The purpose of the technical dossier is to enable the conformity of the lift with the requirements of the Directive to be assessed and the design, installation and operation of the lift to be understood.

So far as relevant for conformity assessment, the technical dossier shall contain the following:

• a general description of the lift,

• design and manufacturing drawings and diagrams,

• the essential requirements in question and the solution adopted to meet them (e.g. harmonised standard),

• the results of any tests or calculations carried out or subcontracted by the installer of the lift,

• a copy of the instructions for use of the lift,

• a copy of the EC type-examination certificates of the safety components used.