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1) SAFETY
This manual contains information and warnings that must be followed for operating the
meter safely and maintaining the meter in a safe operating condition. If the meter is
used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the
meter may be impaired.
Observe proper safety precautions when working with voltages above 30 Vrms, 42.4
Vpeak or 60 VDC. These voltage levels pose a potential shock hazard to the user. Do
not expose this product to rain or moisture. The meter is intended only for indoor use.
Keep your hands/fingers behind the hand/finger barriers (of the meter and the test
probe assembly, where applicable) that indicate the limits of safe access of the hand-
held parts during measurements. Inspect lead wires, connectors, and probes for
damaged insulation or exposed metal periodically. If any defects are found, replace
them immediately. Only use the test probe assembly provided with the meter or a UL
Listed test probe assembly to the same meter ratings or better.
Optional offer premium test probe assembly using silicone lead wire insulation, at
agent’s
discretion, is equipped with white inner insulation layers as wear indicators.
Replace them
immediately if any of the white layers has become visible.
Disconnect the test leads from the test points before changing functions.
The meter meets IEC/EN/CSA_C22.2_No./UL standards of 61010-1 Ed. 3.0,
61010-2-
030 Ed. 1.0, 61010-2-033 Ed. 1.0 to Measurement Categories CAT III 1000V and CAT
IV 600V ac & dc.
The accompanied test probe assembly meets IEC/EN/CSA_C22.2_No./UL standards
of 61010-031 Ed. 2.0 to the same meter ratings or better. The 61010-031 requires
exposed conductive test probe tips to be
≤
4mm for CAT III & CAT IV ratings. Refer to
the category markings on your probe assemblies as well as on the add-on accessories
(like detachable Caps or Alligator Clips), if any, for applicable rating changes.
INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS
Marking of Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE). Do not dispose of this
product as unsorted municipal waste. Contact a qualified recycler
Refer to the explanation in this Manual
Possibility of electric shock
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