OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
MODEL: HGT6120
STOP SHOCK
AND OUTLET TESTER
BEFORE USE:
READ ALL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE. Use extreme
caution when checking electrical circuits to avoid injury due to
electrical shock. Sperry Instruments assumes basic knowledge of
electricity on the part of the user and is not responsible for any injury
or damages due to improper use of this tester.
OBSERVE and follow all standard industry safety rules and local
electrical codes. When necessary call a qualified electrician to
troubleshoot and repair the defective electrical circuit.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Operating Range: 120 VAC, 60 Hz; CAT III 300V
Indicators: Visual Only
Operating Environment: 32° - 104° F (0 - 32° C)
Altitude up to 2000 meters. Indoor use.
Pollution degree 2. Accordance with IED-664.
Cleaning: Remove grease and grime with clean, dry cloth.
OPERATION:
1. Plug the tester into any 120 Volt standard or GFCI outlet.
2. View the indicators on the tester and match with the chart
on the tester.
3. If the tester indicates a wiring problem then turn off all power to the
outlet and repair wiring.
4. Restore power to the outlet and repeat steps 1-3.
TO TEST GFCI PROTECTED OUTLETS:
1. To test GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) protected circuits
plug tester into GFCI protected outlet. Verify the power is on and that
the outlet is wired properly.
2. Press the GFCI test button.
3. If circuit is wired properly the main GFCI outlet should trip and
power to the circuit should be off (this is indicated by the neon lamps
on the tester going off).
GROUND RESISTANCE TEST:
The unit automatically tests circuits for proper ground wiring. If the
resistance of the ground wiring is greater than 7 Ohms then the red
indicator on the front of the unit will indicate a bad ground.
CAUTION – REFER TO THIS MANUAL
BEFORE USING THIS TESTER.
Double Insulation: The tester is protected throughout by
double insulation or reinforced insulation.
Limited Lifetime Warranty limited solely to repair or replacement;
no warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
Product is warrantied to be free of defects in materials and
workmanship for the normal life of the product. In no event shall
Sperry Instruments be liable for incidental or consequential damage.
2150 Joshua's Path, Suite 302, Hauppauge, NY 11788
1-800-645-5398
www.sperryinstruments.com
GROUND RESISTANCE
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80% RH max., 50% RH above 30° C
©2006 SPERRY INSTRUMENTS, INC.
Form # 373 4/06