SIST EN ISO 10535:2022

Assistive products - Hoists for the transfer of persons - Requirements and test methods (ISO 10535:2021)

This document specifies requirements and test methods for hoists and body-support units intended for the transfer of persons with disabilities. The document applies to the following products classified in ISO 9999:—[1].
—    12 36 03 Mobile hoists for transferring a person in sitting position with sling seats;
—    12 36 04 Mobile hoists for transferring a person in standing position;
—    12 36 06 Mobile hoists for transferring a person in sitting position with solid seats;
—    12 36 09 Mobile hoists for transferring a person in lying position;
—    12 36 12 Stationary hoists fixed to walls, floor or ceiling;
—    12 36 15 Stationary hoists fixed to, or mounted in or on, another product;
—    12 36 18 Stationary free-standing hoists;
—    12 36 21 Body-support units for hoists.
This document covers different types of mobile and stationary hoists. Some of the requirements and test methods are general and others are only valid for specific product types.
Annexes A, B and C provide general recommendations.
This document does not apply to devices that transport persons between two levels (floors) of a building.
It does not include methods for the determination of ageing or corrosion of such hoists and units.
It does not include methods to qualify individual units prior to use.
The requirements of this document are formulated with regard to the needs of both the persons being hoisted and the attendant using the hoist.
[1] Under preparation. Stage at the time of publication: ISO/FDIS 9999:2021.

Lifter zum Transfer von Menschen mit Behinderungen - Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren (ISO 10535:2021)

Dieses Dokument legt Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren für Lifter und Körperstützsysteme für den Transport von Personen mit Behinderungen fest. Das Dokument gilt für die folgenden in ISO 9999:—  klassifizierten Produkte.
—   12 36 03 fahrbare Lifter mit Gurtsitzen für den Transfer einer Person in sitzender Position;
—   12 36 04 fahrbare Stehlifter;
—   12 36 06 fahrbare Lifter mit festen Sitzen für den Transfer einer sitzenden Person;
—   12 36 09 fahrbare Lifter für den Transfer einer Person im Liegen;
—   12 36 12 stationäre Lifter mit Wand-, Boden- oder Deckenbefestigung;
—   12 36 15 stationäre Lifter, die in, an oder auf einem anderen Objekt befestigt sind;
—   12 36 18 stationäre, freistehende Lifter;
—   12 36 21 Körperstützsysteme für Lifter.
Dieses Dokument behandelt verschiedene Arten von fahrbaren und stationären Liftern. Einige der Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren sind allgemein und andere sind nur für bestimmte Produkttypen gültig.
Anhang A, Anhang B und Anhang C enthalten allgemeine Empfehlungen.
Dieses Dokument ist nicht anzuwenden für Einrichtungen zum Transport von Personen zwischen zwei Ebenen (Geschossen) eines Gebäudes.
Es enthält keine Verfahren zur Bestimmung von Alterung oder Korrosion solcher Lifter und Körperstützsysteme.
Es enthält keine Verfahren zur Qualifizierung einzelner Körperstützsysteme vor der Verwendung.
Die Anforderungen des vorliegenden Dokuments sind hinsichtlich der Bedürfnisse sowohl des zu hebenden Menschen als auch der Hilfsperson, die den Lifter verwendet, formuliert.

Produits d'assistance - Lève-personnes pour transférer des personnes - Exigences et méthodes d'essais (ISO 10535:2021)

Le présent document spécifie les exigences et les méthodes d'essai concernant les lève-personnes et les éléments de soutien du corps destinés au transfert des personnes en situation de handicap. Le document s'applique aux produits suivants, conformément à la classification donnée dans l'ISO 9999:—[1].
—    12 36 03 Lève-personnes mobiles avec sangles permettant de transférer une personne en position assise.
—    12 36 04 Lève-personnes mobiles permettant de transférer une personne en position debout.
—    12 36 06 Lève-personnes mobiles avec siège rigide permettant de transférer une personne en position assise.
—    12 36 09 Lève-personnes mobiles permettant de transférer une personne en position allongée.
—    12 36 12 Lève-personnes fixés aux murs, au sol ou au plafond.
—    12 36 15 Lève-personnes fixés à, montés dans ou sur un autre produit.
—    12 36 18 Lève-personnes fixes simplement posés.
—    12 36 21 Éléments de soutien du corps pour lève-personnes.
Le présent document couvre différents types de lève-personnes mobiles et fixes. Certaines exigences et méthodes d'essai s'appliquent à tous les produits, d'autres ne sont valables que pour certains types spécifiques de produits.
Les Annexes A, B et C fournissent des recommandations générales.
Le présent document ne s'applique pas aux dispositifs destinés au transport de personnes entre deux niveaux (ou étages) d'un bâtiment.
Il ne décrit pas les méthodes relatives à la détermination du vieillissement ou de la corrosion des lève-personnes et des éléments cités.
Il n'inclut pas de méthodes permettant de qualifier les éléments particuliers avant leur utilisation.
Les exigences du présent document sont formulées en tenant compte des besoins éprouvés à la fois par les personnes transportées sur le lève-personne et par l'accompagnateur utilisant celui-ci.
[1] En cours d'élaboration. Stade à la date de publication: ISO/FDIS 9999:2021.

Tehnični pripomočki - Dvigala za prestavljanje oseb - Zahteve in preskusne metode (ISO 10535:2021)

Ta mednarodni standard določa zahteve in preskusne metode samo za dvigala in enote za podporo telesa, namenjene za prestavljanje invalidnih oseb v skladu z razvrstitvijo v standardu ISO 9999:2002:
⎯ 12 36 03 Mobilna dvigala z vrečo
⎯ 12 36 04 Stoječa mobilna dvigala
⎯ 12 36 06 Mobilna dvigala s sedežem
⎯ 12 36 09 Dvižni vozički
⎯ 12 36 12 Stacionarna dvigala, pritrjena na steno/stene, tla in/ali strop
⎯ 12 36 15 Stacionarna dvigala, pritrjena/nameščena v/na drug izdelek
⎯ 12 36 18 Stacionarna prosto stoječa dvigala
⎯ 12 36 21 Enote za podporo telesa za dvigala
Ta mednarodni standard se ne uporablja za pripomočke za prestavljanje oseb med dvema etažama (nadstropjema) stavbe.
Ne vključuje metod za določitev staranja ali korozije takšnih dvigal in enot.
Zahteve tega mednarodnega standarda so oblikovane glede na potrebe invalidov, ki se jih dviguje, in tudi upravljavca dvigala.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Public Enquiry End Date: 09-Jul-2020
• Publication Date: 19-Dec-2021
• ICS: 11.180.10 - Aids and adaptation for moving
• Technical Committee: VAZ - Healthcare
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 02-Dec-2021
• Due Date: 06-Feb-2022
• Completion Date: 20-Dec-2021
• Directive: 92/42/EEC - Efficiency requirements for new hot-water boilers fired with liquid or gaseous fuels
• Mandate: M/023 - Standardization mandate to CEN/CENELEC concerning the development of European standards relating to medical devices
• Ref Project: EN ISO 10535:2021 - Assistive products - Hoists for the transfer of persons - Requirements and test methods (ISO 10535:2021, Corrected version 2023-08)

Relations

• Replaces: SIST EN ISO 10535:2007 - Hoists for the transfer of disabled persons - Requirements and test methods (ISO 10535:2006)
• Effective Date: 01-Jan-2022

Overview - What SIST EN ISO 10535:2022 (ISO 10535:2021) covers

SIST EN ISO 10535:2022 specifies requirements and test methods for hoists and body‑support units used to transfer persons with disabilities. It applies to a range of assistive products classified in ISO 9999, including mobile hoists for sitting, standing and lying transfers, stationary (wall, floor, ceiling, free‑standing or mounted) hoists, and body‑support units. The standard addresses both general and product‑specific safety, performance and information requirements and includes Annexes A–C with general recommendations.

This standard:

• Replaces EN ISO 10535:2006 and is ISO 10535:2021 adopted as a European standard.
• Excludes devices that transport persons between building levels (elevators) and does not include ageing/corrosion testing or pre‑use qualification of individual units.

Key technical topics and requirements

The standard defines test methods and performance criteria across multiple areas without prescribing specific numeric values in this summary. Major technical topics include:

• Risk management and ergonomics for both the person being hoisted and the attendant.
• General safety: prevention of traps, safety of moving/folding parts, V‑shaped opening hazards, noise and vibration.
• Structural and mechanical tests: static strength, static stability and durability tests for mobile and stationary hoists.
• Performance tests: rate of lifting/lowering, powered horizontal movement, and spreader bar/central suspension point integrity.
• Operating forces/torques and moving forces requirements to ensure usability by attendants.
• Immobilizing devices (brakes) test methods for mobile hoists.
• Hydraulic and pneumatic components: dedicated requirements and test methods.
• Machine‑washable hoists: specific requirements and tests for hygiene.
• Information and labelling: pre‑sale information, instructions for use and marking requirements to support safe operation.

Practical applications and users

Who uses ISO 10535:

• Manufacturers and product designers to design compliant hoists and body‑support units.
• Test laboratories and conformity assessors to perform standardized performance and safety tests.
• Procurement teams, healthcare facilities and care homes selecting safe transfer equipment.
• Regulators and standards committees for certification, surveillance and policy development.
• Service technicians and attendants for understanding maintenance, safe use and limits of equipment.

Practical benefits:

• Improved safety of person transfers and reduced injury risk for users and carers.
• Clear, repeatable test methods to demonstrate product performance and reliability.
• Standardized information for safe selection, installation and use.

Related standards and references

• ISO 9999 - classification of assistive products (referenced for product categories).
• EN ISO 10535:2006 - superseded by this edition.
• Prepared by ISO/TC 173 (Assistive products) in collaboration with CEN/TC 293.

Keywords: hoists for the transfer of persons, assistive products, ISO 10535, mobile hoists, stationary hoists, body‑support units, safety, performance, test methods.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-januar-2022
Nadomešča:
SIST EN ISO 10535:2007
Tehnični pripomočki - Dvigala za prestavljanje oseb - Zahteve in preskusne
metode (ISO 10535:2021)
Assistive products - Hoists for the transfer of persons - Requirements and test methods
(ISO 10535:2021)
Lifter zum Transfer von Menschen mit Behinderungen - Anforderungen und
Prüfverfahren (ISO 10535:2021)
Produits d'assistance - Lève-personnes pour transférer des personnes - Exigences et
méthodes d'essais (ISO 10535:2021)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 10535:2021
ICS:
11.180.10 Pripomočki in prilagoditve za Aids and adaptation for
gibanje moving
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EN ISO 10535
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
November 2021
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 11.180.10 Supersedes EN ISO 10535:2006
English Version
Assistive products - Hoists for the transfer of persons -
Requirements and test methods (ISO 10535:2021)
Produits d'assistance - Lève-personnes pour transférer Lifter zum Transfer von Menschen mit Behinderungen
des personnes - Exigences et méthodes d'essais (ISO - Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren (ISO 10535:2021)
10535:2021)
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 31 August 2021.

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European foreword . 3

European foreword
This document (EN ISO 10535:2021) has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 173 "Assistive
products" in collaboration with Technical Committee CEN/TC 293 “Assistive products and accessibility”
the secretariat of which is held by SIS.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by May 2022, and conflicting national standards shall be
withdrawn at the latest by May 2022.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document supersedes EN ISO 10535:2006.
Any feedback and questions on this document should be directed to the users’ national standards
body/national committee. A complete listing of these bodies can be found on the CEN website.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria,
Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland,
Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of
North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the
United Kingdom.
Endorsement notice
The text of ISO 10535:2021 has been approved by CEN as EN ISO 10535:2021 without any modification.

INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 10535
Third edition
2021-10
Assistive products — Hoists for the
transfer of persons — Requirements
and test methods
Produits d'assistance — Lève-personnes pour transférer des
personnes — Exigences et méthodes d'essais
Reference number
ISO 10535:2021(E)
ISO 10535:2021(E)
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Contents Page
Foreword .vii
Introduction .viii
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 2
4 General requirements and test methods . 8
4.1 General requirements . 8
4.1.1 Risk management . 8
4.1.2 Ergonomic factors . 8
4.1.3 Noise and vibration . 8
4.1.4 Safety of moving and folding parts . 9
4.1.5 Prevention of traps for parts of the human body . 10
4.1.6 V-shaped openings . 11
4.2 General test methods . 11
4.2.1 Test conditions . 11
4.2.2 Apparatus . 11
4.2.3 Permissible errors of test equipment .12
4.2.4 Test report .12
4.2.5 Safety and performance requirements . 16
4.2.6 Test methods for general safety requirements . 19
4.3 Requirements for body-support units . 22
4.4 Central suspension point .22
4.4.1 Requirements for central suspension point . 22
4.4.2 Test method for the central suspension point .22
4.5 Spreader bar .22
4.5.1 Requirements for spreader bar . 22
4.5.2 Test methods for the spreader bar . 23
4.6 Performance . 23
4.6.1 Requirements for performance . 23
4.6.2 Test methods for performance . 23
4.7 Rate of movements of the hoist . 24
4.7.1 Requirements for rate of lifting and lowering . 24
4.7.2 Test methods for rate of lifting and lowering . 24
4.7.3 Requirements for rate of powered horizontal movement . 24
4.7.4 Test methods for rate of powered horizontal movement . 24
4.8 Operating forces/torques . 24
4.8.1 Requirements for operating forces/torques . . 24
4.8.2 Test methods for operating forces/torques . 25
4.9 Durability . 25
4.9.1 Requirements for durability . 25
4.9.2 Test methods for durability . 25
4.10 Hydraulic components . 27
4.10.1 Requirements for hydraulic components . 27
4.10.2 Test methods for hydraulic components .28
4.11 Pneumatic components .28
4.11.1 Requirements for pneumatic components .28
4.11.2 Test methods for pneumatic components .28
4.12 Machine washable hoists . 29
4.12.1 Requirements for machine washable hoists .29
4.12.2 Test methods for machine washable hoists . .29
4.13 Requirement for information supplied by the manufacturer .30
4.13.1 General .30
4.13.2 Instructions for use. 30
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4.13.3 Labelling . 32
5 Mobile hoists — Specific requirements and test methods .37
5.1 General requirements . 37
5.2 Static strength . . 37
5.2.1 Requirements for static strength . 37
5.2.2 Test methods for static strength . 37
5.3 Static stability .38
5.3.1 Requirements for static stability .38
5.3.2 Test methods for static stability .38
5.4 Immobilizing device (brakes) .38
5.4.1 Requirements for immobilizing device (brakes) .38
5.4.2 Test methods for immobilizing device (brakes) .38
5.5 Moving forces . .39
5.5.1 Requirements for moving forces .39
5.5.2 Test methods for moving forces.39
5.6 Requirement for information supplied by the manufacturer .40
5.6.1 Pre-sale information .40
6 Mobile hoists for transferring a person in standing position— Specific requirements
and test methods.41
6.1 General requirements . 41
6.2 Static strength . . 41
6.2.1 Requirements for static strength . 41
6.2.2 Test method for static strength. 41
6.3 Static stability . 41
6.3.1 Requirements for static stability . 41
6.3.2 Test methods for static stability . 42
6.4 Immobilizing device (brakes) . 43
6.4.1 Requirements for immobilizing device (brakes) . 43
6.4.2 Test methods for immobilizing device (brakes) . 43
6.5 Moving forces . . 43
6.5.1 Requirements for moving forces . 43
6.5.2 Test methods for moving forces. 43
6.6 Durability . 43
6.6.1 Requirements for durability . 43
6.6.2 Test methods for durability . 43
6.7 Requirement for information supplied by the manufacturer .44
6.7.1 Pre-sale information .44
7 Stationary hoists — Specific requirements and test methods . 44
7.1 General requirements .44
7.2 Specific safety requirements . 45
7.2.1 Requirements for specific safety requirements . 45
7.2.2 Test methods for specific safety requirements . 45
7.3 Static strength (free-standing stationary hoists only) . 45
7.3.1 Requirements for static strength (free-standing stationary hoists only) . 45
7.3.2 Test methods for static strength (free-standing stationary hoists only) . 45
7.4 Static stability (free-standing stationary hoists only) .46
7.4.1 Requirements for static stability (free-standing stationary hoists only) .46
7.4.2 Test methods for static stability (free-standing stationary hoists only) .46
7.5 Static strength for all other stationary hoists . 47
7.5.1 Requirements for static strength for all other stationary hoists . 47
7.5.2 Test methods for static strength for all other stationary hoists . 47
7.6 Requirement for information supplied by the manufacturer . 47
7.6.1 User information . 47
8 Non-rigid body-support units — Specific requirements and test methods .47
8.1 General requirements . 47
8.2 Requirements for material and seams of the non-rigid body-support unit . 47
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8.3 Test methods for non-rigid body-support unit .48
8.3.1 Test methods for non-rigid body-support unit designed to be laundered .48
8.3.2 Test method for durability for non-rigid body-support unit .48
8.4 Requirement for information supplied by the manufacturer .48
8.4.1 Pre-sale information .48
8.4.2 User information .48
8.4.3 Labelling .49
9 Rigid body-support units — Specific requirements and test methods .49
9.1 General requirements .49
9.2 Requirements for backrest .50
9.3 Requirements and test methods for durability .50
9.4 Requirement for information supplied by the manufacturer .50
9.4.1 User information .50
9.4.2 Labelling . 50
10 Bathtub hoists — Specific requirements and test methods .51
10.1 General requirements . 51
10.1.1 General . 51
10.1.2 Risk analysis . 51
10.1.3 Ergonomic factors . 51
10.1.4 Noise . 51
10.1.5 Safety of moving and folding parts . 51
10.1.6 Prevention of traps for parts of the human body . 51
10.1.7 V-shaped openings . 51
10.2 General test methods . 52
10.2.1 Test conditions . 52
10.2.2 Test equipment . 52
10.2.3 Permissible errors of test equipment . 52
10.2.4 Test report . 52
10.3 Safety requirements . 52
10.3.1 General safety requirements . 52
10.3.2 Test methods for general safety requirements . 52
10.4 Body-support units . 53
10.5 Spreader bar .53
10.6 Performance .53
10.7 Rate of movements of the hoist . 53
10.8 Operating forces/torques .53
10.9 Durability . 53
10.9.1 Requirements for durability . 53
10.9.2 Test methods for durability . 53
10.10 Static strength and stability .54
10.10.1 Requirements for static strength and stability .54
10.10.2 .
Test methods for static strength and stability .54
10.11 Hydraulic components .54
10.12 Pneumatic components . 55
10.13 Specific safety requirements . 55
10.13.1 Requirements for specific safety requirements . 55
10.13.2 .
Test methods for specific safety requirements . . 55
10.14 Non-rigid body-support units .55
10.15 Rigid body-support units — Requirements . 55
10.16 Requirement for information supplied by the manufacturer . 55
10.16.1 General .55
10.16.2 .
Instructions for use.55
10.16.3 .
Labelling . 55
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Annex A (informative) Rationale for specific safety requirements .56
Annex B (informative) Periodic inspection and maintenance .58
Annex C (informative) Compatibility of hoist/spreader bar/body-support units .61
Annex D (informative) Guidelines for colour coding for size of non-rigid body-support units .74
Bibliography .75
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Foreword
ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national standards
bodies (ISO member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out
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electrotechnical standardization.
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described in the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 1. In particular, the different approval criteria needed for the
different types of ISO documents should be noted. This document was drafted in accordance with the
editorial rules of the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2 (see www.iso.org/directives).
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. ISO shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights. Details of
any patent rights identified during the development of the document will be in the Introduction and/or
on the ISO list of patent declarations received (see www.iso.org/patents).
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www.iso.org/iso/foreword.html.
This document was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 173, Assistive products, in collaboration
with the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) Technical Committee CEN/TC 293, Assistive
products and accessibility, in accordance with the Agreement on technical cooperation between ISO and
CEN (Vienna Agreement).
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition (ISO 10535:2006), which has been technically
revised.
The main changes are as follows:
— aspects on hoists with robotic features has been included;
— guidelines regarding compatibility of hoists/body-support units have been included;
— the informative annex on Inspection has been further developed;
— lowering of minimum capacity of a mobile hoist from 120 kg to 100 kg;
— requirement of emergency lowering device for mobile hoist and standing/raising hoists has been
included.
Any feedback or questions on this document should be directed to the user’s national standards body. A
complete listing of these bodies can be found at www.iso.org/members.html.
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Introduction
It appears from studies that the nursing and caring profession involves many physically burdening
factors in the caring for and nursing of persons with disabilities. A hoist offers a safe means of
supportive lifting and moving, either assisted or independently.
This document specifies requirements and test methods that are relevant to hoists for the transfer of
persons with disabilities. This document addresses further needs in terms of providing safety for both
the person with a disability and the attendant, while taking into account the potential new development
within robotic technology on hoist solutions.
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Assistive products — Hoists for the transfer of persons —
Requirements and test methods
1 Scope
This document specifies requirements and test methods for hoists and body-support units intended for
the transfer of persons with disabilities. The document applies to the following products classified in
1)
ISO 9999:— .
— 12 36 03 Mobile hoists for transferring a person in sitting position with sling seats;
— 12 36 04 Mobile hoists for transferring a person in standing position;
— 12 36 06 Mobile hoists for transferring a person in sitting position with solid seats;
— 12 36 09 Mobile hoists for transferring a person in lying position;
— 12 36 12 Stationary hoists fixed to walls, floor or ceiling;
— 12 36 15 Stationary hoists fixed to, or mounted in or on, another product;
— 12 36 18 Stationary free-standing hoists;
— 12 36 21 Body-support units for hoists.
This document covers different types of mobile and stationary hoists. Some of the requirements and
test methods are general and others are only valid for specific product types.
Annexes A, B and C provide general recommendations.
This document does not apply to devices that transport persons between two levels (floors) of a
building.
It does not include methods for the determination of ageing or corrosion of such hoists and units.
It does not include methods to qualify individual units prior to use.
The requirements of this document are formulated with regard to the needs of both the persons being
hoisted and the attendant using the hoist.
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.
ISO 3746, Acoustics — Determination of sound power levels and sound energy levels of noise sources using
sound pressure — Survey method using an enveloping measurement surface over a reflecting plane
ISO 3758, Textiles — Care labelling code using symbols
ISO 10993-1, Biological evaluation of medical devices — Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk
management process
ISO 14971, Medical devices — Application of risk management to medical devices
1) Under preparation. Stage at the time of publication: ISO/FDIS 9999:2021.
ISO 10535:2021(E)
ISO 15223-1:2021, Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the
manufacturer — Part 1: General requirements
ISO 20417, Medical devices — Information to be supplied by the manufacturer
IEC 60204-1, Safety of machinery - Electrical equipment of machines - Part 1: General requirements
IEC 60529, Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code)
IEC 60601-1:2005+AMD1: 2012+ AMD2: 2020, Medical electrical equipment — Part 1: General requirements
for basic safety and essential performance
IEC 60601-1-2:2014+AMD1: 2020, Medical electrical equipment — Part 1-2: General requirements for
safety — Collateral standard: Electromagnetic compatibility — Requirements and tests
IEC 60601-1-11, Medical electrical equipment — Part 1-11: General requirements for basic safety and
essential performance - Collateral Standard: Requirements for medical electrical equipment and medical
electrical systems used in the home healthcare environment
IEC 61672-1, Electroacoustics — Sound level meters — Part 1: Specifications
EN 853, Rubber hoses and hose assemblies — Wire braid reinforced hydraulic type — Specification
EN 854, Rubber hoses and hose assemblies — Textile reinforced hydraulic type — Specification
EN 1021-1, Furniture — Assessment of the ignitability of upholstered furniture — Part 1: Ignition source
smouldering cigarette
EN 1021-2, Furniture — Assessment of the ignitability of upholstered furniture — Part 2: Ignition source
match flame equivalent
EN 13480-3:2017, Metallic industrial piping — Part 3: Design and calculation
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminology databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at https:// www .iso .org/ obp
— IEC Electropedia: available at https:// www .electropedia .org/
3.1
adverse condition
condition in which failure is most likely to occur
3.2
attendant
person who operates the hoist if not the person with disability (3.36)
3.3
backrest
part of the body-support unit (3.6) that provides support to the back of the person being lifted in a hoist
3.4
backwards
180° to the forwards (3.20) direction of travel
ISO 10535:2021(E)
3.5
bathtub hoist
equipment specifically designed to be used in or adjacent to a bathtub for transferring by lifting and
moving a person in an area limited by the system
3.6
body-support unit
device for providing support to a person being lifted, transferred or moved in a hoist, with its associated
attachment structure
EXAMPLE A sling, seat or stretcher.
3.7
ceiling hoist
equipment for transferring by lifting and moving a person in a specific location by an overhead mounted
system fixed to the ceiling or wall(s), including the tracking system
3.8
central suspension point
CSP
reference point on the hoist to be used for measurements
Note 1 to entry: This point may be a connecting point.
3.9
connecting point
part to which the body-support unit (3.6) attaches
3.10
control device
part or parts of the hoist that operate the lifting and lowering
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