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12. MAINTENANCE
General Maintenance
Periodically wipe the case with a damp cloth and a little mild detergent. Do not use abrasives or solvents.
Use the following procedure to clean the terminals:
1. Set the rotary switch to
OFF
position and remove all test leads from the meter.
2. Shake out any dirt which may exist in the terminals.
3. Soak a new swab with alcohol.
4. Work the swab around in each terminal.
If you will not use the meter in a period of more than 60 days, remove the battery and store it separately.
Replacing Battery and Fuse
WARNING
TO AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR PERSONAL INJURY, REMOVE THE TEST LEADS AND ANY INPUT SIGNAL
BEFORE REPLACING BATTERY OR FUSE.
TO PREVENT DAMAGE OR INJURY, INSTALL ONLY FUSES WITH THE RATINGS SPECIFIED.
TO AVOID FALSE READINGS, WHICH COULD LEAD TO POSSIBLE ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PERSONAL INJURY,
REPLACE THE BATTERY AS SOON AS THE LOW BATTERY INDICATOR (
) APPEARS.
To replace the battery:
1. Set the rotary switch to the “
OFF
” position and remove all test leads from the meter.
2. Remove the screw on the battery cover and remove the battery cover.
3. Replace the old battery with a new one of the same type.
4. Reinstall the battery cover and the screw.
To replace the fuse:
1. Set the rotary switch to the “
OFF
” position and remove all test leads from the meter.
2. Remove the screw on the battery cover and remove the battery cover.
3. Remove the screws on the back cover and move the back cover aside gently.
4. Replace the blown fuse with a new one of the same ratings.
5. Reinstall the back cover and its screws. Then reinstall the battery cover and its screw.
This meter uses two fuses:
F1:
1,000V/500mA FAST fuse, Ø6.35X32mm, Min. Interrupt Rating 10,000A
F2:
1,000V/10A FAST fuse, Ø10X38mm, Min. Interrupt Rating 10,000A
