- BattPAT PAT Tester
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1. the Long Lead light will start to flash This will adjust the test limit fora 40 meter lead The test can now be carried out by pressing the Power Lead button Once the testing is complete it is important to label the leads Batt PAT Issue 1 2 FIRST STOP SAFETY 19 Testing 110 V appliances This requires a 110 V adaptor This adaptor allows appliances with 110 V plugs to be tested Just plug the adaptor into the BattPAT and connect the appliance to be tested into the yellow 110 V socket Then use the BattPAT as normal Testing 3 phase appliances This requires a 3 phase adaptor Various models available This adaptor allows appliances with 3 phase plugs to be tested Just plug the adaptor into the BattPAT and connect the appliance to be tested into the 3 phase socket Then use the BattPAT as normal These adaptors are designed to be used only with the BattPAT for testing purposes under no circumstances are they to be connected to a mains outlet Batt PAT Issue 1 2 FIRST STOP SAFETY 20 SPECIFICATION EARTH CONTINUITY TEST CURRENT 150 mA OC VOLTAGE 9V TOLERANCE 5 20 mQ FAIL THRESHOLD Normal Lead up to 10m gt 250 FAIL THRESHOLD Long Lead up to 25m gt 500 mO FAIL THRESHOLD Long Lead up to 40m gt 800 INSULATION TEST TEST VOLTAGE 350 V SC CURRENT lt 3 mA TOLERANCE 5 0 1 FAIL THRESHOLD CLASS lt 2 FAIL THRESHOLD CLASS II lt 4 POLARITY TEST TEST VOLTAGE 5V SC CURRENT2. then use the Class plastic button The Insulation Resistance will be tested and a Pass or Fail will be displayed Once the testing is complete record the results on the Test Record Batt PAT Issue 1 2 FIRST STOP SAFETY 15 Class Earth Connection Finding a good earth on Class appliances comes with experience To help you identify where to connect the test lead we have provided a few examples below PC Case or connector Television Aerial Hot melt gun nozzle Iron Behind plate Batt PAT Issue 1 2 FIRST STOP SAFETY 16 Testing Class Il equipment The equipment to be tested is plugged into the mains socket on BattPAT The test clip is connected to any exposed metal on the equipment if present Press the Class Il button The test will now and the display will show the result for the Insulation Resistance as well as an overall Pass or Fail Note 1 When testing Class appliances it is important to put the on off button switch to the On position and connect the test lead to any exposed metal If there is a fault on the appliance and this connection is not made there is a chance that this fault will be missed Note 2 On Class Il appliances such as hair driers where there is no exposed metal the test lead can be left unconnected Once the testing is complete record the results on the Test Record Batt PAT Issue 1 2 FIRST STOP SAFETY Testing IEC leads When testing IT equipment with detachab
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4. battery is charged at a low trickle rate to keep it topped up The charge led is on steady during this time It is important not to leave the battery on charge for longer than 12 hours The BattPAT can be powered using the charger if the battery is flat SHORT IEC LEAD This allows mains extension leads to be tested easily SAMPLE FORMS An Equipment Register and a Equipment Test Record form is included These can be copied and used as often as required The user manual refers to this under the relevant sections LABELS 100 tested labels 5 failed labels and 50 fuse labels are supplied with each unit Additional labels are available to purchase separately SELF TEST The BattPAT has a built in self test feature If the test voltages or currents are outside the expected range then it will not carry on with the testing The overall PASS and FAIL leds will flash to indicate a problem If this were to happen then contact your supplier Batt PAT Issue 1 2 FIRST STOP SAFETY 9 PLANNING THE TESTS Before commencing testing it is advisable to take a few minutes to plan First of all work out whether the equipment is Class or Il Then the type of equipment and the environment it is going to be used in This will help to determine how often the inspection and testing has to be carried out The Equipment Register then needs to be prepared Once this is completed one is ready to commence Inspection and Testin
5. be powered from a rechargeable 9V NiMH battery This is built into the unit and is not designed to be a user replaceable item The IEC socket provided is for the testing of IEC leads Take great care not to plug an IEC lead into the mains and then into this socket However if this should happen accidentally the unit is protected internally A battery charger rated at 12 and 300mA is provided with the BattPAT There is no mains power on switch To isolate the unit from the mains either switch off at the mains socket or disconnect the battery charger There are no user serviceable parts in this unit Under no circumstances should the user attempt to open the unit If opened the warranty will be invalidated The BattPAT is guaranteed for one year from the date of purchase Please keep your invoice as proof of purchase Should the unit require a service repair or calibration please return it to the address at the back of this user manual When retuming the unit please contact the Sales Department to receive a Returns Number The owner will be advised of any costs prior to work commencing Issue 1 2 FIRST STOP SAFETY 5 GETTING STARTED Before using the BattPAT please check that the following items have been included in the shipment BattPAT unit Battery charger Earth test lead Short IEC lead User manual Equipment Register form Test Record form 100 Tested 5 Failed and 50 Fuse labels Check for any damage in
6. is an accurate instrument and it is important to make sure that it is continuing to measure correctly A faulty tester could fail to pick up any faults with electrical appliances and result in passing them To prevent this and ensure the accuracy of your BattPAT we recommend that calibration is carried out annually We will send you an annual reminder by e mail or letter When you return the BattPAT to us we check it out thoroughly and Calibrate it with traceability back to National Standards Refurbish the unit and upgrade it if required Carry out a PAT test on the tester Issue a Calibration Certificate Collection amp Delivery Service We can arrange for the BattPAT to be collected for calibration and delivered back to you within 5 working days All you have to do is to send us a completed order form Extended Warranty When the BattPAT is calibrated we have introduced an option to extend the warranty for 12 months from the date of calibration for a small additional cost Should the BattPAT fail for any reason during this period please return it to us We will repair it and ship it back to you free of charge By doing this every year you can keep the BattPAT continuously in warranty for many years Booking a calibration This couldn t be easier You can request your calibration in a number of ways Download a booking form from our website www firststopsafety co uk Send us an e mail to calibrations firststopsafety co uk
7. 0 5 mA WORKING LOAD gt 30 kQ BATTERY amp CHARGING BATTERY 9 V NiMH LIFE 500 operations FAST CHARGE 100 mA IHr TRICKLE CHARGE 5 mA CHARGER DC 9 12V 300 500mA DIMENSIONS HEIGHT 45 mm WIDTH 285 mm DEPTH 130 mm WEIGHT I I Kg Batt PAT Issue 1 2 FIRST STOP SAFETY 21 APPENDIX Suggested Frequency of Inspection amp Testing of Equipment SCHOOLS CE ass Type l inspection Insp amp test Inspection Insp amp test Hand held EQUIPMENT USED BY THE PUBLIC Type Inspection Insp amp test Inspection Insp amp test 2 months Hand held FACTORIES COMMERCIAL KITCHENS ideas Inspection Insp amp test Inspection Insp amp test month Hand held Batt PAT Issue 1 2 FIRST STOP SAFETY 22 CONSTRUCTION SITES eas Type Inspection Insp amp test Inspection Insp amp test T Handheld Source The Institute of Electrical Engineers Code of Practice for In service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment Note The above are suggested initial periods If during inspection and testing items are always passing then it is acceptable to reduce the frequency of testing Conversely if many items are found to fail then it is important to test more frequently till any particular problems are identified and corrected Batt PAT Issue 1 2 CARING FOR YOUR BATTPAT Annual calibration Your BattPAT tester
8. BattPA T Battery Powered Portable Appliance Tester User Manual Issue 1 2 First Stop CONTENTS SAFETY 4 GETTING STARTED 5 INTRODUCTION 6 FEATURES 7 PLANNING THE TESTS Determining the Class of construction 9 Type of equipment 9 Type of environment 10 Frequency of visual inspection and testing 10 Equipment Register 10 FORMAL VISUAL INSPECTION Cable 11 Appliance Plug external 12 Plug internal 12 Fuse rating 13 OPERATION Testing Class equipment 14 Class Earth Connection 15 Testing Class Il equipment 16 Testing IEC leads 17 Testing mains extension leads 18 Testing 110 V appliances 19 Testing 3 phase appliances 19 SPECIFICATION 20 APPENDIX I Suggested Frequency of Inspection amp Testing of Equipment 21 CARING FOR YOUR BATTPAT inside back cover FIRST STOP SAFETY 4 SAFETY Please read this manual carefully to make yourself familiar with the capabilities and functions of the BattPAT before attempting to use it Batt PAT This manual contains all the information necessary to carry out in service testing of all electrical appliances If after reading this manual you are still not confident about carrying out the tests then please consider either Attending one of our Demystifying Portable Appliance Testing courses held around the UK or studying our Distance Learning Package on Portable Appliance Testing See our website www firststopsafety co uk for details The unit is designed to
9. URES Test Pass Fail Mains Socket Overall Pass Fail Test lead socket Battery charging amp status Long lead Charger socket on side BATT IEC Socket Class meta Class plastic Class 11 CLASS I METAL TEST When this button is pressed the unit will test Earth Continuity and Insulation Resistance showing the results for each test and an overall PASS or FAIL CLASS I PLASTIC TEST When this button is pressed the unit will test Insulation Resistance showing the result for the test and an overall PASS or FAIL CLASS II TEST When this button is pressed the unit will test Insulation Resistance showing the result for the test and an overall PASS or FAIL POWER CORD When this button is pressed the unit will carry out an Earth Continuity Insulation Resistance and a Polarity test showing the results for each test and an overall PASS or FAIL LONG LEAD This is used when appliances and power cords exceeding 10m in length are being tested With this function the BattPAT can test appliances and power cords up to 40m in length Batt PAT Issue 1 2 FIRST STOP SAFETY 8 BATTERY CHARGING When the battery capacity is low a battery Low led will start to flash warning the user to recharge at the next available opportunity If the battery charge is too low the unit will not operate When the charger is first plugged in a fast charge is applied for one hour During this period the charge led flashes After this the
10. at can be photocopied and used as required This form will be used to record the history of visual inspection and testing Formal Visual Inspection is a very important part of making sure that appliances are safe to use In fact the majority of faults can only be found by a good visual inspection of the appliance The following is a list of faults to look for Cable Damage to power cable sheath Any non standard joints Appliance Signs that the equipment has been subject to conditions for which it is not suitable e g wet or excessively rusty Cable not being gripped Damage to external casing Batt PAT Issue 1 2 FIRST STOP SAFETY 12 Plug external Cable not being gripped Damage to mains plug Plug internal In addition to the above the plug cover if it is not molded needs to be taken off and check that the cable terminations are correct EARTH WIRE Green Yellow NEUTRAL WIRE Blue LIVE WIRE Brown Examples of faults Fuse not being used Bare wires visible Batt PAT Issue 1 2 FIRST STOP SAFETY 13 Fuse rating Check fuse rating If possible refer to manufacturer s user guide Otherwise follow guidelines below 3A or 5A fuse fitted NO action 13A fuse fitted Then check power rating If power is less than 700 W then fit 3 Amp Fuse If power is more than 700 W then NO action Examples Ring Lighting Leeds England Model Number 50517 240V 50Hz 40 40W rating requir
11. es 3A fuse 200W rating requires fuse If the equipment fails on any of the above points then it must be taken out of service a DO NOT USE label applied and not used again until it has been propery repaired and tested Under no circumstances must one proceed with the testing stage if a failure is found during the Formal Visual Inspection stage Batt PAT Issue 1 2 FIRST STOP SAFETY 14 OPERATION Testing Class equipment The equipment to be tested is plugged into the mains socket on the BattPAT The test clip is connected to any exposed metal on the equipment For example on a kettle this will be the element On a PC it will be the metal case Press the Class metal button The test will now run and the display will show the result for the Earth Continuity and Insulation Resistance tests As well as an overall Pass or Fail Note l When the tests are performed it is important to put the on off button switch to the On position and flex the power lead to make sure that any loose connections are stressed and are picked up by the test The Earth Continuity test is repeated automatically to look for this Note 2 On some appliances paint rust or scale will prevent a good earth It is important to persevere and try and get a good earth connection when carrying out this test Some Class appliances eg electric fans vacuum cleaners may not have any exposed metal to connect the test clip to If this is the case
12. g Class of construction All equipment that uses mains electricity are either Class or Class Il Knowing the Class of the equipment is important when planning the testing If the symbol is present on the rating plate the equipment is Class Il Ifthe m symbol is missing assume that the equipment is Class Mains extension leads and IEC leads are treated as Class appliances Type of equipment For the purpose of planning electrical equipment is categorized into 5 types as shown below In general the easier it is to move an appliance the higher the chances of damage to it and the more frequently it has to be tested Stationary equipment Refrigerators and washing machines are examples Information Technology equipment This includes computers VDUs data terminals telephones printers fax machines and photocopiers Movable transportable equipment Items that are moved occasionally like fans and fires would fit in this category Portable appliance These are appliances such as vacuum cleaners toasters and kettles which can easily be moved whilst connected to the mains Handheld appliance This is equipment intended to be held in the hand during normal use like a hair dryer or drill Batt PAT Issue 1 2 FIRST STOP SAFETY 10 Environment The location of equipment will have a bearing on the frequency of testing For example an item that is used in a low risk environment such as an office will have a much lower r
13. isk of damage than an item used on a construction site Please see below for various examples Low risk Offices shops hotels and nursing homes Medium risk Schools High risk Factories commercial kitchens and equipment used by the public Very high risk Construction sites Frequency of visual inspection and testing It is not essential to carry out inspecting and testing every year Table below gives some intervals that are recommended in low risk environments such as offices shops hotels and nursing homes Timescales for other environments can be found in Appendix Class TI Type inspection Insp amp test Inspection Insp amp test eo ee Hand held months Table Frequency of inspection and testing in low risk environments 4 iT ___ 24months 48 months _ 24months none none none _ Equipment Register This form is used to list all the electrical equipment in the business Information such as Class or Il type of equipment and frequency of test is recorded blank form is supplied and this can be photocopied and used if additional sheets are required As new equipment is purchased this needs to be added to the register Batt PAT Issue 1 2 FIRST STOP SAFETY 11 FORMAL VISUAL INSPECTION Once the above preparation work has been carried out the visual inspection is quite straightforward It is important to prepare a Test Record for each piece of equipment A sample form is provided th
14. le IEC leads it is important to test these as individual items Plug both ends of the IEC lead into the BattPAT One end into the mains socket and the other end into the IEC socket Press the Power cord button The test will be run and the result for Earth Continuity Insulation Resistance and Polarity will be displayed as well an overall Pass or Fail Once the testing is complete it is important to label the leads Batt PAT Issue 1 2 FIRST STOP SAFETY 18 Testing mains extension leads This short IEC lead allows the testing of mains extension leads Plug the extension lead into the BattPAT Plug the adaptor into one of the sockets of the extension lead and also into the IEC testing socket on the BattPAT Press the Power cord button to test Earth Continuity Insulation Resistance and Polarity Note 1 On multi way mains extension lead make sure that you check all the socket outlets Note 2 The Insulation Resistance test is carried out at 360V This means that surge protected mains extensions will pass when this testis carried out on the BattPAT Note 3 The BattPAT is designed to pass leads with lengths up to 10 meters When testing longer leads up to 25 meters press the long lead button once and the Long Lead light will come on This will adjust the test limit for a 25 meter lead The test can now be carried out by pressing the Power Lead button When testing longer leads up to 40 meters press the long lead button twice and
15. transit If there is any sign of damage please report it to your supplier and do not attempt to repair the unit Batt PAT Issue 1 2 FIRST STOP SAFETY 6 INTRODUCTION The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 EAVV places certain requirements employers designed to control risks that can arise from the use of electricity In practice this means that all electrical appliances at work need to be inspected and tested The BattPAT is a compact battery powered Portable Appliance Tester and can be used to test PCs monitors kettles desk lights drills hairdryers etc If an appliance has a plug it can be tested on BattPAT The clear controls and displays make this instrument very easy to use The instructions labels and sample records supplied make it very easy for anyone to undertake safety testing on all electrical appliances The user has only to decide whether the equipment to be tested is built to a Class or Class Il construction The supplied test clip is connected and the appropriate button pressed Before any PAT Testing is carried out it is very important to inspect the appliance Many faults e g a wrong value fuse or a wrongly wired plug can only be found by careful inspection This user manual sets out how this can be carried out Also included are master forms that can be used for managing PAT Testing in the workplace These can be copied as many times as required Batt PAT Issue 1 2 FIRST STOP SAFETY 7 FEAT
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