VR2250
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3. PREPARATION FOR USE
3.1. INITIAL
CONTROL
This instrument has been checked mechanically and electrically prior to shipment.
All care has been taken to ensure that the instrument reaches you under safe conditions.
You are recommended, however, to carry out a rapid check to detect any possible damage
which might have been caused during transport. Should this be the case, immediately
contact the distributor.
Check also that the packaging contains all the parts listed under paragraph 14.5. In case
of discrepancies contact the distributor.
In case you have to send the instrument back please follow the instructions reported in
paragraph 15.
3.2. POWER
SUPPLY
The instrument can be powered by:
6 batteries 1.5V AA - LR6 series located in the compartment on the back of the
instrument (not included in the package). For battery life see paragraph 14.3.1.
An external power supply adapter (optional code MAR####)
to be used only for
ANALYSIS and AUX function
. It is recommended that the MAR#### Power
Supply adapter is used for long-term measuring.
CAUTION
For your own safety it's not permitted to use the external power supply
adapter during Safety Test (LOW
Ω
, M
Ω
, RCD, LOOP, EARTH rotary
Switch positions). If you press the START button the Instrument will
show the message "
REMOVE POWER".
The symbol
shows the battery status: If it is completely "black" the batteries are fully
charged, while the
symbol indicates weak batteries. When the batteries are too low
to execute the test the instrument will show a warning message.
In this case interrupt testing and replace batteries following the procedure described under
paragraph 13.2.
The instrument is capable of keeping the data stored even though
batteries are not installed. The Instrument Date and Time settings aren't lost if you
change the batteries within 24hours.