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The device in-use
Fig. 8-6 Insulation monitoring
Test the insulation monitoring function as follows:
Conditions
The generator has started and is running.
1. Disconnect all of the consumers from the generator's sockets.
2. Make sure all circuit breakers are turned on (switch in POS-I).
3. Press the test knob
for a few seconds.
The lamps and the position of the line circuit breaker indicate the result of the
test.
The insulation monitoring function has been successfully tested.
1. Press the button
to reset the horn.
2. After inspection, the reset button must be pressed and the circuit breaker
must be put into POS-1 in order to operate the device again.
Insulation monitor-
ing during opera-
tion
With the following instructions you will learn how your generator detects an insu-
lation fault of a connected consumable during operation and how it protects you.
Conditions
The generator has started and is running.
Line circuit breaker is in POS I.
1. Use a socket to connect a consumer to the generator.
The lamp
and
and the position of the line circuit breaker indicate the result
of the test:
Lamp
Result
Meaning
Lights yellow
and red
Line circuit breaker jumps to
POS 0
Insulation monitoring
is OK
stays off
Line circuit breaker remains
in POS 1
Insulation monitoring
is defective
stays off
Line circuit breaker jumps to
POS 0
Lamp defective
