MD9272 Leakage Clamp TRMS Meter with Power Function
Maintenance
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6. Maintenance
This section provides basic maintenance information, including instructions for battery
replacement. Do not try to repair or carry out maintenance tasks on your clamp-meter
unless you are qualified for it and have the corresponding information on maintenance,
calibration and performance tests.
General maintenance
In order to avoid an electric shock or damage to the clamp, do not allow water to enter
the body. Remove the test probes and all the input signals.
Clean the body periodically with a wet cloth and a non-aggressive detergent. Do not use
abrasive or solvent products. Dust and humidity on the terminals can affect the
readings.
To clean the terminals:
• Disconnect the clamp and remove the test leads.
• Clean the dust from the input terminals.
• Wet a clean cloth with a cleaning and greasing product.
• Clean both terminals. The greasing product insulates the terminals from
contamination with humidity.
Changing the batteries
In order to avoid incorrect measurements that can cause an electric shock or personal
injury, change the batteries as soon as the (
) symbol appears. Before changing the
battery, disconnect all test leads and disconnect the clamp-meter from all power sources.
To change the battery:
• Move the rotary switch to the OFF position.
• Disconnect the test probes and/or all the connectors of the input.
• Use a screwdriver to remove the screw from the battery cover on the back of the
instrument.
• Remove the used battery cells and replace them with new ones.
• Return the cover and screw it down.