2 - Safety
General
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TGF4000 Series Quick Start Guide
2.
SAFETY
General
This generator is a Safety Class I instrument according to IEC classification and has been designed to
meet the requirements of EN61010
−
1 (Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for
Measurement, Control and Laboratory Use). It is an Installation Category II instrument intended for
operation from a normal single phase supply.
This instrument has been tested in accordance with EN61010
−
1 and has been supplied in a safe
condition. This instruction manual contains some information and warnings which have to be
followed by the user to ensure safe operation and to retain the instrument in a safe condition.
This instrument has been designed for indoor use in a Pollution Degree 2 environment in the
temperature range 5
°
C to 40
°
C, 20%
−
80% RH (non
−
condensing). It may occasionally be subjected
to temperatures b5° and
−
10°C without degradation of its safety. Do not operate while
condensation is present.
Use of this instrument in a manner not specified by these instructions may impair the safety
protection provided. Do not operate the instrument outside its rated supply voltages or
environmental range.
WARNING! THIS INSTRUMENT MUST BE EARTHED
Any interruption of the mains earth conductor inside or outside the instrument will make the
instrument dangerous. Intentional interruption is prohibited. The protective action must not be
negated by the use of an extension cord without a protective conductor.
When the instrument is connected to its supply, terminals may be live and opening the covers or
removal of parts (except those to which access can be gained by hand) is likely to expose live parts.
The apparatus shall be disconnected from all voltage sources before it is opened for any
adjustment, replacement, maintenance or repair. Any adjustment, maintenance and repair of the
opened instrument under voltage shall be avoided as far as possible and, if inevitable, shall be
carried out only by a skilled person who is aware of the hazard involved.
If the instrument is clearly defective, has been subject to mechanical damage, excessive moisture
or chemical corrosion the safety protection may be impaired and the apparatus should be
withdrawn from use and returned for checking and repair.
Make sure that only fuses with the required rated current and of the specified type are used for
replacement. The use of makeshift fuses and the short
−
circuiting of fuse holders is prohibited.
This instrument uses a Lithium button cell for non
−
volatile memory battery back
−
up; typical life is
5 years. In the event of replacement becoming necessary, replace only with a cell of the correct
type, i.e. 3V Li/Mn0
2
20mm button cell type 2032. Exhausted cells must be disposed of carefully in
accordance with local regulations; do not cut open, incinerate, expose to temperatures above 60°C
or attempt to recharge.
Do not wet the instrument when cleaning it and in particular use only a soft dry cloth to clean the
LCD window.
