Safety Summary,
The following safety precautions must be followed whenever any type of voltage or
Safety
precautions
current connection is being made to the 61000.
• Connect the green safety (earth) ground first, before making any other connections.
• When connecting to electric circuits or pulse initiating equipment, open their related
breakers. DO NOT install any connection of the instrument on live power lines.
• Connections must be made to the instrument first, then connect to the circuit to be
monitored.
• Wear proper personal protective equipment, including safety glasses and insulated
gloves when making connections to power circuits.
• Hands, shoes and floor must be dry when making any connection to a power line.
• Make sure the unit is turned OFF before connecting probes to the rear panel.
• Before each use, inspect all cables for breaks or cracks in the insulation. Replace
immediately if defective.
• Pods should be connected first to the 61000, then connect to the circuit to be
monitored.
• If the equipment is used in a manner not specified in this user's guide, the protection
provided by the equipment may be impaired.
These safety precautions are repeated where appropriate throughout this manual.
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