4 Intended use
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4 Intended use
The instrument may only be used under the condions and for the purpose for
which it was designed:
• The instrument conforms to measurement category CAT IV with a rated
voltage of 600 V to earth for testo 770-1/-2/-3 (0590 7703), to category
CAT IV with a rated voltage of 600 V and CAT III with a rated voltage of 1000 V
to earth for testo 770-3 (0590 3770).
Measurement category CAT IV is for use at the source of voltage installaons,
e.g. building connecon, main fuse, meter. Measurement category CAT III is
applicable to test and measuring circuits connected to the distribuon part of
the building's low-voltage mains installaon.
The instrument may only be used in the elds of applicaon described in the
instrucon manual. Any other applicaon is considered improper and untested
usage, and can result in accidents or damage to the instrument. Any misuse will
result in the complete invalidaon of any warranty or guarantee claims against
Testo.
The manufacturer is not responsible for any damage to property or personal injury
resulng from the following:
• Failure to observe the instrucon manual
• Instrument modicaons not approved by the manufacturer
• The use of spare parts not approved by the manufacturer
• Use under the inuence of alcohol, drugs or medicaon
The instrument must not be used for the following circumstances:
• In potenally explosive atmospheres: the instrument is not explosion-proof!
• When there is rain or other precipitaon: risk of electric shock!