Self and personnel protection
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Electric shock may result in major injuries or
death and may endanger the functionality of
objects (e.g. damage to the device).
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Ensure that measuring leads and the device are
in proper working order.
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Check the device with a voltage source of up to
50 V AC or 120 V DC.
• If the display for one or more functions fails in
the process, the device must no longer be used
and must be checked by qualified specialist
personnel.
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Hold the device only at the handles, avoid
touching the test probes!
Safety in the workplace
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Avoid operating the device in the vicinity of
electric welding machines, induction heaters
and other electromagnetic fields.
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After abrupt changes in temperature, the device
must be allowed to adapt to the new ambient
temperature for approx. 30 minutes to stabilise
the IR sensor.
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Do not expose the device to high temperatures
for any length of time.
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Avoid dusty and humid ambient conditions.
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In commercial facilities the accident prevention
regulations (in Germany issued by the commer-
cial trade association for the safety of electrical
systems and equipment) must be observed.
Safety Instructions
General safety instructions
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Always visually check the device for damage
before initial use and after transport. Ensure
any damage is repaired by trained service
personnel prior to initial use.
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The device must not be operated in damp
conditions.
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Do not use with the battery compartment open!
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The measuring leads must be disconnected from
the measuring circuit during battery replace-
ment.
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In order to protect the device from damage,
remove the batteries if the device is not in use
for a prolonged period of time.
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Measurement devices and accessories are not
toys and should always be kept away from
children!
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Only use the supplied safety measuring leads or
equivalent measuring leads.
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The testing device must only be used in the
specified measuring ranges
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The device must only be used with voltages up
to 50 V AC and 120 V DC.
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Do not use the device for measurements on
the high-voltage systems of electric or hybrid
vehicles.
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Do not use the device for measurements on
domestic housing installations.
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Use only genuine Würth accessories
and spare parts.
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