IDEAL Vol-Con XL Instruction Manual

Vol-Con ® XL (61-086)
Voltage/Continuity Tester
and Vol-Test™ (61-085)
Voltage Tester
Instruction Manual
WARNING
Read First: Safety Information
This tester complies with UL3111-1, Cat
III-600 overvoltage protection, Pollution
Degree 2. Use the tester only as specified
in this manual; otherwise, the protection
provided by the tester may be impaired.
In this manual, a Warning identifies con-
ditions and actions that pose hazards to the
user. A Caution identifies conditions and
actions that may damage the meter or the
equipment under test.
Warning
To avoid possible electric shock or person-
al injury, follow these guidelines:
• Do not use tester if it is damaged.
Visually inspect tester to ensure case is
not cracked and battery cap is in place.
• Inspect and replace leads if insulation is
damaged, metal is exposed, or probes are
cracked. Pay particular attention to the
insulation surrounding the connectors.
• Do not use tester if it operates abnor-
mally as protection maybe impaired.
#61-085 • Do not use during electrical storms or
#61-086
• Do not use around explosive gas, dust,
• Do not apply more than the rated volt-
• Always operate this solenoid-type tester
• Do not use without batteries and cap
• Remove test leads prior to removing
Caution
To protect yourself, think "Safety First":
• Voltages exceeding 30VAC or 60VDC
• Never ground yourself when taking
• Use appropriate personal protective
• Use the 3-Step Testing Method. Before
in wet weather.
or vapor.
age to the tester. Voltage is not to
exceed 600V.
within the specified duty cycle on the
front of the tester. Duty cycle ratio is:
• 1:15 ON:OFF time.
• Maximum ON time is 15 seconds.
properly installed.
battery cap.
pose a shock hazard so use caution.
electrical measurements.
equipment such as safety glasses, face
shields, insulating gloves, insulating
boots, and/or insulating mats.
each use:
• Perform a continuity test by touching
the probe tips together, an audible
sound should be heard and the con-
tinuity LED should light. This test
verifies the functionality of the batter-
ies and test leads (61-086 only).