Use and Care Manual
Test Report
No.: SHHL1909051579IF Date: NOV. 25, 2019 Page: 10 of 19
Clause
Test Method / Requirement
Result
Rating
- require at least two consecutive actions on the unlocking
system to release it, the second being
dependent on the first, which is performed and maintained; or
- require two separate but simultaneous actions working
according to different principles; or
- comprise two unlocking devices at least 1 000 mm away
from one another and which shall be activated
simultaneously; or
- be inaccessible to a child under the age of five with an
unlocking system at an extended length greater than 1500
mm (measurement taken from the ground outside of the
protected area).
The use of tools such as a token, a key, a magnetic card, etc.
is not considered as being an action as defined above.
The tests shall be performed starting from the safe position to
the access position.
The movement of opening the means of access is not
considered as an unlocking action. The unlocking system
shall be able to be easily operated by adults.
5.4.4.2 Ladders
with lifting
access
For ladders that can be lifted, provide a blocking device to
maintain the ladders in high position. The locking in high
position shall be automatic and signalled in a visible or
audible manner.
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5.4.4.3 Ladders
with retractable
access
If the outer leg is retractable, this leg or the device that allows
the ladder to be retracted shall withstand, in safe position, a
tensile pulling force of 100 N, in the direction of separation of
the elements.
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5.4.4.4 Means
of access to the
deck (ladder or
stairs)
In the case of aboveground swimming pools fitted with a
deck, the means of access to the deck shall be detachable or
designed so as to meet at least one of the requirements
described in 5.4.4.2 (ladders with lifting access) or 5.4.4.3
(ladders with retractable access).
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5.4.5 Other
requirements
The treads shall not be able to rotate around their axis.
Ladders inside the swimming pool shall be equipped with
handrails, separated or not from the ladder vertical side
supports.
Ladders whose legs have an angle of inclination greater than
75° shall be embedded or fixed.
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5.5 Bearing points
5.5.1 Recessed
bearing points
Any opening limited to its lower part by a horizontal or inclined
or rounded element, allowing the passage of the template
defined in Figure 11, over at least 5 mm is considered as a
recessed bearing point. The template shall be presented in all
positions: vertical, horizontal, inclined.
This distance of 5 mm is marked on the template either by a
groove, or a shoulder, or a line marked with indelible paint
(see Figure 10).
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