Compliance with the LVD 2006/95/EEC

Article 8 and Annex IV of the directive describe the procedure by which the manufacturer
or his authorized representative established in the Community ensures and declares conformity
of the electrical equipment with the provisions of the directive. This includes three main elements:

• Technical documentation-Before electrical equipment is placed in the European Economic Area the manufacturer puts together the technical documentation which makes it possible to assess whether the electrical equipment complies with the requirements of the directive.
• Declaration of Conformity-The manufacturer or his authorized representative established in the Community is also required, and are the only ones authorized to do so, to draw up in writing a Declaration of Conformity before placing the electrical equipment on the market.
• CE marking-Before it is placed in the EEA, the electrical equipment must have the CE marking affixed. Only the manufacturer or his authorized representative established in the Community are authorized to affix the CE marking.

Technical documentation

This must include details of the design, manufacture and operation of the electrical equipment in so far
as these details are needed to assess the conformity of the electrical equipment with the requirements of the directive.

Accordingly, it contains:

• A general description of the electrical equipment
• Design and manufacture drawings plus diagrams of components, subassemblies, circuits, etc.
• Descriptions and explanations needed to understand the above mentioned drawings and diagrams plus the operation of the electrical equipment
• A list of the standards used, in full or in part, and a description of the solutions employed to meet the safety aspects of this directive when standards have not been applied
• The results of design calculations and of checks carried out, etc.
• Test reports (in fact, the test reports which may be available, either established by the manufacturer or a third party)

CE marking

The CE marking is placed by the manufacturer, or his Authorized Representative established
in the Community, on the electrical equipment or, where this is not practically possible, on the packaging, the instructions for use or the guarantee. The CE marking declares conformity of electrical equipment with the essential requirements and conformity assessment procedures set out under the “Low Voltage” Directive and all the other directives applicable to it.

The CE marking must be affixed visibly, legibly and indelibly. The affixing of markings which are likely to deceive third parties as to the meaning and form of the CE marking is prohibited.

Declaration of conformity:

Annex III.B of the directive describes the content of the Declaration of Conformity as follows:

• Name and address of the manufacturer or his authorized representative established within the Community
• A description of the electrical equipment
• Reference to the harmonized standards
• Where appropriate, reference to the specifications on which conformity is declared
• Identification of the signatory who has been empowered to enter into commitments on behalf of the manufacturer or his authorized representative established within the Community
• The last two digits of the year in which the CE marking was affixed (for the first time)

The Declaration of Conformity must be drawn up at least in one of the official languages of the Community.

For non-EU manufacturers: Appoint a European Authorized Representative established within the European Community.

Non-Compliance

The directive portrays European Law enforced within the European Economic Area (EEA); non-compliance with the directive’s requirements will result in the removal of the apparatus from the market and the revoking of the CE marking affixed on the electrical equipment.