BRITISH STANDARD

Refuse collection
vehicles and their
associated lifting
devices — General
requirements and
safety requirements —
Part 4: Noise test code for refuse
collection vehicles

The European Standard EN 1501-4:2007 has the status of a
British Standard

ICS 17.140.30; 43.160

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BS EN 1501-4:2007

National foreword
This British Standard is the UK implementation of EN 1501-4:2007.
The UK participation in its preparation was entrusted by Technical Committee
B/508, Waste Management, to Subcommittee B/508/1, Waste containers and
associated lifting devices on refuse collection vehicles.
A list of organizations represented on this committee can be obtained on
request to its secretary.

This publication does not purport to include all the necessary provisions of a
contract. Users are responsible for its correct application.
Compliance with a British Standard cannot confer immunity from
legal obligations.

This British Standard was
published under the authority
of the Standards Policy and
Strategy Committee
on 30 November 2007

© BSI 2007

ISBN 978 0 580 60332 7

Amendments issued since publication
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EN 1501-4

EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM

October 2007


ICS 17.140.30; 43.160

English Version

Refuse collection vehicles and their associated lifting devices General requirements and safety requirements - Part 4: Noise
test code for refuse collection vehicles
Bennes de collecte des déchets et leurs lève-conteneurs
associés - Exigences générales et exigences de sécurité Partie 4 - Code d'essai acoustique des bennes de collecte
des déchets

Abfallsammelfahrzeuge und die dazugehörigen
Schüttungen - Allgemeine Anforderungen und
Sicherheitsanforderungen - Teil 4: Geräuschprüfverfahren
für Abfallsammelfahrzeuge

This European Standard was approved by CEN on 8 September 2007.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European
Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national
standards may be obtained on application to the CEN Management Centre or to any CEN member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation
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EN 1501-4:2007 (E)

Contents

Page

Foreword..............................................................................................................................................................3
Introduction .........................................................................................................................................................4
1

Scope ......................................................................................................................................................5

2

Normative references ............................................................................................................................5

3


Terms and definitions ...........................................................................................................................6

4
4.1
4.2
4.3

Preparation of the RCV for measurements .........................................................................................6
Test environment ...................................................................................................................................6
Choice of the RCV..................................................................................................................................6
Position of the RCV during measurement ..........................................................................................6

5
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
5.5
5.6
5.7
5.8

Operating conditions (before and) during measurement ..................................................................6
RCV conditions ......................................................................................................................................6
Presetting the engine speed.................................................................................................................6
Fan speed ...............................................................................................................................................7
Selection of operations .........................................................................................................................7
Chassis operation..................................................................................................................................8
Compaction system operation .............................................................................................................8

Lifting, tilting and lowering of a container operation.........................................................................8
Dumping of specified waste into the hopper......................................................................................8

6
6.1
6.2
6.3
6.4

Noise measurement...............................................................................................................................9
General....................................................................................................................................................9
Microphone positions ...........................................................................................................................9
Measurement durations ........................................................................................................................9
Measurements......................................................................................................................................10

7

Determination of the averaged sound power level for a combination of operating
conditions.............................................................................................................................................11

8
8.1
8.2

Uncertainties ........................................................................................................................................12
Measurement uncertainties ................................................................................................................12
Production uncertainties ....................................................................................................................12

9


Information to be reported..................................................................................................................12

10

Declaration, labelling and information for use .................................................................................13

Annex A (normative) Information to be reported .........................................................................................14
Annex B (normative) Microphone positions .................................................................................................15
Annex C (informative) Proposed classification of RCVs for noise measurement purposes (Valid
for rear/side/front loaded) ...................................................................................................................17
Annex ZA (informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential
Requirements of EU Directive 98/37/EC, amended by 98/79/EC.....................................................18
Annex ZB (informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential
Requirements of EU Directive 2006/42/EC ........................................................................................19

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Foreword
This document (EN 1501-4:2007) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 183 “Waste
management”, the secretariat of which is held by DIN.
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 April 2008, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the
latest by April 2008.
This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the
European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU Directive(s).
For relationship with EU Directive(s), see informative Annexes ZA and ZB, which are an integral part of this
document.

This European Standard is the fourth part of the series of co-ordinated standards of EN 1501 about “Refuse
collection vehicles and their associated lifting devices - General requirements and safety requirements -”
comprising the other following parts:


Part 1: Rear-end loaded refuse collection vehicles



Part 2: Side loaded refuse collection vehicles



Part 3: Front loaded refuse collection vehicles (under preparation)



Part 5: Lifting devices for refuse collection vehicles (under preparation).

It augments the above mentioned type C standards.
Its purpose is to provide a means for the determination and declaration of noise emission by RCVs falling
within the scope of the standards of the EN 1501 series. The determination of noise emission values is a
prerequisite for a manufacturer to assess the noise reduction obtained at the design stage.
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, Cyprus, Czech
Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia,
Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain,
Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.

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Introduction

EU Directive 2000/14/EC “Noise Emission in the Environment by Equipment for Use Outdoor” requires
manufacturers within the EU and importers from outside the EU to mark and certify RCVs with a guaranteed
sound power level.
This European Standard provides a procedure for the measurement and calculation of sound power emitted
by RCVs thus enabling manufacturers and importers to mark and certify all three types of RCV in compliance
with the above mentioned EU Directive.
This standard also covers the noise information requirements of EU Directive 98/37/EC relating to Machinery
for the measurement of the sound pressure levels at the operator’s positions.
The machinery concerned and the extent to which hazards, hazardous situations and events are covered are
indicated in the scope of this document.
This document is a type C standard as stated in EN ISO 12100.
When provisions of this type C standard are different from those which are stated in type A or B standards, the
provisions of this type C standard take precedence over the provisions of the other standards, for machines
that have been designed and built according to the provisions of this type C Standard.

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1

Scope


This European Standard specifies the method for measuring the noise emission, which is a significant hazard
of refuse collection vehicles (RCVs).
Its goal is to obtain, on one hand, the emission sound pressure level at the operator’s position(s) and, on the
other hand, the sound power level of the RCV during waste collection. It specifies a standardized procedure
for measurement and later comparison of RCVs noise emission, consisting of four operating conditions:
chassis operation, compaction operation, lifting, tilting and lowering operation of a container and dumping of
specified waste into the RCV.
Together with information concerning other parameters, the test results obtained in accordance with this
standard are also applicable to the evaluation of the hazards generated by noise from RCVs.
This standard addresses the uncertainties due to measurement procedures.
This standard deals with the noise measurement conditions for the types of RCVs defined and described in
the standards of the EN 1501 series.

2

Normative references

The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application 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 840-1, Mobile waste containers — Part 1: Containers with 2 wheels with a capacity up to 400 l for comb
lifting devices, dimensions and design
EN 1452-2, Plastics piping systems for water supply — Unplasticized poly (vinyl chloride) (PVC-U) —
Part 2: Pipes
EN 1501-1, Refuse collection vehicles and their associated lifting devices - General requirements and safety
requirements - Part 1: Rear-end loaded refuse collection vehicles
EN 1501-2, Refuse collection vehicles and their associated lifting devices — General requirements and safety
requirements — Part 2: Side loaded refuse collection vehicles
prEN 1501-3, Refuse collection vehicles and their associated lifting devices — General requirements and
safety requirements — Part 3: Front loaded refuse collection vehicles

EN ISO 3744:1995, Acoustics - Determination of sound power levels of noise sources using sound pressure Engineering method in an essentially free field over a reflecting plane (ISO 3744:1994)
EN ISO 4871:1996, Acoustics - Declaration and verification of noise emission values of machinery and
equipment (ISO 4871:1996)
EN ISO 11201:1995, Acoustics - Noise emitted by machinery and equipment - Measurement of emission
sound pressure levels at a work station and at other specified positions - Engineering method in an essentially
free field over a reflecting plane (ISO 11201:1995)
EN ISO 12100-1:2003, Safety of machinery - Basic concepts, general principles for design - Part 1: Basic
terminology, methodology (ISO 12100-1:2003)
EN ISO 12100-2:2003, Safety of machinery - Basic concepts, general principles for design - Part 2: Technical
principles (ISO 12100-2:2003)

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3

Terms and definitions

For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in EN ISO 3744:1995, EN ISO 4871:1996,
EN ISO 12100-1:2003, EN ISO 12100-2:2003, EN ISO 11201:1995 and in the series of standards EN 1501
apply, together with the following.
3.1
shaking mode
part of the lifting cycle where the waste container, in its tilted position, is moved back and forth and/or hits a
mechanical stop device, either by a specific command or automatically, in order to get all the waste out of it

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Preparation of the RCV for measurements

4.1 Test environment
For the test site, test environment and measurement conditions, the requirements of EN ISO 11201:1995 and
EN ISO 3744:1995 shall be fulfilled.
4.2 Choice of the RCV
Measurements shall be carried out on a sample RCV that has the noise emission characteristics of a series of
produced RCVs or of a specific RCV class or group (see the note in Clause 9 and Annex C).
4.3 Position of the RCV during measurement
The RCV shall be tested in a stationary position.
The RCV shall be positioned with its longitudinal axis along the x-axis of the co-ordinate system used to fix the
microphone positions and with its mid-length over the origin (see Figure B.2).

5

Operating conditions (before and) during measurement

5.1 RCV conditions
The engine and hydraulic system shall be warmed up in accordance with the instructions and safety
requirements. The information specified in the information for use manual shall also be observed.
No signalling device such as warning horn or reverse auditory signal (buzzer) shall be operated during the test.
If the RCV is fitted with several engines, they shall work simultaneously during the tests. If this is not possible,
each possible combination of engines shall be tested.
For measurements inside the cab, the doors and windows shall be closed and any noisy in-cab equipment
(fan, radio, air conditioner, etc) off.

5.2 Presetting the engine speed
For all four noise measurement operations of chassis, compaction, lifting, tilting and lowering of an empty
waste container and dumping of waste into the hopper, the engine speed shall be that provided by the
automatic engine accelerator which has been preset by the RCV manufacturer.

The engine speed shall be measured for each of the four operations.

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If the measured engine speed is lower than the preset speed provided by the RCV manufacturer by more than
5 %, the engine speed shall be increased by the cab accelerator to the intended preset speed.
If the engine speed for any of the four operations is not provided by the RCV manufacturer or if the vehicle is
not provided with an automatic accelerator, the engine speed shall be set up at 1 200 rpm by the cab
accelerator.

5.3 Fan speed
5.3.1

General

If the engine of the RCV and/or its hydraulic system are (is) fitted with one or more fan(s), they (it) shall
operate during the test. The fan speed to be used shall be in accordance with one of the following conditions
(5.3.2 to 5.3.4), depending on the conditions set by the manufacturer of the equipment, and shall appear in the
test report, this speed being used in further measurements.
5.3.2

Fan drive directly connected to the engine

If the fan drive is directly connected to the engine and/or hydraulic equipment (e.g. by belt drive) it shall
operate during the test.
5.3.3


Fan drive with several distinct speeds

If the fan can work at several distinct speeds, the test shall be carried out:


either at its maximum speed,



or in a first test with the fan set at zero speed and in a second test with the fan set at maximum
speed.

5.3.4

Fan drive with continuous variable speed

If the fan can work at continuous variable speed, the test shall be carried out either according to 5.3.3) or
with the fan speed set by the manufacturer at no less than 70 % of the maximum speed.
NOTE
If the fan speed is automatically regulated by the engine temperature and if preliminary noise measurement
investigations have shown that the influence of the fan speed measured at microphone positions is less than 1 dB (A),
then only one fan speed condition can be used.

5.4 Selection of operations
The noise emission of the RCV is determined considering four operating conditions:


chassis operation,




compaction operation,



lifting, tilting and lowering operation of an empty waste container,



dumping operation of specified waste into the hopper.

This standard does not address the discharge operation as this operation is short in time (1 % of the working
period) and the noise emission is of the same order of magnitude as the noise emission of the main operation
(compaction).

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5.5 Chassis operation
The noise measurements for chassis operation shall be carried out without operating the compaction and
lifting mechanisms. The engine speed shall be set up in accordance with 5.2.

5.6 Compaction system operation
For noise measurements with the compaction system operating, the body and the hopper shall be empty.
The engine speed shall be set up in accordance with 5.2.

5.7 Lifting, tilting and lowering of a container operation
5.7.1


General

For noise measurements during the lifting, tilting and lowering operation, the following procedures shall be
carried out.
5.7.2

Comb lifting devices

The lifting device shall run up and down, with an empty waste container on. The container shall be twowheeled, with a 240 l capacity, made of plastic and shall comply with EN 840-1. If such a container is not
available, one with a capacity of 240 l ± 10 % shall be used for this operation.
The engine speed shall be set up in accordance with 5.2.
5.7.3

Other lifting devices

The lifting device shall run up and down, with an empty waste container on. The smallest container with a
capacity as near as possible to 240 l shall be used for this operation.
The engine speed shall be set up in accordance with 5.2.

5.8 Dumping of specified waste into the hopper
5.8.1

Materials to be used

For noise measurements during the waste falling operation, the materials to be used shall comprise 30 tubes
of PVC-U, each with a 0,4 kg approximate mass and with the following dimensions, according to EN 1452-2.


length: 150 mm ± 0,5 mm;




nominal external diameter: 90 mm;



nominal thickness: 6,7 mm;



density: minimum: 1 350 kg/m3, maximum: 1 460 kg/m3;



minimum resistance (MRS) 25 MPa.

5.8.2

RCVs fitted with a lifting device

The materials specified in 5.8.1 shall be emptied in bulk by the lifting device into the hopper (initially empty)
from a waste container as specified in 5.7.

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5.8.3


Hand loading

The materials specified in 5.8.1 shall be emptied in bulk into the hopper (initially empty) from a suitable
container located on the rave rail with an overhang not less than 200 mm, by tilting it from the horizontal
position to 45° in less than 2 s.

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Noise measurement

6.1 General
The requirements of EN ISO 11201 relating to measurements of the emission sound pressure levels at the
operator’s positions shall be fulfilled.
The requirements of EN ISO 3744 relating to the measurements to determine the sound power levels shall be
fulfilled.

6.2 Microphone positions
6.2.1 Microphone positions for determining the emission sound pressure levels at the operator’s
positions
6.2.1.1

Microphone positions inside the cab

The sound pressure level shall be measured in the cab at the driver's ear position (see positions 9 in Figure
B.1a to Figure B.1c).
6.2.1.2

Microphone positions outside the RCV


The microphones shall be positioned in accordance with the requirements of Figure B.1a to Figure B.1c for
the outside working stations corresponding to the three types of RCVs, at a height of 1,7 m (positions 7 and 8).
6.2.2

Microphone positions for determining the sound power levels

The microphones shall be positioned in accordance with the requirements of Figure B.2.

6.3 Measurement durations
6.3.1

General

The measurement durations to be used for the determination of both the emission sound pressure level at the
operator’s positions and the sound power levels shall be in accordance with 6.3.1 to 6.3.4.
6.3.2

Chassis operation

At least 15 s.
6.3.3

Compaction system operation

If the compaction system is running automatically, at least three complete cycles of the system shall be
included.
If the compaction system is not running automatically but cycle by cycle, measurements shall be carried out
during at least three cycles.

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If the cycle time of the compaction system is not related to the engine speed according to 5.2 by design and
construction, it shall be equal to that given in the bodywork data provided by its manufacturer.
6.3.4

Lifting, tilting and lowering an empty waste container

At least three continuous complete emptying cycles (work cycles) shall be included, each composed of
complete lifting, tilting and lowering.
If the cycle time of the lifting device is not predefined by its manufacturer, it shall be equal to the nominal given
in the lifting device data.
If there is an automatic mode for the shaking of the waste container, a single shake shall be applied.
6.3.5

Dumping of specified waste into the hopper

At least three complete emptying cycles of the lifting device shall be included, each comprising the falling of
30 tubes into the hopper. The cycle begins when the waste container tilts and it finishes 5 s later.
If the beginning or the end of the cycle cannot be marked, the measurement duration shall not exceed the
noisiest 5 s.

6.4 Measurements
6.4.1

Number of measurements

The sound pressure levels shall be measured at least three times. If, at least two of the measured values do

not differ by more than 1 dB, further measurements will not be necessary. Otherwise, the measurements shall
be continued until two values differing by no more than 1 dB are obtained. The sound pressure level to be
used is the arithmetic mean of the two highest values that do not differ by more than 1 dB.
6.4.2

Sound pressure level : chassis operation

Where the engine of the RCV or its hydraulic equipment is fitted with one or more fans, and where the fan
drive has several distinct speeds, and where in addition it is decided according to 5.3 that tests are to be
conducted at both zero and maximum fan speed, the resulting sound pressure level LpA at each microphone
position and under each operating condition shall be calculated by combining both test results using the
following equation:
0,1LpA,0%

LpA = 10 lg (0,3 x 10

0,1LpA,100%

+ 0,7 x 10

)dB

(1)

where
LpA,0%

is the sound pressure level determined with the fan set at zero speed;

LpA,100% is the sound pressure level determined with the fan set at maximum speed.

6.4.3

Emission sound pressure levels at the operator’s positions

The A-weighted time-averaged sound pressure level, LpA, as defined in EN ISO 11201, shall be determined at
the microphone position for each operator’s position (R7,S7 and F7; R8,S8 and F8 for outdoors and 9 in the
cab as shown in Figure B.1), for each operating condition: chassis operation, compaction system operation,
lifting, tilting and lowering operation of a container and dumping of specified waste.

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6.4.4

Sound power level determination

6.4.4.1

Measurements on the hemispherical measurement surface

The A-weighted surface sound pressure level, LpA over the hemispherical measurement surface at the 6
microphone positions as defined in Annex B, Figure B.2, shall be measured, for each of the four operating
conditions according to 5.4.
For the three following operating conditions, chassis operation, compaction system operation and lifting, tilting
and lowering of an empty waste container, the surface sound pressure level shall be determined from
measurements of the A-weighted time-averaged sound pressure levels.
For the dumping of waste into the hopper operation, a correction of 7 dB shall be added to the A-weighted
measured surface sound pressure level.

6.4.4.2

Calculation of sound power levels

The A-weighted sound power levels under each of the four operating conditions shall be calculated in
accordance with EN ISO 3744.
For the operating condition chassis operation, the A-weighted sound power level shall be designated LWAa.
For the operating condition compaction system operation, the A-weighted sound power levels from the three
or more determinations shall be combined to determine the root mean square value and this shall be
designated LWAb.
For the operating condition lifting, tilting and lowering operation of an empty waste container, the A-weighted
sound power levels from the three or more determinations shall be combined to determine the root mean
square value and this shall be designated LWAc.
For the operating condition dumping of specified waste, the A-weighted emission sound power levels from the
three or more measurements shall be combined to determine the root mean square value and this shall be
designated LWAd.

7 Determination of the averaged sound power level for a combination of operating
conditions
The averaged sound power level from different operating conditions LWAm shall be determined in accordance
with the equation:

(

)

LwAm = 10 lg a × 100,1LwAa + b × 100,1LwAb + c × 100,1LwAc + d × 100,1LwAd dB

(2)


where
a

is the proportion factor for the chassis operation (see 5.5);

b

is the proportion factor for the compaction operation (see 5.6);

c

is the proportion factor for the lifting, tilting and lowering operation (see 5.7);

d

is the proportion factor for the dumping of waste operation (see 5.8);

LWAa

is the A-weighted sound power level during chassis operation;

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LWAb

is the A-weighted sound power level during compaction;


LWAc

is the A-weighted sound power level during lifting, tilting and lowering;

LWAd

is the A-weighted sound power level during dumping of waste.

The averaged sound power level, LWAm, for a combination of operating conditions, shall be calculated using
proportion factors depending on the design of the RCV as given in Table 1.
Table 1 — Proportion factors
Design of RCV

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Proportion factor
a

b

c

d

Compaction system and lifting system fitted

0,06

0,53


0,4

0,01

Lifting system fitted, compaction system not fitted

0,06

0

0,93

0,01

Compaction system fitted, lifting system not fitted

0,06

0,93

0

0,01

Uncertainties

8.1 Measurement uncertainties
8.1.1

General


Measurements made in accordance with this standard result in the following standard deviations of
reproducibility σR:
8.1.2

Sound pressure level at the operator’s positions

σR = 2,5 dB (see EN ISO 11201:1995)
8.1.3

Sound power level

σR = 1,5 dB (see EN ISO 3744:1995)
These standard deviations shall be taken into account for the declaration, see Clause 10.

8.2 Production uncertainties
Uncertainties due to deviations in production shall be determined in accordance with EN ISO 4871.
NOTE
In order to determine total uncertainties including production uncertainties, it is recommended to refer to EN
ISO 4871.

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Information to be reported

The test report shall include the following data:


emission sound pressure level for each operating condition at outside operator’s positions (+7 and +8)
and at the operator’s position in the cab (+9),




sound power level for each operating condition,

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

averaged sound power level for a combination of operating conditions, calculated according to Clause 7,



information concerning the RCV under test (and the waste container) as prescribed in Annex A,



speed of the engine during the test,



speed of the fan during the test,



reference to this European Standard (EN 1501-4:2007),




date and place of the test,



name of test laboratory and person responsible for the test.

NOTE
In view of the wide variety of RCVs, it could be appropriate to refer to individual RCVs as falling into classes or
groups having in common specific features regarding noise measurements and characteristics. A possible classification is
proposed in informative Annex C, enabling both producers and users to address a limited number of well defined
classes/groups.

10 Declaration, labelling and information for use
10.1

Declaration

The A-weighted emission sound pressure level for each operating condition relevant to the design of RCV, at
each operator’s position, shall be declared together with the production variation and measurement
uncertainty, using the dual number format in accordance with EN ISO 4871.
The A-weighted sound power level for each operating condition shall be declared. Additionally the sound
power level for a combination of operating conditions, calculated according to Clause 7, with the production
variation and measurement uncertainty shall be declared, using the single number format in accordance with
EN ISO 4871.
10.2

Label


Each RCV shall be labelled with the guaranteed value. The form of the marking to be used is shown in Annex
IV of EU Directive 2000/14/EC, amended by 2005/88/EC.
10.3

Information

The four measured values and the guaranteed value shall be given in the information for use manual.
NOTE

Information on noise emission should also be provided in the sales literature.

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Annex A
(normative)
Information to be reported

Table A.1
1. CHASSIS

2. BODY

3. LIFTING DEVICE

4. WASTE CONTAINER
(only for non EN 840-1 240 l
container)


Manufacturer/supplier

Manufacturer

Manufacturer

Manufacturer

Trade name

Trade name

Trade name

Make

Type – Serial number

Type of compaction
system

Type : Rear/Side/Front

Type

Type of engine

Engine power (kW)


Volume (m³)

Capacity (l)

Engine speed during
test (rpm)

Corresponding engine
speed

Corresponding engine
speed

Type of energy (diesel,
gas, …)

Energy (hydraulic,
pneumatic, …)

Energy (hydraulic,
pneumatic, …)

Gear box

Compaction Cycle
time (seconds)

Lifting cycle time
(seconds)


Special equipment

Special equipment

Material

Location of the exhaust
outlet: high/low
right/left

Other technical
characteristics

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Annex B
(normative)
Microphone positions

Figure B.1a— Rear loaded RCV (EN 1501-1)

Figure B.1b — Side loaded RCV (EN 1501-2)

Figure B.1c — Front loaded RCV (prEN 1501-3)

Figure B.1 — Microphone positions for the determination of the emission sound pressure level at
operator’s positions

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Key
Microphone coordinates (with r = radius of hemisphere = 10 m)
Measurement point

x(m)

y(m)

z(m)

2

7

7

1,5

10

-2,7


6,5

7,1

4

-7

7

1,5

8

7

-7

1,5

12

2,7

-6,5

7,1

6


-7

-7

1,5

Figure B.2 — Microphone positions for the determination of the sound power level (6 measurement
points)

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EN 1501-4:2007 (E)

Annex C
(informative)
Proposed classification of RCVs for noise measurement purposes (Valid for rear/side/front loaded)

diesel
Gross vehicle weight
single
compartment

< 16t

natural gas
16 t to 26 t

> 26 t


< 16 t

electric
> 16 t

< 16 t

> 16 t

hand loading or low emptying EN
840 waste containers
high emptying EN 840 waste
containers

Compaction
Mechanism

multi
compartment
(selective)

rotation drum

without
compaction

hand loading or low emptying EN
840 waste containers
high emptying EN 840 waste
containers


low emptying EN 840 waste
containers
high emptying EN 840 waste
containers
hand loading or low emptying EN
840 waste containers
high emptying EN 840 waste
containers

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EN 1501-4:2007 (E)

Annex ZA

(informative)
Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential Requirements of
EU Directive 98/37/EC, amended by 98/79/EC

This European Standard has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission
and the European Free Trade Association to provide a means of conforming to Essential Requirements of the
New Approach Directive 98/37/EC, amended by 98/79/EC.
Once this standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Communities under that Directive and has
been implemented as a national standard in at least one Member State, compliance with the normative
clauses of this standard confers, within the limits of the scope of this standard, a presumption of conformity
with the relevant Essential Requirement 1.7.4(f) of that Directive and associated EFTA regulations.
WARNING — Other requirements and other EU Directives may be applicable to the product(s) falling within
the scope of this standard.


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