Safety Instructions - Velleman DVM1500 Notice D'emploi

DVM1500 – DIGITAL MULTIMETER + NO CONTACT AC VOLTAGE DETECTOR
1. Introduction
To all residents of the European Union
Important environmental information about this product
This symbol on the device or the package indicates that disposal of the device after its lifecycle could harm the
environment.
Do not dispose of the unit (or batteries) as unsorted municipal waste; it should be taken to a specialized company for
recycling.
This device should be returned to your distributor or to a local recycling service.
Respect the local environmental rules.
If in doubt, contact your local waste disposal authorities.
Thank you for choosing Velleman! Please read the manual thoroughly before bringing this device into service. If the device was damaged in
transit, don't install or use it and contact your dealer.

2. Safety Instructions

To ensure safe operation and in order to exploit the full functionality of the meter, please follow the
directions in this section carefully.
This multimeter has been designed according to IEC-1010 concerning electronic measuring instruments with an overvoltage category
CAT II 1,000V, CAT III 600V and pollution 2.
• Damage caused by disregard of certain guidelines in this manual is not covered by the warranty and the dealer will not accept
responsibility for any ensuing defects or problems.
• When using this meter, the user must observe all normal safety rules concerning protection against the danger of electroshocks
and protection against misuse.
• If the meter is used near noise-generating equipment, the display may become unstable or indicate large errors.
• The test leads must always be in good condition. Before using, verify that the insulation on the test leads is not damaged and/or
the wires are not exposed.
• Full compliance with safety standards can only be guaranteed if used with the supplied test leads. They must be replaced with the
same model or the same class.
• Never exceed the protection limit values indicated for each measurement range.
• Do not touch unused terminals when the meter is linked to a circuit. Be careful when working around bare conductors or busbars.
• When the value scale to be measured is unknown, set the range selector at the highest position. Make sure the rotary function
selector is placed on the correct function before each measurement.
• Disconnect the test leads form the circuit under test before rotating the range selector.
• When carrying out measurements on TV or switching power circuits, there may be high amplitude voltage pulses which may
damage the meter.
• Never perform resistance measurements on live circuits.
• Always be careful when handling voltages > 60VDC or > 30VAC RMS.
• Always keep fingers behind the guards of the test leads.
3. Description
1. EF-DETECT area
2. LCD
3. keypad
4. backlight
5. rotary switch
6. terminals
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