Safety Precautions - Chauvin Arnoux C. A 6410 Notice De Fonctionnement

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Meaning of the
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
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.
You have just acquired a ground tester and we thank you for your confidence.
To get the best service from your instrument:
- read carefully this User manual
- respect the operating precautions detailed within.
Do not use the clamp on cables where the voltage exceeds 150 V RMS or DC in
relation to the earth in category III Pollution 2.
Category III meets with the strict requirements concerning reliability and
environmental constraints, corresponding to permanent use on fixed industrial
installations, as defined in the EN 61010 standard.
Note: The label that you stick to the back of your instrument reminds you of the values
that must not be exceeded, the measurement ranges, and briefly, the operation of the
clamp.
Avoid any shock to the measurement head, especially to the jaw faces.
Keep the surfaces of the jaw faces clean. Even slight soiling may cause malfunction
of the clamp.
Avoid the immediate proximity of metallic masses (see distortion parameters).
With the recorded or programmed values saved, it is advisable to switch OFF the
instrument between each measurement, to increase the service life of the clamp.
Do not exceed the permissible overloads of loop current (see general specifications).
Do not leave the battery in the instrument in case of prolonged non-use.
Opening of covers or removal of elements (apart from those that can be
manipulatedby hand) risks giving access to parts that are dangerous to touch. The
instrument must be disconnected from any source of power supply before being
opened for any adjustment, replacement, maintenance or repair.
When risk-free operation is no longer possible, the instrument must be taken out
of service and protected from any untimely operation.
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