Safety; General Rules; Safety Symbols - Sonel TKF-12 Manual De Uso

1.1

General rules

The tester complies with the safety requirements specified in the norm EN 61010-1. In order to
protect yourself and the device do observe the rules described in the present manual.

Do not perform tests in a humid environment, which contains explosive or inflammable gases
(materials), water vapour or dust.

Having carried the device from a cold environment to a warm one, wait 0.5 hour before you pro-
ceed to perform measurements for the purpose
of acclimatisation; if necessary wipe out the
condensed water vapour.

During measurements do not touch the metal parts of
the socket, lead terminals, fastening elements, etc.

Make sure you are properly insulated from the
tested object.

Do not perform measurements using an out-of-
order device, whose casing or leads are damaged
(broken, cracked, deformed, contaminated, etc.).

The tester may be operated exclusively by
qualified personnel who are properly authorised
to perform work on electric installations. Should the device be operated by unauthorised person-
nel, the device may be damaged and there may be a serious danger for the operator.

The tester may be connected to the mains solely by means of dedicated leads provided by the
manufacturer. Solely such leads guarantee compliance with safety regulations.

If phase-to-phase voltage exceeding 760 V AC will be connected to the device, the tester may be
damaged and there may be a risk for the operator.

If the device will be used for any other purpose than those specified in the present operating
manual, the tester may be damaged and there may be a serious risk for the operator.
1.2

Safety symbols

Earthing.
Attention, danger - see the user manual.
The device is protected by reinforced insulation.
This symbol indicates that the device must not be disposed of into any household waste
containers, but must be provided to a designated collection point for electronic waste.
Measurement category of the instrument. It applies to circuits installed inside the build-
CAT III
ing, which have their entire length within building walls (including elements of the switch-
gear and branched circuits).
The device meets the legal requirements of the European Union.
This mark confirms that the product passed all the conformity assessment procedures
and meets the requirements of all technical regulations of the Eurasian Customs Union.
This mark confirms that the product meets the statutory requirements for quality and
safety, and is entered in the register of products certified in Ukraine (UkrSEPRO System
Registry).
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