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yourself with the instrument and
this manual. READ AND REVIEW THIS
MANUAL FREQUENTLY.
4.2 Visual Inspection of the
Meter
Before use, inspect the Meter for
any conditions which would make
it unsafe. Check for missing or loose
parts. Check also for damage. Make
certain that the Meter is free from oils,
grease, dirt and excessive moisture.
IF ANY OF THESE CONDITIONS ARE
FOUND, DO NOT USE THE METER.
4.3 Visual Inspection of the
Test Leads
Before use, check the test leads for
deterioration of the insulation.
WARNING:
IF THE TEST LEADS ARE
IN ANY WAY DAMAGED OR DEGRADED,
DO NOT USE THEM. THEY MUST BE
REPLACED.
4.4 Power Up / Self Test
Press and hold the ON-OFF
pushbutton in order to power up and
initiate self test.
The Meter beeps and all LCD
segments will turn on as part of a
self–test routine.
Release the ON-OFF pushbutton to
initialize the Meter.
Replace the battery before using the
Meter when the low battery indicator
is displayed on the LCD. If the Meter
does not turn ON, the battery is
missing or worn out. To replace the
battery, see 5.1 Battery Replacement.
The Meter shuts OFF after 20 minutes
if no pushbutton is pressed, even
though it is making a measurement
in any measurement function just
except the MIN/MAX RECORD mode
and the Energy Integrator mode.
4.5 Measuring Power
When the Meter has been powered
up, it defaults in the true power
measurement mode and auto-
ranging mode (POWER, kW and
AUTO displayed).
WARNING:
MAXIMUM INPUT
VOLTAGE OF AC VOLT RANGE IS 750V
RMS. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO MEASURE
ANY VOLTAGE THAT EXCEEDS 750V RMS
TO AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
OR DAMAGE TO THE INSTRUMENT.
1. Put the Meter in the W (or VA or
VAR) range.
2. Connect the black and red test
leads to the COM and V terminals
respectively.
3. Clamp the jaws around the current
carrying conductor under test,
ensuring a good contact between the
closing faces of the jaws.
4. Apply the test leads to the circuit
under test and read the displayed
