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VOLTAGE DETECTOR SELF-TEST OPERATION

The self-test feature provides a full test of the battery, the voltage detection circuitry
and the audible and visual alarm.

NOTE:

The self-test should be used both prior to and after testing the conductor to

confirm proper operation.

1) Push and hold the self-test button on

the front panel to operate the self-test.
The red (alarm) LED lights will flash
and the buzzer will beep. The unit
is ready for operation (Figure 1).

2) If pressing the test button does not cause

the events listed in Step 1, the unit should
not be placed in operation. The battery
may need replacement, see Battery
Replacement section (page 8). If changing
the battery does not produce the results
shown in Step 1, remove the unit from service
and send in for repair.

3) After completing the voltage detection on the conductor (see next section), always

confirm proper function of the FireFly Detector by completing Step 1 again. If the
self-test does not function as above, DO NOT assume that the test results are correct.
Re-test the conductor, preferably with a different FireFly Detector.

4) Verify the operation of the white lights by pressing the Lights ON/OFF button.

Verify both the top and side white lights turn on. Replace the two Lights batteries
if the lights do not come on (page 8). 

NOTE:

Never use the self-test if the FireFly Detector is in contact with any voltage source.

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Summary of Contents for Firefly

Page 1: ... Instruction Manual FIREFLY a nd TESTER FUSE TOOL VOLTAGE DETECTOR 1475 Lakeside Drive Waukegan Illinois 60085 U S A 847 473 4980 fax 847 473 4981 website www HDElectricCompany com Making the Invisible VisibleTM ...

Page 2: ...ION 7 BATTERY REPLACEMENT 8 MAINTENANCE AND CARE 9 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 9 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 10 WARRANTY AND LIABILITY 12 1475 Lakeside Drive Waukegan Illinois 60085 U S A 847 473 4980 fax 847 473 4981 website www HDElectricCompany com Operating Instruction Manual FIREFLY a nd TESTER FUSE TOOL VOLTAGE DETECTOR ...

Page 3: ...d professional operating personnel should use this equipment The voltages these instruments operate at are to be considered live and dangerous and are lethal Severe injury or death can occur if improperly used Make certain all other safety considerations have been identified implemented and are in place prior to using this equipment Maintain proper work clearances at all times Make certain the Fir...

Page 4: ...he FireFly Voltage Detector has a built in self test feature to make certain the unit is working properly Push the TEST button which will test the battery the electronic circuitry and the audible and visual alarm see page 5 for more information To test the FireFly Detector on a known voltage source before and after each use the PT FTVD Proof Tester FireFly Voltage Detector Tester can be used see p...

Page 5: ... replacement see Battery Replacement section page 8 If changing the battery does not produce the results shown in Step 1 remove the unit from service and send in for repair 3 After completing the voltage detection on the conductor see next section always confirm proper function of the FireFly Detector by completing Step 1 again If the self test does not function as above DO NOT assume that the tes...

Page 6: ...ERFERENCE When two conductors of the same phase are in close proximity to one another the field generated could shield the FireFly Detector causing it not to operate 3 OPPOSITE PHASE INTERFERENCE This condition may occur when testing a grounded and de energized conductor which is in close proximity to a live ungrounded conductor In this situation the FireFly Detector may indicate live voltage when...

Page 7: ... of the fuse cutout or switch The FireFly Detector should be positioned as close to a 90 orientation perpendicular to the fuse or switch as possible If the conductor is energized the detector will give both an audible beeping tone and visual red blinking lights indication If the conductor is not energized no signal is given When operating within the unit s voltage range see product label the FireF...

Page 8: ... not necessary to replace all four batteries at the same time 1 Remove the molded plastic inner housing from the aluminum outer housing by pressing and holding the two latches on the front of the unit and pushing through the hole in the back of the unit 2 Pull the battery cover off of the back of the molded housing 3 Replace batteries as needed for the voltage detector and or the white lights Veri...

Page 9: ...age 8 for additional information CALIBRATION TESTING It is recommended that every twelve months the FireFly Detector is sent in for testing cleaning and inspection We recommend this to be done at a factory trained repair facility the HD Electric Company factory or other qualified location Minimal maintenance is required for the FireFly Detector The carrying bag that is supplied with the unit is re...

Page 10: ...eplace the Proof Tester battery with a 9V lithium or alkaline type battery CAUTION This device generates high voltage AC for testing the voltage detection function in FireFly Detectors There is no danger of electric shock when this Tester is used as directed Discontinue use and return to HD Electric Company for service if the housing is cracked or broken or if the battery cover is lost WARNING Do ...

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Page 12: ...aired or replaced due to unavailability of parts HD Electric Company will use commercially reasonable efforts to obtain substitute parts or conduct work around design but cannot guarantee its ability to do so Items not found defective will be returned at your expense or failing receipt of instruction from you on return of such items within five 5 business days of our notice to you that the product...

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