TRIO TeST & MeaSUReMeNT
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SELECT DOUBLE INSULATED
APPLIANCE TEST
CLOAK & EARTH
RETURN SOCKET
1 Ensure the
SafeTcheck
is in the ready to test mode
i.e. the Start Prompt appears on the LCD Display.
2 Plug the double insulated appliance to be tested
into the socket labelled INSULATION RESISTANCE
provided on the front panel of the
SafeTcheck.
Note:
The appliance should be plugged in directly,
and not via extension leads, unless instructed to do so
3 Switch the appliance to be tested, 'ON'
5 Switch the appliance to be tested ‘ON’
Note:
Any or all switches must be "on" to ensure
testing of the appliance's complete electrical circuit.
4 If the appliance to be tested has a variable speed or
thermostat control fitted, turn the control to its highest
setting, this will connect Active/Neutral direct to the internal
circuit.
5 if in
mode, wrap the appliance in the
stainless steel cloak, taking care to make contact with all
metal components and the exterior of the appliance where
human hand contact is normally possible.
If the
SafeTcheck
is set to
Probe Mode
then see section
entitled
Probe Mode
at the end of this section
The stainless steel cloak may also be woven metal cloth
mesh, conductive braid, aluminium foil, or other suitable
flexible conductor with low resistance.
Note:
The wrapped appliance should be on an
insulated bench to avoid earthing the measurement
circuit in the
SafeTcheck.
6 Connect the Clamp of the Return Lead to the stainless
steel cloak as shown.
ensures the
Clamp is connected to the stainless steel cloak.
7 Select DOUBLE INSULATED.
The
SafeTcheck
is now ready to test the appliance.
5 Switch the appliance to be t
ested ‘ON’
Note:
If Data Logging is switched on
then additional information will be requested.
See section entitled ”Data Logging”
The green indicator alongside "Start" will now be flashing.
8 Switch the appliance to be tested ‘ON’
Note:
During the test cycle the user may apply stress to
the supply lead and plug in order to detect any intermittent
faults
RETURN LEAD AND
CLAMP OR PROBE
Safety testing double insulated appliances
Note:
Use the probe to make contact with
metal exposed parts and insulated surfaces.
See section entitled "Utilities Menu" for more
information about the Probe Mode
Note:
Switch appliance on & Set appliance thermostat
or speed control to maximum. See also Appedix A for
details relating to using the Stainless Steel Cloak.
STAINLESS
STEEL CLOAK
OR PROBE
ON SURFACE
