Slaughter 2205 - Introduction; Installation and Safety

INTRODUCTION
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INTRODUCTION
This section is prepared to assist the user of Slaughter manually operated bench type test
equipment with the use, installation, inspection and maintenance of the equipment.
Since any electrical equipment can be hazardous, all procedures described should be
conducted by qualified personnel familiar with safety rules applying to electrical equipment
and who have been thoroughly instructed as to the nature of the procedure, the hazards
involved, and the necessary safety precautions.
Defects and weaknesses in the electrical insulation system must be detected to insure that
the product is safe for use by the consumer. In most windings there are two basic types of
insulation systems. The ground insulation separates the windings from a magnetic core
material or an exposed conductive frame or exterior. The second insulation system is the
wire insulation, which in lower voltage windings is typically a thin film coating of the
wire. These two insulation systems perform different functions in the winding and require
different tests to evaluate their integrity. The Dielectric Withstand Test is used to
evaluate the ground insulation system.
This test has been described by many names; Hi-pot Test, Dielectric Withstand Test,
Insulation Leakage and Breakdown Test, Shorts Check, Ground Check and others. What
ever the name, the purpose is to detect failure of the insulation system that separates the
current carrying portions of an electrical device from any exposed conductive components.
For operator safety reasons, and to avoid possible tester damage,
the product under test SHOULD NOT BE CONNECTED in any
way to the AC power lines.
Typically, it is the responsibility of the manufacturer to establish the proper tests needed
for a particular product to insure they comply with all agency requirements.
INSTALLATION AND SAFETY
For operator safety reasons, and to avoid possible tester
damage, the product under test SHOULD NOT BE
CONNECTED in any way to the AC power lines.
When first received, unpack the equipment carefully and inspect for any hidden damage.
If damage is evident, keep the carton and file a claim with the carrier.
Packed with all Slaughter equipment is a certificate of conformance, operator's manual,
test leads and any required interface connectors.
WARNING
CAUTION