Seaward G2000 - Manual (Page 38)

Test Procedure C Earthed (Class I) Products plus Light-Up test
Visual Inspection
35. Before applying any of the electrical tests, first inspect the product to ensure that all parts, including wiring, are
mechanically sound and free form obvious defects or damage. Check also that cable restraints and switches,
if fitted, are secure and functioning correctly.
36. Remove all lamps from the product and set any switches to their ON position.
Earth Continuity Test
37. Firmly apply the Earth Probe, for 3 - 6 seconds, to all exposed, unpainted, metalwork on the product in turn
and check that the green PASS lamp on the probe lights and the Earth Circuit meter reads below 0.5 ohms,
i.e. within the un-coloured or orange bands, at each test point.
38. Take particular care, with multi-branch luminaires, to test each branch fully – paying particular attention to
exposed metal that is furthest from the Earthing terminal, to ensure that joints between base / arm / shade etc
are fully sound.
39. For products with exposed brass lampholders also make sure that the lampholder itself is tested – do not
apply the probe to either of the live pins.
40. Following a satisfactory test, release the probe and stow it out of the way in the holder provided.
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