Safety Precautions
This product complies with the requirements of the following European Community Directives:
2014/30/EU (Electromagnetic Compatibility) and 2014/35/EU (Low Voltage) as amended by 2004/22/EC
(CE-Marking).
To ensure safe operation of the equipment and eliminate the danger of serious injury due to short-
circuits (arcing), the following safety precautions must be observed.
Damages resulting from failure to observe these safety precautions are exempt from any legal claims
whatever.
* Prior to connection of the equipment to the mains, check that the available mains voltage
corresponds to the voltage setting of the equipment.
* Connect the mains plug of the equipment only to a mains outlet with earth connection.
* Do not place the equipment on damp or wet surfaces.
* Check test leads and probes for faulty insulation or bare wires before connection to the equipment.
* Replace a defective fuse only with a fuse of the original rating. Never short-circuit fuse or fuse
holding.
* Do not cover the ventilation slots of the cabinet to ensure that air is able to circulate freely inside.
* Do not insert metal objects into the equipment by way of the ventilation slots.
* Do not place water-filled containers on the equipment (danger of short-circuit in case of knockover of
the container)
* Do not operate the equipment near strong magnetic fields (motors, transformers etc.).
* Do not operate the meter before the cabinet has been closed and screwed safely as terminal can
carry voltage.
* Please use only 4mm-safety test leads to ensure immaculate function.
* Comply with the warning labels and other info on the equipment.
* The measurement instrument is not to be to operated unattended.
* Do not subject the equipment to direct sunlight or extreme temperatures, humidity or dampness.
* Do not subject the equipment to shocks or strong vibrations.
* Keep hot soldering irons or guns away from the equipment.
* Allow the equipment to stabilize at room temperature before taking up measurement (important for
exact measurements).
* Periodically wipe the cabinet with a damp cloth and mid detergent. Do not use abrasives or solvents.
* The meter is suitable for indoor use only
* Do not store the meter in a place of explosive, inflammable substances.
* Opening the equipment and service
– and repair work must only be performed by qualified service
personnel
* Do not modify the equipment in any way
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Allow operation only by trained personnel-
Cleaning the cabinet
Prior to cleaning the cabinet, withdraw the mains plug from the power outlet.
Clean only with a damp, soft cloth and a commercially available mild household cleanser. Ensure that
no water gets inside the equipment to prevent possible shorts and damage to the equipment.
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