Amprobe Multitest-1000 Continuity-Tester - Manual (Page 4)

1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES
This instrument conforms to safety standards EN61557 and EN 61010-1 relating to
electronic measuring instruments.
WARNING
For your own safety as well as that of the instrument you are recommended
to follow the procedures described in this instruction manual and carefully
read all the notes preceded by the symbol
.
Strictly adhere to the following instructions before and during measurements:
)
Do not take measurements in wet environments.
) Do not take measurements in environments with explosive gas, fuels or dust.
) Keep yourself insulated from the object under test.
) Avoid any contact with exposed metal parts, ends of test leads not in use, circuits, etc.
) Do not take any measurements in the case of unusual conditions of the instrument
such as deformation, breakage, leakage of substances, absence of displayed readings
etc.
) Pay careful attention when measuring voltages exceeding 25V in particular places
(building yards, swimming pools...) and 50V in ordinary places because of the risk of
electric shock.
The following symbols are used in this manual:
Caution: refer to the instructions reported in this manual; improper use may
damage the apparatus or its components.
AC Voltage or Current.
Unidirectional pulsating Voltage or Current.
Rotary switch of the instrument.
1.1. PRELIMINARY
INSTRUCTIONS
) This instrument has been designed for use in environments with a pollution degree 2.
) It can be used for tests on electrical installations with over voltage category III up to
265V (to Earth).
) You are recommended to comply with the standard safety regulations aimed at:
9 Protecting you against dangerous currents.
9 Protecting the instrument against improper use.
) Only the leads supplied with the instrument guarantee compliance with the safety
standards. They must be in good condition and must be replaced, if necessary, with
identical models.
) Do not take measurements on circuits exceeding the specified voltage limits.