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Ames Instruments 58447 - Operating Instructions; Testing 120 VAC Grounded 3-Prong Outlet

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SAFETYOPERATIONMAINTENANCE SETUP
Operating Instructions
Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section
at the beginning of this manual including all text under
subheadings therein before set up or use of this product.
Testing 120VAC Grounded 3-Prong Outlet
Electrical shock can cause death or injury! Do not touch
Probes while Tester in use. Hold Probes by insulated handles, behind Protection
Guards. If circuit fails any test, have it serviced by qualified electrician.
Note: The buzzer will sound if the
voltage is higher than 50V.
1. Set the Mode Switch to Audible.
2. Remove Probe Caps from Test Probes.
WARNING! TO PREVENT SERIOUS
INJURY: Removing Probe Caps
reduces safety to CAT II.
3. Test Voltage:
a. Put Black Probe in Neutral
receptacle first, then put Red
Probe into Hot receptacle.
b. 120 LED will light up if
voltage is present.
c. Remove Probes.
d. If LED does not light up, have circuit
serviced by qualified electrician.
4. Test Ground Path:
a. Put Black Probe into Ground
receptacle first, then put Red
Probe into Hot receptacle.
b. 120 LED will light up if
ground wire has a complete
path to breaker panel.
c. Remove Probes.
d. If 120 LED does not light
up, have circuit serviced
by qualified electrician.
5. Test Circuit:
a. Put Black Probe into Neutral
receptacle first, then put Red
Probe into Ground receptacle.
b. No LEDs should light up.
c. Remove Probes.
d. If LED lights up, have circuit
serviced by qualified electrician.
Neutral
Hot
Ground

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