Power Life Energy Wheel Electrical Installation and Relocation Safety Checklist

Purpose: To ensure safe electrical practices during the installation and relocation of temporary Power Life Energy Wheel electrical systems.

Instructions: Complete this checklist before, during, and after any installation or relocation of temporary electrical equipment. Mark each item as 'Yes' if compliant, 'No' if non-compliant, and 'N/A' if not applicable. If any item is marked 'No', provide corrective actions in the space provided.

I. Pre-Installation Inspection

• 1. Qualified Personnel: Ensure that only qualified persons perform testing work on electric circuits or equipment [1].
  • Corrective Actions:
• 2. Visual Inspection: Visually inspect all portable cord- and plug-connected equipment and flexible cord sets (extension cords) for external defects such as loose parts, deformed or missing pins, or damage to the outer jacket or insulation [2].
  • Corrective Actions:
• 3. Internal Damage: Check for evidence of possible internal damage, such as pinched or crushed outer jacket [2].
  • Corrective Actions:
• 4. Proper Mating: Check the relationship of the plug and receptacle contacts to ensure they are of proper mating configurations [2].
  • Corrective Actions:
• 5. Grounding Conductor: Verify that flexible cords used with grounding-type equipment contain an equipment grounding conductor [2].
  • Corrective Actions:
• 6. Voltage Compatibility: Confirm that the available power supply (115 or 230 volts single-phase at the control assembly plug) matches the equipment's required voltage as indicated on the model designation plate [3].
  • Corrective Actions:
• 7. Overcurrent Protection: Ensure that the power supply is protected by a 20-amp fuse or circuit breaker [3].
  • Corrective Actions:
• 8. Cord Condition: Flexible cords must be handled in a manner which will not cause damage. Flexible electric cords connected to equipment must not be used for raising or lowering the equipment. Flexible cords must not be fastened with staples or otherwise hung in such a fashion as could damage the outer jacket or insulation [2].
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II. Installation Procedures

• 1. Work Space: Ensure sufficient access and working space about all electric equipment to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment [4].
  • Corrective Actions:
• 2. Secure Mounting: Firmly secure electric equipment to the surface on which it is mounted [5].
  • Corrective Actions:
• 3. Proper Connections: Ensure connection of conductors to terminal parts ensures a good connection without damaging the conductors and must be made by means of pressure connectors (including set-screw type), solder lugs, or splices to flexible leads [6].
  • Corrective Actions:
• 4. No Overcurrent Protection Modification: Overcurrent protection of circuits and conductors must not be modified, even on a temporary basis, beyond that allowed by chapter 296-24 WAC Part L the installation safety requirements for overcurrent protection [1].
  • Corrective Actions:
• 5. Grounding Continuity: Do not connect or alter attachment plugs and receptacles in a manner which would prevent proper continuity of the equipment grounding conductor at the point where plugs are attached to receptacles. Additionally, do not alter these devices to allow the grounding pole of a plug to be inserted into slots intended for connection to the current-carrying conductors [2].
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III. Post-Installation and Relocation Checks

• 1. Visual Re-inspection: After relocation, visually re-inspect all equipment and cords for any damage that may have occurred during the move [2].
  • Corrective Actions:
• 2. Functionality Test: Test all electrical equipment to ensure it is functioning correctly after installation or relocation [1].
  • Corrective Actions:
• 3. Overload Switch Test: Every 30 days, or before installation on a new job, the overload shut-off switch should be inspected for proper operation by someone you or the employer knows is trained and knowledgeable [7].
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• 4. Secure Connections: Properly secure locking-type connectors after connection [1].
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• 5. Markings: Each disconnecting means required by this part for motors and appliances must be legibly marked to indicate its purpose, unless located and arranged so the purpose is evident [4].
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IV. Environmental Considerations

• 1. Weatherproof Receptacles: A receptacle installed in a wet or damp location must be suitable for the location [8].
  • Corrective Actions:
• 2. Protection from Deteriorating Agents: Unless identified for use in the operating environment, conductors or equipment must not be located in damp or wet locations; where exposed to gases, fumes, vapors, liquids, or other agents that have a deteriorating effect on the conductors or equipment; or where exposed to excessive temperatures [5].
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V. Final Verification

• 1. All corrective actions have been completed and verified.
• 2. The installation complies with all applicable safety standards and regulations.

Inspector Name: [Insert Name]

Date: [Insert Date]

Supervisor Signature: [Insert Signature]