Gossen Metrawatt GmbH
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Safety Precautions
2
Applications
Please read this important information!
2.1 Intended Use / Use for Intended Purpose
The instruments METRAHIT PM TECH, PM XTRA, PM TUNE,
E
TECH
, E
XTRA
, EU PRO und E
SPECIAL
are TRMS digital multimeters.
They are portable instruments which can be held in the hand while
performing measurements. They can be used to perform the mea
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surements described in these operating instructions.
The instruments METRAHIT PM TECH, PM XTRA, PM TUNE,
E
TECH
, E
XTRA
are multimeters for professional use.
The instruments METRAHIT EU PRO / E
SPECIAL
are special multi
-
meters without fuse link for measurements at current transformers
in the field of power supply.
Performance characteristics of the individual models: see chapter
“Overview of features included” on page 1.
The multimeter is equipped with an automatic socket blocking
mechanism for your safety, and in order to safeguard your instru
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ment. This mechanism is linked to the rotary switch and only al
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lows access to those jacks which are actually required for the se
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lected function. It also prevents the user from turning the rotary
switch to impermissible functions after the measurement cables
have already been plugged in.
Safety of the operator, as well as that of the instrument, is only as
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sured when it’s used for its intended purpose.
2.2 Use for Other than Intended Purpose
Using the instrument for any purposes other than those described
in the condensed operating instructions or these instrument oper
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ating instructions is contrary to use for intended purpose.
2.3 Liability and Guarantee
Gossen Metrawatt GmbH assumes no liability for property dam
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age, personal injury or consequential damage resulting from im
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proper or incorrect use of the product, in particular due to failure
to observe the product documentation. Furthermore, all guaran
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tee claims are rendered null and void in such cases.
Nor does Gossen Metrawatt GmbH accept any liability for data
loss.
2.4 Opening of Equipment / Repair
The equipment may be opened only by authorized service per
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sonnel to ensure the safe and correct operation of the equipment
and to keep the warranty valid. Even original spare parts may be
installed only by authorized service personnel.
When the instrument is opened, voltage conducting parts may be
exposed. The instrument must be disconnected from the measur
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ing circuit before the performance of repairs or the replacement of
parts. If repair of a live open instrument is required, it may only be
carried out by trained personnel who are familiar with the dangers
involved.
Unauthorized modification of the instrument is prohibited.
In case the equipment was opened by unauthorized personnel,
no warranty regarding personal safety, measurement accuracy,
conformity with applicable safety measures or any consequential
damage is granted by the manufacturer.
