Beha-Amprobe AT-7000-EUR Mode D'emploi page 7

1. PRECAUTIONS AND SAFETY MEASURES
� Warnings: Read Before Using
To avoid possible electric shock or personal injury:
• Use the Meter only as specified in this manual or the protection provided by the
instrument might be impaired.
• Avoid working alone so assistance can be rendered.
• Do not use the Meter in wet or damp environments.
• Do not use the Meter if it appears damaged. Inspect the Meter before use. Look for cracks
or missing plastic. Pay particular attention to the insulation around the connectors.
• Inspect the test leads before use. Do not use them if insulation is damaged or metal is
exposed.
• Check the test leads for continuity. Replace damaged test leads before using the Meter.
• Have the Meter serviced only by qualified service personnel.
• Use extreme caution when working around bare conductors or bus bars. Contact with
the conductor could result in electric shock.
• Do not hold the Meter anywhere beyond the tactile barrier.
• Do not apply more than the rated voltage, as marked on the Meter, between the
terminals or between any terminal and earth ground.
• Remove test leads from the Meter before opening the Meter case or battery cover.
• Never operate the Meter with the battery cover removed or the case open.
• Never remove the battery cover or open the case of the Meter without first removing
the test leads from any circuit.
• Use caution when working with voltages above 30 V ac rms, 42 V ac peak, or 60 V dc.
These voltages pose a shock hazard.
• Do not attempt to measure any voltage that might exceed the maximum range of the Meter.
• Use the proper terminals, function, and range for your measurements.
• Do not operate the Meter around explosive gas, vapor, or dust.
• When using probes, keep fingers behind the finger guards.
• When making electrical connections, connect the common test lead before
connecting the live test lead; when disconnecting, disconnect the live test lead before
disconnecting the common test lead.
• To avoid false readings that can lead to electrical shock and injury, replace the battery
as soon as the low battery indicator appears.
• When servicing, use only specified user serviceable replacement parts.
• Adhere to local and national safety codes. Individual protective equipment must be used
to prevent shock and arc blast injury where hazardous live conductors are exposed.
• Only use the test lead provided with the Meter or Approved Probe Assembly rated CAT
IV 600V or better.
• Do not use HOT STICK to operate the AT-7000-RE Receiver around voltage more than 600V
• The transmitter voltage indication by LED or measurement on the LCD is not sufficient to
assure safety. Always verify the voltage presence/absence with approved voltage tester.
• The transmitter can generate dangerous voltages and currents at the output. Do not
touch exposed wires or circuitry while be tested to avoid electrical shock!
• In order to avoid electrical shock, the valid safety and national regulations regarding
excessive contact voltages must receive utmost attention when working with voltages
exceeding 120 V DC or 50 V RMS AC.
• Do not touch exposed circuitry or wires, metal probe tips or other metal parts of test
accessories. Always keep hands and fingers behind the probe or finger barriers.
• For products designed to be applied around or removed from uninsulated hazardous live
conductors, individual (personal) protective equipment must be used if hazardous live
parts of the installation could be accessible.
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