MN15-EU V1.2 7/08
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Maintenance
WARNING
: To avoid electric shock, disconnect the test leads from any source of voltage
before removing the back cover or the battery or fuse covers.
WARNING:
To avoid electric shock, do not operate your meter until the battery and fuse
covers are in place and fastened securely.
This MultiMeter is designed to provide years of dependable service, if the following care
instructions are performed:
1.
KEEP THE METER DRY
. If it gets wet, wipe it off.
2.
USE AND STORE THE METER IN NORMAL TEMPERATURES.
Temperature
extremes can shorten the life of the electronic parts and distort or melt plastic parts.
3.
HANDLE THE METER GENTLY AND CAREFULLY.
Dropping it can damage the
electronic parts or the case.
4.
KEEP THE METER CLEAN.
Wipe the case occasionally with a damp cloth. DO NOT
use chemicals, cleaning solvents, or detergents.
5.
USE ONLY FRESH BATTERIES OF THE RECOMMENDED SIZE AND TYPE.
Remove old or weak batteries so they do not leak and damage the unit.
6.
IF THE METER IS TO BE STORED FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME
, the battery
should be removed to prevent damage to the unit.
BATTERY/FUSE INSTALLATION and LOW BATTERY INDICATION
WARNING
: To avoid electric shock, disconnect the test leads from any source of voltage
before removing the battery
cover
. Do not operate meter unless the battery is in place.
LOW BATTERY INDICATION
The
icon will appear in the display when the battery voltage becomes low. Replace the
battery when this appears.
BATTERY REPLACEMENT
1.
Disconnect the test leads from the meter.
2.
Remove the 2 Phillips head screws located on the back of the instrument and remove
the battery cover.
3.
Replace the 9V battery.
4.
Secure the fuse/battery compartment cover.
5.
Dispose of the old battery as required by local regulations.
You, as the end user, are legally bound (
Battery ordinance
) to return all used
batteries and accumulators;
disposal in the household garbage is prohibited!
You can hand over your used batteries / accumulators, gratuitously, at the
collection points for our branches in your community or wherever batteries /
accumulators are sold!
Disposal
Follow the valid legal stipulations in respect of the disposal of the device at the
end of its lifecycle