Hioki BT4560 - Operating Precautions; General Operation and Installation Safety

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Operating Precautions
Operating Precautions
Follow these precautions to ensure safe operation and to obtain the full benets of the various
functions.
DANGER
This instrument carries a maximum electric current up to 1.5 A to the measuring
object. Do not measure the primary battery. Doing so may cause damage to the
measuring object.
Battery may cause ignition and damage due to overcharge/over discharge. Be
certain in managing battery voltage when measuring.
WARNING
If the measurement probe or the instrument is damaged, there is a risk of electric
shock. Before using the instrument, perform the following inspection.
• Before using the instrument, check that the coating of the measurement
probes are neither ripped nor torn and that no metal parts of connection cord
are exposed. Using the instrument under such conditions could result in
electrocution. Replace the measurement probes with those specied by our
company.
• Before using the instrument for the rst time, verify that it operates normally
to ensure that no damage occurred during storage or shipping. If you nd any
damage, contact your authorized Hioki distributor or reseller.
Instrument installation
Installing the instrument in inappropriate locations may cause a malfunction of instrument or may
give rise to an accident. Avoid the following locations.
For details on the operating temperature and humidity, see the specications p. 115.
WARNING
• Exposed to direct sunlight or high temperature
• Exposed to corrosive or combustible gases
• Exposed to water, oil, chemicals, or solvents
• Exposed to high humidity or condensation
• Exposed to a strong electromagnetic eld or electrostatic charge
• Exposed to high quantities of dust particles
• Near induction heating systems (such as high-frequency induction heating systems
and IH cooking equipment)
• Susceptible to vibration