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# Test checklist

## Setting up equipment

<Card icon="1" title="Check wind conditions" horizontal>
  Check that the wind speed is below the maximum limit of 6 m/s (13 mph) using either an anemometer or local weather reports (e.g. Met Office/BBC).
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<Card icon="2" title="Position equipment" horizontal>
  Position air receivers in the centre of the building/room at least 1m away from obstructions (e.g. walls, doors, large furniture).
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<Card icon="3" title="Locate controller" horizontal>
  Locate the controller either at the base of the air receiver or 3m+ away, with the lid open and facing the air receivers.
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<Card icon="4" title="Charge air receivers" horizontal>
  Connect all equipment together, turn the power on and charge the air receivers to the desired initial pressure.
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## Prepare the building

<Card icon="1" title="Close external doors" horizontal>
  Close all external windows, doors and hatches to any unheated spaces (e.g. garage, loft, conservatory, service risers).
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<Card icon="2" title="Close external windows" horizontal>
  Close all external windows, trickle vents and other closeable vents.
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<Card icon="3" title="Open internal doors" horizontal>
  Open internal doors including large cupboards (e.g. under stairs or airing cupboards)
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<Card icon="4" title="Fill water traps" horizontal>
  In new build properties, ensure all water traps and toilets are filled with water.
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<Card icon="5" title="Seal intended ventilation" horizontal>
  Turn off and seal intentionally provided ventilation devices (e.g. extract fans, cooker hoods, permanently open vents, ventilation openings).
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<Card icon="6" title="Measure enclosure dimensions" horizontal>
  Measure the dimensions of the building or room that is being tested to obtain the total enclosed volume and external envelope area.
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## Running a test

<Card icon="1" title="Enter building information" horizontal>
  Enter required building information into the controller software, including a test reference and address or plot number.
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<Card icon="2" title="Notify occupants" horizontal>
  Make all occupants of the property aware that a Pulse test is about to be performed.
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<Card icon="3" title="Begin test" horizontal>
  Launch the test cycle and ensure no movement within the building whilst the test is in progress.
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<Card icon="4" title="Check results" horizontal>
  Check that results are valid. If achieved pressure is too low, use an additional air receiver. If achieved pressure is too high, charge tank to lower pressure and re-test.
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<Card icon="5" title="Invalid results" horizontal>
  If R<sup>2</sup> or N values are out of range, check that wind speed is low enough, that the equipment is all in free air and that no element of the building fabric is loose and moving excessively under test e.g. loose plasterboard, service hatch or window/door that isn’t properly closed.
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