Introduction - AEMC 6501 User Manual

These safety warnings are provided to ensure the safety of
personnel and proper operation of the instrument.
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Megohmmeter Models 6501/6503
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CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

Warning
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 dead circuits! Check
for live circuits before making resistance measure-
ments (safety check).
These megohmmeters are rated for 600V CAT II or
300V CAT III - Pollution Degree 2.
The Megohmmeter Models 6501/6503 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 Instruments considers the use of rubber gloves
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to be an excellent 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.
Use the leads supplied with the megohmmeter. If
defective or used, replace before testing.
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