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AC VOLTAGE MEASUREMENTS
WARNING:
The probe tips may not be long enough to contact
the live parts inside some 240V outlets for appliances because
the contacts are recessed deep in the outlets. As a result, the
reading may show 0 volts when the outlet actually has voltage
on it.
WARNING:
To avoid electric shock, make sure the probe tips
are touching the metal contacts inside the outlet before
assuming no voltage is present
CAUTION:
Do not measure AC voltages if a motor on the
circuit is being switched ON or OFF. Large voltage surges may
occur that can damage the meter.
1. Insert the black test lead into the negative
COM
terminal and the red test lead into the
positive
V·
·CAP·TEMP·Hz·
terminal.
2. Set the function switch to the
V Hz
position.
3. Use
the
MODE
button to select AC Voltage.
4. Connect the test leads in parallel to the circuit
under test.
5. The clamp meter LCD will display the reading.
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