Amprobe 37XR-A Professional-Digital-Multimeter - Manual (Page 16)

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Product Maintenance
Cleaning
To clean the meter, use a soft cloth moistened with water. To avoid damage to the
plastic components do not use benzene, alcohol, acetone, ether, paint thinner,
lacquer thinner, ketone or other solvents to clean the meter.
Troubleshooting
If the meter appears to operate improperly, check the following items first.
1.
Review the operating instructions to ensure the meter is being used properly.
2. Inspect and test the continuity of the test leads.
3.
Make sure the battery is in good condition. The low battery symbol  appears
when the battery falls below the level where accuracy is guaranteed. Replace a
low-battery immediately.
4. Check the condition of the fuses if the current ranges operate incorrectly.
Battery and Fuse Replacement See Figure -15-
;:WARNING
To avoid electrical shock remove the test leads from both the
meter and the test circuit before accessing the battery or the
fuses.
To access the battery and the mA fuse remove the two screws holding the
Battery/Fuse Cover in place, and lift the cover from the meter.
To replace the mA fuse, pry it from its clips using a small screwdriver. A spare mA
fuse is located between the battery and the mA fuse.
mA Fuse: Fast Blow .5A/1000V, minimum interrupt rating 30 kA
(6.3 x 32 mm) (Amprobe
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FP500)
To replace the 10 A fuse: 1) Remove the battery. 2) Remove the four rear-case
screws. 3) Separate the case. 4) Remove the 10 A fuse cover. 5) Remove and
replace the 10A fuse. 6) Re-install the fuse cover. 7) Reassemble the meter.
10A Fuse: Fast Blow 10A/1000V, minimum interrupt rating 30 kA
(10 x 38 mm) (Amprobe
“
FP100).
Repair
All test tools returned for warranty or non-warranty repair or for calibration should be
accompanied by the following: your name, company’s name, address, telephone number,
and proof of purchase. Additionally, please include a brief description of the problem or the
service requested and include the test leads with the meter. Non-warranty repair or
replacement charges should be remitted in the form of a check, a money order, credit card
with expiration date, or a purchase order made payable to Amprobe
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Test Tools.
In-Warranty Repairs and Replacement – All Countries
Please read the warranty statement and check your battery before requesting repair. During
the warranty period any defective test tool can be returned to your Amprobe
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Test Tools
distributor for an exchange for the same or like product. Please check the “Where to Buy”
section on
www.amprobe.com for a list of distributors near you. Additionally, in the United
States and Canada In-Warranty repair and replacement units can also be sent to a
Amprobe
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Test Tools Service Center (see below for address).