1 safety precautions and procedures – HT instruments HT5000 User Manual
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HT-5000
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1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES
This instrument conforms with safety Standard IEC/EN61010-1 related to electronic
measuring instruments. For your own safety and to avoid damaging the instrument follow
the procedures described in this instruction manual and read carefully all notes preceded
by this symbol
.
When taking measurements:
• It is important to observe the general electric regulations of the particular country in
which the device will be setup and used, as well as current national regulations for
accident prevention and current company internal regulations (work, operating and
safety regulations
• The use of original accessories ensures system safety and reliable operation. The use
of other parts is not permitted and shall result in termination of the warranty
• Connections to live cables should be made by qualified personnel
• Keep you insulated from the object under test
• Do not touch exposed metal parts such as test lead ends, sockets, fixing objects,
circuits etc
• Avoid doing that if you notice anomalous conditions such as breakages, deformations,
fractures, leakages of battery liquid, blind display etc
• HT-5000 can only locate lines which emit a signal. Therefore it is important to always
exercise extreme caution when digging, even if no lines have been found
• Refer always to the user manual. An improper use may damage the instrument or its
components
The following symbols are used on meter and in manual:
CAUTION - refer to the instruction manual - an improper use may damage the
instrument or its components
Double insulated meter