9 maintenance, Warning – HT instruments XL424 User Manual
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9 MAINTENANCE
9.1 GENERAL
INFORMATION
This instrument is a precision instrument. Whether in use or in storage, please do not
exceed the specifications to avoid any possible damage or danger during use. Do not
place this meter in high temperature and/or humidity or expose to direct sunlight. For long
term storing, remove the batteries to avoid leakage of battery fluid that can damage the
internal components.
9.2 BATTERY
REPLACEMENT
An ALARM LED 3 seconds blinking means that the batteries are low. Stop the recording
and replace the batteries with a new set. The management software DATALINK allows the
operator to verify the batteries status. Run the program and choose Settings
"Check
Battery ".
The instrument could keep the data stored even without batteries. The set date and time
don’t get lost provided that the battery replacement takes less than 2 minute.
WARNING
Only experts and trained technicians should perform this operation. Remove
the flexible head from the conductor under test before replacing the
batteries.
1. Stop the recording (if necessary), remove the flexible heads from the conductors under
test and transfer the stored data to a PC.
2. Remove the covers on the bottom side of the instrument using a screwdriver in the
proper positions (1) and unscrew the 4 fixing screws (see Fig. 5).
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Fig. 5: Battery replacement
3. Open the box and unscrew the cover’s fixing screw of the battery housing.
4. Replace the batteries with a new set of the same type (1.5V-LR6-AA-AM3-MN1500).
Close the battery housing with the screw, reinsert the screws, screw them and reinsert
the plastic covers. Do not throw flat batteries in the environment after use.
9.3 CLEANING
To clean the instrument, use a soft dry cloth. Never use a wet cloth, solvents or water, etc.
9.4 END OF LIFE
CAUTION: this symbol indicates that equipment and its accessories shall be
subject to a separate collection and correct disposal.