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Regulation 6(2)

SCHEDULE 3U.K.TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION

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1.  The technical documentation shall render the design, manufacture and operation of the relevant instrument intelligible and shall permit an assessment of its conformity with the appropriate requirements of these Regulations.U.K.

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I1Sch. 3 para. 1 in force at 30.10.2006, see reg. 1(2)

2.  The technical documentation shall be sufficiently detailed to ensure—U.K.

(a)the definition of the metrological characteristics;

(b)the reproducibility of the metrological performances of produced relevant instruments when properly adjusted using appropriate intended means; and

(c)the integrity of the instrument.

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I2Sch. 3 para. 2 in force at 30.10.2006, see reg. 1(2)

3.  The technical documentation shall include insofar as relevant for assessment and identification of the type and/or instrument—U.K.

(a)a general description of the instrument;

(b)conceptual design and manufacturing drawings and plans of components, sub-assemblies and circuits;

(c)manufacturing procedures to ensure consistent production;

(d)if applicable, a description of the electronic devices with drawings, diagrams, flow diagrams of the logic and general software information explaining their characteristics and operation;

(e)descriptions and explanations necessary for the understanding of sub-paragraphs (b), (c) and (d), including the operation of the instrument;

(f)a list of the relevant national standards and/or relevant normative documents, applied in full or in part;

(g)descriptions of the solutions adopted to meet the essential requirements where the relevant national standards and/or relevant normative documents have not been applied;

(h)results of design calculations and examinations;

(i)the appropriate test results, where necessary, to demonstrate that the type and/or instrument is compliant with—

(i)the requirements of these Regulations under declared rated operating conditions and under specified environmental disturbances; and

(ii)the durability specifications; and

(j)the EC-type examination certificates or EC design examination certificates in respect of instruments containing parts identical to those in the design.

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I3Sch. 3 para. 3 in force at 30.10.2006, see reg. 1(2)

4.  The manufacturer shall specify where seals and markings have been applied.U.K.

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I4Sch. 3 para. 4 in force at 30.10.2006, see reg. 1(2)

5.  The manufacturer shall indicate the conditions for compatibility with interfaces and sub-assemblies, where relevant.U.K.

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I5Sch. 3 para. 5 in force at 30.10.2006, see reg. 1(2)

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