IDEAL 61-327, Operation And Safety Manual

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WARNING: Arc Flash and Shock Hazard, Proper PPE Required.
Follow all safety procedures, wear proper PPE in accordance to NFPA 70E and
assure that the Protective Caps are in place when operating a properly rated
electrical meter/tester using the TL-757 Test Leads in a CAT IV 600V or CAT III
1000V environment.
This meter is intended for use with the IDEAL TL-757 lead set (provided with this
product) or equivalent. The lead set must comply with requirements for Overvoltage
and Measurement Categories CAT IV 600V CAT III 1000V.
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Using Test Leads
WARNING: Arc Flash and Shock Hazard, Proper PPE Required.
Follow all safety procedures, wear proper PPE in accordance to NFPA 70E and
follow the guidelines below and the instructions in this manual when operating
the meter with TL-757 Test Leads or equivalent. Test Leads must be rated for the
electrical environment the meter is being used in and have a voltage rating of at
least the voltage of the circuit to be measured. Failure to comply can result in
serious injury or death.
• Choking Hazard, Small Parts. Keep Away from ...
Children. Sharp Objects Hazard, This is not a toy. It is not for use or
play by children. Failure to do so can result in serious injury or death.
• Use only approved test leads. Do not use improvised connections that could
present a safety hazard.
• Ensure that the test leads are inserted into the correct input jacks when
measuring AC or DC current.
• Prior to using the test leads, inspect them carefully for damaged insulation,
exposed metal or bent probes. Check test leads for continuity. Do not use
leads if they appear damaged.
• When using the probes, keep fingers behind the guard rings on the probes.
• Connect the common test lead before connecting the live test lead. When
disconnecting test leads, disconnect the live test lead first.
• Always ensure that test leads are secured so that they cannot be accidentally
snagged or tripped over.
This meter is CAT III 600V ONLY
Note: The 61-327 is only rated to 600V AC or DC MAX
Protective Cap Guard Ring
CAT III 1000V, CAT IV 600V (with cap on)
WARNING: To prevent possible electrical shock or personal injury, the
protective caps must be in place when operating a properly rated electrical meter/
tester using the TL-757 Test Leads in a CAT IV 600V or CAT III 1000V environment.