Operating manual VAS 5051B A01.4 08/04 All rights reserved.
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VA S 5 05 3
VA S 50 51 B
VA S 5 05 1
VA S 5 0 52
7. Warning!
Adequate ventilation should be provided when working on operating combustion engi-
nes.
8. Warning!
Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufactures’s recommended attach-
ments.
9. Warning!
When connected to electrical power supply, the devices correspond to protection
class 1 and are fitted with a safety-tested power cable. They may only be connected to
electrical networks with an earthed protective conductor (TN networks) or electrical out-
lets with earthed protective conductors.
10. Warning!
All measurement probes shall be used within their specifications and as described
within these instructions. All measurement clamps shall be used on appropriate insu-
lated wiring. Do not conduct measurement, if the wiring is damaged.
11. Warning!
During test drives, secure the tester with a strap on the vehicle's back seatand connect
it to the vehicle using the diagnostic cable. A second person must operate the tester
from the back seat. Operation from the front seat is too dangerous, e.g. in the event of
airbag activation.
VAS 5051
To supply the VAS 5051 with power from the vehicle battery, use only the 3 m diagnostic
cable.
