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This instrument is internally protected against electrical damage when used for the purposes of testing low voltage electrical installations as
defined herein. If used in a manor other than those defined in this user guide the protection capabilities could be impaired with poten-
tial risk to the operator and the instrument.
Symbols used on the instrument are:
G Caution: Refer to accompanying notes
Maximum 300 V a.c. CAT IV to earth
Maximum nominal system voltage of 600 V
Instrument protected by 2 x F2A 600 V 50 kA fuses
c Equipment complies with current EU Directives
This equipment should be recycled as electronic waste
Equipment complies with ‘C tick’ requirements
12 Vdc charger socket
1. Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of a genuine Megger Multifunction tester. The MFT1700 series Multi-function tester is a compact
instrument designed to perform all of the functions required by the electrical contractor to fully test domestic, commercial and
industrial wiring. Specially designed to comply with U.K., European and other International wiring regulations and standards, the
MFT1700 may be used on all single and three phase systems with rated voltages up to 300 V a.c. rms to earth (ground).
2. Overview
2.1 Front panel and controls