MI 3110 EurotestIM
Safety and operational considerations
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2 Safety and operational considerations
2.1 Warnings and notes
In order to maintain the highest level of operator safety while carrying out various tests
and measurements, Metrel recommends keeping your Eurotest instruments in good
condition and undamaged. When using the instrument, consider the following general
warnings:
General warnings related to safety:
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The
symbol on the instrument means »Read the Instruction manual
with special care for safe operation«. The symbol requires an action!
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If the test equipment is used in a manner not specified in this user manual,
the protection provided by the equipment could be impaired!
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Read this user manual carefully, otherwise the use of the instrument may
be dangerous for the operator, the instrument or for the equipment under
test!
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Do not use the instrument or any of the accessories if any damage is
noticed!
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Consider all generally known precautions in order to avoid risk of electric
shock while dealing with hazardous voltages!
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In case a fuse has blown follow the instructions in this manual to replace it!
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Do not use the instrument in AC supply systems with voltages higher than
550 V a.c.
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Service, repairs or adjustment of instruments and accessories is only
allowed to be carried out by competent authorized personnel!
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Use only standard or optional test accessories supplied by your
distributor!
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Consider that protection category of some accessories is lower than of the
instrument. Test tips have removable caps. If they are removed the
protection falls to CAT II. Check markings on accessories!
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The instrument comes supplied with rechargeable Ni-MH battery cells. The
cells should only be replaced with the same type as defined on the battery
compartment label or as described in this manual. Do not use standard
alkaline battery cells while the power supply adapter is connected,
otherwise they may explode!
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Hazardous voltages exist inside the instrument. Disconnect all test leads,
remove the power supply cable and switch off the instrument before
removing battery compartment cover.
