Safety Information - Extech Instruments MA3010 User Manual

Safety Information
To ensure the safe operation and service of the meter, follow these instructions closely. Failure to
observe warnings can result in severe injury.
WARNINGS
WARNINGS identify hazardous conditions and actions that could cause BODILY HARM or DEATH.
 Individual protective equipment should be used if HAZARDOUS LIVE parts in the installation
where measurements are to be carried out could be accessible.
 If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection
provided by the equipment may be impaired.
 To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture.
 Verify the meter operation by measuring a known current. If in doubt, have the meter
serviced.
 Do not apply more than the rated voltage/current as marked on the meter.
 To avoid false readings that can lead to electric shock and injury, replace battery as soon as
the low battery indicator appears.
 Do not use the meter in or around explosive gas or vapor.
 Do not use a flexible current sensor if the inner copper wire of the flexible cord is visible.
 De‐energize the installation under test or wear suitable protective clothing when placing or
removing the flexible current probe from a test setup.
 Do not apply/remove the flexible current probe to/from UNINSULATED HAZARDOUS LIVE
conductors which may cause electric shock, electric burn, or arc flash.
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