
GEDA
®
1500 Z / ZP
Page 96 of 114
Rev.: 004
BL 076 GB
Translation of the original operating manual
2011 / 03
18.3
Tests
During the tests, the relevant safety-related characteristics of the machine
are checked for condition, availability and function using appropriate
procedures. Appropriate procedures are:
Visual inspections
Functional and efficiency tests
Tests using measuring and testing equipment
The scope, type and schedule of each test must be defined by the
operating company and persons authorised to carry out the test.
Test schedules
Tested by
a trained person
Inspection by a competent
person
Inspection by an accredited
supervisory body
(recurring test)
Simple visual and functional checks
with a few test steps and simple
evaluation
For systems subject to monitoring.
Testing according to national
regulations
Inspection by a competent person
Testing due to particular events / damage-inducing
influences, e.g.
Tests according to a maintenance schedule
Natural phenomena:
Lightning
Storm
Flooding
Cold > -20 °C
See there
Accidents:
Collision
Tip-over
Crash
Changes/modifications:
Drive replacement
Safety gear replacement
Changes to the control electronics
Replacement of control and protection equipment
Replacement of electrical power cables
Assembly:
For initial commissioning
At a new location
Exposure to harmful substances
Corrosive media
Contamination of an unknown origin