PNS/BAFS 390:2024

Agricultural and biosystems power and machinery used in production, harvesting, processing, storage, manufacturing, preservation, transportation, and distribution of agricultural and biological products.

Machine

Activities necessary to avoid machine failure and retain the machine in operable condition.

Maintenance

Activities necessary to restore a machine to operable condition after failure.

Repair

Activities necessary to repair and install machine components.

Service

Single part, multiple parts, or subassembly used to replace a worn or failed part.

Replacement part

Authorized person using the machine for its intended purpose.

Operator

Document providing information needed to safely operate and maintain a specified machine.

Operator's manual

Entity that produces agricultural machinery, usually in bulk.

Manufacturer

Entity that produces machinery depending on orders and arrangements.

Fabricator

Entity assembling locally made or imported parts and components.

Assembler

Authorized trading entity distributing machinery to dealers.

Distributor

Authorized representative supplying, trading, selling, and servicing machinery to end-users.

Dealer

Entity bringing agricultural and fishery machinery into the Philippines.

Importer

Entity shipping agricultural and fishery machinery to another country for sale.

Exporter

Publication name, number, issue date, manufacturer/distributor details, brand, model, serial identification, and language.

dentification of manual

Information must be organized logically and understandably.

Categories of information

Brand, model designation, model number, and serial numbers.

Machine identification

Purpose and importance of the manual; explanation of the safety alert symbol.

Introduction

Function of the machine and prohibited or unsuitable uses.

Intended use

Main information categories and their corresponding page numbers.

Table of contents

Hazards during operation, movement, transportation, cleaning, clearing blockages, and maintenance.

Safety precautions

Dimensions, input capacity, rated capacity, power requirements, and applicable standards.

Specifications

Operating procedures, control identification, continuous operating time, and recommended rest time.

Operating information

Systematic approach to minor breakdowns and malfunctions.

Troubleshooting

Authorized accessories and their effects on safety, operation, and maintenance.

Accessories and attachments

Maintenance tasks, schedules, inspections, tests, tools, and precautions.

Maintenance instructions

Preparation for storage, storage requirements, inspections, and preparation before reuse.

Storage

Reception, handling, transport, assembly, installation, and initial setup.

Transportation and installation

Procedures and safety precautions for dismantling and disposal after useful life.

Dismantling and disposal

Terms, conditions, and activities that may void the warranty.

Warranty

Topics and corresponding page numbers.

Alphabetical index

Part numbers, descriptions, replacement parts, and suppliers.

Parts list

Recommended paper size

A5 – 148.5 × 210 mm

Paper size for complex machinery

A4 – 210 × 297 mm

Paper size for simpler machinery

⅓ A4 – 99 × 210 mm

Main text font size

10 points or greater

Inner margins

10–15 mm

Outer margins

6–10 mm

Columns for A4 or larger

2 columns

Columns for A5 or smaller

1 column

Recommended for manuals with more than 32 pages

Alphabetical index

Blank pages for notes

1–2 pages at the back

Measurement system

SI units are mandatory.

Failure to follow may result in death or serious injury.

WARNING

Failure to observe precautions may result in minor or moderate injury.

CAUTION

Instructions that must be followed to prevent damage to the product, process, or surroundings.

IMPORTANT

Provides supplementary information.

NOTE

Summarize tasks at specific intervals in tabular form.

Maintenance schedules

Identify tasks requiring special knowledge, tools, or resources.

Specialized maintenance

Include dismantling, reassembly, replacement parts, materials, tools, and safety precautions.

Maintenance procedures

Include required supplies, services, periodic inspections, tests, and storage-life limitations.

Storage

Include external services such as air, electricity, gas, water, and fuel.

Installation

Include procedures, special tools, testing, and calibration equipment.

Initial setup

Include hazards and safety precautions.

Disposal

State conditions and actions or modifications that may void warranty.

Warranty

If no separate parts catalogue exists, include the parts list in the operator's manual.

Parts list

Testing conducted by a government procuring entity to verify the quality and compliance of delivered machinery with specifications.

Acceptance test

Determination of machine characteristics and evaluation against applicable standards.

Conformity test

Objective and systematic assessment conducted by UPLB-AMTEC under PNS/PABES or other standard procedures.

AMTEC test

Assessment conducted by an Accredited Testing Center under PNS/PABES or other standard procedures.

ATC test

On-farm testing conducted by UPLB-AMTEC and ATC to ensure consistent quality of units.

Field test

Defined quantity of machines of the same model, size, and design, manufactured from the same batch and materials.

Lot

Testing that validates the performance of a complete and fully integrated group of machines or facilities.

System test

A machine failing at least one specification requirement is considered defective.

Defective machine

Must provide all serial numbers of available machines of identical brand and model in the warehouse.

Test applicant

Selected by the testing authority using an applicable sampling method, with agreement of the applicant.

Sample selection

Applicant must provide detailed machine specifications and requirements.

Specifications

Sample must comply with all declared specification requirements before testing.

Eligibility for testing