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Checking the lightning protection system
7 Checking the lightning protection system
The entire lightning protection system must be tested according to DIN
EN 62305-3 (IEC 62305-3) and DIN EN 62305-3, Supplementary Sheet
5.
Protection
class
Visual inspection
Comprehensive test
Comprehensive test
in critical situations
1)
I and II
Annually
Every 2 years
Annually
III and IV
Every 2 years
Every 4 years
Annually
1)
Critical situations include structures containing sensitive systems, or
office and commercial buildings or places in which a large number of
people meet.
Note!
In the case of lightning protection systems in structures at risk of explo-
sion, we recommend carrying out a visual inspection every 6 months.
Carrying out a visual inspection
• Check that the black, semi-conductive jacket of the isCon
®
conductor
is undamaged. An interruption in the external black conductive layer
will prevent the cable from functioning. In this case, replace the isCon
®
conductor. The isCon
®
ProPlus conductors may not have any damage
or interruptions to the black rubber jacket and/or the grey jacket.
• Check that the connection elements for the isCon
®
conductor are tight.
If necessary, retighten the screws.
• Check that the potential connection cables and all connection compo-
nents, in particular the potential connection elements, are undamaged.
There must be a low-resistance connection between all the elements.
If necessary, restore the flow.
• Check that the function of the holders and other mounting elements is
not impaired. If necessary, retighten the screws.
• Check that only products of the isCon
®
system, such as connection
elements, are used during mounting. Replace the parts which are not
components of the isCon
®
system with appropriate products of the
system.
