Working Safely - Elcometer 280 Guia Del Usuario

1 WORKING SAFELY

The equipment should be used with extreme care.
Follow the instructions given in these Operating
Instructions. Caution - risk of electric shock.
The Elcometer 280 generates a voltage at the probe tip of up to 35,000V.
If the User makes contact with the probe, it is possible to experience a
mild electric shock. Due to the current being very low, this is not normally
dangerous, nevertheless Elcometer does not advise using this product if
you are fitted with a pacemaker.
When in standby the Elcometer 280 will generate radio frequency
emissions which are within the limits defined by the Electromagnetic
Compatibility Directive. Due to its method of operation however, the
Elcometer 280 will generate broadband RF emissions when the unit is
generating high voltage or when a spark is produced at the probe. It is
therefore recommended that the user does not activate the high
voltage, or deliberately generate continuous sparks, within the vicinity
of sensitive electronics or radio equipment.
In order to avoid injury and damage, the following should always be
observed:
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DO NOT use this instrument in hazardous situations and
environments, e.g. an explosive atmosphere, as an
electrical spark indicates detection of a coating flaw.
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DO NOT carry out tests close to moving machinery.
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DO NOT use the instrument in a precarious, unstable or elevated
situation from which a fall may result, unless a suitable
safety harness is used.
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DO NOT use this product if you are fitted with a pacemaker.
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DO NOT allow metallic objects to come into contact with the battery
pack terminals; this may cause a short circuit and result in
permanent damage to the battery.
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DO NOT use this product when it is raining or the unit is wet.
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DO NOT attempt to connect the supply side of the battery charger to
generators or any other medium to high power source other
than the single phase 50/60Hz AC mains outlet supplied
from an approved and safe mains switchboard.
Connection to other supply sources such as generators or
inverters may have the potential to damage the charger, the
battery and/or the gauge invalidating the warranty.
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