GEDA 300Z - 18.3 Inspections

GEDA
®
300 Z / ZP
Page 84 of 101 Rev.: 001
BL 121 EN Translation of the original operating manual 2011 / 05
18.3 Inspections
During the inspections, all safety-related characteristics of the machine are
checked by means of appropriate procedures for condition, presence and
function. Appropriate procedures are:
 Visual inspections
 Function and efficacy testing
 Inspections using measuring and testing equipment
The scope, type and schedule of each inspection, and the persons author-
ised to carry out the inspection should be specified by the operating com-
pany.
Inspections plan
  
Inspection by
a trained person
Inspection by a qualified per-
son
Inspection by an accredited
inspection body
(recurring inspection)
Simple visual and functional checks
with just a few inspection steps and
simple evaluation

For systems that are subject to
scheduled monitoring Inspection
according to national regulations
Inspection by a qualified person
 
Inspection due to specific incidents / damaging influences,
such as
Inspections according to maintenance plan
Natural phenomena:
 Lightning
 Storm
 Flooding
 Cold > −20 °C
See relevant section
Accidents:
 Collision
 Overturning
 Crash
Changes / modifications:
 Drive replacement
 Safety gear replacement
 Changes to the control electronics
 Replacement of control and protection equipment
 Replacement of electrical power cables
Installation:
 For first start-up
 At a new location
Exposure to harmful substances
 Corrosive media
 Contaminations of unknown origin
Visual inspections must always be carried out before function tests. Any
defects identified must be reported immediately to a superior and rectified.
Operation is prohibited until the defects are rectified. Defects must only be
rectified by qualified specialists who are authorised to do so.