Guideline I-21
The PED allows Member States to require translation and consequently to take restrictive measures if this requirement is not fulfilled. Manufacturers, distributors and importers should be aware of this requirement. If the national legislation requires the translation, it has to be fulfilled. When the equipment is not made available placed on the market in the […]
Guideline H-03
When pressure equipment is placed on the market, the manufacturer is required by the PED to ensure that it is accompanied by instructions for the user containing certain safety information; such information is mandatory. Additional information may be requested by the user or recommended by the manufacturer, and agreed as part of the order or […]
Guideline H-05
The strength of the foundations does not belong to the details to be checked by notified bodies in Module B EU-Type examination – Design type , G etc. But the manufacturer, obliged by section 3.4 of Annex I of PED, must give relevant information (support forces etc) so that the body responsible for installation of […]
Guideline D-07
Yes. PED requires the manufacturer to prepare operating instructions (see Annex I section 3.4) and supply them together with the equipment. Appropriate operating instructions are an essential safety requirement (ESR) and shall therefore be part of the conformity assessment procedure. When the Notified Body’s duty includes performing or monitoring final assessment, it shall verify the […]
Guideline A-03
1) Entire change: the complete replacement of an item of pressure equipmentby a new one is covered by the PED. 2) Repairs are not covered by the PED but are covered by national regulations(if any). 3) Pressure equipment which has been subject to important modifications thatchange its original characteristics, purpose and/or type after it has […]