There is no such new directive, nor is there any particular change in
the status of standards harmonised under the machinery directive. The
points listed in your message are all good ideas, but in no way are
they immutable mandatory requirements of either the machinery or any
other directive.
Ask your contact for documentary evidence of the requirement they are
quoting, or at least a citation to such evidence. If you get any
worthwhile response, let us (the list) know and doubtless we can
advise further.
Regards
Nick.
At 16:36 -0500 1/8/2001, [email protected] wrote:
Hello:
I received an email from one of my European Associates today stating the
following, in regards to equipment installed in Europe:
"The changes that are to take effect in Jan 2002 is nothing new but they
are going to strictly apply the relevant standards that came into force on
Jan 2001. This covered a multitude of sins.
Safe working practices, mains safety test before and after repairs.
The length of cable from a mains outlet to the system. If it is
greater than six foot the cable must be protected (armour cable is
the best option, but not the only option) and it must have a
separate earth cable as well as the standard within the supply
lead.
Central earth point which all earth leads must go back to.
Inter-locks must fail safe (broken).
To name but a few."
Has anyone heard of any new Machinery Directive or other safety
requirements that will be enforced on January 1st, 2002? Or what
requirements may have came into effect on Jan. 1st 2001?
Thank you in advance,
Rick Hokanson
Agency Engineer
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