(1) No new Escalator shall be brought into use unless the Escalator has been tested as follows;
(i) Site tests ofEscalator:-Each type and size ofEscalator shall be tested for the rated load that is designed to carry;
(ii) Over speed test:- The application of the over speed safety device shall be obtained by causing the Escalator to travel at the governor tripping speed as specified in sub-rule (3) ofRule 62. With Escalator driven by alternating current motors, the governor may be tripped by hand with the Escalator traveling at its normal speed;
(iii) Reversal test :-The accidental reversal device as provided in sub-rule (2) (c) ofRule 62 shall be made to function by manually operating or attempting to operate the Escalator in the reversal direction.
(iv) Broken chain test :- The application of the broken chain safety device as provided in sub-Rule (4) of Rule 62 may be obtained by operating the device by hand. Broken drive chain device operation of the broken drive chain device required by sub-rule (5) of rule 62, where a device chain is used, shall be tested by operating the actuating device by hand.
(v) Stop buttons :--- The emergency stops buttons required by sub-rule (2) (a) ofRule 62 operated in each direction ofthe travel.
(2) The person authorized under section 13 for the erection of the Escalator shall certify in writing that all the tests specified in these Rules are carried out by him to determine the suitability ofthe Escalator for the normal and regular service and if required by the inspector such tests may also be carried out by him.