Seaward ARE 1557 - Manual (Page 9)

ERT1557
Operating Instructions
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2 Safety Notes
This ERT 1557 is fully compliant with the requirements
of:
BS EN 61010-1: 2001.
BS EN 61557 part 1 and 5.
In order to ensure safe operation of this instrument, all
notes and warnings in these instructions must be
observed at all times.
The ERT 1557 has been designed to make
measurements in a dry environment.
The ERT 1557 may be used to test circuits with
a maximum overvoltage Category II, 300V
AC/DC with reference to earth.
The ERT 1557 and all associated cables and
leads must be checked for signs of damage
before equipment is operated.
Where safe operation of the ERT 1557 is no longer
possible it should be immediately shut down and
secured to prevent accidental operation.
It must be assumed that safe operation is no longer
possible:
- if the instrument or leads show visible signs of
damage or
- the instrument does not function or
- after long periods of storage under adverse
environmental conditions.
If the ERT 1557 is used in a manner not
specified by this document then the protection
provided by the equipment may be impaired.