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5 Testing and Maintenance
5.1 Operator Instructions
This information is addressed to the operator of the vehicle where a Brigade Backsense
®
System is installed:
1) The Brigade Backsense
®
is intended as an Object Detection System and should not be
relied upon as your primary defence for the safe operation of the vehicle. It is a driver aid
intended to contribute to established safety programmes and procedures to ensure a safe
operation of the vehicle in relation to surrounding persons and objects, and not to replace
such measures.
2) Drivers should not attempt to reconfigure the Backsense
®
detection area; this should only
be performed by technically trained operators when the vehicle is stationary.
3) Testing and inspection of the system should be carried out in accordance with this
manual. The driver or operator is responsible for ensuring the Brigade Backsense
®
System is working as intended.
4) Operators using this equipment are strongly recommended to check the system’s proper
operation at the beginning of every shift.
5) Improved safety depends on the proper function of this product in conformance with these
instructions. It is necessary to read, understand and follow all instructions received with
the Brigade Backsense
®
System.
6) The Brigade Backsense
®
System for object detection is intended for use on commercial
vehicles and machinery equipment. Correct installation of the system requires a good
understanding of vehicle electrical systems and procedures along with proficiency in
installation.
7) Keep these instructions in a safe place and refer to them when maintaining and / or
reinstalling the product.
5.2 Maintenance and Testing
This information is addressed to the operator for maintenance and testing of a vehicle with the
Brigade Backsense
®
System installed. This is also to familiarise the operator with the
detection area and behaviour of the system. More frequent inspections should be performed in
cases where:
• The vehicle is operating in a particularly dirty or harsh environment.
• The operator has reason to suspect the system is not working or has been damaged.
Procedure:
1) Clean the sensor housing of any accumulation of dirt, mud, snow, ice, or any other debris.
2) Visually inspect the Sensor and Display and verify that they are securely attached to the
vehicle and are not damaged.
3) Visually inspect the system’s cables as well as possible and verify that they are properly
secured and not damaged.
4) Ensure that the location of the test is larger than the detection range of the installed
Brigade Backsense
®
System, and that the area in front of the sensor is clear of obstacles.
If any of the following tests fail, follow the fault finding guidance in section “3.7 Initial System
Power Up and Test” of the installation guide.
For the following tests, the operator requires objects to be placed in the detection area or an
assistant (to observe the display indications).
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