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USER MANUAL
Model ET38
Screwdriver Voltage and
Continuity Tester
Voltage Testing
To check a circuit for voltage, insert the
screwdriver probe into the outlet or carefully
touch probe to the electrical contact or
conductor to be tested. Touch metal contact on
the side of the tester housing with finger. If
voltage is present, the LED indicator will light.
WARNING: Do not touch the screwdriver
tip with fingers.
Continuity Testing
1.
Before taking a continuity test, make sure
that power to the device or circuit under
test is disconnected and that all fuses are
removed.
2.
Touch the probe to one end of the
conductor to be tested.
3.
Place finger or hand on the metal plate
located on the tester handle.
4.
Use other hand to complete the circuit on
the other end of the conductor.
5.
If continuity is made, the LED indicator will
light.
WARNING: To avoid electric shock, never
measure continuity on circuits that have
voltage on them.
CAUTION: Always test on a known live
circuit before use to make sure tester is
operating correctly and batteries are good.
Replacing Battery
To test the quality of the batteries, touch the
contact point on the tester handle while
touching the screwdriver tip. If the
LED indicator
does not light, replace the batteries.
1.
Use a screwdriver to remove the Philips
screw and open the battery compartment.
2.
Replace with two (2) button type LR44 or
equivalent batteries.
3.
Replace the cover and re-test.
CAUTION: Use extreme caution when
checking electrical circuits to avoid injury
due to electrical shock. FLIR Systems, Inc.
assumes basic knowledge of electricity on
the part of the user and is not responsible
for any injury or damages due to improper
use of this tester.
Specifications
Voltage Range
12~300V AC
Frequency
50/60Hz
Power supply
Two 1.5V button cell
batteries
Operating Temperature
41 ~ 104°F
(5 ~ 40°C)
Relative Humidity
80% RH Max.
50% > 88°F (31°C)
Altitude
< 7000 ft. (2000m)
Overvoltage class
CAT II / 300V
Pollution degree
2 (accordance with
IED-664)
Recommended Use
Indoor
To clean, use a damp cloth only with no
chemical detergents or alcohol.
OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY II
Equipment of OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY II is
energy-consuming equipment to be supplied
from the fixed installation
Double Insulation: The meter is
protected by double insulation or
reinforced insulation
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