Safety Information; Meaning Of Symbols And Markings; Precautions - Martindale Electric VT4 Instruction Manual

1 SAFETY INFORMATION

REMEMBER:
SAFETY IS NO ACCIDENT
These instructions contain both information
and warnings that are necessary for the safe
operation and maintenance of this product. It
is recommended that you read the instructions
carefully and ensure that the contents are fully
understood. Failure to understand and to comply
with the warnings and instructions can result in
serious injury, damage or even death.
Particular attention should be paid to the Warnings,
Precautions and Technical Specifi cations.
Please keep these instructions for future reference.
Updated instructions and product information are
available at: www.martindale-electric.co.uk

1.1 Meaning of Symbols and Markings

Caution - risk of danger & refer to
instructions
Caution - risk of electric shock
Equipment protected by double or
reinforced insulation (Class II)
CAT IV (Measurement Category IV) is applicable
to test and measuring equipment
connected at the source of the building's
low-voltage MAINS installation.
For further information on measurement
categories visit www.martindale-electric.
co.uk/measurement_categories.php
Equipment complies with relevant EU
Directives
End of life disposal of this equipment
should be in accordance with relevant
EU Directives
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1.2 Precautions

This product has been designed with your safety
in mind, but please pay attention to the following
warnings and cautions before use.
Warnings
In order to avoid the danger of electrical shock, it
is important that proper safety measures are taken
when working with voltages exceeding 30V AC
rms, 42V AC peak or 60V DC.
Where applicable other safety measures such as
the use of protective gloves, goggles etc. should be
employed.
The voltage tester must only be used by a skilled
and competent person who is familiar with the
relevant regulations, the safety risks involved and
the consequent normal safe working practices,
and under the conditions and for the purposes for
which it has been constructed and specifi ed.
Before each use the voltage tester should be
examined for damage, cracks, cuts or scratches.
Do not use if damaged in any way.
Make sure the voltage tester is dry, clean and free
from dust, grease and moisture while in use to
avoid the danger from electric shock due to surface
leakage.
Before and after each use, the voltage tester must
be proven using a suitable known good AC voltage
source. Do not use the voltage tester if it does not
function correctly during proving.
Testing for a voltage that exceeds the specifi ed
limits of the voltage tester may damage the voltage
tester and may expose the operator to a shock
hazard. Always check the voltage testers specifi ed
limits before use.
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