First Stop Safety MemoryPAT-Blu - Class I Plastic; Class I Earth Connection

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MemoryPAT-Blu Issue 1.2
Once the testing is complete, record the results in the Test Record making sure
to include the unique test number. The results are also saved in the memory of
the PAT tester for later retrieval.
Note 1: When the tests are performed, it is important to 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.
Class I Plastic
Some Class I appliances (eg electric fans, vacuum cleaners) may not have any
exposed metal to connect the test clip to. If this is the case, then use the Class 2
test.
Class I Earth Connection
Finding a good earth on Class I 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