Megger MIT510, User Manual

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SAFETY WARNINGS
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The circuit under test must be switched off, de-energised, isolated and checked to be safe before insulation test connections are made. Make sure the
circuit is not re-energised whilst the instrument is connected.
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Circuit connections must not be touched during an insulation test.
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After completing a test, capacitive circuits must be completely discharged before disconnecting the test leads.
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Turning the instrument off, and manually discharging circuits on completion of tests is recommended as standard procedure, before touching the test
leads.
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It is rare, but in certain circumstances, breakdown of the circuit under test may cause a loss of display, presence of HV on the test leads will still be shown
by a flashing red LED. If this happens, stop the test immediately by pressing the ‘
TEST
’ or ‘
Power ON/OFF
’ button then ensure the circuit is manually
discharged before touching any connections.
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Test leads, including crocodile clips, must be in good order, clean and with no broken or cracked insulation.
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The instrument should not be used if any part of it is damaged.
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Water on the surface of the instrument may lead to erroneous results. It is recommended that the instrument is not used in wet weather conditions.
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This instrument is not intrinsically safe and must not be used in hazardous atmospheres.
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NOTE
THE INSTRUMENT MUST ONLY BE USED BY SUITABLY TRAINED AND COMPETENT PERSONS.