Precautions For Use - Chauvin Arnoux C.A 6545 Notice De Fonctionnement

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Caution! Please consult the User Manual before using the device.
In this User Manual, failure to follow or carry out instructions preceded by this symbol may result in
personal injury or damage to the device and the installations.
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This appliance is protected by double insulation or reinforced insulation. It does not have to be
connected to an earth protection terminal for electrical safety.
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Caution! Risk of electric shock.
The voltage of the parts identified by this symbol, may be ≥ 120 V DC. For safety reasons, this
symbol goes ON on the LCD screen as soon as a voltage is generated.
Thank you for purchasing this C.A. 6545 or C.A. 6547 megohmmeter and thank you for your confidence.
To obtain the best possible service from your instrument:
read these operating instructions carefully,
comply with the precautions for use.
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Comply with the conditions for use: temperature, humidity, altitude, degree of pollution and place of
use
This instrument may be used directly on installations whose operating voltage does not exceed
1000 V in relation to the earth (measurement category III) or on circuits, by-passing the network and
protected or not by-passing the network (measurement category I). In the latter case, the service
voltage must not exceed 2500 V with impulse voltages limited to 2.5 kV (see NF EN 61010 ed. 2 for
2001).
Use only the accessories delivered with the unit, compliant with safety standards (NF EN 61010-2-
031).
Respect the value and type of the fuse (see § 8.1.2) 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.
Repairs and metrological verifications must be carried out by approved, qualified personnel.
A battery charging up is indispensable before metrological tests.

PRECAUTIONS FOR USE

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