27.8.2 Commissioning

The commissioning required will depend on the type of vacuum lifter used and the installation conditions. Generally, portable vacuum lifters are installed by the user simply by hooking them onto the lifting machine and do not require commissioning before use. For a permanently installed type where safety depends upon it being correctly installed, a thorough examination should be made before first use to ensure that it has been correctly installed and is safe to use.

For power operated vacuum lifters, the thorough examination should include checking whether the various indicators and warning devices are functioning correctly.