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SAFETY INSTRUCTION
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AFETY INSTRUCTION
This chapter contains important safety instructions
that you must follow when operating SPD-3606
and when keeping it in storage. Read the
following before any operation to insure your
safety and to keep the best condition for SPD-3606.
Safety Symbols
These safety symbols may appear in this manual or on SPD-3606.
WARNING
Warning: Identifies conditions or practices that
could result in injury or loss of life.
CAUTION
Caution: Identifies conditions or practices that
could result in damage to SPD-3606 or to other
properties.
DANGER High Voltage
Attention Refer to the Manual
Protective Conductor Terminal
Earth (ground) Terminal
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Safety Guidelines
General Guideline
CAUTION
• Do not place any heavy object on SPD-3606.
• Avoid severe impacts or rough handling that
leads to damaging SPD-3606.
• Do not discharge static electricity to SPD-3606.
• Do not block or obstruct the cooling fan vent
opening.
• Leave a space around SPD-3606, at least 3cm to
the left and right.
• Do not perform measurement at circuits directly
connected to Mains (Note below).
• Do not disassemble SPD-3606 unless you are
qualified as service personnel.
(Measurement categories) EN 61010-1:2001 specifies the
measurement categories and their requirements as follows. SPD-
3606 falls under category I.
• Measurement category IV is for measurement performed at the
source of low-voltage installation.
• Measurement category III is for measurement performed in the
building installation.
• Measurement category II is for measurement performed on the
circuits directly connected to the low voltage installation.
• Measurement category I is for measurements performed on
circuits not directly connected to Mains.
Power Supply
WARNING
• AC Input voltage: 115V/230V ±15%, 50/60Hz
• Connect the protective grounding conductor of
the AC power cord to an earth ground, to avoid
electrical shock.
Fuse
WARNING
• Fuse type: T10A/250V
• Make sure the correct type of fuse is installed
before power up.