Introduction - AEMC 1035 User Manual

These safety warnings are provided to ensure the safety of per-
sonnel and proper operation of the instrument.
• Read the instruction manual completely and follow all safety
information before operating this instrument.
• Safety is the responsibility of the operator!
• Tests are to be carried out only on non-energized circuits!
Check for live circuits before making resistance measure-
ments (safety check).
• The Megohmmeter Models 1035 and 1039 are sources of
high voltage, as is the sample connected to them. All persons
performing or assisting in the tests must employ all safety
precautions to prevent electrical shock to themselves and to
others.
• AEMC
safety practice even if the equipment is properly operated
and correctly grounded.
• When testing capacitance samples, make sure that they have
been properly discharged and that they are safe to touch.
Dielectric insulation samples should be short-circuited for at
least five times the amount of time they were energized.
• Megohmmeters should never be used in an explosive envi-
ronment.
• Use the leads supplied with the megohmmeters. If they are
defective or worn, replace before testing.
• NEVER use the megohmmeters on electrical conductors
rated above 600V in overvoltage category III (CAT III).
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INTRODUCTION

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