1. Safety Precautions
This product complies with the requirements of the following European Community Directives:
2004/108/EC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) and 2006/95/EC (Low Voltage) as amended by
2004/22/EC (CE-Marking); pollution degree 2.
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.
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Do not use this instrument for high-energy industrial installation measurement.
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Do not exceed the maximum permissible input ratings (danger of serious injury and/or
destruction of the equipment).
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Check test leads and probes for faulty insulation or bare wires before connection to the
equipment.
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To avoid electric shock, do not operate this product in wet or damp conditions. Conduct
measuring works only in dry clothing and rubber shoes, i. e. on isolating mats.
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Comply with the warning labels and other info on the equipment.
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Do not subject the equipment to direct sunlight or extreme temperatures, humidity or
dampness.
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Do not subject the equipment to shocks or strong vibrations.
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Do not operate the equipment near strong magnetic fields (motors, transformers etc.).
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Keep hot soldering irons or guns away from the equipment.
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Allow the equipment to stabilize at room temperature before taking up measurement (important
for exact measurements).
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Periodically wipe the cabinet with a damp cloth and mid detergent. Do not use abrasives or
solvents.
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The instrument is suitable for indoor use only
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Do not operate the meter before the cabinet has been closed and screwed safely as terminal
can carry voltage.
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Do not store the meter in a place of explosive, inflammable substances.
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Do not modify the equipment in any way
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Do not place the equipment face-down on any table or work bench to prevent damaging the
controls at the front.
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Opening the equipment and service – and repair work must only be performed by qualified
service personnel
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Measuring instruments don't belong to children hands.
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