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2 Safety
Remember:
Hazardous voltage can shock, burn or cause death !
The unit should only be operated after carefully reading the user manual, which is an
integral part of the instrument.
HIPOTRONICS and its sales partners refuse to accept any responsibility for consequential
or direct damage to persons and/or goods due to none observance of instructions
contained herein or due to incorrect use of the equipment.
Further be aware that Safety is the responsibility of the user!
2.0
General
Safety is the most important aspect when working on or around high voltage electrical equipment.
Personnel whose working responsibilities involve testing and maintenance of the various types of high
voltage equipment must have understood the safety rules written in this document and the associated
safety practices specified by their company and government. Local and state safety procedures
should also be consulted. Company, regional or national regulations must be fulfilled beyond
HIPOTRONICS recommendations.
If the instrument is damaged or it is possible that damage has occurred, for example during
transportation, do not apply any voltage. The instrument may only be used under dry operating
conditions.
Do not open the unit; it contains no user replaceable parts.
People with heart pacemakers should not be in the vicinity of this system during operation.
Safety is the responsibility of the user. Always operate the equipment in accordance with
the instructions, always paying full attention to local safety practices and procedures.
This equipment must be operated only by trained and competent personnel who are aware
of the dangers and hazards involved in testing transformers.
2.1
Essential Safety Recommendations
Every terminal should be checked and verified before connection of the instrument. Ground
connections may be left in place.
