BS EN 840-2:2020 pdf free.Mobile waste and recycling containers.Containers with 4 wheels with a capacity up to 1 300 l with flat lid(s), for trunnion and/ or comb lifting devices – Dimensions and design.
BS EN 840-2 1 Scope This document specifies dimensions and design requirements of mobile waste containers with 4 wheels, with flat lid(s) and capacity up to 1 300 l to be used by trunnion and/or comb lifting device.These containers are only approved for the before explicitly mentioned lifting devices.2 Normative references The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies EN 840-5, Mobile waste and recycling containers一Part 5: Performance requirements and test methods EN 840-6, Mobile waste and recycling containers 一Part 6: Safety and health requirements EN 1501-5:一1, Refuse collection vehicles 一General requirements and safety requirements- Part 5: Lifting devices for refuse collection vehicles EN ISO 11469, Plastics – Generic identification and marking of plastics products (ISO 11469)5.1 The design of the containers need not correspond to the drawings given in Figure 1. The functional dimensions given in Table 1 shall be respected. Recommendations for manufacturers of lifting devices are given in EN 1501-5.5.2 The container shall be constructed so that when it is unloaded or loaded with a nominal load (see Clause 6), it fits on an approved compatible lifting device. It shall be automatically locked safely into the lifting device during the lifting operation. If the container is equipped with a comb receiver, it shall correspond to Figure 2 (Form A).  The lid(s) shall cover the opening of the container completely. It/they shall be opened easily by itself/themselves during the emptying cycle. It/They shall be made with at least two fixing points and have at least one means of opening. Handles fitted in front of the trunnion shall have a measurement over the handles of 10 mm less than the actual measurement in Table 1, dimension N°33. The handles and their location shall also be designed so that they do not harm the operator. If the container has ribs in the frontal receiver they shall meet the requirements of Figures 2 and 4.  The container shall have four swivel castors. Each swivel castor shall be capable of withstanding 1/3 of the total permissible mass. Each castor shall meet the requirements of EN 840-5. The container shall have facilities for mounting the castor platine according to at least one of the configurations as shown in Figure 5. BS EN 840-2 pdf download.