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Operation
The Combo Tester can be operated either on battery or
AC power. The unit comes equipped with a 9 volt alkaline
battery. For AC operation, plug the optional AC adapter into
the mini phone jack located on the upper left hand corner of
the tester. An AC adapter is sold separately as item number
(220 volt).
LOW BATTERY INDICATOR
The Combo Tester includes a low battery indicator alarm
circuit. If both the audible alarm and indicator LED turn on
during use, discontinue testing and replace the battery.
The tester will continue to operate with a weak battery, but
results should not be considered accurate.
The battery can be easily replaced by removing the battery
compartment cover on the back of the unit and installing a
new 9 volt battery.
Figure 3. Stationary installation of the Combo Tester
Figure 4. Replacing the battery
General Instructions
In the following test configurations, the
to test wrist straps while they are worn. Model
also allow the user to test footwear.
WRIST STRAP TESTING WITH MODELS
This test safely checks that a continuous path between the
operator, wrist strap and ground cord exists.
1. While wearing the wrist strap, plug the banana plug end
of the cord into the jack on the face of the unit.
2. Press rocker switch toward “WRIST CORD”.
3. Press the test button so that the unit activates. Hold
down for 2-3 seconds.
Note:
DO NOT TOUCH ANY OTHER METAL WHILE
PERFORMING TEST.
Figure 5. Testing of wrist strap grounding assemblies
4. Lighting of the green “PASS” LED indicates that the wrist
strap and ground cord assemblies are functioning properly.
5. If either red “FAIL LO” or “FAIL HI” LEDs light and the
audible indicator sounds, the wrist strap wearer should
check the wrist strap assembly immediately.
TESTING FOOT GROUNDING DEVICES
In order to test footwear you will need the model
the
footplate, or the
. The following instructions
are intended for use while wearing foot grounding devices.
When testing conductive shoes, or foot grounders worn
on both feet, test each foot separately to ensure proper
operation and complete protection.
1. Place the Foot Plate on the floor in front of the Combo
Tester.
2. Plug the plate’s ground cord into the jack on the left hand
side of the unit.
Figure 6. Installing ground cord to “footplate” jack
NOTE:
Steps A and B are not required with the
.
3. Place the rocker switch toward “FOOTPLATE”.
4. Place one foot on the plate. If the floor is conductive, lift
the foot you are not testing off of the floor during this test.
Make sure there is no cord plugged into the “WRISTCORD”
jack.
5. Press the test button so that the unit activates. Hold for
2-3 seconds.
