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Model 72-8720: OPERATING MANUAL
Safety Information
This Meter complies with the standards IEC61010 safety
measurement requirement: in pollution degree 2,
overvoltage category (CAT. I 1000V, CAT.II 600V) and
double insulation.
CAT. I: Signal level, special equipment or parts of
equipment, telecommunication, electronic, etc., with
smaller transient overvoltage's than overvoltage's CAT.
II.
CAT. II: Local level, appliance, PORTABLE EQUIPMENT
etc., with smaller transient voltage overvoltage's than
CAT. III
Use the Meter only as specified in this operating manual,
otherwise the protection provided by the Meter may be
impaired.
In this manual, a
Warning
identifies conditions and
actions that may pose hazards to the user , or may
damage the Meter or the equipment under test.
A
Note
identifies the information that user should pay
attention to.
Rules For Safe Operation
Warning
To avoid possible electric shock or personal injury,
and to avoid possible damage to the Meter or to the
equipment under test, adhere to the following rules:
Before using the Meter inspect the case. Do not
use the Meter if it is damaged or the case (or part
of the case) is removed. Look for cracks or
missing plastic.
Inspect the test leads for damaged insulation or
exposed metal. Check the test leads for continuity.
Replace damaged test leads with identical model
number or electrical specifications before using
the Meter.
Do not apply more than the rated voltage or
current, as marked on the Meter , between the
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International electrical symbols used on the Meter and
in this Operating Manual are explained on page 8.
