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NEN 2484
EN 14122-4
EN 14183
The Commodities Act (Warenwet)
In the Netherlands, all ladders, folding ladders
and stepladders have to comply with The
Portable Climbing Equipment Decree (Besluit
Draagbaar Klimmaterieel) of the Commodities
Act (Warenwet). This Act offers a higher safety
level than the EN 131
EN131
The EN 131 is the European standard for
ladders, folding ladders and steps.
NEN 2484
The NEN 2484 includes (among other
things) additional durability requirements
in comparison to The Portable Climbing
Equipment Decree of the Commodities Act.
The Commodities Act, which applies to ladders
and stepladders for professional and DIY use
does not offer a sufficient level of safety for
professional use. A very significant difference
between NEN 2484 and the Commodities Act
is the durability test; the dynamic trestle test.
This test is not part of the Commodities Act.
Durability testing ensures that the ladder/
stepladder is suitable for intensive use. Other
tests not included in the Commodities Act
include, for example, the test load on the brace
and the load on the ends of the verticals.
EN 14122
The industrial step-overs, straight ladders and
hoop/escape ladders comply with EN 14122
safety of machines, permanent means of access
to machines.
EN 14183
The EN 14183 is the actual Standard for
step stools, stairtype steps an dometype
steps stools. The products are designed for a
maximum total load of 150 kg.
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Warranty
Altrex offers excellent service and warra nty on
its products. The applicable warranty period is
given for each product individually.
Durability of folding ladder folding hinges
In Altrex folding ladders, the Cycle logo shows
the durability of the hinges. The European
standard EN 131 for folding ladders has a
durability test for the hinges in which the
hinges have to be opened and closed at least
4,000 times. All Altrex folding ladders of course
meet this standard and are able to withstand
4,000, 8,000 or even 12,000 ‘cycles’, depending
on the type.
Unique Red Rung / Step
At Altrex, safety comes first.
The Altrex Red Sport (on a ladder) and the
Altrex Red Step (on a step). The Red Rung/
Step indicates a maximum safe standing height:
maximum Step Height for safe use.
Detailed user manual
Altrex thinks the safe use of its products is of
great importance. This is why ladders, folding
ladders, telescopic ladders and step ladders are
supplied with a special booklet with a detailed
user manual.
Altrex Mobile Safety® provides QR codes
on products; these codes link to instructions
for use, manual and videos for safe use. The
QR code gives immediate digital access to the
video and/or instructions for use and assembly
instructions of the products.
Innovative website
For the up to date product range and detailed
information on legislation and regulation go to
www.altrex.com
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