Seaward B255 - Manual (Page 20)

Operating Manual Clare B255 Power Tool & Appliance Test Station
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6.Set-Up Procedures
The Test Area
Appliance testing can be hazardous and various common sense precautions
must be observed.
Ensure that the ‘test area’ is clearly defined and offers limited access to
persons other than the ‘tester’. At the same time it is advisable to have
somebody else in the near vicinity who can give assistance should anything
go wrong.
Ensure that the appliance to be tested is on an insulated workbench – never
use a metal bench – a robust wooden bench with a securely fitted rubberised
worktop is best. The floor surface of the test area should also be insulated
with rubber matting to provide protection to the operator and to permit larger
equipment to be stood on the floor for testing. Walls and partitions should also
be made of insulating materials.
Arrange the test bench so that test instrument controls can be operated
without having to reach over or lean across the tool or appliance during
testing. This is particularly important when testing motorised equipment such
as drills and lawn mowers etc.
Ensure adequate warning to others that testing is in progress. The B255 is
fitted with a beacon port, which can be used to drive a standard, 2 lamp,
beacon (available as an optional extra). If used, this should be sited so that it
can be clearly seen by other people in the immediate vicinity of the test area.
FIG.4 Suggested Test Area
Storage for
test leads
Earth-free partition
walls
Insulated bench
top and flooring
Access barrier
with guard switch
RCD protect
supply outlet
Never come into bodily contact with an appliance being
tested.