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Checking the Fuse
If a resistance measuring range is selected with the rotary switch
with a blown or defective fuse in the instrument, and if the instru-
ment is turned on with the switch in this position, fuse appears at
the LCD. Prerequisite: The + and COM measurement jacks are not
short circuited.
After eliminating the cause of error and replacing the defective
fuse, the fuse message is cleared after the instrument has once
again been switched on.
Severe damage to the instrument may occur if incorrect
fuses are used.
Only original fuses from GMC-I Messtechnik GmbH as-
sure required protection by means of suitable blowing
characteristics.
Short-circuiting of fuse terminals or the repair of fuses is
prohibited!
The instrument may be damaged if fuses with incorrect
ampere ratings, breaking capacities or blowing charac-
teristics are used!
Replacing the Fuse
Ð Open the battery compartment lid by loosening the two
screws.
Ð Remove the defective fuse and insert a new one. A replace-
ment fuse is included in the battery compartment.
Ð Insert the new fuse.
Ð Replace the battery compartment lid and retighten the
screws.
12.3 Housing
No special maintenance is required for the housing. Keep outside
surfaces clean. Use a slightly dampened cloth or a plastic cleaner
for cleaning. Avoid the use of cleansers, abrasives or solvents.
Return and Environmentally Sound Disposal
The instrument is a category 9 product (monitoring and control
instrument) in accordance with ElektroG (German electrical and
electronic device law). This device is not subject to the RoHS
directive.
We identify our electrical and electronic devices (as of
August 2005) in accordance with WEEE 2002/96/EC
and ElektroG using the symbol shown at the right per
DIN EN 50419.
These devices may not be disposed of with the trash.
Please contact our service department regarding the return of old
devices (see address in section 15).
If you use batteries or rechargeable batteries in your instrument or
accessories which no longer function properly, they must be duly
disposed of in compliance with the applicable national regulati-
ons.
Batteries or rechargeable batteries may contain harmful substan-
ces or heavy metal such as lead (PB), cadmium (CD) or mercury
(Hg).
They symbol shown to the right indicates that batteries or
rechargeable batteries may not be disposed of with the
trash, but must be delivered to collection points specially
provided for this purpose.