Triplett Fox & Hound HotWire – PN: 3388 - Manual (Page 20)

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The different lengths of Test Lead wire are provided not only for convenience in testing, but in some tests,
the length of the leads has an effect on the traceability of the wire or circuit. This will be explained in more
detail later.
OFF / VOLTAGE TEST Function
The HotWire Fox has a built-in Voltage Detector. It is intended to warn the user that voltage is present, and
the proper precautions should be taken.
To use the Voltage Detector, set the Function switch on the HotWire Fox to the OFF / VOLTAGE TEST
position. Connect the Test Leads and suitable Probes or Clips to the leads. Connect the Probes or Clips
to the circuit to be tested. If voltage is present, The HotWire Fox will beep repeatedly and the VOLTAGE
PRESENT LED will flash.
CONTINUITY TEST Function
Set the Function switch to the CONTINUITY position. When the test leads are connected to a circuit with
continuity, the beeper will sound. Use this feature to test switches, light bulbs, fuses, wiring, etc.
If the test leads of the HotWire Fox are accidentally connected to a live circuit while in the CONTINUITY
Test function, the VOLTAGE PRESENT LED will flash and the beeper will sound.
WARNING:
DO NOT EXCEED THE VOLTAGE SPECIFICATION OF THE HOTWIRE FOX
(250v AC/DC). CONNECTING TO A HIGHER VOLTAGE MAY DAMAGE THE
HOTWIRE FOX OR MAY INJURE THE USER.
WARNING:
Always test the Voltage Detector function on a circuit of known voltage
before using the HotWire Fox to detect voltage on an unknown circuit.
A loose Test Lead or Probe, a blown fuse, or a circuit defect may pre-
vent the HotWire Fox from indicating that dangerous voltage is present.
MAY SURE THE HOTWIRE FOX IS OPERATIONAL BEFORE USING IT TO
TEST AN UNKNOWN CIRCUIT.