DE9015/1 Mk.2 MCBT
DE9015/1 Mk.2 Motor-cycle brake tester
TECALEMIT User manual
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Safety
3.1 Introduction
In this chapter all safety aspects for the MCBT are described.
In order to comply with your responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, it is essential
that this brake tester and any optional accessories are sited, installed, operated, and maintained by:
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A competent person with a minimum of 18 years of age and have a minimum qualification of
NVQ 3 (or an equivalent qualification) and / or experience within their own field of responsibility,
E.g. installation engineering, automobile engineering etc.
3.2 Safety- and health risks
Please note the following safety and health risks.
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All persons installing, operating or maintaining this brake tester and any optional accessories must be
familiar with the layout of the equipment, the safety precautions, the emergency shutdown
procedures and motor-cycle braking systems.
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Appropriate training is required, prior to installing, using or maintaining this MCBT.
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In case of an emergency, all electric power can be disconnected by pushing the emergency button on
the side of the display, or turn the main power switch off.
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The instructions in this manual have to be strictly adhered to, to avoid injuries to personnel and
damage to machine and motor-cycle.
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The equipment may be operated only within its rated capacity. The equipment is designed for motor-
cycles and scooters stated as MOT class I and II.
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During the test nobody is to stand close to the mechanical units.
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The danger zone should be clear of personnel, tools and equipment before starting each stage of the
test.
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Do not stand on or walk over the rollers at any time.
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The unit should be placed inside a rigid, flat and clean surface, protected against water, humidity and
weather influences.
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Only a qualified technician should carry out any work on the electrical system, if necessary.
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He should follow procedures pre-described by national standards and the regulations of the local
power company.
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It is not allowed to make the safety features inoperative or to remove them.
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Do not park a vehicle on any part of the tester.
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It should only be used where the operator has a good view of the whole machine.
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Don’t leave the MCBT switched on and unattended.
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Keep the operating environment clean and free of oil; don’t leave loose objects around the MCBT.
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When the MCBT is not working correctly, switch off the MCBT immediately and refer to the user
manual or contact Tecalemit.
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Isolate the MCBT from the power supply before starting a reparation or maintenance, by switching
off the main power and to secure it with a lock.
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Make sure the remote control is stored safely, when not in use.
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Always use the original tools to adjust the MCBT.
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Follow the maintenance specifications accurately.
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Avoid the entangling from clothes (e.g. ties) and/or limbs between the rollers or chains.
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Avoid any direct- or indirect electrical contact.
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Avoid any electrostatic influences.
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Do not test a motor-cycle when there is insufficient light.
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Take precautions to extract exhaust in the workplace properly while testing.
