Safety and operational considerations
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1 Safety and operational considerations
1.1 Warnings
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This document is a supplement to the Instruction manual!
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Before using EurotestEASI instrument read the Instruction manual carefully,
otherwise use of the instrument may be dangerous for the operator, for the
instrument or for equipment under test!
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symbol on the instrument means »Read the Instruction manual with special
care«. The symbol requires an action!
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If the test equipment is used in a manner not specified in Instruction manual
the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired!
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Do not use the instrument and accessories if any damage is noticed!
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In case a fuse has blown follow the instructions in Instruction manual to
replace it!
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Consider all generally known precautions in order to avoid risk of electric
shock while dealing with hazardous voltages!
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Do not use the instrument in supply systems with voltages higher than 550 V!
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Service intervention or adjustment procedure is allowed to be carried out only
by a competent authorized person!
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Use only standard or optional test accessories supplied by your distributor!
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Consider that older and some of new optional test accessories compatible with
this instrument meet only overvoltage category CAT III / 300 V! It means that
maximal allowed voltage between test terminals and ground is 300 V!
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Instrument contains rechargeable Ni-Cd or Ni-MH battery cells. The cells
should only be replaced with the same type as defined on the battery
placement label or in Instruction manual. Do not use standard alkaline battery
cells while power supply adapter is connected, otherwise they may explode!
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Hazardous voltages exist inside the instrument. Disconnect all test leads,
remove the power supply cable and switch off the instrument before removing
battery compartment cover.
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All normal safety precautions have to be taken in order to avoid risk of electric
shock when working on electrical installations!
