Safety Instructions
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1 Safety Instructions
1.1 General Notes
This manual contains basic instructions for the commissioning and operation of the
device / system. For this reason, it is important to ensure that the manual is always
available to the authorised and trained operator. He needs to read the manual
thoroughly. The manufacturer is not liable for damage to material or humans due to non-
observance of the instructions and safety advices provided by this manual.
Locally applying regulations have to be observed!
The following symbols may be present on the packaging material, on the instrument and
in the manual:
Symbol Description
WARNING
Indicates a potential danger of an electric shock that may result in fatal
or serious injury.
CAUTION
Caution (refer to accompanying manual for instructions)!
Indicates a potential danger that may lead to slight or moderate injury.
The notes contain important information and useful tips for using the
system. Failure to observe them can render the measurement results
useless.
It is important to observe the generally applicable electrical regulations of the country in
which the device will be installed and operated, as well as the current national accident
prevention regulations and internal company directives (work, operating and safety
regulations).
After working on the system, it must be voltage-free and secured against reconnection
as well as having been discharged, earthed and short-circuited.
Use genuine accessories to ensure system safety and reliable operation. The use of
other parts is not permitted and invalidates the warranty.
The system may only be installed and operated by an authorised electrician. DIN VDE
0104 (EN 50191), DIN VDE 0105 (EN 50110) and the German accident prevention
regulations (UVV) define an electrician as someone whose knowledge, experience and
familiarity with the applicable regulations enables him to recognise potential hazards.
Anyone else must be kept away!
The product meets the following security requirements of the European Council
Directives:
• EMC Directive (2004/108/EC)
• Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC)
The device must only be lifted and carried using the handles provided on the side. Other
parts of the device, such as the connecting cables, cannot withstand the forces caused
by lifting the device and could break or tear off as a result.
instructions
from Megger
Conformity (CE)