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5. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
5.1. Instrument Connections
The test leads and the adaptor box may be connected to the jacks located on the front
or back of Hypot III. These receptacles are wired in parallel and either set can be
used depending on the specific application.
5.1.1. Connecting the Test Leads
The instrument comes with all cables necessary for performing a Hipot, IR or
Continuity test. Plug the red alligator clip into the High Voltage Terminal on the Hypot
III. Connect one of two black alligator clip leads to the Return Terminal and the other
to the Cont. Check Terminal.
5.1.2. Connecting the Adapter Box
The adapter box provides an easy way to connect a line cord-terminated DUT to the
Hypot III. The following diagram shows how to connect the adapter box to the Hypot
III and to the DUT.