1 Getting Started
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WARNING A Warning calls attention to a procedure, which, if not performed correctly, could
result in personal injury or loss of life. Do not proceed beyond a warning note until
the indicated conditions are fully understood and met.
CAUTION A Caution calls attention to a procedure that, if not performed correctly, could result in
damage to, or destruction of, the instrument. Do not proceed beyond a caution note until
the indicated conditions are fully understood and met.
NOTE A Note provides important or special information.
Declaration of Conformity
A declaration of conformity is available upon request.
Cleaning
To remove dirt or dust from the external case and/or hard enclosure of the PVA-1000S,
use a dry or slightly dampened cloth only.
WARNING To prevent electrical shock, disconnect the PVA-1000S from the PV system and/or
battery charger before cleaning. Use only a dry cloth or cloth slightly dampened
with water to clean the external case and hard enclosure parts. Do not attempt to
clean internally.
Instrument Markings
The PVA-1000S have the following markings on the front and/or rear panel. Familiarize
yourself with these markings before operating the PVA-1000S.
The cTUVus mark signifies that the product has been thoroughly tested and
specifically certified to comply with the electrical and fire safety
regulations of Canada and the United States.
This symbol indicates separate collection for electrical and electronic
equipment, mandated under EU law as of August 13, 2005. All electrical
and electronic equipment are required to be separated from normal waste
for disposal. (Reference WEEE Directive, 2002/96/EC.)