Cooper Instruments & Systems ACX-1 Aircraft Cable Tension Meter - Manual (Page 3)

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1.0 SAFETY
WARNING: When using cordless, electronic instruments, always follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk
of fire, electric shock and personal injury.
READ AND SAVE ALL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE. Before use, ensure all users read and understand
this manual, as well as any labels packaged with or attached to the instrument.
1. KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT. Read this manual carefully to learn your tension meter’s applications and
limitations, as well as the potential hazards associated with this type of instrument.
2. AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS. Do not use your instrument in the presence of explosive
atmospheres (gaseous fumes, dust or flammable materials). Do not submerge your instrument in liquids.
3. USE THE RIGHT TOOL OR INSTRUMENT. Do not use this instrument to do a job for which it is not
recommended.
4. CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS. Inspect instrument before use. Check for any binding of moving parts,
improper mountings, broken parts and any other condition that may affect operation. Do not use a damaged
instrument. Tag damaged instrument “DO NOT USE” until repaired. For repair, send instruments directly to
Cooper Instruments.
5. GUARD AGAINST ELECTRIC SHOCK when connecting power supply to voltage source.
6. MAINTAIN INSTRUMENT CAREFULLY. Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease. Do not
lubricate. All roller bearings are sealed.
7. DO NOT USE INSTRUMENT IF it has received a sharp blow, been dropped or damaged in any way. Do not
disassemble. Incorrect reassembly may result in the risk of electric shock, fire or exposure to battery fluids. If
instrument is damaged return it to Cooper Instruments for repair.
8. STANDARD POWER SUPPLY IS RATED FOR 100-240 VAC and includes several “blades” allowing use with
European, US, Australian and other plug configurations.
9. DO NOT USE INSTRUMENT WHEN TEMPERATURE is below 35°F or above 115°F. Charging in direct
sunlight or near a heat source will not produce a full charge and may permanently damage battery pack.
10. STORE INSTRUMENT AND CHARGER in a cool, dry place. Do not store where temperatures may exceed
120°F or fall below 35°F for storage times less than one month. Never let LCD display or battery pack
assembly freeze.
11. WARNING: Only use battery pack assemblies provided by Cooper Instruments, with your meter (P/N: ACX-60).
Other types of batteries may leak or explode, causing personal or property damage if charged in this device.
2.0 CHARGING INSTRUMENT BATTERIES
1. Connect power supply cable to instrument.
2. Plug the power supply into a 100 – 240 VAC outlet.
3. Full charge of battery assembly takes approximately eight hours.
4. Battery pack assembly cannot be overcharged, however instrument will remain on while plugged into power
supply.
5. Fully charged battery assemblies will operate approximately six hours +/- 20% depending upon usage and
backlighting intensity.
6. Battery charge level is indicated in the upper, right-hand corner of display.
3.0 OPERATION: QUICK START
1. TURN UNIT ON by pressing ON button. Display shows: Tension (Lbs, Newtons, or Kilograms), Cable size
selected and battery charge level.
2. MEMORY FUNCTION. Depress the MEMORY button to store and display up to five separate tension readings,
plus the average (AVG) of these stored values.
3. MOVE BETWEEN SCREENS by pressing either the ↑ or ↓ arrows. To make, or enter a selection, depress the
ENTER key. To exit a setting, depress the ESCAPE key.
4. ZERO THE INSTRUMENT before taking readings by holding the instrument in the attitude in which it will be
used, and with no load applied press the button marked ZERO.