Precautions For Use - Chauvin Arnoux C.A 6549 Manual De Instrucciones

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CAUTION ! Refer to the user manual before using the instrument.
Failure to follow or carry out the instructions in this User Manual preceded by this symbol
may result in personal injury or damage to the instrument and the installations.
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This instrument is protected by double or reinforced insulation. It does not need to be
grounded for electrical safety.
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CAUTION ! Risk of electric shock.
The voltages of the parts identified by this symbol may be ≥ 120VDC. For safety reasons,
this symbol lights on the display unit as soon as a voltage is generated.
Thank you for purchasing this C.A 6549 megohmmeter and for your confidence.
For the best possible service from your instrument:
- read this User Manual carefully,
- comply with the precautions for use.
Comply with the conditions of use : temperature, humidity, altitude, degree of pollution and place of
use.
This instrument may be used directly on installations of which the operating voltage does not exceed
1000V with respect to ground (measurement category III), or on circuits by-passing the network and
protected, or on circuits not by-passing the network (measurement category I). In the latter case, the
operating voltage must not exceed 2500V, with impulse voltages limited to 2.5kV (cf. NF EN 61010
ed.2 of 2001).
Use only the accessories delivered with the instrument, compliant with safety standards (NF EN
61010-2-031).
Use a fuse having the appropriate rating and type (see § 8.1.2); failure to do so may damage the
instrument and void the warranty.
Set the switch to OFF when the instrument is not in use.
Check that none of the terminals is connected and that the switch is set to OFF before opening the
instrument.
Repairs and metrological verifications must be carried out by approved, qualified personnel.
A battery charging up is indispensable before metrological tests.

PRECAUTIONS FOR USE

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