Amprobe PQ55A Power-Analyzer - Manual (Page 6)

� � Safety Information
• The respective accident prevention regulations established by the professional
associations for electrical systems and equipment must be strictly met at all
times.
• The instrument may only be connected to input voltage as indicated on the
back decal.
• I n order to avoid electrical shock, the valid safety and national regulations
regarding excessive contact voltages must receive utmost attention, when
working with voltages exceeding 120V (60V) DC or 50V (25V)rms AC. The
values in brackets are valid for limited ranges (as for example medicine and
agriculture).
• Measurements in dangerous proximity of electrical installations are only to be
executed when instructed by a responsible electrical specialist, and never alone.
• If the operator’s safety is no longer ensured, the instrument is to be put out of service
and protected against use. The safety is no longer insured, if the instrument:
- shows obvious damage
- does not carry out the desired measurements
- has been stored for too long under unfavourable conditions
- has been subjected to mechanical stress during transport.
• The instrument may only be used within the operating ranges as specified in
the Specification section.
• Avoid any heating up of the instrument by direct sunlight to ensure proper
functioning and long instrument life.
• Never try to disassemble battery cells !The battery contains highly alkaline elec-
trolyte. Danger of causticization. If electrolyte gets in contact with skin or cloth-
ing, rinse immediately with water. If electrolyte gets in contact with the eyes,
immediately flush by using pure water and consult a doctor.
• Never try to make contact between both battery cell poles, for example by
using a wire connection. The resulting short-circuit current is very high and
causes extreme heat. Danger of fire and explosion.
• Never throw battery cells into a fire as this could cause an explosion.
• Never expose batteries or accumulators to humidity.
• When replacing or changing the battery, make certain of correct polarity.
• Only use batteries as described in the specifications
� Appropriate Usage
• The instrument may only be used under those conditions and for those pur-
poses for which it was conceived. For this reason, in particular the safety refer-
ences, the specifications including environmental conditions and the usage in
dry environments must be followed.
• When modifying or changing the instrument, the operational safety is no lon-
ger ensured.
� Transport and Storage
• Please keep the original packaging for later transport, e.g. for calibration. Any
transport damage due to faulty packaging will be excluded from warranty claims
• In order to avoid instrument damage, it is advised to remove batteries when
not using the instrument over a certain time period. However, should the
instrument be contaminated by leaking battery cells, you are kindly requested
to return it to the factory for cleaning and inspection.
• Instruments must be stored in dry and closed areas. In the case of an instrument
being transported in extreme temperatures, a recovery time of minimum 2
hours is required prior to instrument operation.
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