
Preventive Maintenance Manual T2
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Prevention of accidents: Electrical safety
If the condition of the electricity supply endangers the safety of anyone using or working
on the Home Lift, the main power must be isolated and locked-off and the machine
taken out of operation, with “out of order” signs displayed, until the fault has been fixed.
•DO NOT attempt to carry out any work on any electrical equipment in the customer’s premises beyond
the lift itself.
•If any equipment or cabling supplying power to the lift is faulty, do not attempt to repair it. Inform the
customer in writing of any work that needs to be done.
•DO NOT use broken sockets or exposed live parts.
•DO NOT use any extension cables or trailing leads that are directly connected to the mains power
unless they are securely attached to a wall. All trailing leads and extensions must be connected to the
mains by a plug or switch.
•Built-in switches cannot be used as portable controls, and modifications are not acceptable.
•Always use a voltmeter to check every circuit before working on it. When testing a circuit, determine
the value of any voltage present, using a meter that is set to the highest values.
•Any circuit that has not been disconnected must treated as live.
•Treat every wire as live until it has been disconnected.
•Do not place cables or extension cords near fire or heat, and do not allow them to bend or twist.
•Do not use extension leads near water or where people may be passing.
•Do not overload power sockets. Heat indicates that a cable or plug is overloaded.
•Always use wires of the correct diameter for their intended purpose.
•The electric equipment must always be in good condition; the casings and cables must not be cracked,
repaired or modified. The work tools used must be tested for electrical safety, and they must bear
labels or plates to confirm that they have passed periodic checks, where required.
•The fuse boxes and consumer unit must have a door and should remain closed at all times.
•DO NOT replace fuses with jumper cables or with another fuse of higher amperage.
•Only use plugs and cables that have suitable housing and insulation and are in good condition.
•If you are wet or sweaty, do not approach live electrical parts.
•Always wear the correct PPE for electrical maintenance. Take care to ensure that your PPE is in good
condition and meets the relevant health and safety standards.
•When in doubt, always ask for help.
Environmental protection
Hazardous waste produced by any cleaning or maintenance process must be treated and disposed of in
accordance with all applicable environmental legislation.