Precautions For Use - PCE Instruments F 03 Manual De Instrucciones

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Meaning of symbol
Caution! Please consult the User Manual before using the device.
In this User Manual, failure to follow or carry out instructions
preceded by this symbol may result in personal injury or damage
to the device and the installations.
Meaning of symbol
This appliance is protected by double insulation or reinforced
insulation. It does not have to be connected to an earth protection
terminal for electrical safety.
Meaning of CAT III symbol
This voltage surge category III clamp, with pollution level 2,
complies with stringent reliability and availability requirements,
corresponding to fixed industrial and domestic installations (see
IEC 664-1, ed 92).
Thank you for purchasing this "F03" series multimeter clamp.
To get the best service from this instrument:
n read this user's manual carefully,
n respect the safety precautions detailed

PRECAUTIONS FOR USE

Never use on circuits of over 600 V in relation to the earth which
have a surge category above III, i.e. fixed industrial and domestic
installations (cf. IEC 664-1).
U s e i n d o o r s i n e nv i r o n m e n t s w i t h a p o l l u t i o n d e g r e e o f
2 o r l e s s ( c f. I E C 6 6 4 - 1 ) , a t e m p e r a t u r e b e t w e e n 0 ° C to
+ 5 0 ° C a n d r e l a t i ve h u m i d i t y o f 7 0 % o r l e s s.
Use accessories that comply with safety standards
(NF EN 61010-2-031), with a minimum voltage of 600 V and a surge
category of III.
Never open the clamp case without first disconnecting the unit from
the electricity supply.
Never connect to the circuit to be measured if the clamp case is not
properly closed.
Before taking a measurement, ensure that the leads and selector
switch are in the correct position.
When measuring current, ensure that the conductor is correctly
aligned with the marks and the jaws are properly closed.
Always disconnect the clamp from the electricity supply before
changing the battery.
Do not perform resistance measurements, continuity tests or tests
on semi-conductors on live circuits.
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