Safety Notes - VOLTCRAFT VC-585 Mode D'emploi

6. Safety Notes

Please read the operating instructions completely before commissioning the device. They contain
important information for correct operation.
The guarantee/warranty will expire if damage is incurred resulting from non-compliance with the
operating instructions! We do not assume any liability for consequential damage!
We do not assume any liability for property damage or personal injury caused by improper use or
non-compliance with the safety instructions! In such cases the warranty/guarantee is voided.
• This device left the manufacturer's factory in safe and perfect condition.
• To maintain this condition and to ensure safe operation, the user must observe the safety information and
warning notes in these operating instructions.
• For safety and approval reasons (CE), unauthorised conversion and/or modification of the device are not
permitted.
• Consult an expert when in doubt as to the operation, safety or the connection of the device.
• Meters and accessories are not toys and have no place in the hands of children!
• In commercial institutions, the accident prevention regulations of the Employer's Liability Insurance As-
sociation for Electrical Systems and Operating Materials are to be observed.
• In schools, training centres, computer and self-help workshops, handling of meters must be supervised by
trained personnel in a responsible manner.
• Ensure before every voltage measurement that the meter is not set to another measurement range.
• When using the measuring lines without cover caps, measurements be-
tween the meter and the earth potential must not be performed above the
measuring category CAT II.
• When measuring in the measuring category CAT III, the cover caps must be
pushed onto the measuring prods to avoid accidental short circuits during
measurement.
• Push the cover caps onto the measuring prods until they latch. To remove,
pull the caps from the prods with a little force.
• The measuring prods have to be removed from the measured object every time the measurement range
is changed.
• The voltage between the connection points of the meter and earth potential must not exceed 600 V in
CAT III.
• Be especially careful when dealing with voltages higher than 33 V alternating (AC) or 70 V direct voltage
(DC)! Even at these voltages it is possible to receive a potentially fatal electric shock if you touch electrical
conductors.
• To avoid electric shock, make sure not to touch the connections/measuring points to be measured directly
or indirectly during measurement. During measuring, do not grip beyond the tangible grip area markings
on the test prods and the meter.
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