Test Products International 183A - Manual (Page 14)

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G. TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
Problem Probable Causes
Does not power up
• Dead or defective battery
• Broken wire from battery
snap to PCB
Won’t display current readings
• Open fuse
• Open test lead
• Improperly connected to
circuit under test
3. Cleaning Your Meter: The 183A can be wiped clean
with a damp cloth and mild detergent. Do not sub-
merse in water.
3. Battery Replacement: The 183A will display a battery
symbol in the upper left corner of the LCD when the two
internal 1.5 Volt “AAA” batteries need replacement.
Batteries are replaced as follows:
a. Disconnect and remove all test leads from live
circuits and from the 183A.
b. Remove 183A from protective boot.
c. Remove the three screws from the lower back of
housing holding the compartment cover in place.
d. Remove the compartment cover.
e. Remove old batteries and replace with new
batteries.
f. Reassemble instrument in reverse order from
above.
10 Amp
Fuse
0.5 Amp
Fuse
Battery/Fuse Compartment
1.5 volt “AAA”
Alkaline Battery
(2 each)