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This instrument complies with the safety standard IEC 61010-2-030 or EN BS 61010-2-030, the cables comply with the IEC
61010-031 or EN BS 61010-031 and the current sensors comply with the IEC 61010-2-032 or EN BS 61010-2-032, for voltages
up to 600 V in category IV or 1 000 V in category III.
Failure to comply with the safety instructions can cause a risk of electric shock, fire, explosion, destruction of the instrument and
of the installations.
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The operator and/or the authority must carefully read and fully understand the precautions to be taken during its use.
Sound knowledge and awareness of electrical hazards are essential when using this instrument.
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If you use this product in a different way, other than the way described in this user guide, the protection it provides may
be impaired, with potential risk to the operator and the instrument.
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Do not use the product when the voltage or measurement category exceeds those mentioned in this user guide.
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Do not use the product if any part appears damaged, incomplete or badly closed.
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Before each use, check the condition of the test leads, probes and crocodile clips: they must be in good order, clean and with
no broken or cracked insulation
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Before using your product, check that it is perfectly dry. In case of presence of moisture inside or outside the case, it
must be thoroughly dried before it is connected or used.
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Use only the leads and accessories supplied with this product. The use of test leads (or accessories) of a lower voltage
or measurement category impairs the voltage and measurement category of the product.
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Wear systematically personal protective equipment.
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Do not put your hands near the terminals of the instrument.
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When handling the leads, test probes, and crocodile clips, keep your fingers behind the guards.
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Use only with power supplies and battery packs supplied by the manufacturer: these elements have specific safety
devices.
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All troubleshooting and metrological checks must be performed by competent and suitably trained personnel.
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The current sensors must not be placed on or removed from bare conductors at hazardous voltages: refer to the sensor
manual and comply with the handling instructions.
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To avoid the risk of damage to the instrument, turn off the instrument before the connections are made.
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It is recommended not to keep the USB key inserted in the instrument connector during Isolation, Continuity and I-V
Curve measurements as it could compromise the safety during the use of the instrument.
Go to our web site to download the user manual for your PHOTOVOLTAIC TEST FTV500:
www.chauvin-arnoux.com
Search on the name of your instrument. Once you have found it, go to its page. The user manual is on the right
side.
Download it.
SAFETY WARNINGS
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