IDEAL SPLIT-JAW 61-096 Instructions Manual

Split-Jaw™
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Read First: Safety
Information
Understand and follow operating
instructions carefully. Use the meter,
test leads and all accessories only
as specified in this manual;
otherwise, the protection provided
by the meter can be impaired.
WARNING
To avoid possible electric
shock, personal injury or death,
follow these guidelines:
• Do not use if meter appears damaged. Visually inspect the
meter to ensure case and jaws are not cracked.
• Inspect and replace test leads if insulation is damaged,
metal is exposed, or probes are cracked. Pay particular
attention to the insulation surrounding the connectors.
• Always ensure the meter, test leads and all accessories
meet or exceed the measurement category required in the
working environment. (i.e. CAT rating)
• Note that the measurement category and voltage rating
of combinations of the meter, the test leads, and the
accessories is the lowest of the individual components.
• 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, vapor, amperage
or in damp or wet environments.
• Do not apply more than the rated voltage to the meter.
• Remove the test leads from the input jacks before
measuring current.
• Replace battery as soon as battery indicator
to avoid false readings.
• Remove the test leads from the meter prior to removing
battery cover.
• Do not use without the battery and battery cover properly
installed.
• Do not attempt to repair this unit as it has no user-
serviceable parts.
• Use the proper terminals, functions and range for your
measurements.
• Never ground yourself when taking electrical measurements.
#61-096
CAT. IV
200A~
600V~
61-096
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AUTO SEL
AC
VA
DC
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HOLD
Split-Jaw
™
Smart-Meter
VOLTS: 0-750VAC
0-1000VDC
AMPS: 0-200AAC
OHMS: 0-2000
Continuity
COM V-
CAT. IV
600V
CAT. III
1000V
appears
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• Connect the black common lead to ground or neutral
before applying the red test lead to potential voltage.
Disconnect the red test lead from the voltage first.
• When using the probes, keep fingers behind the guard
rings of the probe tips.
• Voltages exceeding 30VAC or 60VDC pose a shock
hazard so use caution.
CAUTION
To protect yourself, think "Safety First":
• Comply with local and national safety codes.
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment such as
face shields, insulating gloves, insulating boots, and/or
insulating mats.
• 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.
• Always work with a partner.
Symbols on the Unit
Risk of Danger. Important Information. See
Manual.
Hazardous voltage.
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Application around and removal from
Hazardous Live conductors is permitted.
AC (Alternating Current)
DC (Direct Current)
Earth Ground
Measurement Category II applies to test
and measuring circuits connected directly
CAT II
to utilization points (socket outlets and
similar points) of the low-voltage MAINS
installation
Measurement Category III applies to mea-
suring circuits connected to the distribution
CAT III
part of the building's low-voltage MAINS
installation
Measurement Category IV applies to test
and measuring circuits connected at the
CAT IV
source of the building's low-voltage MAINS
installation
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