General Maintenance - Facom 711A Manual Del Usuario

To disable the automatic power-off feature, press and hold down a button while
rotating the rotaryswitch from "OFF" position to other position.
MAINTENANCE
Warning
Except replacing batteryand fuse, never attempt to repair or service your meter unless
you are qualified to do so and have the relevant calibration, performance test, and service
instructions.

General Maintenance

Periodically wipe the case with a damp cloth and mild detergent. Do not use abrasives
or solvents.
Dirt or moisture in the terminals can affect readings.
Clean the terminals as follows:
1. Set the range switch to OFF position and remove the test leads from the meter.
2. Shake out anydirt which mayexist in the terminals.
3. Soak a new swab with alcohol.
4. Work the swab around in each terminal.
Replacing the Battery and Fuse
Warning
To avoid false readings, which could lead to possible electric shock or personal
injury, replace the battery as soon as the low battery indicator ("
To prevent damage or injury, install only replacement fuses with the specified
amperage, voltage, and interrupt ratings.
Disconnect the test leads before opening the back cover or the battery cover.
To replace the battery, remove the screws on the battery cover and remove the battery
cover, replace the exhausted battery with a new batteryof the same type (9V, 6F22 or
equivalent). Reinstall the battery cover and the screws.
This meter uses two fuses:
Fuse 1 : F 400mA/690V, Min. Interrupt Rating 20000A, Ø10X38mm
Fuse 2 : F 10A/690V, Min. Interrupt Rating 20000 A, Ø10X38mm
To replace the fuse, remove the screws on the back cover and remove the back cover,
replace the blown fuse with a new one of the same ratings. Reinstall the back cover and
all the screws
APPENDIX
When the meter is not in use, you can wind the test leads around the meter, if
necessary, by using the following procedure:
1. Insert the plug of the black test lead into the "COM" terminal and the plug of the
red test lead into the " " terminal.
2. Wind the test leads anticlockwise around the meter.
3. Lay the test leads through the groove at the bottom side of the meter (see Bottom
View) and then mount the test lead probes in the probe brackets.
23
") appears.