PrimeTest 300
Operating Instructions
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Safety Notes
This PrimeTest 300 has been built and tested in
accordance with:
BS EN 61010-1: 2001.
BS EN 61557 part 1, 2, 4 and 10.
To ensure safe operation of the unit, all notes and
warnings in these instructions must be observed at all
times.
This instrument may be used on electrical
circuits which comply to over voltage
category II.
Attention! During Insulation Resistance tests
high voltage levels occur within the
PrimeTest 300.
The tester and all associated cables and
leads must be checked for signs of damage
before equipment is operated.
Where safe operation of the tester is no longer
possible it should be immediately shut down and
secured to prevent accidental operation.
It must be assumed that safe operation is no longer
possible:
- if the instrument or leads show visible signs of
damage or
- the instrument does not function or
- after long periods of storage under adverse
environmental conditions.
- Do not operate the PrimeTest 300 in an
explosive gas or dust environment.
- Do not touch the bare tip of the measuring
lead.
The PrimeTest 300 has been designed to
make measurements in a dry environment.
It must not be used for making
measurements on electric circuits with
nominal voltage greater than 300 V AC/DC.
