Safety Precautions - Chauvin Arnoux C.A 5230 G Notice De Fonctionnement

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 damage 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.
Thank you for purchasing a C.A 5230 G RMS Multimeter. To get
the best service from this instrument:
- read this user's manual carefully
- respect the safety precautions detailed

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Respect the value and the type of fuses or there is risk of
deterioration of the instrument and invalidation of the guarantee.
- Fuse 0.5 A HBC (500 V min - 10 kA - 6.3 x 32 mm)
- Fuse 12 A HBC (600 V min - 300 kA - 10.3 x 38 mm)
Never use on networks at a voltage above 600 V in relation to
the earth and of overvoltage category greater than III, i.e.
industrial and domestic permanent installations (c.f. IEC 664-1).
Use indoors in environments of degree of pollution at most equal
to 2 (c.f. IEC 664-1), of temperature from 0 to +50°C and of
relative humidity less than 70%.
Use accessories in conformity with safety standards
(IEC 1010-2-031) of minimum voltage 600 V and overvoltage
category III.
Never open the case of the multimeter before having
disconnected it from all electric sources.
Never connect to the circuit to be measured if the case of the
instrument is not correctly closed.
Before any measurement, check the leads and switch are in the
correct position.
Never make resistance measurements on a live circuit.
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