Amprobe GP-2 Geo-Test - Manual (Page 3)

GP-2 GeoTest
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1. PRECAUTIONS AND SAFETY MEASURES
This instrument complies with European Community (EC) standards: EN61557-1,
EN61557-5 and EN 61010-1.
WARNING:
For your 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
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Before and during measurements please carefully heed the instructions below:
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Do not measure in wet or dusty places;
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Do not measure in the presence of gas, explosive materials or combustibles;
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Do not touch the circuit under test if no measurement is being taken;
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Do not touch exposed metal parts, unused terminals, circuits, etc…
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Do not use the instrument if it seems to be malfunctioning (i.e. if you notice
deformations, breaks, leakage of substances, absence of messages on the display
etc…);
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Be particularly careful when measuring voltages higher than 25V in potentially
hazardous areas (such as building sites, swimming pools and so on) and higher than
50V in any area, in order to avoid the risk of electrical shocks.
The following symbols are used in this manual:
Warning: Should you fail to keep to the prescribed instructions you could
damage the instrument and/or its components or endanger your personal safety.
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1.1. PRELIMINARY INSTRUCTIONS
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This instrument has been designed for use in environments with pollution rating 2.
It can be used for tests on installations of excess voltage category III max 250V (phase to
earth).
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Always keep to the usual safety standards intended to:
- protect you against dangerous currents;
- protect the instrument against incorrect operation.
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Only the accessories supplied with the instrument guarantee compliance with the
safety standards. Accordingly, they must be used only when in good condition and, if
necessary, they must be replaced with identical factory parts.