Testing

The section will assist in ensuring that the ceiling hoist has undergone the required function testing and load testing following its service.

6 . 1 Functional Testing

The guidelines below will ensure that the main functional components of the ceiling hoist are functioning as intended following a service. Functional testing should be done after each service.

1. Position the ceiling hoist in a suitable position in the middle of the room (in track), clear of any obstacles.

2. Raise the ceiling hoist to its upper limit. (Confirming the handset button and upper limit switch is functional). Once the upper limit switch has been reached, the ceiling hoist should stop raising and the LCD will display “Up Lim_Sw”. Ensure to listen to the motor for any unusual noises during hoist.

3. Lower the ceiling hoist till the carry bar reaches the floor. (Confirming that the handset button and lower
limit switch is functional). Once the carry bar reaches the floor, the ceiling hoist should stop lowering and the LCD will display “Down Lim_Sw!”

4. Repeat step 2 and 3 with the ceiling hoist loaded.

5. Traverse the ceiling hoist left and right using handset commands to ensure powered traverse is functional. (Only applicable for powered traverse ceiling hoists).

6. Traverse the ceiling hoist (manual or powered) into the charging dock, ensure it docks correctly and begins charging.

7. Repeat step 6 with the ceiling hoist loaded.

8. Test the toggle switch is functioning correctly. Pull the pull cord down one step to ensure power is cut from the ceiling hoist. Then pull and hold the pull cord to its lowest position to test the e-lower function. The ceiling hoist should begin to lower while sounding an audible alarm.

9. Traverse the ceiling hoist through the full track system to ensure movement is smooth throughout the tracks and the transition between track sections.

10. Ensure that transition gates (if applicable) are functioning as intended and allow the ceiling hoist to pass through into a h-system.

6 . 2 Powered Auxiliary Testing (Turntables)

The guidelines below will guide on how to ensure that the powered auxiliary system is functioning correctly.

1. Traverse the ceiling hoist into the centre of the turntable where the auxiliary beak contacts the turntable dock. Ensure that the contact is smooth and doesn’t require excessive force to dock.

2. Operate the auxiliary buttons on the handset to ensure that the turntable rotates as intended.

6 . 3 Powered Auxiliary Testing (H-System)

1. Operate the auxiliary buttons on the handset to ensure that the h-system traverses as intended.

6 . 4 Track Testing

The guidelines below will ensure that the track system is safe and suitable for use with the ceiling hoist. Track testing should be done annually.

1. The full track system must be tested with 1.5x the SWL to ensure that the track fixings remain secure within the ceiling/wall. The test must be done with a pulley block (block and tackle) and not the ceiling hoist. The ceiling hoist is not suitable to hoist more than its SWL.