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Section 2 

Operation 

 

This  section  describes  how  to  set  up  and  operate  your  tester.    We  recommend  that  you  read  the  entire 
section carefully so that you can use all of the features of your Tester. 

 

Setting up your tester 

 

Your  tester  is  shipped  in  a  special  protective  container  that  should  prevent  damage  to  the  instrument 
during shipping.  Check the shipping order against the contents of the container and report any damage or 
short shipment to Compliance West USA.  The container should include the following: 
 

 

GFM-300A-DM Ground Bond Tester 

 

Fixed Premium leads with clamps 

 

14 AWG Line Power Cord 

 

This Instruction Manual 

 
If reshipment of the instrument is necessary,  please use the original shipping container.  If  the original 
shipping container is not available, be sure that adequate protection is provided to prevent damage during 
shipment.    We  recommend  that  the  instrument  be  surrounded  by  at  least  one  inch  of  shock-absorbing 
material on all sides of the container. 
Remove the Tester from its container and place it on a test bench.   

 

AC Line Voltage Requirements 

 

AC  line  voltage  requirements  for  your  Tester  are  noted  on  the  rear  panel  of  the  instrument.    Do  not 
connect the instrument to a different voltage source. 

 

Fuse Replacement 

 

There is a user-replaceable fuse located on the rear panel of the instrument.  The fuse rating is noted on 
the rear panel.  Do not attempt to replace it with a fuse of any other rating. 
 
Use the following procedure to replace the fuse F1: 
 

1.

 

Turn the output switch to the OFF position. 

2.

 

Turn the power switch to the OFF position. 

3.

 

Unplug the instrument from the source of supply. 

4.

 

Remove the fuseholder. 

5.

 

Replace the fuse with a new one of the correct rating. 

6.

 

Replace the fuseholder.

  

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for GFM-300A-DM

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Page 2: ...anel and represents the latest in high current production line testing To fully appreciate all the features of your new meter we suggest that you take a few moments to review this manual Compliance We...

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Page 4: ...r Panel Features 4 Front Panel 4 Front Panel Description 4 Rear Panel 5 Rear Panel Description 5 Initial Checkout Procedure 6 Voltage Verification 6 Current Verification 7 Operating Techniques 8 Techn...

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Page 6: ...eriod of one year upon shipment of the instrument to the original purchaser Specifications GFM 300A DM Specifications SPECIFICATIONS Test Type AC Current Output 3 400Aac Short Circuit Do not exceed 30...

Page 7: ...able be sure that adequate protection is provided to prevent damage during shipment We recommend that the instrument be surrounded by at least one inch of shock absorbing material on all sides of the...

Page 8: ...les the outputs thru the leads Always turn the knob to the minimum before switching to ON position 2 Knob Output Adjustment The large knob facilitates the increase or decrease of current output Always...

Page 9: ...Fuse holder provides access for Fuse replacement 3 Power Switch I to turn on the tester make sure output switch on the front panel is OFF otherwise the tester output will be enable O to turn tester o...

Page 10: ...e bench 4 Plug your Tester to a correctly rated source of supply 5 Turn Variac Knob to the minimum 6 Connect a Voltage meter at the output 7 Turn the power switch on the back to the I or ON position 8...

Page 11: ...re the area around the leads and clamps is free from people contact 8 Turn the Output switch on the front to the I or ON position 9 Increase the current by turning the variac knob clockwise and confir...

Page 12: ...the EUT making sure the alligator clamp makes as much conductor contact as possible This avoids extra resistance 5 Turn the power switch on the back to the I or ON position 6 Turn the output switch o...

Page 13: ...rom Compliance West USA is available Phone 800 748 6224 Hours 8 30 AM 4 30 PM Pacific Time Also available on our web site at www compwest com Contact Compliance West USA 650 Gateway Center Way Suite D...

Page 14: ...at no charge Mail the instrument post paid to the manufacturer Dated proof of purchase is required for all in warranty repairs The manufacturer is also available for calibration and or repair of inst...

Page 15: ...has been repaired The calibration procedure should be performed at an ambient temperature of 23 C 5 C 73 4 F 9 F The procedure consists in the verification and calibration of the meter reading The Ca...

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