Safety Features And Precautions - Gossen MetraWatt METRA HIT 1A Operating Instructions Manual

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Safety Features and Precautions

You have selected an instrument which provides you with a high
level of safety.
This instrument fulfills the requirements of the applicable Euro-
pean and national EC guidelines. We confirm this with the CE
marking. The relevant declaration of conformity can be obtained
from GMC-I Messtechnik GmbH.
The analog/digital multimeter has been manufactured and tested
in accordance with safety regulations IEC 61010–1:2001/
DIN EN 61010–1:2001/VDE 0411–1:2002. If used for its
intended purpose, safety of the operator, as well as that of the
instrument, is assured. However, safety cannot be guaranteed if
the instrument is used improperly or handled carelessly.
In order to maintain flawless technical safety condition, and to assure
safe use, it is imperative that you read the operating instructions thor-
oughly and carefully before placing your instrument into service, and
that you follow all instructions contained therein.
Observe the following safety precautions
• The instrument may only be operated by persons who are
capable of recognizing contact hazards and implementing
appropriate safety precautions. Contact hazards exist any-
where, where voltages of greater than 33 V RMS may occur.
• Avoid working alone when taking measurements which
involve contact hazards. Be certain that a second person is
present.
• Maximum allowable voltage between terminals (1), (2), (3), (3) and
ground is equal to 500 V category II.
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