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Basic Maintenance
Warning
To avoid shock, remove the test leads and any input signals before opening
the case or replacing the battery or fuses.
Opening Meter Case
Caution
To avoid unintentional short circuit, always place the uncovered meter
assembly on a protective surface. When the case of the meter is open,
circuit connections are exposed.
To open the meter case, refer to Figure 2 and do the following :
1. Disconnect test leads from any live source, turn the rotary switch to OFF, and remove
the test leads from the front terminals.
2. Remove the screw from the battery cover, and lift to remove.
3. The case bottom is secured to the case top by four screws and internal snaps
(at the LCD end). Using a Phillips-head screwdriver, remove the four screws.
4. Hold the meter display side up.
5. Lifting up on the input terminal end, disengage the case top from the gasket.
6. Gently unsnap the case top at the display end.
Form number TM61480-1-2
Rev 5 July 2002
