Safety Precautions - Chauvin Arnoux C.A 5205 Manual De Empleo

Meaning of the symbol
Warning ! Please refer to the User's Manual before using the instrument.
In this User's Manual, the instructions preceded by the above
symbol, should they not be carried out as shown, can result in a
physical accident or damage the instrument and the installations.
Meaning of the symbol
This device is protected by a double insulation or by a reinforced
insulation. No linking is required from the protection earth terminal
to ensure the electrical security.
Thank you for purchasing a C.A 5205 Multimeter. To get the best
service from this instrument:
- read this user's manual carefully,
- respect the safety precautions detailed.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

I Never use on networks at a voltage above 600 V in relation to the
earth and of overvoltage category greater than III, i.e. industrial and
domestic permanent installations (c.f. IEC 664-1).
I Use indoors in environments of degree of pollution at most equal
to 2 (c.f. IEC 664-1), of temperature from 0 to +50°C and of relative
humidity less than 70%.
I Use accessories in conformity with safety standards
(IEC 1010-2-031) of minimum voltage 600 V and overvoltage
category III.
I Never open the case of the multimeter before having
disconnected it from all electric sources.
I Never connect to the circuit to be measured if the case of the
instrument is not correctly closed.
I Before any measurement, check the leads are in the correct
position.
I Never make resistance measurements on a live circuit.
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