b) Electrical safety
Attention, important note!
Only persons with relevant electro-technical knowledge and experience
should carry out the installation! *)
If it is installed improperly, you risk:
• your own life
• the life of the person using the electrical system.
If it is not installed properly, you risk severe damage to property, e.g., by fire.
You face the risk of being held liable for personal injury and material damage.
Contact an Electrician!
*) Specialist knowledge required for the installation:
In particular, the following expertise is required for installation:
• the applicable „5 safety rules“: Switch off power; secure against switching back
on; determine voltage-free status; earthing and short-circuiting; cover or fence off
nearby live parts
• Choose appropriate tools, meters and, if necessary, personal protective equip-
ment
• Evaluation of the measurement results
• Selection of the electrical installation material to ensure the shutdown conditions
• IP protection types
• Installation of the electrical installation material
• Type of mains supply network (TN system, IT system, TT system) and the con-
nection conditions that follow from them (classical earthing, protective earthing,
required additional measures, etc.)
If you do not have the expertise required for the installation, do not install it
yourself, but entrust the work to a qualified electrician.
c) Operation
• Carefully inspect the voltage tester for damage before each use. If the voltage
tester is damaged, do not use it. If so, dispose of it in an environmentally friendly
manner. A defective glow lamp cannot be replaced.
• The voltage tester must not get damp or wet. Never use the voltage tester in humid
conditions (e.g., dew, fog, rain, etc.).
• Only use the voltage tester at an ambient temperature of -10 °C to +50 °C.
• Only use the voltage tester to test AC voltages in the range of 100 - 250 V/AC with
a frequency of 50 - 500 Hz. The permissible voltage for the test procedure is also
indicated on the voltage tester.
A test on DC voltages is not permitted (e.g., for photovoltaic systems).
• Test the function of the voltage tester before each use on an intact/functional/
sound voltage source.
• Do not use the voltage tester as a replacement for a conventional screwdriver.
Heavy mechanical stress when loosening or tightening screws will damage the
voltage tester.
• Always use only one voltage tester. Never measure with two single-pole voltage
testers at the same time.
Function
A series resistor and a light bulb are located between the blade point on one side of the voltage
tester and the contact surface on the handle end.
Now If you connect the blade tip to a voltage-carrying line and touch the contact surface at
the handle end with your fingertip (direct skin contact required!), a current will flow through
the your body.
Thanks to the series resistor in the voltage tester, the current is harmless. However, it is suffici-
ent for the glow lamp to light up.
However, the operation of the single-pole voltage tester can cause problems. It is
therefore important to follow the instructions in the next chapter „Operation“.
Operating instructions
Single-pole voltage tester
Item no. 1601070
Intended use
The product is designed to test AC voltages in the range of 100 - 250 V/AC with a frequency of
50 - 500 Hz. It is not intended for other applications.
For safety and approval reasons, do not convert and/or alter the product in any way. If you use
the product for other purposes than those described above, the product may be damaged.
Moreover, improper use involves risks such as short-circuits, fire, electric shocks, etc. Please
read the operating instructions carefully and do not discard them. If you pass the product on to
a third party, please include the operating instructions.
This product complies with the applicable national and European regulations. All names of
companies and products are the trademarks of the respective owners. All rights reserved.
Package contents
• Voltage tester
• Operating instructions
Up-to-date operating instructions
Download the latest operating instructions via the link www.conrad.com/downloads or scan the
QR code. Follow the instructions on the website.
Explanation of symbols
The lightning symbol inside a triangle is used when there is a potential risk of perso-
nal injury, such as electric shock.
An exclamation mark inside a triangle indicates important instructions in this opera-
ting manual which must be adhered to.
The arrow symbol indicates specific tips and advice on operation.
Observe the operating instructions.
Safety instructions
Please read the operating instructions carefully and pay particular attention
to the safety instructions. We do not assume liability for any injuries/mate-
rial damages resulting from failure to observe the safety instructions and the
information in these operating instructions regarding the proper use of the
product. Furthermore, in such cases, the warranty/guarantee will be null and
void.
a) General information
• The product is not a toy. Keep out of the reach of children and pets.
• Do not leave packing materials unattended. It may become a dangerous plaything
for children.
• Protect the product from extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, strong vibrations,
high humidity, moisture, combustible gases, vapours and solvents.
• Never expose the product to mechanical stress.
• If safe operation is no longer possible, take the device out of service and secure
it against unintended use. Safe operation is no longer possible, if the product:
- shows visible signs of damage,
- no longer functions properly,
- has been stored under adverse ambient conditions for an extended period of
time or
- has been exposed to considerable strain during transport.
• Please handle the product with care. The product can be damaged if crushed,
struck or dropped, even from a low height.
• If you have doubts about how to operate the device or its safety, consult a trained
technician.
• If you have any questions that are not answered in these operating instructions,
please contact our technical customer service or another specialist.