Wavecom Instruments Portable Appliance Testers Instruction Manual
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Competent Person
To ensure that all electrical equipment or devices are inspected, tested and tagged correctly, regulations require
that a
‘competent person’ such as a Licensed Electrician be employed to perform the required tests.
Please refer to the above definition as described in the current
AS/NZ-3760:2010
Standard
and in addition, to
any other local legislation or jurisdictions as may be relevant in your State.
EXAMPLE:
A person competent to undertake Inspection and Testing of electrical equipment must have:
Knowledge and practical experience of electricity and its hazards.
A clear understanding of precautions to avoid danger.
The ability to recognise at all times whether or not it is safe for work to continue.
The ability to carry out visual examinations of electrical equipment.
The ability to distinguish between electrical equipment that is double insulated and equipment that is
earthed as well as being able to identify the appropriate test for each type.
The competency to safely carry out the Earthing Continuity, Insulation Resistance or Leakage Test and
RCD tests on electrical equipment.
The knowledge of how to use the relevant testing instruments, interpret and record the results for
compliance with the Standard/Workplace requirements.
The knowledge to be able to correctly recommend the frequency of testing required.
Due to the potential hazards of electrical testing, due care must be
taken at all
times.
Disclaimer
Limited Warranty
The Manufacturer warrants its products against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 12 months
from the date of purchase. During the warranty period, the manufacturer will repair (or at its option replace at no
charge) the product that proves to be defective. This warranty does not apply if the product has been damaged
by accident, abuse, misuse or mis-application or as a result of service or modification by anyone other than
manufacturer of the TnT.
The TnT product range of devices or its manufacturer IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED
WARRANTY, INCLUDING DAMAGE TO PROPERTY AND TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, and
DAMAGES FOR PERSONAL INJURY. The Distributors of this product cannot assume liability or responsibility for
any loss or damage resulting from the use of this device.
The TnT manufacturer reserves the right to discontinue models, change
specification, price
or design, at any time without notice or obligation.
