1. The method to be used for testing the braking device of a product is as follows:

• (a) place the product in the manufacturer’s recommended use position with the braking device applied, on a sheet of 19 mm plywood that is covered with 120 grit sandpaper or the equivalent, inclined 12° to the horizontal and of such a size that all wheels of the product are at least 50 mm from any edge;

• (b) place a dummy, described in Schedule IX, in the centre of each seating unit of the product;

• (c) place the manufacturer’s recommended maximum load, where there is or is provision for

  • (i) a parcel bag, in the manufacturer’s recommended parcel bag,

  • (ii) a parcel rack, in the manufacturer’s recommended parcel rack, and

  • (iii) a parcel bag and a parcel rack, in the manufacturer’s recommended parcel bag and parcel rack;

• (d) orient the product so that it is facing uphill;

• (e) note whether the braking device is engaged, the rotation of the braked wheels and whether the product has moved;

• (f) orient the product so that it is facing downhill; and

• (g) note whether the braking device is engaged, the rotation of the braked wheels and whether the product has moved.