EN 1804-1:2001 Machines for underground mines - Safety requirements for hydraulic powered roof supports - Part 1: Support units and general requirements (Incorporates Amendment A1: 2010)
This standard specifies the safety requirements for support units when used as specified by the manufacturer or his authorised representative. Examples of support units are frame supports; chock supports; shield supports; paired frames and push-pull support systems including the components of advancing and anchoring devices which provide support functions.This part of the standard excludes fixing elements on the conveyor; coal-winning equipment; power set legs and rams; valves; hydraulic and electro-hydraulic control units; lighting and signalling facilities and other ancillary equipment. NOTE Some components are dealt with in other parts of this standard.This standard applies to support units used at temperatures from-10° C to 60° C.This standard also applies to support components and support accessories which are provided if the support unit is fitted with stowing equipment.This standard identifies and takes account of: Possible hazards which may be caused by the operation of support units; Areas and operating conditions which may create such hazards; Hazardous situations which may cause injury or may be damaging to health;This standard describes methods for the reduction of these hazards. A list of hazards covered appears in clause 4.This European Standard does not establish the additional requirements for: Specially corrosive environments; Hazards occurring during construction; transportation; decommissioning; Earthquake.This standard is applicable to all support units placed on the market for the first time; which are manufactured after the date on whichThis standard was published.
EN 1804-1:2001 history
2020EN 1804-1:2020 Machines for underground mines - Safety requirements for hydraulic powered roof supports - Part 1: Support units and general requirements
2010EN 1804-1:2001+A1:2010 Machines for underground mines - Safety requirements for hydraulic powered roof supports - Part 1: Support units and general requirements
2001EN 1804-1:2001 Machines for underground mines - Safety requirements for hydraulic powered roof supports - Part 1: Support units and general requirements (Incorporates Amendment A1: 2010)