Introduction; Safety Precautions; Safety Symbols - PeakTech 4145 Bedienungsanleitung

1. Introduction

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). Overvoltage category CAT III
1000V / CAT IV 600V ; pollution degree 2.

2. Safety Precautions

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 exceed the maximum permissible input ratings (danger of serious injury
and/or of the equipment).

Check test leads and probes for faulty insulations or bare wires before
connection to the equipment.
 Replace a defective fuse only with a fuse of the original rating. Never short-circuit
fuse or fuse housing.
 Never touch the tips of test leads or probes.
 Comply with the warning labels and other info on the equipment.
 Conduct measuring works only in dry clothing and in rubber shoes, i. e. on
isolating mats.
 Always start with the highest measuring range when measuring unknown values.

Disconnect test leads or probe from the measuring circuit before switching
modes or functions.
 Do not subject the equipment to direct sunlight or extreme temperatures.
 Do not subject the equipment to extreme 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 (import for exact measurements).
 Only for indoor-use.
 Measuring instruments don´t belong to children hands

2.1. Safety Symbols

Attention ! Risk of electric shock! Do not open the case during a measuring process!
Attention !
Do not apply over-voltage to the input jacks! Remove the test set cords before
opening the battery compartment! Cleaning - Use a dry cloth to clean the housing!
Observe all safety notes in the operating instructions!
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