Seaward Apollo 600 User Manual

Portable Appliance TestingA Practical GuideExperts in what we do.www.seaward.co.uk Tel: +44 (0)191 490 1547 Fax: +44 (0)191 477 5371 Email: northerns

trailing mains flex may be damaged as the equipmentis moved around. Potential hazards such asenclosure damage, damage to the mains flex, signsof overh

Operator accessible fuses on the outside of theequipment should be checked for correct type andrating. If the equipment manufacturer has specified apa

f. Inspect the mains plug as described in FormalVisual Inspection.g. Inspect the mains cable as described in FormalVisual Inspection.h. Assess the sui

equipment and they should be subjected to a fullcombined inspection and test at intervals determinedby risk assessment.Testing fixed equipment or appl

Testing After RepairThe IET Code of Practice recommends thatequipment that has been repaired should beinspected and tested either in accordance with t

Experts in what we do.13Experts in what we do.Testing Hire EquipmentThe IET Code of Practice does not coverinspection and testing of equipment or appl

Where possible, it is advisable to test equipmenttogether with its supply cable. If the mains cable isnot detachable, no practical alternative exists.

Experts in what we do.15protection it may not be possible to obtain asatisfactory insulation resistance measurementwith a 500V DC test voltage. IT equ

Standard Basic InsulationSupplementaryInsulationReinforcedInsulationEN 60335 Safety of Household Electrical Appliances1000V 2500V 2500VEN 60065 Audio,

Appliance Class Maximum Permissible CurrentPortable or hand-held Class I equipment 0.75mAClass I Heating appliances0.75mA or 0.75mA per kW, whichever

PAT testing is changingOnly Apollo 600 puts it in a risk-basedhealth and safety settingOn-board camera provides evidenceof inspection and demonstrates

1. The formal visual inspection may form part of thecombined inspection and tests when they coincide,and is to be recorded.2. 110 V earthed centre-tap

Type of Premises Type ofEquipment User Checks Class 1 Class 2 (Note 7)Formal VisualInspection (Note 1)CombinedInspection andTesting Formal VisualInspe

2011. Record KeepingAlthough there is no legal requirement to keeprecords of inspection and testing, the HSEMemorandum of Guidance on the Electricity

Action on Completion of TestsAny equipment found unsafe must immediately beremoved from use, labelled with its fault andtransferred to the repair faci

Nominalconductorc.s.a.mm2NominalconductorResistance At20°C mΩ/metreLength metres Resistance at20°C mΩMax currentcarryingcapacityAMax. diameterof indiv

Experts in what we do.23Appendix HSE Guidance NotesHS(G) 13 Electrical TestingHS(R) 18 Administrative guidance on the application of the EC ‘Low Volta

24PAT testers from SeawardApollo 600 takes PAT testing to a new level asit integrates PAT testing with risk assessment.This revolutionary tester is th

25Experts in what we do.Primetest 250Handheld, compact and feature packed totest most workplace appliances Comprehensive test rangeTest range include

26This intuitive software program enables you to record, store and report on a range of health and safetyrequirements, including PAT testing, risk ass

27Simple Asset ManagementPATGuard 3 features a simple checkbox system to help you keeptrack of assets which are in service. It is also easy to keep as

Experts in what we do.Contents2. Legislation 023. Who has responsibility? 034. Competence, Training and Experience 035. Types of Equipment 046. Class

28 Printers and scannersA selection of tough and portable label printers interact with Seawardtesters to enable direct printing of asset information

29Seaward Group provides electrical test and measurement instruments and services. Our products meetthe demands of all types of safety legislation and

Seward, Bracken Hill, South West Industrial Estate,Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 2SW United KingdomTel: +44 (0) 191 586 3511 Fax: +44 (0) 191 586 0227E

2. LegislationAlthough reference is made to legislation, thisguide should not be considered to be legaladvice. The reader should refer to the specific

Housing (Scotland) Act 2006 defines the statutoryrequirements that have to be met by a privatelandlord and includes the electrical installation andele

4under test is safe to use and is likely to remain safe atleast until the next scheduled test date.It will be appreciated that the test person will re

Portable EquipmentAn appliance of less than 18kg in mass that isintended to be moved whilst in operation or anappliance which can easily be moved whil

Stationary Equipment or AppliancesThis equipment has a mass exceeding 18kg and isnot provided with a carrying handle e.g. refrigerator,washing machine

Multi-way Adaptors and RCD AdaptorsMulti-way adaptors are used where sufficient mainsoutlets are not available. RCD adaptors are used toprovide protec