Safety Instructions - Conrad Voltcraft VC-5080 Mode D'emploi

6. Safety instructions

Please read the operating instructions thoroughly before use, they contain important information
on correct operation.
In case of damage caused by non-observance of these operating instructions, the warranty gets
void! We are not liable for any consequential damage!
We are not liable for property damage or injuries caused by improper use or non-observance of
safety instructions! Such circumstances will void the warranty!
The device left the factory in a safe and perfectly working technical condition.
To maintain this condition and ensure safe operation, the user must observe all safety instructions and
warnings included in this manual.
• For safety and approval reasons, it is not permitted to modify or alter the product in any way.
• Consult an expert when in doubt about the operation, safety or connection of the multimeter.
• Measuring instruments and accessories are not toys and must be kept out of the reach of children!
• For installations in industrial facilities, follow the accident prevention regulations for electrical systems
and equipment of the government safety organization or the corresponding authority for your country.
• In schools and training facilities and hobby and self-help workshops, the use of measuring devices must
be monitored by trained and responsible personnel.
• Verify that the multimeter is set to the correct measuring range before each measurement.
• Always remove the test leads from the measuring object before changing the measuring range.
• The voltage between the meter's connection points and ground potential may not exceed 500 V DC/AC
in CAT III.
• Exercise extreme caution when handling voltages >33 V AC or >70 V DC! Even at such voltages you can
receive a life-threatening electric shock upon contact with electric wires.
• Always check the multimeter and test leads for damage(s) before each measurement. Never conduct
measurements if the protective insulation is damaged (torn, missing, etc.). The included test leads fea-
ture a wear indicator. If damaged, a second insulating layer of a different color becomes visible. In this
case, cease use of and replace the equipment immediately.
• To prevent electric shock, make sure not to touch the connections/measuring points to be measured
directly or indirectly during measurement. Do not touch beyond the feelable handle markings on the test
leads during measurement.
• Do not use the multimeter immediately prior to, during or just after a thunderstorm (chance of lightning!
/ high energy over voltage). Please make sure that your hands, shoes, clothing, the floor, the measuring
device, test leads, switches, switching components, etc. are dry.
• Do not use the multimeter in rooms or under adverse ambient conditions where combustible gas, smoke
or dust are or may be present!
• Avoid operating it in the immediate vicinity of strong magnetic or electromagnetic fields, transmission
antennas or HF generators. Failure to do so may falsify readings.
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