01. Safety instructions
These instructions must be read carefully before put-
ting the appliance into operation or using it and must
always be kept near the place of installation or by the
appliance! The appliance was subjected to extensive
material, functional and quality checks before delivery.
This appliance can nevertheless represent a hazard if
it is not used for its intended purpose or if it is used
inappropriately by persons who have not been trained
to operate it.
In accordance with IEC – 61010, every appliance must
be marked with the following notice for protection
against overvoltage (transients) on the measuring con-
nections:
- Overvoltage category (CAT I, II, III, IV)
- Voltage range (300, 600, 1000 V)
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The four overvoltage categories were specified on the ba-
sis of the following general description:
- Overvoltage category I covers appliances that are inten-
ded for connection to the permanent electrical installati-
on of a building. Measures have been taken externally to
the appliance, either in the permanent installation or bet-
ween the permanent installation and the appliance, to limit
transient overvoltages to the respective value.
- Overvoltage category II covers appliances that are inten-
ded for connection to the permanent electrical installation
of a building. Examples of such appliances are household
appliances, portable tools and similar power consumers.
- Overvoltage category III covers appliances that are part
of the permanent installation and other appliances of
which a higher degree of availability is expected. Ex-
amples of such appliances are distribution panels, power
switches, distributors (IEV 826-06-01, including cables,
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