Operating Manual Isotest 3P
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1 Introduction
1.1 Safety Instructions
The following instructions are given for
your
safety.
Due to the fact that operation of the ELMED ISOTEST is so simple, there is a great
temptation to use the tester without reading the operating manual.
!
Nevertheless,
for your own safety
,
take a few minutes to read the manual
before switching on the tester for the first time.
!
Failure to follow the operating instructions, and especially any information concerning
safety, can lead to accidents and resulting injuries.
Before starting up the ISOTEST unit for the first time, check the working area for
possible obstacles and sources of danger (e.g., risk of tripping over). Accidental
contact with a high voltage and consequent uncontrollable behaviour should not lead
to the tester being placed at risk. This applies in particular when working from ladders
and scaffolding.
When checking coatings within narrow tank or containers be sure to follow the safety
orders ( e.g. safety guard).
Additional precaution is necessary when working with high voltage extension cables
and extensions rods, which do not have a contact protection against electric shock
hazard at the coupling link.
It is necessary to ensure through the use of suitable test electrodes a test procedure
which does not require any further contact of the test electrodes during the test
operation (e.g. guiding the test electrodes ”by hand” when testing drilled holes).
