Rev. 11/10/00
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Test Lead Replacement
1.
Remove the battery compartment cover.
2.
Using a #1 Phillips screw driver, remove the binding post set screws along
with their upper flat and lock washer sets.
3.
Remove the leads from the test lead channels by pulling them out through
the bottom of the case.
CAUTION: Do not remove the lower binding post flat washers. They are
required to assure proper test lead connection
.
4.
Strip approximately ½ inch of insulation from the replacement leads and
tightly twist them in a clockwise direction.
Hint: For best results, insert and mount one test lead before mounting the
next test lead.
5.
Pull the test lead through the bottom of the case and loop the bare wire to
match the diameter of the binding post recess.
6.
Punch the test lead down and into the corresponding color marked binding
post recess and channel.
7.
Place the flat washer, then the lock washer on the test lead loop.
8.
Insert and tighten the set screw until snug. Do not over tighten!
9.
Repeat the preceding steps until the remaining test leads are replaced.
Note:
Make sure that the test lead strands are not shorted across the binding
post recess or to each other.
10.
Test to verify proper installation. Then replace the battery compartment
cover.
Battery Replacement
1.
Disconnect the Sidekick test leads from any external connections or pairs.
2.
Turn the
MODE SWITCH
to the
OFF
position.
3.
Remove the battery cover.
4.
Replace all (4) batteries with known good, fresh batteries.
NOTE
: Failure to turn the unit
OFF
before removing the batteries can cause
the unit to become inoperable. To remedy this situation, short the two
battery housing connectors together for a few seconds. Then re-install
the batteries.
