AS 3856.1:2021 pdf free download – Hoists and ramps for people with disabilities Vehicle mounted Part 1: Product requirements.
This document specifies requirements for the design, performance and Installation of hoists and ramps
for use by people with disabilities in accessing ADR compliant motor vehicles.
This document does not apply to devices for hoisting unoccupied mobility devices into or onto a vehicle.
Specific elements of the document are relevant to portable hoists or ramps not permanently fitted to
the vehicle.
1.2 NormatIve references
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
AS 3696.13. Wheelchairs. Part 13: Determination of coefficient offriccion of test surfaces
AS 3856.2 Hoists end ramps for people with disabilities — Vehide mounted Parc2: Installation requrrements
AS ISO 14971, Medical devices — Application of risk management to medical devices
AS/NZS ISO 7176.14. WheelchaIrs, Part 14: Power and control systems for electrically powered wheelchairs and scooters — Requirements and test methods
IEC 60529. Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code)
IEC 62262. Degrees of protection provided by enclosures for electrical equipment against external mechanical impacts (1K code)
UN Rio. United Nations Regulation No. 10: Uniform provisions concerning the approval of vehicles with regard to electromagnetic compatibility
1.3 Terms and dellnltlons
For the purpose of this Standard, the definitions below apply.
1.3.1
applIance
hoist, ramp or platform
1.3.2
braking
action of force being applied to slow or stop a moving mechanism
1.3.3
deploy
move an appliance from a stored position to an operating position
1.3.4
edge barrier
barrier attached to the side edges of a platform or ramp extending above the surface of the platform or ramp
(1) A ramp shall have a means of being attached to a vehicle which will secure the ramp against displacement and disengagement from the vehicle while the ramp is In use. Refer to AS 3856.2 for requirements.
7.2 Performance requIrements
7.2.1 Type D appliances
7.2.1.1 DurabilIty
The requirements of Clause 5.2.6 shall apply.
7.2.1.2 Ramp strength
When tested in accordance with Appendix E, there shall be no permanent deformation of the ramp and no fracture shall have occurred in the ramp or at its point or attachment or in its means of attachment. Any deflection of the ramp under test load shall not change the Inclination of any part of the ramp by more than 3 degrees.
7.2.1.3 Uncontrolled descent under gravity
When tested in accordance with Appendix A. the ramp shall not descend at a rate of more than 0.3 rn/s.
7.2.1.4 Acceleration
When the appliance Is tested In accordance with Appendix D. any horizontal and vertical accelerations of the platform shall be not more than 0.3 rn/s2.
7.2.1.5 Speed
When the appliance is tested in accordance with Appendix D. the speed of the platform shall be not more than 0.15 rn/s.
7.2.2 Type E appliances
The requirements olClause 7.2.1.2 for ramp strength shall apply.
8 Information disclosure requirements
8.1 General
Documentation and labelling shall be available in English. for each vehicle modification supplied in Australia. The full test report (which may be in electronic format), resulting from testing to this Standard, shall be provided on request. Details (or how to obtain the documentation required under this Clause (8), Including alternative formats, shall be provided with the modification and Include the following:
(a) A contact name, telephone number and email address of the sponsor In the country of supply (i.e. Australia or New Zealand).
(b) Operator inforniation as specilied in Clause 8.4.
Where printed information is supplied to meet the requirements of Clauses 8.3 to 8.4, it shall be made available in three separate sections (pre.sale. operator and servicing information) If requested, and through accessible electronic format (e.g. accessible PDF etc.).
