Authorised Testing Facility

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1 Authorised Testing Facility

2 Commercial ATF Requirements Side Slip 1090 Commercial Side Slip Should you apply? Authorised Testing Facilities (ATF) are authorised by the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA) for the purpose of testing Heavy Goods Vehicles, trailers and Public Service Vehicles. As an ATF, VOSA staff can test your own vehicles and you can also offer a testing facility to third parties, using VOSA staff. Customers can then choose to use an ATF instead of using a VOSA Test Station to test their vehicles. Bradbury Equipment and VOSA will guide you through the process of becoming a new ATF. To assist you with the application process VOSA supply a number of documents which you will need to read before applying, all of which are available to download at First of all there is an initial checklist, Form 786, to assist you in deciding if you should apply for ATF status. There are 7 questions which give an outline in what is required to become an ATF. 1. Approval procedure Do you have, or are you prepared to seek, planning permission and legal entity for the use of the premises as a testing station? 2. General conditions Does the proposed premises have unobstructed and easy access from the site entrance to the entrance of the building which contains the test bay, such that vehicles can enter and leave the site in a forward direction. 3. General testing facilities Is the proposed building weatherproof? Is the proposed building accessible by means of a suitable road? Does the proposed test area have a substantially horizontal level and flat floor with suitable test facilities? Does the proposed building have communication equipment and office accommodation made available to VOSA staff, which will include chair, desk and telephone? 4. Health, safety and welfare Will the proposed premises and staff fully comply with the current Health & Safety provisions and are you prepared to make declarations to this effect? 5. Test lane layout Will the size and dimensions of the testing facilities be suitable for testing the category, size and type of vehicles that you wish to test? i.e. is at least 2m wider than the vehicles to be tested.

3 ATF Requirements Should you apply? 6. General equipment Will you have equipment suitable for testing the category, size and type of vehicles that you wish to test? Below is a list of required equipment, which may help you assess your suitability: Roller Brake Tester, Headlamp Tester, Load Simulator, headlamp Testing Standing Area, Hoist/Lift/Pit, Jacking Equipment, Exhaust Emission Testers, Wheel Play Detectors, Speed Limiter Tester, Brake airline valve lift gauge, Inspection hand lamp 7. Brake, wheel play detector, exhausts emission and headlight testing Will the roller brake tester, wheel play detectors, emission tester and headlight tester be of an acceptable type to VOSA? Will the roller brake tester be computer controlled and is there a system Schedule 1 ATF requirements Under Schedule 2 Site Information the ATF Site will be authorised for any type of vehicles to be tested (Category A) or for specific types of vehicles under the following categories: ATF Category Types of vehicles Category A All Vehicles and trailers Category B All Goods vehicles and trailers Category C All Public Service Vehicles Category D Single Deck Public Service Vehicles Category E All Trailers Category F All Rigids (Including articulated motive units) Category G Restricted Vehicles (restrictions as listed below) Under Category G, restrictions can be based upon the following factors agreed with the applicant during approval. (This does not preclude changes to the application in the event of site modification). Length Height Width Maximum Authorised Mass Vehicles will not be tested outside these approved limits and the vehicle will need to be presented to an alternative test facility which can accommodate it. If more than one site is authorised under the ATF Contract, then there will be a separate Schedule 2 for each ATF Site Bradbury Equipment with its team of experience Area Managers (see back page) will assist in all aspects of the ATF application, liaise with your VOSA ATF Business Development Manager and will only supply Bradbury VOSA/GEA approved equipment, not a mix/match, ensuring one contact through the whole process.

4 4 Post Commercial Lifts Equipment Requirements Tonne Electro-mechanical and Electro-Hydraulic Lift Voltage Motor Rating 400v/50Hz- Three Phase Only 3.0 kw- 3ph Roller Brake Tester VOSA Approved for Car III, IV, V, VI & VII (MOT, ATL & ATF) Features PC based system VOSA database Vehicle weighing Bi-directional Roller Lock Keyboard for input o f vehicle data 22" TFT monitor as standard Printer A4 format One man operation with infra-red remote control or IPAD/Tablet Load Simulation There are four main types of Load Simulation that VOSA will find acceptable in most cases. These are Nodding Donkey (as used in VOSA Test Stations), Strapulation (pull down system by means of hydraulic rams and chains), concrete blocks (certified weights lifted into position by means of a Fork Lift) or quite simply the vehicle being tested must be supplied, loaded. Hoist/Lift/Pit Whichever method used it must be suitable in both length and weight to take the Classes of Vehicles the proposed ATF has applied for. To avoid unnecessary loss of space it is normally recommended to situate the Wheel Play Detectors within this area. Bradbury can supply Pits or Lifts capable of carrying this out. Wheel Play Detectors The 8 way VOSA/GEA approved Bradbury Play Detector allows longitudinal and transversal movement and is operated by the use of a Torch System with buttons to operate the movements required.

5 Load Simulation & all other Equipment Requirements accessories required Exhaust Gas & Diesel Emission Testers Litecheck 3 Headlamp Aligner VOSA/GEA approved Headlamp aiming screen Other Models available Commercial jacking Beam Air or Manual operation Positive mechanical safety lock Pressure relief valve to prevent overload Twin rams on Tonne Models Carriage rollers fitted with needle roller bearings Spreader beam as per VOSA specification Simple to operate and user friendly 22 Large screen as standard Exclusive automatic RPM selection Self purging diesel head Gas bench anti flooding device Options include: EOBD for automatic temperature and RPM readings CV Stack Bluetooth for smoke unit ATF Minor Equipment We offer total solutions for your ATF Lane. We can supply all items required for an ATF Test lane such as commercial inspection tyre tools, tape measures, feeler gauge sets, wheel chocks, brass hammers, tyre depth gauge, brake airline valve, brake line adapters, palm coupling adapters, CV pry bars, hand lamps, CCTV, under floor and floor mounted day safes, PA Systems with microphone, speed limiter tester and all required signage!

6 ATF Accessories Sales desk Details of all requirements for a simple and fast installation are available via our sales desk +44(0) Tachograph Interface Can either be fitted at original install or can be retro-fitted at a later date. NB If you wish to become a VOSA Tachograph station you will also need a Stoneridge Programmer, Spares, Training and Provision of office etc. regarding Tachograph, we will contact Stoneridge with a view to arrange a meeting Tablet remote control/display Allows brake systems to be tested by one person with full display and control from-in-cab* Makes using the bi-directional feature easier as there s no worry about screen position *VOSA approval required when used in an ATF lane? Commercial jacking Beam Accessories Standard Accessories Optional Accessories Oil Tanks & Reels Commercial Turnplates Exhaust Extraction Pit safety systems PM/PX Pressure Sensors Decelerometer RECO 3000 Pedal Force Dynamometer

7 Turn Key Project Pre-Fabricated Pits Bradbury can assist in supplying everything from the Equipment required for an ATF Lane to a whole Turn Key Project including Pre-fabricated Pits, Civils, Brake Tester and Shaker Plate Frames, Building Work, Electrical, Air, Oil, Floor Painting and Installation.

8 SUPPLY AND INSTALLATIONS Sales desk Details of all requirements for a simple and fast installation are available via our sales desk +44(0) Frequentlyaskedquestions Equipment will be installed provided: The floor meets the required standard (see detailed site plan) or contact the sales desk. A suitable electrical and air supply to the specification detailed (see detailed site plan) or contact the sales desk. In most cases only one engineer will be installing the equipment suitable labour or lifting equipment should be provided. Any comment as to the suitability of the floor or position of the product given by any of Bradbury Equipment employee is given as advice only. It is the responsibility of the user of the equipment to confirm the site meets the individual site specification detailed within the site plan. Four and five tonne lifts have high columns that require a fork lift for safely completing the installation. A fork truck can be provided at an extra cost if not available on site. installation Bradbury install many thousands of lifts a year most of which are installed quickly and efficiently, we make every effort to ensure that customers/users are fully aware of the specific requirements to ensure this happens If you have any queries please contact our sales desk +44(0) note Prices and specifications may change without prior notice, contact our sales desk for latest information +44 ( 0) Bradbury Area Manager Team SCOTLAND Gerry Gray Tel: g.gray@bradburyequipment.co.uk NORTH ENGLAND Tony Gilson Tel: t.gilson@bradburyequipment.co.uk MID ENGLAND & WALES Mark Jones Tel: m.jones@bradburyequipment.co.uk SOUTH EAST ENGLAND Andy Moloney Tel: a.moloney@bradburyequipment.co.uk SOUTH WEST ENGLAND Jason Morgan Tel: j.morgan@bradburyequipment.co.uk Bradbury Sales Office Team Keith McLaren General Manager Tel: k.mclaren@bradburyequipment.co.uk Tracy Lewis Team Leader Tel: t.lewis@bradburyequipment.co.uk Steve George Area Sales Administrator Tel: s.george@bradburyequipment. co.uk Oliver Sexton CAD Draughtsman & Administrator Tel: oliver.sexton@bradburyequipment.co.uk Jodie Weeks Sales and Marketing Co-Ordinator Tel: jodie.weeks@bradburyequipment.co.uk Bradbury training academy The Bradbury Training Academy is available to both distributor and end user customers. It can be used for demonstration of our latest products up to full in depth factory training (sales and service). Available are 2 post, 4 post & scissor lifts, wheel alignment, brake tester, shock absorber, side slip, gas & smoke and tyre equipment. This facility the only one in the UK is available by appointment, please call to organise a visit. Other Bradbury products Brake testers motorcycle, car and commercial Commercial vehicle lifts, mobile and fixed Four post lifts Gas and smoke Hybrid lifts Jacking beams Scissor lifts Two post lifts Wheel and tyre equipment Wheel alignment lifts and machines Bradbury Equipment Bridge Street Northampton NN1 1QG T E- sales@bradburyequipment.co.uk F Registered in England Important Specifications may change without prior notice