Sonel TKF-13, User Manual

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TKF-13
– USER MANUAL
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CONTENTS
1 Safety measures .......................................................................................................................... 8
2 Phase rotation direction test....................................................................................................... 9
3 Motor shaft rotation direction (using leads) .............................................................................. 9
4 Motor shaft rotation direction (connectionless) ...................................................................... 10
5 Power supply turn-off ................................................................................................................ 11
6 Battery charge signalling .......................................................................................................... 11
7 Replacement of batteries .......................................................................................................... 11
8 Cleaning and maintenance ....................................................................................................... 11
9 Storage ....................................................................................................................................... 11
10 Dismantling and utilization ....................................................................................................... 11
11 Technical data............................................................................................................................ 12
12 Standard accessories ................................................................................................................ 12
13 Manufacturer .............................................................................................................................. 12
We appreciate your having purchased our phase sequence and motor rotation direction tester. The TKF-13
tester is a modern high-quality, simple and safe device. However it is recommended to get acquainted with
the present manual in order to avoid measuring errors and prevent possible problems related to operation of
the meter.
The manufacturer reserves the right to modify the appearance, equipment and technical da-
ta of the device.
1 Safety measures
The TKF-13 tester complies with the safety requirements specified in the norm EN 61010-1.
In order to protect yourself and the device do observe the rules described in the present manual.
Warning:

Do not perform tests in a humid environment, which contains
explosive or inflammable gases (materials), water vapour or
dust.

Having carried the device from a cold environment to a warm
one, wait 0.5 hour before you proceed to perform measure-
ments for the purpose of acclimatisation, if necessary wipe
out the condensed water vapour.

During measurements do not touch the metal parts of the
socket, lead terminals, fastening elements, circuits, etc.

Make sure you are properly insulated from the tested object.

Do not perform measurements using an out-of-order device, whose casing or leads are damaged (bro-
ken, cracked, deformed, contaminated, etc.).

The TKF-13 tester may be operated exclusively by qualified personnel who are properly authorised to
perform work on electric installations. Should the device be operated by unauthorised personnel, the
device may be damaged and there may be a serious danger for the operator.

The tester may be connected to the mains solely by means of dedicated leads provided by the manu-
facturer. Solely such leads guarantee compliance with safety regulations.

If phase-to-phase voltage exceeding 760 V AC will be connected to the device, the tester may be dam-
aged and there may be a risk for the operator.

If the device will be used for any other purpose than those specified in the present operating manual,
the tester may be damaged and there may be a serious risk for the operator.