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Discus User Manual
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Health and Safety Information
Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) regulations
Applicable where appliances are used by employees; the public in places such as hospitals,
schools, colleges, clubs, workshops etc. and where appliances are supplied or hired.
To comply with the 1989 Electricity regulations (PAT testing), it is necessary to implement a
regular programme of inspection and testing of all portable appliances.
If a machine fails these tests, or if the tests are not carried out then a prosecution may be
brought if the equipment is used.
Initial testing is carried out by us with all products being tested prior to despatch.
However with any subsequent testing or testing requirement, the responsibility lies with the
equipment owner.
Current legislation states that ALL appliances, regardless of age, must be tested at least once
a year.
If work is carried out subsequently on the electrical system of this product, then it must be
retested before it conforms to safety standards.
Waste Electronic & Electrical Equipment
(WEEE) Regulations (UK only)
To comply with UK legislation on the disposal of electronic and electrical equipment the unit
may be returned to us for disposal at the end of its serviceable life.
