Hioki SM7860 Series, Instruction Manual

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Operating Precautions
Installing
Prolonged operation in hot temperatures will shorten the device’s service life. Keep the ambient temperature
as low as possible.
• Avoid obstructing the ventilation holes.
• To prevent overheating, be sure to leave the specified clearances around the device.
• When rack-mounting the device, fans must be installed above or on top of the rack to ensure proper
ventilation. Be sure that the rack is adequately ventilated so that the internal temperature remains at or
below 40°C.
50 mm or more
100 mm or more
Prevent from
blocking
50 mm or more
Handling the Device
DANGER
•
Do not use the device with circuits that exceed its ratings or specifications.
Doing so may damage the device or cause it to become hot, resulting in a bodily
injury.
• Do not short-circuit two wires to be measured by bringing the cable into contact
with them. Arcs or such grave accidents are likely to occur.
CAUTION
Failure to observe the following precaution may result in bodily injury.
• The device weighs approx. 47 kg (Model SM7860-57 and SM7860-67: approx. 34 kg).
It should be moved by at least two people, who should grip it using the handles on the
left and right sides. The center of gravity is located on the front side of the device.
• The device is heavy. When transporting it, follow your company’s workplace safety
standards to assure safety (for example, by wearing non-slip gloves and protective
footwear).