Radio Shack 22-812A, Manual

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MASTER BKGRD 6-26-07
Preparations
MASTER BKGRD 6-26-07
MASTER BKGRD 6-26-07
Installing the Battery
Your meter requires one 9V battery (not supplied) for power.
when
appears or the meter stops operating properly,
replace the battery.
1. Remo�e the rubber boot if it is attached.
2. Turn off your meter. Loosen the screw and remo�e the
off your meter. Loosen the screw and remo�e the your meter. Loosen the screw and remo�e the
battery co�er.
3. Snap a fresh 9V battery (not supplied) onto the terminals
of the battery clip in the battery compartment.
4. Replace the battery co�er and secure it with the screw.
Battery Notes:
• Dispose of old batteries promptly and properly. Do not burn or bury them. Dispose of old batteries promptly and properly. Do not burn or bury them.
• �se only a fresh battery of the re�uired size and recommended type. �se only a fresh battery of the re�uired size and recommended type.
• if you do not plan to use the meter for a month or more, remo�e the battery. Batteries
can leak chemicals that can destroy electronic parts.
Replacing the Fuses
if the meter does not work, replace one or both
of the fuses. The spare 500mA, 250V ceramic fuse
and a 12A, 250V ceramic fuse are inserted in the
plastic holders inside the meter’s cabinet near the
top of the meter.
1. Turn off the meter and disconnect the test
leads.
2. Use a phillips screwdri�er to loosen the screws
from the back co�er and gently pull apart the
case.
3. pull the red ribbon to pop out the fuse.
4. Remo�e the spare fuse from the plastic holder
and insert it into the fuse holder through the
loop of the attached ribbon. Check the rating
of the fuse carefully and choose the proper one.
5. Replace the back co�er and secure it with the screws.
Spare fuses
Fuses in red ribbons