Inepro DMMetering PRO1250D - Safety Instructions

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1 Safety instructions
Information for your own safety
This manual does not contain all of the safety measures for operation of this meter because special
operating conditions, local code requirements or local regulations may necessitate further
measures. However, it does contain information which must be adhered to for your own personal
safety and to avoid material damage. This information is highlighted by a warning triangle with an
exclamation mark or a lightning bolt depending on the degree of actual or potential danger:
Warning
This means that failure to observe the instruction can result in death, serious injury or
considerable material damage.
Caution
This means hazard of electric shock and failure to take the necessary safety
precautions will result in death, serious injury or considerable material damage.
Qualified personnel
Installation and operation of the device described in this manual may only be performed by
qualified personnel. Only people that are authorized to install, connect and use this device and
have the proper knowledge about labeling and grounding electrical equipment and circuits and can
do so in accordance with local (safety) regulations are considered qualified personnel in this
manual.
Use for the intended purpose
This device may only be used for the application cases specified in the catalog and the user manual
and only in connection with devices and components recommended and approved by Inepro
Metering B.V.
Proper handling
The prerequisites for perfect, reliable operation of the product are proper transport, storage,
installation and connection, as well as proper operation and maintenance. During its operation
certain parts of the meter might carry dangerous voltages.
 Only use insulated tools suitable for the voltages this meter is used for.
 Do not connect while the circuit is connected to a power or current source
 Only place the meter in a dry environment
 Do not mount the meter in an explosive area or exposed to dust, mildew and/or insects.
 Make sure the used wires are suitable for the maximum current of this meter.
 Make sure the AC wires are connected correctly before activating the current/voltage to the
meter.
 Do not touch the meter’s connection clamps directly with your bare hands, with metal,
blank wire or other conducting material as you will risk an electric shock that could cause
possible injury, serious injury or death.
 Make sure the protection covers are replaced after installation.
 Maintenance and repair of the meter should only be carried out by qualified personnel.
 Never break any seals (if present on this meter) to open the front cover as this might
influence the functionality or accuracy of the meter, and will void all warranty.
 Do not drop, or allow physical impact to the meter as there are high precision components
inside that may break and affect the meter measurement negatively.
 All clamps should be properly tightened
 Make sure the wires fit properly in the connection clamps
 If the wires are too thin it will cause a bad contact which can spark causing damage to the
meter and its surroundings.