Reference: 38741
Issue date: 2018-JUL-24
Revision: L
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15. Daily Test
TESTS MUST BE CARRIED OUT
EVERY TIME BEFORE USING THE PLATFORM
1
Visually inspect the
platform
for damaged, loose or missing parts.
2
Check the
suspension system
for stability before launching the platform.
Check that all counterweights are in place and secured.
Check that all steel wire ropes are hooked on properly to the suspension system
Check that all SafeFix pins are in place and in lock position.
Check that the stirrups are located both on the left and right side on an equal
distance from the red indicators.
3
Check that the GREEN
‘OK’ indicator light
on the CCB is
ON
.
4
Check that the
‘Up/Down’ push buttons
and the
hoist selector switch
are
functioning.
5
Push
emergency stop button
and check that the platform cannot go up or down.
(turn button in direction of arrow to reset)
6
Push down on the
Top Limit Switch
and check
that it cuts the ‘up’ and ‘down’ direction for both
hoists. Repeat procedure for other stirrup.
Drive the platform 1-2 meters off the ground to continue the tests
7
a) ON ONE HOIST ONLY, Pull on the
‘No Power’
emergency descent
lever and check that the hoist can
be lowered at a controlled speed.
b) Repeat the procedure by manually lowering the other
end of the platform.
8
Run the platform to the top and during travel inspect the
steel wire ropes
for kinks,
broken wires or other damage.
Inspect the trailing
electrical supply cable
for damage.
At the top of travel, check that the top limit switch
striker plates
are correctly fitted
and also that the
top limit switches
are operated by the striker plates.
DO NOT USE EQUIPMENT THAT IS NOT OPERATING PROPERLY
NEVER OVERRIDE LIMIT SWITCHES OR SAFETY DEVICES
