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TRISAN S8 General description
1.1 Warning
In order to reach a high level of operator safety while carrying out various measurements using the
instrument, as well as to keep the test equipment undamaged, it is necessary to consider the
following general warnings.
› Warning on the instrument means » Read the Instruction manual with
special care to safety operation. This symbol requires action!
› Read the instruction manual carefully.
› If the test equipment is used in a manner not specified in this instruction manual the
protection provided by the equipment may be impaired!
› Do not use the instrument and accessories if any damage is noticed!
› Do not touch any test leads/terminals while the appliance is connected to the
TRISAN S8 while testing is in progress.
› Consider all generally known precautions in order to avoid risk of electric shock while
dealing with hazardous voltages!
› Use only correctly earthed mains outlets to supply the instrument!
› The mains supply voltage has to be higher than 90VAC. otherwise the internal power
supply could be damaged.
› Use only standard or optional test accessories, supplied by your distributor!
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Instrument servicing and adjustment MUST be carried out by Trisan
Australia service and calibration centre, Adelaide.
› Hazardous voltages can exist inside the instrument. Disconnect all test leads, remove
the power supply cable and switch off the instrument before opening the battery
compartment.
Ensure before testing appliance, CLEAN APPLIANCE PLUG before
inserting into tester. Dirt and contaminates will build up inside test sockets
which create a false earth measurement reading. DO NOT TWIST appliance plug
when inserted in test socket to make a good connection.