3.1 Product summary
The KT72 is a hand-held battery powered portable appliance tester,
performing three functions to ensure the Safety of Class I and Class
II appliances. Readings are displayed on a large liquid crystal display
(LCD) below which are four bicolour LEDs, which unambiguously
display a pass or fail indication for results dictated by the IEE Code of
Practice.
This instrument is s
uitable for performing tests as required by the
following standard.
The IEE Code of Practice for In-service Inspection and Testing of
Electrical Equipment: 2007
This instrument is designed to check the electrical safety of appliances
of Class I and Class II categories.
As a guide the two categories are defined as follows:
Class I : Appliances which have functional insulation throughout
and an
earth connected case. These are often described as earthed
appliances.
Class II: Appliances which have both functional and additional insulation
where any metal parts cannot become Live under fault
conditions, often referred to as double insulated.
3. Product
summary and
explanation