User Manual

1. Safety Precautions
This product complies with the requirements of the following European Community Directives:
2004/108/EC (Electromagnetic Compatibility).
To ensure safe operation of the equipment and eliminate the danger of serious injury due to short-
circuits (arcing), the following safety precautions must be observed.
Damages resulting from failure to observe these safety precautions are exempt from any legal
claims whatever.
* Do not use this instrument near high-energy circuits.
* Do not operate the equipment near strong magnetic fields (motors, transformers etc.).
* Do not place the equipment on damp or wet surfaces.
* Do not place water-filled containers on the equipment (danger of short-circuit in case of
knockover of the container)
* Do not operate the meter before the cabinet has been fully closed.
* Comply with the warning labels and other info on the equipment.
* The measurement instrument is not to be to operated unattended.
* Always start with the highest measuring range when measuring unknown values.
* Do not subject the equipment to direct sunlight or extreme temperatures, humidity or
dampness.
* Do not subject the equipment to shocks or strong vibrations.
* Keep hot soldering irons or guns away from the equipment.
* Allow the equipment to stabilize at room temperature before taking up measurement (important
for exact measurements).
* Replace the battery as soon as the battery indicator appears. With a low battery, the meter
might produce false reading.
* Fetch out the battery when the meter will not be used for long period.
* Periodically wipe the cabinet with a damp cloth and mid detergent. Do not use abrasives or
solvents.
* The meter is suitable for indoor use only
* Do not store the meter in a place of explosive, inflammable substances.
* Do not modify the equipment in any way
* Do not place the equipment face-down on any table or work bench to prevent damaging the
controls at the front.
* Opening the equipment and service – and repair work must only be performed by qualified
service personnel
* Measuring instruments don’t belong to children hands.
1.1 Cleaning the cabinet
Clean only with a damp, soft cloth and a commercially available mild household cleanser. Ensure
that no water gets inside the equipment to prevent possible shorts and damage to the equipment.
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