
— smallest offered reeving: n/k = 1/1
— tested reeving: n/k = 2/1
Sang S1/1
f=
Last = = 1, 083
S test S 2/1
Calculation of the number of load cycle variation as a function of the load variation factor and the share
of acceleration and braking times according to Formulae (J.4) and (J.5).
U vor 1 + pLast f Last

U test = 3
(
− 1 ) (J.4)
Tbv
pLast =
T (J.5)
where
Utest is the increased number of the test cycles;
Uvor is the number of required cycles for classification according the A-cfass;
Tbv is the sum of the acceleration and braking times during a lifting cycle, [s];
T is the total duration of use in h, according to ISO 4301-1:1986, [s]
pLast is the ratio of Tbv and T.
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The effect of lower dynamic factors and lower efficiencies for higher reeving may be taken into account
for the testing of the gears.
The effect of different lifting and lowering torques due to efficiency may be taken into account for the
testing of the hoist.
J.6 Conversion of Classification of hoists which are classified according to

previous standards
This calculation is applicable to find the suitable A-class for hoists classified according to
ISO 4301-1:1986, Table 4 and tested according to EN 14492-2:2006+A1:2009 or previous versions.
Required data:
— Service life according to ISO 4301-1:1986;
— Rated speeds v in m/min;
— In case of different hoisting speed (vh) and lowering speed (vl) the harmonic average shall be used;
Harmonic speed average = (2 ⤬ vh ⤬ vl)/(vh + vl).
— Reeving;
— Information of Rope or Chain.
Table J.1 — Table of max load path P during test according to previous standards
Chain hoist Rope hoist

Reeving
1/1 2/1 1/1 2/1 1/1 2/1
Rated speed v [m/min] max. load path P [m]
v ≤ 12,5 v ≤ 6,25 4 2 6 3
v > 12,5 v > 6,25 6 3 10 5
If the test was carried out with a smaller load path than given in the Table J.1, this value can be used in
the following calculation (Formulae (J.6) and (J.7)):
U1 = (v ⤬ T ⤬ 60)/(P ⤬ 2 ⤬ 4) (J.6)
where
U1 is the number of full load cycles with lifting the load from the floor;
v is the rated speed in m/min;
T is the total duration of use in h, see ISO 4301-1:1986, Table 4;
P is the load path in m in accordance with the Table J.1 or the actual used one.
Where the proof was done with an additional fatigue test (e.g. performed on a hydraulic test machine)
and the hoist is also suitable for a higher number of full load cycles including lifting from the floor with
each cycle. If the verification is done by a fatigue test, the number and amplitude of stress cycles during
one lifting cycle shall be considered.
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Where the proof is done with an additional fatigue test (e.g. performed on a hydraulic test machine) and
the hoist is also suitable for a higher number of full load cycles including lifting from the floor with each
cycle, the number and amplitude of stress cycles during one lifting cycle shall be considered.
Max. number of load cycles with and without lifting the load from the floor:
U2 = (v ⤬ T ⤬ 60)/(P ⤬ 2) (J.7)
where
U2 is the number of full load cycles with and without lifting the load from the floor;
v is the rated speed in m/min;
T is the total duration of use in h, see ISO 4301-1:1986, Table 4;
P is the load path in m in accordance with the Table J.1 or the actual used one.
The A-class shall be determined to the next lower or equal cycle class U compared with the above
calculated values.
The average hoisting displacement shall be calculated according to the Formula (J.8):
v × T × 60
ha =
U ( A)
(J.8)
where
U(A) design number of full load cycles of the selected A-class according Table B.1;
v rated speed in [m/min];
T is the total duration of use in h, according to ISO 4301-1:1986, Table 4;
ha average hoisting displacement in [m].
With the average hoisting displacement ha the class Dh for average hoisting displacement shall be
selected according to Table B.4
Two examples for Conversion of Classification of rope and chain hoist follow:
EXAMPLE 1 Rope Hoist, Test carried out according to FEM Test Procedure see FEM 9.852
Condition:
v Rated hoisting and rated lowering speeds in m/min = 15 m/min

T is the total duration of use in h, according to ISO 4301-1:1986 = 1600 h (ISO Class M5)
P load path during the test =5m
Reeving = 2/1
15 ×1600 × 60 Number of full load cycles with lifting the load from the floor; selected
=U = 36 000 according to Table B.2 A-class of hoist is A3
5× 2× 4
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EXAMPLE 2 Chain Hoist, Test carried out according to FEM Test Procedure; see FEM 9.852
Condition:
v Rated hoisting and rated lowering speeds in m/min = 6 m/min

T is the total duration of use in h, according to ISO 4301-1 = 1 600 h (ISO Class M5)
Reeving = 1/1
6 ×1600 × 60 Number of full load cycles with lifting the load from the floor; selected
4× 2× 4
EXAMPLE 3 Chain Hoist, Test carried out according to FEM Test Procedure; see FEM 9.852
Condition:
vh Rated hoisting speed in m/min = 8 m/min
vl Rated lowering speed in m/min = 12 m/min
T is the total duration of use in h, according to ISO 4301-1:1986 = 800 h (ISO Class M4)
– Reeving = 1/1
v Rated speed = (2 × 8 × 12)/(8 + 12) = 9,6 m/min
9, 6 × 800 × 60 Number of full load cycles with lifting the load from the floor; selected
2× 2× 4
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Annex K
(informative)
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Values of ϕIAL, ϕDAL for different types of rated capacity limiters
When selecting the type of rated capacity limiter, calculations of ϕIAL or ϕDAL should be carried out in accordance with 5.2.2.3. The Table K.1 shows
the result of calculations for a rope hoist and a chain hoist. For the chain hoist the limiter in example 3 should not be used, because factor ϕIAL
Table K.1 — Example of values

becomes too high.
Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 Example 4

Type of hoist Rope hoist Rope hoist Chain hoist Chain hoist
Hoist load mH [kg] 8 000 8 000 3 200 3 200
n
Rated capacity mRC [kg] 7 000 7 000 2 700 2 700
Number of load bearing ropes or chains – 4 4 2 2

Rigidity per meter of a rop, respectively chain, Crm [N] 5 600 000 5 600 000 5 200 000 5 200 000
respectiviely belt
Data of the
Hook path lH [m] 10 10 4 4
hoist
Rated hoisting speed vh,r [m/min] 3,1 3,1 6,3 6,3
Steady hoisting creep speed vh,cs [m/min] 0,5 0,5 1,5 1,5
Braking time in accordance with rated

hoisting speed vh,r
Δtbt [s] 0,2 0,2 0,11 0,11
Braking time in accordance with steady

hoisting creep speed vh,cs
Δtbt [s] 0,05 0,05 0,03 0,03
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Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 Example 4

Type of hoist drive and its operating method
– – HD 2 HD 3 HD 2 HD 2
(Table 3)
Indirect acting Indirect acting Indirect acting Direct acting
Type of rated capacity limiter – –
α
(5.2.2.3.3) (5.2.2.3.3) (5.2.2.3.3) (5.2.2.3.2)
Data of the Triggering factor – 1,1 1,1 1,1 –
rated
capacity Force limit factor ϕDAL – – – – 1,6
limiter
Response time at rated hoisting speed ΔtIAL [s] 0,33 0,33 0,33 –
Response time at steady hoisting creep speed ΔtIAL [s] 0,083 0,083 0,083 –
Calculated rigidity of the hoist medium Cmed [N/m] 2 240 000 2 240 000 2 600 000 2 600 000
(5.2.2.3.3, Formula (6))
Calculation Not known Not known Not known Not known

of the Rigidity of the structure – [N/m] Therefore: rigid Therefore: rigid Therefore: rigid Therefore: rigid
rigidity assumed assumed assumed assumed
C
Rigidity of the hoist, hoist medium and the
[N/m] 2 240 000 2 240 000 2 600 000 2 600 000
supporting structure
Selected speed in accordance with type of vh [m/min] vh,r = 3,1 vh,cs = 0,5 vh,r = 6,3 vh,r = 6,3
hoist drive and its operating method
Selected response time in accordance with
selected speed Vh
ΔtIAL [s] 0,33 0,083 0,33 –
Calculation
Selected braking time in accordance with
of the force Δtbt [s] 0,2 0,05 0,11 –
selected speed Vh
limit factor
Calculated force limit factor for indirect acting ϕIAL – ϕIAL = 1,9 ϕIAL = 1,1 ϕIAL = 4,0 –
rated capacity limiter
Given force limit factor for direct acting rated ϕDAL – – – – ϕDAL = 1,6
capacity limiter
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Number of ED
U-class of
Description of hoist use starts per
EN 13001-1 [%]
hour
U0 90 15
U1 120 25
U2 150 30
Working intensity of the hoist is uniform and steady
throughout the operation U3 180 40
U4 240 50
from U5 to U6 300 60
Working intensity varies largely throughout the operation,
i.e. there are time periods (1 h or longer) with intensive from U3 to U5 300 60
operation and long periods of stand still
Where the operation of a motor consists of steady drive sequences at a constant torque for a given time,
followed by a time at rest, de-energized and sufficient long for cooling, the short-time duty S2 in
accordance with EN 60034-1 should be used for rating of the motor. The length of period related to the
rating is selected to fit the design application, the periods typically taken as 15 min, 30 min or 60 min.
Time periods for S2 duty are independent of the U-class of the hoist use, and the number of starts and
cyclic duration factor ED are as well irrelevant for this type of duty rating.
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Annex M
(normative)
Noise test code
M.1 Scope
This noise test code applies to hoists within the scope of this European Standard.
Hoists in certain applications can also be subject to the Outdoor Noise Directive 2000/14/EC.
M.2 General
This noise test code specifies all the information necessary to carry out efficiently and under standardized
conditions the determination, declaration and verification of the noise emission characteristics of power
driven hoists.
Noise emission characteristics include emission sound pressure levels and the sound power level. The
determination of these quantities is necessary for:
— manufacturers to declare the noise emitted;
— comparing the noise emitted by machines in the family concerned;
— purposes of noise control at the source at the design stage.
The use of this noise test code ensures reproducibility of the determination of the noise emission
characteristics within specified limits determined by the grade of accuracy of the basic noise
measurement method used. Purpose of this European Standard is to achieve engineering grade accuracy
(grade 2) using the referenced measurement standards.
The level of noise emission may be determined with reference to comparative emission data for similar
hoists.
M.3 Determination of the emission sound pressure level at the operator’s

position by measurement
M.3.1 General
A-weighted emission sound pressure levels shall be measured according EN ISO 11201.
The test cycles and measurements shall be repeated at least three times, the test result being the
arithmetic average value. This average value shall be the A-weighted emission sound pressure level to be
declared together with the location of the measurement points.
M.3.2 Measurement for hoists in general not subject to directive 2000/14/EC
Hoists are either installed as stand-alone units or integrated into cranes. Where a hoist is integrated into
a crane, the location of the operator is unknown, when manufacturing the hoist.
In cases, where the operator position cannot be determined by the hoist manufacturer, the A-weighted
emission sound pressure level shall be measured at a 1 m distance from the reference box, as described
in EN ISO 11201 for unattended machines.
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 2
π r2 
L=
p LW − 10 lg   (M.1)
 S0 
where
LW is the sound power level [dB];
Lp is the A-weighted emission sound pressure level at the operator position [dB];
S0 is 1 [m2];
r is the distance from the operator position to the noise source [m].
M.3.3 Hoists subject to Directive 2000/14/EC
Outdoor Noise Directive 2000/14/EC does not require determination of the emission sound pressure
level.
M.4 Determination of the sound power level

M.4.1 General
The sound power level shall be determined, if the A-weighted emission sound pressure level exceeds
80 dB
— at the location of the operator or
— at a 1 m distance from the reference box as described in EN ISO 11201 for unattended machines.
Also, it may be necessary to state the sound power level, if the sound pressure level at the location of the
operator is determined for a larger machine, in which the hoist unit is integrated. This is e.g. the case, if
the hoist is installed into a crane.
M.4.2 Hoists in general, not subject to Directive 2000/14/EC
Where it is required to determine the sound power level, this shall be done in compliance with
EN ISO 3744.
NOTE The reference box as described in M.3.2 and a rectangular measuring surface may be used.
M.4.3 Hoists subject to Directive 2000/14/EC
Measurement and determination of the sound power level should be in accordance with the Outdoor
Noise Directive 2000/14/EC.
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M.5 Mounting and operation conditions

M.5.1 General
The mounting and operation conditions shall be the same for the determination of both, the sound
pressure level and the sound power level.
The mounting and operating conditions can be different for different types of hoists.
The hoist shall be warmed up in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions before the noise
measurement commences. Safety requirements shall be observed.
The acoustical environment should provide essential free field over a reflecting plane. The reflecting
plane should extend at least 1 m beyond the ground surface of the measurement surface, in order to
provide sufficient reflection. The actual value of the environmental correction K2A in accordance with
EN ISO 3744, shall not be higher than 2 dB, and in calculation K2A = 0 dB shall be applied.
M.5.2 Hoists in general, not subject to Directive 2000/14/EC
The test cycles during measurement shall represent the intended design duty specified for the hoist (see
5.1) with starting and stopping included and with the following additional features.
The cycle shall be taken without load and at the maximum speed. If a higher noise level is expected in
another operation condition a second test shall be done in that condition.
The test result is the arithmetic mean of the equivalent levels LA,eq of each individual cycle.
When determining the emission sound pressure level at the operator’s position in order to minimize the
test effort, it is sufficient to measure the noise at a single microphone position. When measuring the noise
level during travelling of the trolley the microphone shall be either
— connected to the travelling trolley or
— mounted stationary outside the trolley, in which case the measurement value shall be taken as
maximum value during measurement while the trolley is passing the microphone.
If the travelling motor is at least two sizes smaller than the hoist motor, travelling of the trolley during
the test may be omitted. Instead, a value of 1 dB shall be added to the noise value, measured for the
hoisting movement.
If load handling is necessary, the load handled during the test cycles shall be close to the rated capacity,
with the following exception. For hoist units with a reeving (e.g. 2/1, 4/1), the measurement may be
carried out with a smaller reeving and a correspondingly smaller load instead of the reeving provided for
the rated capacity. This means for example, that with a rated capacity of 40 t with 4/1 reeving, the
measurement may also be carried out with a load of 10 t with 1/1 reeving.
M.5.3 Hoist subject to Directive 2000/14/EC
The test shall be carried out with the hoist in a stationary position without operating the travelling
mechanism. For the purpose of the test, the hoisting speed shall be no less than the rated hoisting speed
and the lowering speed shall be no less than the rated lowering speed.
The hoist shall be mounted on a reflecting surface of concrete or non-porous asphalt. The geometrical
centre of the hoisting equipment shall be positioned above the centre of the hemisphere; the hoist shall
be connected but no load shall be applied.
The frequency of the supply current shall not deviate, from that specified for the motor, by more than
1 Hz.
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(normative)
Design calculation parameters for chains
N.1 General
The methods given in this annex, to determine the values of design factors and parameters, shall be
applied instead of the same given in EN 818-7:2002+A1:2008 for power driven hoists. The symbols of
parameters and titles of the tables are the same as in EN 818-7:2002+A1:2008, as close as practical.
N.2 Chain mean stresses

The values of chain mean stresses shall be taken from the Table N.1 and applied as given in
EN 818-7:2002+A1:2008.
Table N.1 — Chain mean stresses in [N/mm2] related to the class of a hoist
Class of hoist
A03 to A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 to A11
Chain type T T T T T T
T and
and DT and DT and DT and DT DT and DT and DT
Chain stress DAT
DAT DAT DAT DAT DAT DAT
Mean stress (σb) at

minimum breaking force 800 800 800 800 800 800 800
(BFmin)
Mean stress at
manufacturing proof force 500 500 500 500 500 500 500
(MBF)
Mean stress (σlim) at
225 200 200 180 160 140 125 112
dynamic load limit (Flim)
Mean stress (σcf) at

maximum permitted chain 160 100 160 100 140 90 125 80 112 70 100 63 90 56
force (Fcf)
The stresses quoted in this table are obtained by dividing the force by the total cross-section of both sides of the link, i.e. they
are mean stresses. The stress is in fact not uniform and particularly at the extrados at the crown the maximum fibre stress is
considerably greater.
NOTE The chain types (T, DT, DAT) are those defined in EN 818-1.
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Class of hoist
T and DAT DT
A03 to A2 0,053 0,056
A3 0,056 0,056
A4 0,060 0,060
A5 0,063 0,063
A6 0,068 0,068
A7 0,072 0,072
A8 to A11 0,076 0,076
N.4 Working and dynamic coefficients

The values of the working and dynamic coefficients S1 and S2 shall be taken from the Table N.3 and
applied as given in EN 818-7:2002+A1:2008.
Table N.3 — Working and dynamic coefficients S1 and S2
Class of hoist
Chain type A03 to A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 to A11
S1 S2 S1 S2 S1 S2 S1 S2 S1 S2 S1 S2 S1 S2
T and DAT 5 3,6 5 4 5,6 4,5 6,3 5 7,1 5,6 8 6,3 9 7,1
DT 8 4 8 4 9 4,5 10 5 11,1 5,6 12,5 6,3 14 7,1
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(informative)
Selection of a suitable set of crane standards for a given application
Is there a product standard in the following list that suits the application?
EN 13000 Cranes — Mobile cranes
EN 14439 Cranes — Safety — Tower cranes
EN 14985 Cranes — Slewing jib cranes
EN 15011 Cranes — Bridge and gantry cranes
EN 13852-1 Cranes — Offshore cranes — Part 1: General-purpose offshore cranes
EN 13852-2 Cranes — Offshore cranes — Part 2: Floating cranes
EN 13852-3 Cranes — Offshore cranes — Part 3: Light offshore cranes
EN 14492-1 Cranes — Power driven winches and hoists — Part 1: Power driven winches
EN 14492-2 Cranes — Power driven winches and hoists — Part 2: Power driven hoists
EN 12999 Cranes — Loader cranes
EN 13157 Cranes — Hand powered lifting equipment
EN 13155 Cranes — Non-fixed load lifting attachments
EN 14238 Cranes — Manually controlled load manipulating devices
EN 16851 Cranes — Light crane systems
YES
Use it directly, plus the standards
NO
that are referred to
Use the following:

EN 13001-1 Cranes — General design — Part 1: General principles and requirements
EN 13001-2 Cranes — General design — Part 2: Load actions
EN 13001-3-1 Cranes — General design — Part 3–1: Limit states and proof of competence of steel structures
Cranes — General design — Part 3–2: Limit states and proof of competence of wire ropes in
EN 13001-3-2
reeving systems
EN 13001-3-3 Cranes — General design — Part 3.3: Limit states and proof of competence of wheel/rail contacts
Cranes — General design — Part 3.4: Limit states and proof of competence of Machinery —
EN 13001-3-4
Bearings
EN 13001-3-5 Cranes — General design — Part 3–5: Limit states and proof of competence of forged hooks
Cranes — General design — Part 3.6: Limit states and proof of competence of Machinery —
EN 13001-3-6
Hydraulic Cylinder
EN 13001-3-8 Cranes — General design — Part 3.3: Limit states and proof of competence of Machinery — Shaft
EN 13135 Cranes — Safety — Design — Requirements for equipment
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EN 13557 Cranes — Controls and control stations

EN 12077-2 Cranes safety — Requirements for health and safety — Part 2: Limiting and indicating devices
EN 13586 Cranes — Access
EN 14502-1 Cranes — Equipment for lifting persons — Part 1: Suspended baskets
EN 14502-2 Cranes — Equipment for the lifting of persons — Part 2: Elevating control stations
EN 12644-1 Cranes — Information for use and testing — Part 1: Instructions
EN 12644-2 Cranes — Information for use and testing — Part 2: Marking
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(informative)
Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential

Requirements of EU Directive 2006/42/EC aimed to be covered
This European Standard has been prepared under a Commission’s standardization request “M/396” to
provide one voluntary means of conforming to essential requirements of Machinery
Directive 2006/42/EC.
Once this standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union under that Directive compliance
with the normative clauses of this standard given in Table ZA.1 confers, within the limits of the scope of
this standard, a presumption of conformity with the corresponding essential requirements of that
Directive and associated EFTA regulations.
Table ZA.1 — Correspondence between this European Standard and Machinery
Directive 2006/42/EC
Essential Requirements of Clause(s)/subclause(s)

Remarks/Notes
Directive 2006/42/EC of this EN
1.1.2. 5, 6, 7
1.1.3. 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5, 5.6, 5.7, 5.8,
5.9, 5.12.3, 7.1, I.5
1.1.4. 7.1
1.1.5. I.4.1, I.5
1.1.6. 5.2.1, I.4.2.5
1.1.7. 7.1, 7.2
1.2.1. 5.2.3, 5.2.5, 5.4, 5.10.3, 5.10.4,
5.10.5.1, 5.11.6.1, 5.11.6.2,
5.12.2, 5.13, 5.13.3.1, 5.13.4,
5.13.7, 5.13.8.2, 5.13.8.3
1.2.2. 5.2.1, 5.10.3, 5.10.4, 5.11.5, 5.13
1.2.3. 5.2.1, 5.2.3, 5.10.1, 5.10.5.1,
5.11.6.1, 5.13
1.2.4.1. 5.2.1, 5.4, 5.10.1, 5.10.3, 5.10.4,
5.11.5
1.2.4.3. 5.2.3, 5.10.1, 5.10.5.1, 5.11.6,
15.13.7
1.2.4.4. 5.2.1, 5.2.3, 5.4, 5.10.3, 5.10.4,
5.11.5, 5.13.7, 5.10.5.1, 5.11.6.1
1.2.5. 5.2.1, 5.10.3, 5.10.4, 5.11.5
1.2.6. 5.2.1, 5.2.3, 5.10.5.1, 5.13,
5.13.8.2
1.3. 5.1, 5.7.2, 5.7.4, 5.7.10, 5.8.2,
5.8.3, 5.12.3, I.1, I.4.1
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1.3.2. 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5, 5.6, 5.7,
5.7.9, 5.8, 5.8.4, 5.9, 5.9.2,
5.11.4.2, 5.11.5, 5.11.6.3, I.5
1.3.3. 5.1, I.5
1.3.4. 5.1, 5.8.3, 5.12.3, I.4.1
1.3.7. 5.1, 5.7.2, 5.7.4, 5.8.3
1.3.8. 5.1, 5.7.2, 5.7.4, 5.8.3, 5.9.3
1.3.9. 5.4, 5.10, 5.11, 5.11.4.3
1.5.1. 5.2.1, 5.13, 5.13.1, 5.13.4
1.5.2. 5.13
1.5.3. 5.4, 5.10, 5.11, 5.11.4.5
1.5.4. 5.5, 5.12.4, 5.13, 7.1, I.4.1, I.4.2,
I.6
1.5.5. 5.1,
1.5.6. 5.11.6.5,
1.5.7. 5.11.6.6, 5.15, Annex F
1.5.8. 5.14, 7.2, Annex M
1.5.10. F.2
1.5.11. F.2
1.5.12. F.2
1.5.13. 5.4, 5.10.1, 5.11.1, 5.11.2
1.5.14. 5.1, 5.7.2, 5.7.4, 5.8.3
1.5.15. I.4.1
1.5.16. 7.1
1.6.1. 7.1, 7.2, I.6.3
1.6.2. 7.1, 7.2; I.6.3
1.6.3. 5.2.1, 5.4, 5.10, 5.11, 5.11.4.3,
5.13, 5.13.1, 5.13.4
1.7.1 5.2.1
1.7.1.1. 7.1
1.7.1.2. 5.16
1.7.2. 7.1, 7.2
1.7.3. 7.3, F.3, I.6.2.
1.7.4. 7.1, 7.2,
1.7.4.1. 7.1, 7.2,
1.7.4.2. 7.1, 7.2, I.6.3
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3.2.1. 7.2, I.6.3
3.3.1. 5.2.1, 5.10.3, 5.10.4, 5.11.5,
5.11.6.1, 5.13
3.3.2. 5.2.1
3.3.3. 5.2.1, 5.2.3, 5.10.3, 5.10.4, 5.11.5,
5.11.6.1, 5.12.2; 5.13
3.3.5. 5.2.1, 5.2.3, 5.2.5, 5.4, 5.10.3,
5.10.4, 5.10.5.1, 5.11.5, 5.11.6.1,
5.12.2. 5.13
3.6.1. 5.16.3, 5.16.4
3.6.2. 7.3, F.3, I.6.2.
4.1.2.1. 5.1, I 4.1, I.5,
4.1.2.2. 5.12.4, I.4.1
4.1.2.3 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5, 5.6, 5.7, 5.8,
5.9, 5.11, 5.12, I.5
4.1.2.4 5.7.1, 5.7.2, 5.7.4, 5.7.5, 5.7.6,
5.7.10, 5.7.10, 5.8, 5.9, 5.9.1,
5.9.3, 5.9.4
4.1.2.5. 5.7, 5.8, 5.9
4.1.2.6. (a) 5.2.1, 5.2.4, 5.4, 5.13.8.1.,
5.13.8.2, I.4
4.1.2.6. (b) 5.2.1, 5.12.2, 7.1, 7.2, I.4.1
4.1.2.6. (c) 5.2.1, 5.2.2.3, 5.4, 5.10.2.2.,
5.11.3, 5.11.6.2, 5.13.8.1 5.13.8.2,
I.4.1
4.1.2.6. (d) 5.4
4.1.2.6. (e) 5.1, 5.6, 5.7.6, 5.7.9, 5.8.4, 5.9.4,
5.9.5, I.4.1
4.1.2.7. 5.2.1, 5.12.2, 7.1, 7.2, I.4.1
4.2.1. 5.2.1, 5.2.4, 5.4, 5.13.8.1, 5.13.8.2,
I.4
4.2.2 5.2.2, 5.11.3, I.1, I.4.1
4.2.3. 5.1, 5.7.2
4.3.1. 5.7.1, 5.7.3, 5.8.1, 5.8.2, 5.9.1,
5.9.2
4.3.2. 7.3, I.6.2
4.3.3. 7.3, I.6.2
4.4.1. 5.1, 5.6, 5.7.6, 5.7.9, 5.8.4, 5.9.4,
5.9.5, 7.1, 7.2, I.4.1
4.4.2. 5.2.2, 5.11.3, I.1, I.4.1
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4.4.2. (e) 7.1, 7.2, I.4.1
5.3 5.2.1, 5.12.2
5.4 5.2.1, 5.2.3, 5.3, 5.10.4, 5.11.5
WARNING 1 — Presumption of conformity stays valid only as long as a reference to this European
Standard is maintained in the list published in the Official Journal of the European Union. Users of this
standard should consult frequently the latest list published in the Official Journal of the European Union.
WARNING 2 — Other Union legislation may be applicable to the product(s) falling within the scope of
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(informative)
Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential

Requirements of EU Directive 2014/34/EU aimed to be covered
This European Standard has been prepared under a Commission’s standardization request
M/BC/CEN/92/46 to provide one voluntary means of conforming to essential requirements of
Directive 2014/34/EU “Directive 2014/34/EU Of The European Parliament And Of The Council of
26 February 2014 on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to equipment and
protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres (recast)”.
Once this standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union under that Directive compliance
with the normative clauses of this standard given in Table ZB.1 confers, within the limits of the scope of
this standard, a presumption of conformity with the corresponding essential requirements of that
Directive, and associated EFTA regulations.
Table ZB.1 — Correspondence between this European Standard and Annex II of
Directive 2014/34/EU
Clause(s)/subclause(s) of
Essential Requirements of this EN Remarks/Notes
(Editorial note: EN 14492-2)
General: To confer a presumption of
conformity with the relevant essential
requirements of Directive 2014/34/EU, this
standard has to be applied together with at
least with one of those standards as specified
in this Column below
Within the limits of the scope
all relevant essential
requirements are covered, i.e. 1 Scope
the requirements in Annex II
Clauses 1, 2.1, 2.2 and 2.3
1.0.1 5.15.1, Annex F EN ISO 80079-36, EN 60079-0
1.0.2 5.15.1, Annex F EN ISO 80079-36, EN 60079-0
1.0.3 5.15.1, Annex F EN ISO 80079-36, EN 60079-0
1.0.4 5.15.1, Annex F EN ISO 80079-36, EN 60079-0
1.0.5 7.3, F.3 EN ISO 80079-36, EN 60079-0
1.0.6 7, F.4 EN ISO 80079-36, EN 60079-0
1.1.1 5.15.1, Annex F EN ISO 80079-36, EN 60079-0
1.1.2 5.15.1, Annex F EN ISO 80079-36, EN 60079-0
1.1.3 5.15.1, Annex F EN ISO 80079-36, EN 60079-0
1.2.1 5.15.1, Annex F EN ISO 80079-36, EN 60079-0
1.2.2 5.15.1, Annex F EN ISO 80079-36, EN 60079-0
1.2.3 5.15.1, Annex F EN ISO 80079-36
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1.2.5 5.2, 5.3, 5.15.1, Annex F EN ISO 80079-36, EN 60079-0
1.2.6 5.15.1, Annex F EN ISO 80079-36, EN 60079-0
1.2.7 5
1.2.8 5.2.2, 5.15.1, Annex F EN ISO 80079-36, EN 60079-0
1.2.9 5.15.1, Annex F EN 60079-1
1.3.1 5.15.1, Annex F EN ISO 80079-36, EN 60079-0
1.3.2 5.15.1, Annex F EN ISO 80079-36, EN 60079-0
1.3.3 5.15.1, Annex F EN 60079-0, EN ISO 80079-36
1.3.4 5.15.1, Annex F EN ISO 80079-36, EN 60079-0
1.3.5 5.15.1, Annex F EN ISO 80079-36
1.4.1 5, 5.15.1, Annex F EN ISO 80079-36, EN 60079-0
5, 5.15.1, Annex F, Annex G,
1.4.2 EN ISO 80079-36, EN 60079-0
Annex H,
EN ISO 13849-1, EN 50495, EN ISO 80079-36,
1.5.1 5
EN 60079-0
EN ISO 13849-1,
1.5.2 5.2.5
EN ISO 80079-36
EN ISO 13850, EN 60204-32,
1.5.3 5.2.3, 5.10.5.1, 5.11.6.1, 5.13.7
EN ISO 80079-36
1.5.4 5.2.1, 5.10.3, 5.11.5, EN ISO 80079-36, EN 60079-0
1.5.8 5.2.5, 5.15.1, Annex F EN ISO 13849-1
1.6.2 5.10.1, 5.11.1, 5.11.4.5 EN ISO 4413, EN ISO 4414, EN 13135
1.6.3 5.10.1, 5.11.1, 5.11.5, 5.13.8.1 EN ISO 4413, EN ISO 4414, EN 13135
1.6.4 5.10.1, 5.11.1, 5.13.1 EN 60079-0, EN 60079-14
2.2.1.1 5.15.1, Annex F EN ISO 80079-36, EN 60079-0
2.2.1.2 5.15.1, Annex F EN ISO 80079-36, EN 60079-0
2.2.1.3 5.15.1, Annex F EN ISO 80079-36, EN 60079-0
2.2.2.1 5.15.1, Annex F EN ISO 80079-36, EN 60079-0
2.2.2.2 5.15.1, Annex F EN ISO 80079-36, EN 60079-0
2.2.2.3 5.15.1, Annex F EN ISO 80079-36, EN 60079-0
2.2.2.4 5.15.1, Annex F EN ISO 80079-36, EN 60079-0
2.3.1.1 5.15.1, Annex F EN ISO 80079-36, EN 60079-0
2.3.1.2 5.15.1, Annex F EN ISO 80079-36, EN 60079-0
2.3.2.1 5.15.1, Annex F EN ISO 80079-36, EN 60079-0
2.3.2.2 5.15.1, Annex F EN ISO 80079-36, EN 60079-0
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WARNING 1 — Presumption of conformity stays valid only as long as a reference to this European
Standard is maintained in the list published in the Official Journal of the European Union. Users of this
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WARNING 2 — Other Union legislation may be applicable to the product(s) falling within the scope of
this Standard.
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Cranes – Power driven winches and hoists

Part 2: Power driven hoists

Amendments/corrigenda issued since publication

EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 14492-2

ICS 53.020.20 Supersedes EN 14492-2:2006+A1:2009

Cranes - Power driven winches and hoists - Part 2: Power

This European Standard was approved by CEN on 29 April 2019.

EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION

CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Rue de la Science 23, B-1040 Brussels

5.10.2 Energy converters ........................................................................................................................................ 40

I.5.4 Structural verification ................................................................................................................................ 99

M.6 Uncertainties ............................................................................................................................................... 122

This document supersedes EN 14492-2:2006+A1:2009.

— the EN 14492-2 references to EN 13135;

— this document will supersede EN 14492-2:2006+A1:2009 and the relevant clauses of

— Part 1: Power driven winches

— Part 2: Power driven hoists [the present document]

d) NGL building hoists including supporting structures;

e) Winches used for lifting operation.

This document is not applicable of the following hazards:

EN 12644-2, Cranes — Information for use and testing — Part 2: Marking

EN 13001-1, Cranes — General design — Part 1: General principles and requirements

EN 13001-2, Crane safety — General design — Part 2: Load actions

EN 13135, Cranes — Safety — Design — Requirements for equipment

EN 13557:2003+A2:2008, Cranes — Controls and control stations

EN 60079-0:2012, Explosive atmospheres — Part 0: Equipment — General requirements (IEC 60079-

EN 60529, Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code) (IEC 60529)

ISO 4301-1:1986, Cranes and lifting appliances — Classification — Part 1: General 1)

ISO 4306-1, Cranes — Vocabulary — Part 1: General

ISO 12482, Cranes — Monitoring for crane design working period

3 Terms, definitions and symbols

— ISO Online browsing platform: available at http://www.iso.org/obp

Note 1 to entry: Belts in transmissions of drive forces are excluded.

Note 2 to entry: For an un-grooved drum, set the angle α = 0.

βL + α, βR − α. fleet angles on the drum

α angle of the grooves on the drum

Figure 1 — Fleet angle

Note 1 to entry: For examples see Annex A.

— in case of hydraulic motors, at rated flow as indicated on the nameplate;

— in case of pneumatic motors, at rated pressure as indicated on the nameplate

— in case of hydraulic motors, at rated flow as indicated on the nameplate;

— in case of pneumatic motors, at rated pressure as indicated on the nameplate

Note 1 to entry: Definition is based on the Directive 2000/14/EC.

Note 2 to entry: Construction winch is a hoist in terms of this European Standard.

3.2 Symbols and abbreviations

F is the drive force reduced to hook path, [N]

Ftrig is the triggering-force [N]

g is the acceleration due to gravity (9,81) [m/s2]

P load path [m]

Sn/k is the rope force stress resultant [N]

vh,r is the rated hoisting speed in [m/s]

vh,cs is the steady hoisting creep speed in [m/s]

fLast is the load variation factor

k is number of ropes winded on the drums

m is the mass of the load, [kg]

α is the triggering-factor (NOTE Used in Chapter 5.2.2)

4 List of significant hazards

NOTE 2 The significant hazards are based upon EN 12100.

Table 2 — List of significant hazards and associated requirements

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