2.4 Intended use
Safety
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2.4
Intended use
Only use the device within the framework of the corresponding technical data. Any operating
conditions that deviate from this shall be considered as improper use. Solely the user of the
device shall be liable for any resulting damage.
In particular, note the following:
• In case of improper use, the liability and warranty claims become void. Solely the user of the
device shall be liable for any damage resulting from improper use. Uses not complying with
the intended use include e. g.:
– Use of components, accessories, spare or replacement parts that have not been
released and approved for the respective application by Benning
– Non-observance, manipulation, changes or misuse of the operating manual or the
instructions and notes contained therein
– Any form of misuse of the device
– Any use other than or beyond that described in this operating manual
• Warranty and liability claims are generally excluded if damage is due to force majeure.
• If any prescribed services are not performed regularly or not on time according to
manufacturer specifications during the warranty period, a decision about a warranty claim
can only be made once the findings are available.
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Using the device
Please observe the following basic obligations when using the device:
• The device may only be used in a technically perfect and safe condition. Always check the
device for damages before using it.
• Make sure the personnel using the device is qualified for the respective task.
• Observe relevant regulations on occupational safety and health as well as those on
environmental protection.
• The device may only be used inside buildings and in dry environments.
• Do not use the device in potentially explosive environments.
• Use the device only in electric circuits up to overvoltage category CAT III with a conductor
for a maximum of 1 000 V or up to overvoltage category CAT IV with a conductor for a
maximum of 600 V to earth.
• Use suitable (approved) safety measuring lines. For measurements in electric circuits of
overvoltage category CAT III or CAT IV, the protruding conductive part of a contact tip of the
safety measuring line must not be longer than 4 mm. Before measuring, attach the enclosed
protective caps onto the contact tips (marked with CAT III and CAT IV).
• In order to detect a dangerous voltage and to prevent any danger, always measure a
present voltage first without low-pass filter (without high-frequency suppression “HFR”).
• Do not use the “AutoV LoZ” measuring function for voltage measurement on sensitive
electronic circuits. The initially low input resistance might briefly generate current peaks of
up to 673 mA (1 000 V x 1.414 / 2.1 kΩ).
• In order to prevent any danger due to incorrect measurements, replace discharged batteries
immediately.
• In order to prevent any danger, replace a defective fuse immediately.
