Seaward B255 - Manual (Page 8)

2.General Guidance Notes
Safety
The design of the B255 Portable Appliance Tester meets the European
Commission Directive No. 2006/95/EC, relating to the “Low Voltage
Directive”. This is in accordance with BS EN 61010-1: 2010 – Safety
requirements for electrical equipment for measurement control, and
laboratory use. This unit is also compliant with EN 50191 Draft.
The user MUST follow the remainder of this section on safety, installation,
guidance and maintenance to guarantee safe operation and to maintain the
equipment in a safe condition.
When connected to the mains supply, internal terminals of the equipment may
be live and the opening of covers or removal of parts is likely to expose live
parts. The user must disconnect the equipment from ALL voltage sources
before any adjustment, replacement, maintenance or repair.
The user must not use makeshift fuses or short-circuit fuse holders.
The user should carry out manual handling of test equipment in accordance
with regulatory guidance notes. That is those supplied by the Health & Safety
Executive or Croner’s and the Health & Safety at Work Act.
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Any interruption of the protective earth conductor (mains
input earth) inside or outside the equipment is likely to make
the equipment dangerous. The user must not intentionally
interrupt the protective earth conductor.
Caution, risk of electric shock. Indicates instructions must be
followed to avoid danger to persons.
Caution, risk of danger. The operating instructions must be
adhered in order to avoid danger.
Do not touch equipment under test during tests!
Always use B255 with accessories and cable assemblies
provided.
If the B255 is used in a manner not specified by this document
then the protection provided by the equipment may be
impaired.