FailCHEK is the process by which an instrument’s failure detectors are proven to be
functioning properly. Verifying the failure detection circuitry of the electrical safety
tester is required by safety agencies such as CSA, UL, and TÜV.
NOTE: Verification should be performed at the beginning of each day or each
shift, before testing has begun.
9.1. FAILCHEK Menu
From the Main Menu press the FailCHEK button.
The FailCHEK Menu screen will now be displayed. From the FailCHEK Menu screen,
five different Verification processes may be accessed: Continuity, Ground Bond, AC
Hipot, DC Hipot, and IR.
9.1.1. Continuity Verification
From the FailCHEK screen, press the “Continuity” soft key. A pop-up message will
now be displayed. The message will appear as follows: