SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS
Listed below
are SOME of the
safety precautions
which
must be
observed while
using the
VAT 60
Volt/Amp tester.
FAILURE TO
OBSERVE ANY
OF
THESE
PRECAUTIONS,
OR
OTHER UNSAFE
USE,
MAY RESULT
IN PROPERTY
DAMAGE
AND/OR
SERIOUS
PERSONAL
INJURY.
NEVER allow
improperly
trained
personnel to
operate this
equipment.
Carefully
read these
operating
instructions.
VENTILATION
Provide adequate
ventilation
thru an
exhaust gas
removal
system, adequate
ventilation
fans, or large
open doors.
All engines
suitable
for testing
with this
tester emit
carbon
monoxide gas.
A
person breathing
this
odorless gas
will suffer slowed
reactions, which
may
lead to
personal injury.
MAKESURETHATTHE
VEHICLE CANNOT
MOVE
DURING
TESTING.
•
Automatic
transmission
shift lever
in PARK
position.
•
Manual
transmission
shift
lever in
NEUTRAL
position.
•
PARKING
or
EMERGENCY
BRAKE
securely set.
•
If there
is any doubt,
BLOCK
THE
WHEELS.
ALSO, BE
CERTAIN that
the hood
support rod is
engaged
in the
proper
socket, or
that the
spring
assisted
hood
lift is fully
capable
of
supporting the
open hood.
UNIT
STABILIZATION
•
The VAT 60 should be
properly secured to its
stand to
avoid slippage accidents and to
assure
optimum test results.
•
Brake casters on front wheels
provide added
stability.
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT
EXPOSE
THE TESTER TO
RAIN
OR
MOISTURE.
BEFORE CONNECTING
OR DISCONNECTING
BATTERY LOAD LEADS
(FIGURE
1),
LOAD CON-
TROL
KNOB
SHOULD
BE TURNED
FULLY
COUNTER-CLOCKWISE (OFF)
AND FUNCTION
SELECTOR MUST
BE IN
“OFF” POSITION
TO
PREVENT SPARKING.
CONNECTING OR DISCONNECTING
BATTERY
LOAD
LEADS WITHOUT LOAD CONTROL KNOB
AND
FUNCTION
SELECTOR
IN OFF POSITION
CAN RESULT IN POSSIBLE EXPLOSION OF
BATTERY.
VEHICLE BATTERIES
Vehicle batteries contain sulfuric acid
and produce
explosive gases. To avoid battery explosion
and
serious personal injury, follow these important
safety
precautions
whenever servicing
batteries:
•
Put on
safety goggles
before
doing any work on
batteries.
•
Keep lighted
cigarettes, sparks, flames,
and
other
ignitable sources away
from
battery at all times.
•
Avoid contact
with metal objects, such
as
tools,
that
could cause
sparks.
•
Do not
wear
metal jewelry, rings,
or watches
when working
on or around batteries.
•
Never lean
over battery during testing.
•
Cover vents
on top of battery with damp cloth to
suppress
explosive gases.
•
Have a supply
of water handy, should it become
necessary
to
flush away spilled
battery acid.
•
Be very
careful when
working
under the hood
to
check the
fan
blades, belts, pulleys, etc., and keep
out of direct
line
with the blades.
AVOID bringing
hook-up leads over engine fan and
accessory belt drive
areas.
Whenever
possible,
route
leads outside
of the
engine compartment
and
away
from hot
surfaces.
AVOID wearing
loose
clothing when working on
running
engines.
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