Regarding "Emergency Switching Off," please provide examples of "One single action only." What is "One single action only?" What types of devices are suitable for such use allowing one single action only? 465.3.
Im still waiting on that NICEIC inspector to draw me or show me an example of a lever operated device that you dont grab then push up or down?
When I was small, out shopping with my mum, I noticed that the on-off switch on bacon slicer (a long toggle swicth) was to my mind 'upside down' - the grocer pushed it up to start the machine and down to stop it. I asked my mum why it was upside down and she said she didn't know but perhaps I should ask the shopkeeper .... so I did ... and was told it was for safety (1970s style) - because in an emergency it was quicker and easier just to slam a hand down at the swich, rater than position a hand underneath and lift, it was safer to have it down for off. So I reckon that's an example of a lever type actuator you can just hit down without having to specifically grip first.
- Andy.
Im still waiting on that NICEIC inspector to draw me or show me an example of a lever operated device that you dont grab then push up or down?
When I was small, out shopping with my mum, I noticed that the on-off switch on bacon slicer (a long toggle swicth) was to my mind 'upside down' - the grocer pushed it up to start the machine and down to stop it. I asked my mum why it was upside down and she said she didn't know but perhaps I should ask the shopkeeper .... so I did ... and was told it was for safety (1970s style) - because in an emergency it was quicker and easier just to slam a hand down at the swich, rater than position a hand underneath and lift, it was safer to have it down for off. So I reckon that's an example of a lever type actuator you can just hit down without having to specifically grip first.
- Andy.
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