Safety Precautions - PeakTech 6180 Bedienungsanleitung

1. Safety Precautions

This product complies with the requirements of the following European Community Directives: 2014/30/EU
(Electromagnetic Compatibility) and 2014/35/EU (Low Voltage) as amended by 2004/22/EC (CE-Marking).
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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Prior to connection of the equipment to the mains, check that the available mains voltage corresponds to the
voltage setting of the equipment.
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Connect the mains plug of the equipment only to a mains outlet with earth connection.
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Do not place the equipment on damp or wet surfaces.
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Check test leads and probes for faulty insulation or bare wires before connection to the equipment.
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Replace a defective fuse only with a fuse of the original rating. Never short-circuit fuse or fuse holding.
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Do not cover the ventilation slots of the cabinet to ensure that air is able to circulate freely inside.
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Do not insert metal objects into the equipment by way of the ventilation slots.
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Do not place water-filled containers on the equipment (danger of short-circuit in case of knockover of the
container)
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Do not operate the equipment near strong magnetic fields (motors, transformers etc.).
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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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Please use only 4mm-safety test leads to ensure immaculate function.
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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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The measurement instrument is not to be operated unattended.
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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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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 meter is suitable for indoor use only
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Do not store the meter in a place of explosive, inflammable substances.
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Opening the equipment and service – and repair work must only be performed by qualified service personnel
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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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Do not modify the equipment in any way
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-Measuring instruments don't belong to children hands.-
Cleaning the cabinet
Prior to cleaning the cabinet, withdraw the mains plug from the power outlet. 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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