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CE-marking, EMC-directive
CE-marking
(Declaration of Conformity, and CE–marking, only machines marketed within the EU/EEA). This machine is CE–marked. This
means that when delivered the machine meets the applicable “Essential Health and Safety Requirements”, as stated in EU's
so-called Machine Safety Directive, 98/37/EC. Any person who makes changes that affect machine safety is also responsible
for the same, and that governing legislation/standards are fulfilled.
As proof that the requirements are met, an EU Declaration of Conformity, issued by Volvo CE, is supplied with each
separate machine. This EU declaration also covers attachments and equipment manufactured by Volvo CE. The
documentation is a valuable document, which should be kept safe and retained for at least 10 years. The document should
always accompany the machine when it is sold.
If the machine is used for other purposes or with other attachments than described in this manual, safety must be
maintained at all times and in each individual case. The person carrying out such action is also responsible for the action
which, in some cases, may require a new CE-marking and the issue of a new EU Declaration of Conformity.
The EU's EMC–directive
The electronic equipment of the machine may in some cases cause interference with other electronic equipment, or the
equipment may be adversely affected by external electromagnetic interference, which may constitute safety risks.
The EU's EMC–directive on "Electromagnetic compatibility" provides a general description of what demands can be made of
the machine from a safety perspective, where permitted limit values have been determined and stated according to
international standards.
A machine or device which meets the requirements should be CE-marked. Our machines have been specifically tested for
electromagnetic interference. The CE marking of the machine and the declaration of conformity also cover the EMC directive.
If other electronic equipment is fitted to this machine, the equipment must be CE-marked and tested on the machine with
regard to electromagnetic interference.
EU's noise directive
Within the EU there is a noise directive, dictating that the machine may not have noise values that exceed a certain level.
Values are given on a decal that can be read from the outside of the machine. Also, every machine is delivered with a noise
certificate where Volvo CE ensures that the machine meets governing legislation. It is also important that this certificate
accompanies the machine when it is sold. It is also important that no changes are made to the machine's noise-damping
components in order to meet the limit values.
NOTE!
Modification of or removal of material which affects sound, e.g., noise-insulating, noise-dampening, or noise-absorbing
materials, is not allowed. Also, it is not permitted to make openings/holes in the cab or engine compartment as this may
increase the noise level in the cab.
Unauthorized modifications to the cab's roll-over protective structure (ROPS/FOPS)
Never make any unauthorized modifications to the ROPS, such as lowering the roof height, drilling, welding on fire
extinguisher brackets, radio antenna or other equipment.
Such unauthorized modifications will affect the structural strength of the ROPS cab and will void the certification.
The Roll Over Protective Structure (ROPS) has been approved following testing and meets standards according to ISO
3471-1.
The cab's roof is also tested and approved according to the standard for FOPS (Falling object protective structure, protection
from falling objects) according to ISO 3449.
All planned modifications of the cab's supporting construction must be discussed in advance with Volvo CE's engineering
department to determine if the modification can be performed without affecting the approval.
It is important that all persons in your organization, including management, are made fully aware of these rules involving
ROPS.
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