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Safety Warnings and Testing Precautions must be read and understood before the instrument is used.
They must be observed during use
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The circuit under test must be switched off, de-energised and isolated before test connections are made.
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The S1-5001 can generate up to 5 mA at 5000 V. Circuit connections must not be touched when HV is selected.
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Circuits must be discharged before disconnecting the test leads.
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In certain circumstances, break-down of the circuit under test may cause the instrument to terminate the test in an
uncontrolled manner, possibly causing a loss of display while the circuit remains energised. In this event, it is
important that the circuit is allowed to discharge and the instrument is turned off before touching any connections.
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The test terminal area and charging panel recess should be kept in a dry, clean condition.
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Replacement fuses must be of the correct type and rating.
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The instrument should not be used if any part of it is damaged.
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Refer to Testing Precautions on page 8 for further explanations and precautions.
THE INSTRUMENT MUST ONLY BE USED BY SUITABLY TRAINED AND COMPETENT PERSONS
SAFETY WARNINGS
NOTE
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