Re: Instructions on CD

2009-02-04 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
Ian, The revised MD (2006/42/EC mandatory dec 30, 2009) says the machine must be accompanied by the instructions (ref Annex 1, 1.7.4). In the printed (pdf file) commentary on the current/old version of the MD from the Commission you can find this advice A document must be physically

Re: Instructions on CD

2009-02-04 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
Hi Ian, According to Danish authorities the EU commisions interpretation of Machinery Directive requires the instructions to be in printed form for machinery that is. Covering at least (minimum): safety, installation, specifications and first usage. Due to this we supply printed instructions

RE: Instructions on CD

2009-02-04 Thread Ted Eckert
Hello Gordon, There is no easy answer to your question. Whether or not instructions must be printed depends on the product type, country of sale and applicable standards or directives. It also can depend on the type of instructions. Without knowing details of a product and its use, it is