IDEAL 61-310 Instruction Manual

ND 6295-1 61-310 Instructions 5/7/07 11:04 AM
#61-310 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Read and understand all of the instructions and
safety information in these operating instructions
before using this meter. Use the meter only as
specified in this manual; otherwise, the protection
provided by the meter may be impaired.
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A WARNING statement identifies hazardous
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conditions and actions that could cause bodily
harm or death.
WARNINGS
To avoid possible electric shock, personal injury or
death follow these guidelines:
• Do not use if meter appears damaged. Visually
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inspect the meter to ensure case is not cracked
and back case is securely in place.
• Inspect and replace leads if insulation is dam-
aged, metal is exposed, or probes are cracked.
• Do not use meter if it operates abnormally as
protection maybe impaired.
• Do not use during electrical storms or in wet
weather.
• Do not use around explosive gas, dust, or vapor.
• Do not apply more than the rated voltage to the
meter.
• Do not use without the battery and the back case
properly installed.
• Remove the test leads from the meter before
removing battery cap.
• Do not attempt to repair this unit as it has no
user-serviceable parts.
• Disconnect power and discharge capacitors
before testing resistance, continuity, diodes,
capacitance or temperature.
CAT II • Replace battery if erratic operation occurs.
• Use the proper terminals, function and range for
MAX
your measurements.
To protect yourself, think "Safety First":
• Voltages exceeding 30VAC or 60VDC pose a
shock hazard so use caution.
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment
such as safety glasses, face shields, insulating
gloves, insulating boots, and/or insulating mats.
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• Before each use:
- Perform a continuity test by touching the
test leads together to verify the functionality
of the battery and test leads.
- Use the 3 Point Safety Method. (1) Verify
meter operation by measuring a known
voltage. (2) Apply meter to circuit under
test. (3) Return to the known live voltage
again to ensure proper operation.
• Never ground yourself when taking electrical
measurements.
• Connect the black common lead to ground
before applying the red test lead to voltage.
Disconnect the red test lead from the voltage
first.
• Always work with a partner.
• When using the probes, keep fingers as far
behind the probe tips as possible.
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Risk of electric shock
See instruction card
DC measurement
Equipment protected by double or
reinforced insulation
Battery
Earth
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AC measurement
Conforms to EU directives
Ranges & Accuracies:
AC Converter: This model is averaging
sensing, rms calibrated.
Accuracy: Accuracy is specified as +/-(a
percentage of the reading + a fixed amount) at
23°C±5°C (73.4°F ± 9°F), less than 75% relative
humidity.
Temperature Coefficient: 0.1 times the
applicable accuracy specification from 32°F to
64°F and 82°F to 122°F (0°C to 18°C ; 28°C to
50°C).
Ranges & Accuracies ~
AC Voltage (V )
DC Voltage (V )