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SAFETY GUIDELINES
WARNING
An electrical current of over 10 milliamps passing through the heart
will stop most human hearts. Voltage of as low as 35 Volts dc or ac
rms should be considered hazardous since it can produce lethal
current under certain conditions. Be sure to observe the following
safety precautions:
1.
There are no high voltages in the Cap Tester, but the equipment
under test usually contains hazardous high voltage. Always follow
the safety recommendations of the manufacturer of your
equipment.
2.
Some equipment may be wired as a "hot chassis" type; equipment
using two-wire power plugs are always suspect and it may even
include those with polarized plugs. Never touch chassis of
"
hot
chassis" type equipment to avoid the possibility of a serious,
possibly fatal electrical shock.
3.
Don't expose yourself needlessly to high voltage; only remove
housings and covers when necessary.
4.
Familiarize yourself with the equipment being tested and the
location of its high voltage points. However be aware that high
voltage may appear at unexpected points in defective equipment.
5.
Never work alone. Someone should be nearby to render aid if
needed. Training in CPR (Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation) is
highly recommended.
