Precautions For Use - Chauvin Arnoux C.A 6521 Notice De Fonctionnement

English
Meaning of the symbol
Warning ! Please refer to the User's Manual before using
the instrument.
In this User's Manual, the instructions preceded by the above
symbol, should they not be carried out as shown, can result
in a physical accident or dammage the instrument and the
installations.
Meaning of the symbol
This device is protected by a double insulation or by a
reinforced insulation. No linking is required from the protection
earth terminal to ensure the electrical security.
Meaning of the symbol
Warning ! Risk of electric shock.
The voltage of the parts marked with this symbol may be
dangerous. For safety reasons, this symbol will light up on
the LCD screen as soon as a voltage is generated.
Thank you for purchasing a C.A 6521, C.A 6523 or C.A 6525
insulation tester.
To get the best service from this instrument :
■ read this user's manual carefully
■ respect the safety precautions detailed

PRECAUTIONS FOR USE

■ Comply with the conditions for use : temperature, humidity,
altitude, degree of pollution and place of use
■ This instrument can be used on category II installations for
voltages which do not exceed 300 V in relation to the earth.
The equipment classified in category II is energy-consuming
equipment, receiving its power supply from the fixed
installation (cf. IEC 664-1, 1992 edition).
■ Do not perform any insulation or resistance measurements
when the presence of a voltage is indicated.
■ Use connection accessories that comply with the applicable
IEC safety standards, with a minimum voltage and voltage
surge category at least equal to those that you use for your
measurements.
■ Respect the value and type of the fuse to avoid damaging
the instrument and cancelling the warranty.
■ Set the switch to OFF when the instrument is not in use.
■ Check that none of the terminals is connected and that the
switch is set to OFF before opening the instrument.
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