Your Safety Tester
9
Using the Tester
WARNING - do not touch or hold the EUT during testing. Ensure the EUT
cannot move when under test.
Testing Metal Case (Class 1) Products
•
Before connecting to the Tester a visual inspection must be carried out
to ensure the EUT has no loose cables on plugs or cable entries, and to
verify the condition of the supply cord.
•
Connect the EUT to the appropriate test output socket.
•
Ensure the EUT is switched on and properly supported.
•
Connect the ground clip to a metal part on the body of EUT.
•
WARNING During LEAKAGE tests the product will be powered at line
voltage and will operate. Make sure the ground clip is not connected to
moving parts.
•
Press and hold the TEST button to begin test sequence. If the TEST
button is released at any time the sequence will be aborted.
•
If any test fails all outputs are switched off and the FAIL indicator will
flash for 3 seconds accompanied by the buzzer sounding.
•
As each test is performed the indicator will flash. When a test is
complete the next test in the sequence will start automatically.
•
After the SHORT to LINE test has finished the LEAKAGE test will not
start until the TEST button has been released and the RUN/LEAKAGE
button has been pushed.
•
Press and hold the RUN/LEAKAGE button to start the LEAKAGE test. If
the RUN/LEAKAGE button is released at any time the test sequence will
abort.
•
WARNING During LEAKAGE tests hazardous voltages may be
present. Do not touch the EUT during LEAKAGE tests.
•
When all tests are successfully completed the PASS indicator will flash
for 3 seconds.
Testing Double Insulated (Class 2) Products
•
Before connecting to the Tester a visual inspection must be made to
ensure the EUT has no loose cables on plugs or entries, and to verify
the condition of the supply cord.
•
Connect the EUT to the appropriate test output socket.
•
Ensure the EUT is switched on and properly supported.
•
Connect the ground clip to body of EUT.
