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DLRO10HD and DLRO10HDX
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Instrument Safety
Instrument Safety
If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment
may be impaired
The instrument must be operated only by suitably trained and competent persons
Users of this equipment and their employers are required by National Health and Safety Legislation to carry
out valid risk assessments of all electrical work so as to identify potential sources of electrical danger and risk
of electrical injury
The instrument must NOT be used if any part of it is damaged
Damaged test leads must NOT be used. Test leads, connectors and mechanical guards must be in good order,
clean and have no broken or cracked insulation
If the test subject to which the instrument is connected is energised while the instrument is turned off,
protection devices may not prevent the instrument from overheating. In which case, parts of the case may
become very hot and damage may occur
Set the instrument to ON before connecting to the test subject
The test subject must be set to OFF, de-energised and checked before test connections are made. Make
sure that the test subject cannot be re-energised whilst the instrument is connected
Do not leave the equipment unattended when connected to the test subject
Do not leave the equipment connected to the test subject after the test is completed
The user must exercise caution when connecting to and disconnecting from the test subject
Always connect test leads to the instrument before attaching to test subject
Keep hands behind any tactile barriers on probe clips and clamps when making or breaking connections.
High current connections between the instrument and test subject must be secured against accidental
detachment and must not be disengaged whilst test current is flowing
Circuit terminals must not be touched during test
Do not disconnect the instrument from the test subject until the test current has stopped and the TEST
warning indicator is extinguished
Test leads and connections may become hot during use. Exercise caution when handling
Disconnect from the test subject before switching the instrument OFF
There are no user-serviceable parts inside the instrument; all servicing, including battery and fuse
replacement, must be referred a Megger approved service centre
When used on hazardous voltages the Megger terminal cover (part number 1002-390) must be used
This product is not intrinsically safe. Do not use in an explosive atmosphere
