Test and Inspection Methods
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Introduction
This work method is used for guidance
when commissioning a stairlift and
completing the Certificate of Test and
Examination after the stairlift is installed.
Section 1
Description
b)
Enter details:
• The contract or order reference
number. e.g. 99390
• The chair serial no.
• The carriage serial no.
e)
Check that the motor tested label is
present on the motor.
Section 2
Electrical Tests
a)
Measure AC supply across the live
and neutral terminals at the charger
supply input.
b)
Measure battery voltage.
c)
Measure the current draw from the
motor during stalling.
d)
Electronic trip time (Maximum 3
seconds).
f)
Fuse rating (Max 2 Amps).
g)
Check polarity at spur or the incoming
mains supply.
h)
Check polarity of battery connections
i)
Enter mains AC supply frequency (Hz)
for the appropriate country.
k)
Motor reversal delay (Min 3 seconds).
l)
Measure the current draw from the
motor during operation in both
directions.
Section 3
Battery Tests
a)
Measure battery charge voltage.
b)
Delete as necessary.
c)
Delete as necessary.
d)
Test battery charge condition using the
four volt drop
principle.
e)
Visually check for any leaks or
corrosion.
Section 4
Mechanical / Operation Test
Switch Operation
a)
Delete as necessary.
b)
Delete as necessary.
c)
Delete as necessary.
d)
Delete as necessary.
e)
Confirm safety gear mechanism has
been subjected to factory test (Test
label present).
f)
Delete as necessary.
g)
Confirm that hinge safety interlock
switches operate correctly.
Component funtioning
h)
Record the stopping distance (must
not exceed 20mm).
i)
Check the handwinding operation.
j)
Confirm the tested label is present on
the overspeed governor assembly.
k)
State option fitted.
l)
Record footrest heights.
Section 5
Confirmation
The stairlift user must be fully instructed on
the use of the stairlift including the
emergency handwinding procedures. All
operating instructions should be handed
over to the user on completion.
Section 6
Declaration
This section must be completed in full
using the distributor's address and signed.
On completion of the final test and
examination and completion of
the test certificate affix the warning
labels to the carriage assembly
referring to the installation manual
(See page 80). This is important to
ensure compliance with CE directives.