Amprobe Telaris-Earth-Test Earth-Resistance-Tester - Manual (Page 9)

Operator´s Safety
WARNING
The Amprobe EARTH-TEST has been designed and checked in accordance with the safety
regulations for Electronic test and Measurement and left our factory in a safe and perfect
condition. In order to maintain this condition and to ensure safe operation, the operator must
respect the references and warnings contained in this instruction manual.
• The respective accident prevention regulations established by the professional associations
for electrical systems and equipment must be strictly met at all times.
• Measurements in dangerous proximity of electrical installations are only to be executed
when instructed by a responsible electrical specialist, and never alone.
• Prior to usage, inspect instrument and test leads for external damage.Prior to any
operation, ensure that the connecting leads used and the instrument are both in perfect
condition.
• If the operator’s safety can no longer be guaranteed, the instrument is to be put out of
service and protected against use. The safety is no longer guaranteed, if theinstrument:
• 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 technical
data section.
• Avoid any heating up of the instrument by direct sunlight to ensure perfect functioning and
long instrument life.
• The instrument may only be connected to voltage free earth connectors!
Appropriate Usage
WARNING
• The instrument may only be used under those conditions and for those purposes for which
it was built. For this reason, the safety references (chapter 3.0),as well as the technical data
including environmental conditions (chapter 15.0) must be followed at all times.
• The operational safety of the instrument is no longer guaranteedafter unauthorised
modifications or changes.
• Service and maintenance may only be carried out by an authorised service technician.
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