Re: [PSES] 61010-1 Stability test, Para 7.4 Stability

2024-02-13 Thread Richard Nute
Hi Steve: In studying other standards, some have specified toppling, such as exceeding 15 degrees (IEC 62368-1, 4th ed., 8.6.5) or exceeding 10 degrees (IEC 62368-1, 2nd ed., 8.6.2.2). On the other hand, IEC 60335, 4th ed., has no such stability requirement that I could find. (By the

Re: [PSES] 61010-1 Stability test, Para 7.4 Stability

2024-02-13 Thread Steve Brody
Doug - comments are appreciated. Unit is intended to be mobile, but only operational when off casters and leveled via the feet. Ballast in the base is being considered by the MEs, and I did not complete the Section 17 RA yet so your comments are useful there. Thanks. > On 02/13/2024 12:10

Re: [PSES] 61010-1 Stability test, Para 7.4 Stability

2024-02-13 Thread Douglas Powell
HI Steve, One thought that occurs to me. The method of test does not seem to mention if it is intended for final installation or during the time when the unit is mobile. By your description, I assume you intend it to be non-mobile. I did this sort of topple test once before on a telescopic

Re: [PSES] 61010-1 Stability test, Para 7.4 Stability

2024-02-13 Thread Charlie Blackham
My 2p / 2c You’re presumably asking an NRTL to list your product so it can be a bit of a “their bat, their ball”, but I would ask them at what height are they applying the horizontal force as in my view it is unreasonable to do this above shoulder height, and even that is unrealistic for how