Seaward A252 User Manual
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A252 Portable Appliance Tester TEST PROCEDURES
P
RECAUTIONARY
M
EASURES
Appliance testing, by it’s very nature, can be hazardous and various common sense precautions should be
observed -
• Ensure that the person responsible for testing is competent and fully trained in the general principles of
Safety Testing AND the correct use of any required test instruments.
• Ensure, where possible, that a ‘test area’ is clearly defined and offers limited access to all persons not
involved in the testing.
• Ensure that the appliance to be tested is on an insulated (non-conducting) worksurface - never use
metal, or metal edged, worktops - a robust wooden bench with a securely fitted rubber covering is
best.
For those ‘on site’ situations where dedicated test areas are unavailable, an old plastic tea tray or rubber
car mat can come in very useful for creating the insulated worksurface. Do not use ‘anti-static’ matting
as this is highly conductive - which rather defeats the object.
• Arrange appliances and test equipment so that controls are easily accessible without having to reach
over or lean across the item during testing - never come into contact with an appliance under test.
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