Radio Shack 22-812 - Preparation; Installing a Battery; Connecting the Test Leads

Preparation
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Your meter requires one 9-volt battery (not
supplied) for power. For the best performance and
longest life, we recommend a RadioShack alkaline
battery.
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1. If the rubber boot is attached to the meter,
simply pull it off to remove it (see “Using the
Rubber Boot” on Page 12).
2. If the meter is on, rotate the function selector to
OFF to turn it off. Then disconnect the test
leads if they are connected.
3. Use a Phillips screwdriver to loosen the battery
cover’s screw, then lift off the battery cover.
4. Snap a fresh 9V battery onto the terminals of
the battery clip in the battery compartment.
5. Replace the battery cover and secure it with
the screw.
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appears on the left side of the display or
the meter stops operating properly, replace the
battery.
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The black and red test leads supplied with your
meter are rated for 1000 volts. Use only test leads
of the same rating with the meter. You can order
replacement leads from your local RadioShack
store.
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If necessary, slide up the guard on the front of the
meter. Plug the black test lead’s right-angled end
into
–COM
(common) on the front of the meter, then
plug the red test lead’s right-angled end into
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Installing a Battery
• To avoid electrical
shock, disconnect all of
the meter’s test leads
from any equipment be-
fore you install or replace
the meter’s battery.
• Do not use your meter
until the battery is
properly installed and the
battery cover is in place
and secured.
• Dispose of an old battery
promptly and properly.
Do not burn or bury it.
Connecting the Test
Leads
• ALTHOUGH THE TEST
LEADS ARE RATED
FOR 1000 VOLTS, THE
MAXIMUM RATING OF
THIS METER IS 1000
VOLTS DC/750 VOLTS
RMS AC. DO NOT TRY
TO MEASURE
VOLTAGE GREATER
THAN 1000 VOLTS DC/
750 VOLTS RMS AC.
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• Use only a fresh battery
of the required size and
recommended type.
• If you do not plan to use
the meter for a month or
more, remove the
battery. Batteries can
leak chemicals that can
destroy electronic parts.
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