EN 15429-2:2012

Sweepers - Part 2: Performance requirements and test methods EN 15429-2:2012

Publication date:   Mar 19, 2013

Scope

This document applies to surface cleaning machines for outdoor applications in public areas, roads, airports and industrial complexes. Cleaning machines for winter maintenance and/or indoor applications are not included within the scope of this European Standard. Surface cleaning machines in terms of this standard, are self-propelled, truck mounted, attached sweeping equipment or pedestrian controlled.
This standard deals with the performance and functional characteristics and the test methods applied to the sweeping equipment when used as intended and under the conditions foreseen by the manufacturer.
This document does not include carrier vehicles (e.g. trucks). These are covered in national or EU Directives for vehicles.
This document does not apply to road surface cleaning equipment that would be front mounted on tractors according to EN 13524, or other vehicles.
This standard does not apply to machines or components that are specifically designed for cleaning tramlines and rail tracks.
This standard does not cover noise emission or any overload protection as these are covered by regulatory requirements.
Industrial sweepers, within the scope of EN 60335-2-72 are excluded from this standard.