MI 3295 Step Contact Voltage Measuring System
Safety and operational considerations
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2 Safety and operational considerations
2.1 Warnings and notes
In order to reach hig
h level of operator’s safety while carrying out various tests and
measurements using the Step Contact Voltage Measuring System, as well as to keep the
equipment undamaged, it is necessary to consider the following general warnings:
Warning on the instr
ument means »Read the Instruction manual with
special care to safety 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 might be impaired!
Read this Instruction manual carefully, otherwise use of the instrument may be
dangerous for the operator or for the instrument!
All normal safety precautions have to be taken in order to avoid risk of electric
shock when working in the area of distribution systems!
Do not use the instrument and accessories if any damage is noticed!
Service intervention or adjustment and calibration procedure is allowed to be
carried out only by a competent authorized person!
Use only standard or optional test accessories supplied by your distributor!
Meter (MI 3295M)
Instrument contains rechargeable NiMh battery cells. The cells should only be
replaced with the same type as defined on the battery placement label or in
this manual. Do not use standard alkaline battery cells while power supply
adapter is connected, otherwise they may explode!
Do not connect any voltage source on clamp inputs. It is intended only for
connection of current clamps. Maximal input voltage is 3 V!
Disconnect all test leads, remove the power supply cable and switch off the
instrument before removing battery compartment cover.
The weight of each test probe is 25 kg. This weight may be harmful if the
probes are not lifted and carried appropriately.
Station (MI 3295S)
During instrument operation ventilation holes on casing should always stay
open to ensure sufficient air-flow for cooling.
Disconnect all test leads, switch off the instrument and remove the mains cord
before changing the fuse.
The weight of the MI 3295S is 29.5 kg. This weight may be harmful if the
instrument is not lifted and carried appropriately. It is recommended that the
instrument is transported by 2 persons.
2.2 Battery and charging of MI 3295M
The instrument MI 3295M uses six AA size alkaline or rechargeable Ni-Cd or Ni-MH
battery cells. Nominal operating time is declared for cells with nominal capacity of 2100
mAh. Battery condition is always displayed in the lower right display part.
In case the battery is too weak the instrument indicates this as shown in
. This
indication appears for a few seconds and then the instrument turns itself off.
