Planning your PAT Testing
The first step is to make an inventory of all the electrical appliances.
For
every item, one needs to work out the frequency of the maintenance checks,
based on the method of protection (i.
e.
Class I or II), the degree of...
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Planning your PAT Testing
The first step is to make an inventory of all the electrical appliances.
For
every item, one needs to work out the frequency of the maintenance checks,
based on the method of protection (i.
e.
Class I or II), the degree of
portability and the environment it is used in.
For example appliances that are handheld whilst in use, such as hair-dryers
need to be inspected more frequently than a PC monitor that is moved
rarely.
An electric fire in a factory needs to be inspected more frequently
than one used in an office.
It is essential to prepare a Test Record for each appliance.
As the
maintenance program is carried out, results and comments can be recorded
here.
This can be invaluable evidence if there is an incident concerning an
appliance and a compensation claim is made.
On completing the maintenance, the appliance has to be labeled.
This has to
indicate the date that H V Testing Set has taken place and the date after
which the appliance should not be u
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