IDEAL 61-085 - Proactive Safety Measures; Safety First Procedures

CAUTION
Toprotectyourself,think“SafetyFirst”:
• Complywithlocalandnationalsafety
codes.
• Useappropriatepersonalprotective
equipment such as face shields,
insulating gloves, insulating boots,
and/or insulating mats.
• Beforeeachuse:
- Perform a continuity test by touching
the test leads together to verify the
functionality of the battery and test
leads.
 - Usethe3PointSafetyMethod.(1)
Verify meter operation by measuring
  aknownvoltage.(2)Applymeterto
  circuitundertest.(3)Returntothe
known live voltage again to ensure
proper operation.
• Alwaysworkwithapartner.
Features:
• VibrationModew/indicatormovement
• AudibleandLEDIndicationofVoltage
- 3 - - 4 -
Symbols on the Unit
RiskofDanger.Important
Information.SeeManual.
Hazardous voltage.
Applicationaroundand
removalfromHazardousLive
conductors is permitted.
AC(AlternatingCurrent)
DC(DirectCurrent)
EarthGround
CAT II
MeasurementCategoryII
applies to test and measuring
circuits connected directly
to utilization points (socket
outletsandsimilarpoints)
ofthelow-voltageMAINS
installation
CAT III
MeasurementCategoryIII
applies to measuring circuits
connected to the distribution
part of the building’s low-
voltageMAINSinstallation
CAT IV
MeasurementCategoryIV
applies to test and measuring
circuits connected at the
source of the building’s low-
voltageMAINSinstallation
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