PCE Instruments PCE-ITM 20, User Manual

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4 Maintenance
To avoid electric shock, disconnect the test leads from any source of voltage
before removing the back cover or the battery or fuse covers.
To avoid electric shock, do not operate your meter until the battery and fuse
covers are in place and fastened securely.
This multimeter is designed to provide years of dependable service, if the following
care instructions are observed:
• KEEP THE METER DRY. If it gets wet, wipe it off.
• USE AND STORE THE METER IN NORMAL TEMPERATURES. Temperature extremes can
shorten the life of the electronic parts and distort or melt plastic parts.
• HANDLE THE METER GENTLY AND CAREFULLY. Dropping it can damage the electronic
parts or the case.
• KEEP THE METER CLEAN. Wipe the case occasionally with a damp cloth. DO NOT use
chemicals, cleaning solvents or detergents.
• USE ONLY FRESH BATTERIES OF THE RECOMMENDED SIZE AND TYPE. Remove old or
weak batteries so they do not leak and damage the unit.
• IF THE METER IS TO BE STORED FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME, the batteries should be
removed to prevent damage to the unit.
4.1 Battery Installation
To avoid electric shock, disconnect the test leads from any source of voltage
before removing the battery cover.
• Turn power off and disconnect the test leads from the meter.
• Open the rear battery cover by removing two screws (B) using a Phillips head screwdriver.
• Insert the battery into battery holder, observing the correct polarity.
• Put the battery cover back in place. Secure with the screws.
To avoid electric shock, do not operate the meter until the battery cover is in
place and fastened securely.
Note:
If your meter does not work properly, check the fuses and batteries to make sure that they are
still good and that they are properly inserted.