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The Lifts Regulations 1997

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6.    INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

(6.1) The safety components referred to in Annex IV must be accompanied by an instruction manual drawn up in an official language of the Member State of the lift installer or another Community language acceptable to him, so that:

  • assembly,

  • connection,

  • adjustment, and

  • maintenance,

can be carried out effectively and without danger.

(6.2) Each lift must be accompanied by documentation drawn up in the official language(s) of the Community, which may be determined in accordance with the Treaty(1) by the Member State in which the lift is installed. The documentation shall contain at least:

  • an instruction manual containing the plans and diagrams necessary for normal use and relating to maintenance, inspection, repair, periodic checks and the rescue operations referred to in Section 4.4.

  • a logbook in which repairs and, where appropriate, periodic checks can be noted.

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This is a reference to the Treaty establishing the European Community.

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