Gossen Metrawatt GmbH
3
SECU
TEST ST
B
ASE
(
10
) /
P
RO
and SECU
LIFE ST
BASE
(25)
1
Safety Instructions
Observe this documentation, in particular all
included safety information, in order to pro-
tect yourself and others from injury, and to
prevent damage to the test instrument.
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•
Tests/measurements may only be per-
formed by a qualified electrician, or
under the supervision and direction of a
qualified electrician. The user must be
instructed by a qualified electrician con-
cerning performance and evaluation of
the tests/measurements.
•
Observe and comply with all safety regu-
lations which are applicable for your
work environment.
•
Wear suitable and appropriate personal
protective equipment (PPE) whenever
working with the test instrument.
Be aware that PPE may be required for
the device under test and wear it if nec-
essary.
•
The functioning of active medical devices
(e.g. pacemakers, defibrillators) and pas-
sive medical devices may be affected by
voltages, currents and electromagnetic
fields generated by the test instrument
and the health of their users may be
impaired. Implement corresponding pro-
tective measures in consultation with the
manufacturer of the medical device and
your physician. If any potential risk can-
not be ruled out, do not use the test
instrument.
•
Use only the specified accessories
(included in the scope of delivery or listed
as options) with the test instrument.
•
Carefully and completely read and
adhere to the product documentation for
optional accessories. Retain these docu-
ments for future reference.
•
Use the test instrument in undamaged
condition only.
Inspect the test Instrument before use.
Pay particular attention to damage, inter-
rupted insulation or kinked cables.
Damaged components must be
replaced immediately.
•
Accessories and cables may only be
used as long as they’re fully intact.
Inspect accessories and all cables
before use. Pay particular attention to
damage, interrupted insulation or kinked
cables.
•
If the test instrument or its accessories
don’t function flawlessly, permanently
remove the instrument/accessories from
operation and secure them against inad-
vertent use.
•
If the test instrument or accessories are
damaged during use, for example if
they’re dropped, permanently remove
the instrument/accessories from opera-
tion and secure them against inadvertent
use.
•
Do not use the test instrument and its
accessories after long periods of storage
under unfavorable conditions (e.g.
humidity, dust or temperature).
•
Do not use the test instrument and its
accessories after extraordinary stressing
due to transport.
•
Only use the test instrument and its
accessories within the limits of the speci-
fied technical data and conditions (ambi-
ent conditions, IP protection code, mea-
suring category etc.).
•
The test instrument and the accessories
may only be used for the tests/measure-
ments described in the documentation
for the test instrument.
•
The test instrument may only be con-
nected to TN, TT or IT electrical systems
with a maximum of 240 V (nominal volt-
age) which comply with applicable safety
regulations (e.g. IEC 60346, VDE 0100)
and are protected with a fuse or circuit
breaker with a maximum rating of 16 A.
