Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2023C00228:reg:1:p8
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2023C00228
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 1 (pt 8/15)
Character Range: 556032–558884

components capable of altering the optical effects by reflection, refraction, absorption and/or deformation during operation;

       1.3.4. the kind of beam produced (passing beam, driving beam or both);

       1.3.5. the materials constituting the lenses and coating, if any;

       1.3.6. the category of filament lamp used;

       1.4. "Headlamps of different "Classes" (A or B or C or D)" mean headlamps identified by particular photometric provisions.

       2. APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF A HEADLAMP

       2.1. The application for approval shall be submitted by the owner of the trade name or mark or by his duly accredited representative.  It shall specify:
       2.1.1. whether the headlamp is intended to provide both a passing beam and a driving beam or only one of these beams;

       2.1.2. whether it concerns a Class A or B or C or D headlamp;

       2.1.3. the category of the filament lamp(s) used, as listed in Regulation No. 37.

       2.2. Every application for approval shall be accompanied by:

2.2.1.  drawings in triplicate in sufficient detail to permit identification of the type and representing a frontal view of the headlamp, with details of lens ribbing if any, and the cross-section; the drawings shall indicate the space reserved for the approval mark;

       2.2.2. a brief technical description;

       2.2.3. two samples of the type of headlamp;

       2.2.4. for Class B or C or D headlamps only, for the test of plastic material of which the lenses are made:

       2.2.4.1. thirteen lenses;

       2.2.4.1.1. six of these lenses may be replaced by six samples of material at least 60 x 80 mm in size, having a flat or convex outer surface and a substantially flat area (radius of curvature not less than 300 mm) in the middle measuring at least 15 x 15 mm;

       2.2.4.1.2. every such lens or sample of material shall be produced by the method to be used in mass production;

       2.2.4.2. a reflector to which the lenses can be fitted in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

       2.3. The materials making up the lenses and coatings, if any, shall be accompanied by the test report of the characteristics of these materials and coatings if they have already been tested.

       3. MARKINGS

       3.1. Headlamps submitted for approval shall bear the trade name or mark of the applicant.

       3.2. They shall comprise, on the lens and on the main body, [30]/ spaces of sufficient size for the approval mark and the additional symbols referred to in paragraph 4; these spaces shall be indicated on the drawings referred to in paragraph 2.2.1. above.

       3.3. On the back of the headlamp the indication of the category of filament lamp used.

       4. APPROVAL

       4.1. General

       4.1.1. If all the samples of a type of headlamp submitted pursuant to paragraph 2.