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Only qualified persons may carry out work with
these device. The user needs to be farmiliar with
the risks for measuring and compliance
with safety regulations and the proper use of the
tester.
Workings may only be performed with appropri-
ate personal protective equipment.
Observe the minimum object distance to other
plant components that are energized or earthed
and use personal protective equipment as speci-
fied by national accident prevention regulations
(in Germany: BGV A3 or VDE 0105-100).
The function of the measuring device must be
checked briefly before and whenever possible
after the use. Carry out the function test and
check the instrument at a known voltage source
(AC and DC). If the indication of one or several
systems fails in the course of checking, the
instrument must not be used again.
The tester may only be dismantled by authorised
personnal.
Maintainance is only allowed by the manufac-
turer or explicitly authorised repair shops
(see section 7).
Before using the device check the housing and
connecting line for visible damage. If damages
are visible the voltage tester may not be placed into
operation. In case of strong dirt contamination, the
tester must be cleaned before use.
The device has to be stored in a clean and dry
environment.