Tektronix IsoVu TIVM Series, User Manual

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Important safety information
This manual contains information and warnings that must be followed by the user
for safe operation and to keep the product in a safe condition.
To safely perform service on this product, additional information is provided at
the end of this section. (See page vii,
Service safety summary .)
General safety summary
Use the product only as speci fi ed. Review the following safety precautions to
avoid injury and prevent damage to this product or any products connected to it.
Carefully read all instructions. Retain these instructions for future reference.
Comply with local and national safety codes.
For correct and safe operation of the product, it is essential that you follow
generally accepted safety procedures in addition to the safety precautions speci
fi ed
in this manual.
The product is designed to be used by trained personnel only.
Only quali fi ed personnel who are aware of the hazards involved should remove
the cover for repair, maintenance, or adjustment.
Before use, always check the product with a known source to be sure it is
operating correctly.
This product is not intended for detection of hazardous voltages.
Use personal protective equipment to prevent shock and arc blast injury where
hazardous live conductors are exposed.
While using this product, you may need to access other parts of a larger system.
Read the safety sections of the other component manuals for warnings and
cautions related to operating the system.
When incorporating this equipment into a system, the safety of that system is the
responsibility of the assembler of the system.
To avoid fi re or personal
injury
Connect and disconnect properly.
Do not connect or disconnect sensor tip cables,
test leads, or accessories while they are connected to a voltage source. Use only
test leads and accessories supplied with the product, or indicated by Tektronix
to be suitable for the product.
Observe all terminal ratings.
To avoid fi re or shock hazard, observe all ratings
and markings on the product. Consult the product manual for further ratings
information before making connections to the product. Do not exceed the
Measurement Category (CAT) rating and voltage or current rating of the lowest
rated individual component of a product or accessory.
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