MI 3290 Earth Analyser
Safety and operational considerations
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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
Earth Analyser
instruments in good condition
and undamaged. When using the instrument, consider the following general warnings:
The
symbol on the test equipment means »Read the Instruction manual with
special care for safe operation«. The symbol requires an action!
If the test equipment is used in a manner not specified in this Instruction manual,
the protection provided by the equipment could be impaired!
Read this Instruction manual carefully, otherwise the use of the test equipment
may be dangerous for the operator, the test equipment itself or for the tested
object!
A lethal voltage can exist between the ground electrode under test and a remote
ground!
Do not use the test equipment or any of the accessories if any damage is noticed!
Consider all generally known precautions in order to avoid risk of electric shock
while dealing with hazardous voltages!
Do not connect the test equipment to a mains voltage different from the one
defined on the label adjacent to the mains connector, otherwise it may be
damaged.
Service intervention or adjustment is only allowed to be carried out by competent
authorized personnel!
All normal safety precautions must be taken in order to avoid risk of electric shock
while working on electrical installations!
Do not use the equipment in a wet environment, around explosive gas, vapour.
Only adequately trained and competent persons may operate the equipment.
Do not connect any voltage source on CLAMP input terminals. It is intended only
for connection of current clamps. Maximal input voltage is 3 V!
Markings on the instrument:
Read the Instruction manual with special care to safety operation«. The
symbol requires an action!
Mark on your equipment certifies that it meets European Union
requirements for EMC, LVD, and ROHS regulations.
This equipment should be recycled as electronic waste.
