User manual D701 MOT Class 4 roller brake tester.
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DOC: BOS0188
3 Safety
In order to comply with your responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, it is essential
that this brake tester and any optional accessories are sited, installed, operated, and maintained by Boston
Garage Equipment or your authorised / approved local distributor.
3.1 Important safety rules
♦All persons installing, operating or maintaining this brake tester and any optional accessories must be
familiar with the layout of the equipment, the safety precautions, the emergency shutdown procedures
and vehicle braking systems.
♦Appropriate training is required, prior to installing, using or maintaining this roller brake tester.
♦In case of an emergency, all electric power can be disconnected by pushing the emergency button on the
side of the display, or turn the main power switch off.
♦The instructions in this manual must be strictly adhered to, to avoid injuries to personnel and damage to
machine and vehicle.
♦The equipment may be operated only within its rated capacity. The equipment is designed for MOT class
3 & 4 vehicles.
♦During the test no person should stand close to the mechanical units.
♦The testing area should be clear of personnel, tools and equipment before starting each stage of the test.
♦Do not stand on, or walk over the rollers at any time.
♦The unit should be placed inside a rigid, flat and clean surface, protected against water, humidity and
weather influences.
♦Only a qualified technician should carry out any work on the electrical system.
♦He should follow procedures pre-described by national standards and the regulations of the local Power
Company.
♦It is not allowed to make the safety features inoperative or to remove them.
♦Do not park a vehicle on any part of the tester.
♦It should only be used where the operator has a good view of the whole machine.
♦Don’t leave the RBT switched on and unattended.
♦Keep the operating environment clean and free of oil. Never leave loose objects around the RBT.
♦When the RBT is not working correctly, switch off the RBT immediately and refer to the user manual or
contact Boston Garage Equipment.
♦Isolate the RBT from the power supply before maintenance, by switching off the main power and to
secure it with a lock.
♦Make sure the remote control is stored safely when not in use.
♦Always use the original tools to adjust the RBT.
♦Follow the maintenance specifications accurately.
♦Avoid any direct- or indirect electrical contact.
♦Avoid any electrostatic influences.
♦Do not test a vehicle when there is insufficient light.
♦Take precautions to extract exhaust in the workplace properly while testing.
♦Special attention is required for testing 3-wheel and 4WD-vehicles!
