§ 7.240. Acceptance tests.
(a) Up capacity. A manlift with 200 pounds on each horizontal step of the up-run shall show no appreciable slip of the belt when standing or running at rated speed.
(b) Down capacity. A manlift with 200 pounds on each horizontal step of the down-run shall show no appreciable slip of the belt when standing or running at rated speed. The brake shall stop and hold the belt with test load.
(c) Loaded step deflection. Each step shall be subject to a 400-pound proof load applied to the center of the step with the machine stationary. The guides shall not be displaced and there shall be no visible deformation or misalignment of the step or its support during the test.
(d) Strength of handhold. Each handhold shall support a load of 300 pounds without appreciable deformation or injury to its fastenings. Such test shall be made with the machine stationary.
(e) Final limit stop. The ‘‘up’’ final limit shall be tested by placing a weight of 100 pounds on the approximate center of the step or platform and running the machine in the ‘‘up’’ direction until the lift is stopped by the limit stop.
(f) Emergency stop. The machine shall be stopped on both the up and down-run by means of the emergency stop.
(g) Speed. Speed shall be taken and checked against specified (rated) speed. It shall not exceed the rated speed by more than 10% when running empty.
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