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AS 15918:2018
[Current]Cycles — Cycle trailers — Safety requirements and test methods (EN 15918:2011, MOD)
The objective of this Standard is to specify the safety requirements and test methods for trailers that are intended to be attached to pedal cycles, including electrically power-assisted pedal cycles.
Published: 23/05/2018
Pages: 33
Table of contents
Cited references
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Table of contents
Header
About this publication
PREFACE
European foreword
INTRODUCTION
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 General test requirements
4.1 Classification of cycle trailers
4.2 Sampling
4.3 Order of tests
4.4 Tolerances
4.5 Test bodies
4.6 Access zone for type C cycle trailers
5 Materials
5.1 Chemical properties for type C cycle trailers (Migration of certain elements)
5.2 Flammability for type C cycle trailers
6 Construction
6.1 General
6.2 Drawbar load and height
6.3 Deflection device
6.4 Hazardous edges and protrusions
6.4.1 Requirements
6.4.2 Test methods
6.5 Shear and compression points for type C cycle trailers
6.6 Indirect contact with the wheels for type C cycle trailers
6.6.1 Requirements
6.6.2 Test methods
6.7 Front protection for type C cycle trailers
6.7.1 Requirements
6.7.2 Test methods
6.8 Entrapment for type C cycle trailers
6.8.1 Requirements
6.8.2 Test methods
6.9 Small parts for type C cycle trailers
6.10 Folding mechanism
6.10.1 Requirements
6.10.2 Test method
6.11 Dimensions of the headroom for type C cycle trailers
6.11.1 Requirements
6.11.2 Test method
6.12 Parking brake
6.12.1 Requirements
6.12.2 Test method
6.13 Stability
6.13.1 Requirements
6.13.2 Stability test for type C2 cycle trailers
6.14 Lighting systems, reflectors and other conspicuity aids
6.15 Frame and chassis
6.15.1 Requirements
6.15.2 Test method
6.15.2.1 Preparation
6.15.2.2 Overloading by 25 %
6.15.2.3 Test equipment
6.15.2.4 Procedure
6.15.2.5 Data
6.16 Drawbar and connecting device
6.16.1 Requirements
6.16.2 Test method
6.17 Secondary safety device
6.17.1 Requirements
6.17.2 Test method
6.18 Strength of the restraint system
6.18.1 Requirements
6.18.2 Test method
6.19 Rigidity of the passenger cab for type C cycle trailers only
6.19.1 Requirements
6.19.2 Test method
7 Test report
8 Manufacturer's instructions
9 Marking
9.1 Marking requirement
9.2 Durability
Annex A
Annex B
Annex C
C.1 General
C.2 Dynamic tests
C.3 Static tests
Bibliography
APPENDIX ZZ
ZZ1 SCOPE
ZZ2 VARIATIONS
APPENDIX ZA
ZA1 SCOPE
ZA2 DEFINITIONS
ZA3 SAFETY EQUIPMENT
ZA4 TESTING
ZA4.1 Vertical lean test
ZA4.1.1 Principle
ZA4.1.2 Criterion
ZA4.1.3 Apparatus
ZA4.1.4 Procedure
ZA4.1.5 Test report
ZA4.2 Loading test of seat pillar and seat adjustment clamps
ZA4.2.1 Requirements
ZA4.2.2 Criteria
ZA4.2.3 Apparatus
ZA4.2.4 Procedure
ZA4.2.5 Test report
ZA5 MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS
ZA5.1 Instructions for assembly
ZA5.2 Instructions for attachment of the trailer cycle to the lead cycle
ZA5.3 Instructions on riding a lead cycle while pulling a trailer cycle
ZA6 MARKING
ZA6.1 Marking requirement
ZA6.2 Test method of marking
Cited references in this standard
EN ISO/IEC 17025
General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories (ISO/IEC 17025)
EN 1888
Child care articles - Wheeled child conveyances - Safety requirements and test methods
EN 71-3
Safety of toys — Part 3: Migration of certain elements
EN 71-1:2005+A9:2009
Safety of toys — Part 1: Mechanical and physical properties
Content history
EN 15918:2011
DR AS EN 15918:2016
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