Use and Care Manual

Test Report
No.: SHHL1909051579IF Date: NOV. 25, 2019 Page: 9 of 19
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Test Method / Requirement
Result
Rating
If the use of the means of access creates a fall height of more
than 600 mm above the floor inside and outside the pool, this
can lead to a partial fall, resulting in a potential risk of
strangulation, therefore the permissible openings shall be
between 25 mm and 110 mm, or greater than 230 mm.
5.4 Ladders
5.4.1
Dimensions
The dimensional requirements relating to ladders are given in
Table 6 and in Figure 6, Figure 7, Figure 8a and Figure 8b.
To enhance the safety of fixed ladders, it is recommended:
- that the width of the top tread (m) is at least twice as wide as
the remaining treads,
- and that the leading edge of the treads is in the same plane
(see Figures 8a and 8b).
Test methods for entrapment are given in Annex C.
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5.4.2 Load-
bearing strength
Apply a minimum force of 1500 N vertically to the centre of
the most unfavourable tread for 5 min. Then apply the same
force successively to the centre of the platform, if one exists.
The test shall be performed over a surface area of 100 mm x
100 mm.
No permanent deformation greater than 1% in relation to the
length measured between the stiles shall be observed. Take
the measurement within the minute following removal of the
force.
For means of access with or without a platform and not
attached to the wall, the load test should be performed on a
rigid plate.
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5.4.3 Test for
lateral stability
of removable
ladders
Place the ladder on a plane inclined by 10° in relation to the
horizontal.
On completion of this test, the ladder shall not tip over.
This test does not apply to embedded or fixed ladders.
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5.4.4 Specific requirements for secured access points to enter the pool
5.4.4.1 General To meet the requirements in 4.6, the secured means of
access to the pool shall comply with the following
requirements:
When the means of access is in a secured position, the
height between the lowest bearing point of the means of
access and the ground shall be greater than or equal to 1100
mm.
A visible marking in usage position reminding that the outer
leg shall be removed, or retracted, or lifted after use shall be
provided with each secured means of access.
To prevent the risk of unlocking in safe position by children
under the age of five years or an unintentional unlocking, the
unlocking system shall require at least one manual action with
a minimum force of 50 N (applied at the farthest point from
the axis for the rotating parts) to be released or depending on
the choice:
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