HDE HVA-2000, Operating Instructions Manual, Page: 3 / 8

SAFETY
• Only trained, professional operating personnel should use the HVA. The voltages
this instrument operates at are dangerous and lethal. Severe injury or death can
occur if improperly used.
• Risk of electrocution is inherent in or around high voltage.
• Always use proper high voltage procedures, including personal protective equipment,
when working near or around high voltage equipment or conductors.
• Do not exceed the HVA maximum voltage rating.
• The HVA must be used with a hotstick of the appropriate length for the voltage of the
conductor being measured per your company and OSHA published requirements.
• Do not touch the HVA during measurements. The HVA housing should be considered
to be at the same voltage as the conductor under test.
• Prior to using, inspect the instrument for any physical damage, cleanliness and check
for proper working order by pressing and holding the ON button. Do not proceed if
the display does not indicate all 8’s.
• Never allow another high voltage or grounded conductor to contact the instrument
during use. Keep the HVA housing free and clear of all structures at all times. Bridging
the HVA housing from line-to-ground or line-to-line may cause a fault and arc.
• The HVA does not measure current below 1 Amp. A zero current reading on the
HVA does not mean the line is dead or grounded.
• The HVA measures AC current only. It does not measure DC current.
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This important label is affixed to the product.
Read and understand before proceeding.