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4. If possible, familiarize yourself with the equipment being tested and the location of its high voltage points. However, remember that
high voltage may appear at unexpected points in defective equipment.
5. Use an insulated floor material or a large, insulated floor mat to stand on, and an insulated work surface on which to place equipment;
and make certain such surfaces are not damp or wet.
6. When testing ac powered equipment, the ac line voltage is usually present on some power input circuits such as the on-off switch,
fuses, power transformer, etc. "any time" the equipment is connected to an ac outlet, even if the equipment is turned off.
7. B+K Precision
products are not authorized for use in any application involving direct contact between our product and the human
body, or for use as a critical component in a life support device or system. Here, "direct contact" refers to any connection from or to our
equipment via any cabling or switching means. A "critical component" is any component of a life support device or system whose
failure to perform can be reasonably expected to cause failure of that device or system, or to affect its safety or effectiveness.
8. Never work alone. Someone should be nearby to render aid if necessary. Training in CPR (cardio-pulmonary resuscitation) first aid is
highly recommended.
