Safety tests
Carrying out regular inspections on
the truck
The operating company must ensure that the
truck is checked by a specialist at least once a
year or after particular incidents.
As part of this inspection, the technical condi-
tion of the truck must be completely tested
with regard to accident safety. In addition, the
truck must be thoroughly checked for damage
that may have been caused by improper use.
A test log must be created. The results of the
inspection must be retained at least until a fur-
ther two inspections have been carried out.
The inspection date is indicated by an adhe-
sive label on the truck.
– Arrange for the authorised service centre to
perform regular testing on the truck.
– Observe the guidelines for tests carried out
on the truck in accordance with FEM 4.004.
The operating company is responsible for en-
suring that any defects are remedied without
delay.
– Notify your authorised service centre.
NOTE
In addition, observe the national regulations
for the country of use.
Insulation testing
The insulation of the truck must have sufficient
insulation resistance. For this reason, insula-
tion testing in accordance with DIN EN 1175
and DIN 43539, VDE 0117 and VDE 0510
must be conducted at least once yearly as
part of the FEM testing.
The insulation testing results must be at least
the test values given in the following two ta-
bles.
– For insulation testing, contact the author-
ised service centre.
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