Gossen MetraWatt PROFITEST INTRO Operating Instructions Manual page 7

3 Safety Features and Precautions
The electronic measuring and test instrument is manufactured
and tested in accordance with safety regulations IEC 61010-1/
EN 61010-1/VDE 0411-1.
Safety of the operator, as well as that of the instrument, is only
assured when it's used for its intended purpose.
Read the operating instructions thoroughly and carefully before using
your instrument. Follow all instructions contained therein. Make sure
that the operating instructions are available to all users of the instru-
ment.
Tests may only be executed by a qualified electrician.
The measuring and test instrument may not be placed into ser-
vice:
• If the battery compartment lid has been removed
• If external damage is apparent
• If connector cables or measuring adapters are damaged
• If the instrument no longer functions flawlessly
• After a long period of storage under unfavorable conditions
(e.g. humidity, dust or extreme temperature)
Exclusion of Liability
When testing systems with RCCBs, they may switch off. This may
occur even though the test does not normally provide for it. Leak-
age currents may be present which, in combination with the test
current of the test instrument, exceed the shutdown threshold
value of the RCCB. PCs which are operated in proximity to such
RCCB systems may switch off as a consequence. This may result
in inadvertent loss of data. Before conducting the test, precau-
tions should therefore be taken to ensure that all data and pro-
grams are adequately saved and the computer should be
switched off, if necessary. The manufacturer of the test instru-
ment assumes no liability for any direct or indirect damage to
equipment, computers, peripheral equipment or data bases when
performing the tests.
Opening the Instrument / Repairs
The instrument may only be opened by authorized, trained per-
sonnel in order to ensure flawless operation and to assure that the
guarantee is not rendered null and void.
Even original replacement parts may only be installed by autho-
rized, trained personnel.
If it can be ascertained that the instrument has been opened by
unauthorized personnel, no guarantee claims can be honored by
the manufacturer with regard to personal safety, measuring accu-
racy, compliance with applicable safety measures or any conse-
quential damages.
If the guarantee seal is damaged or removed, all guarantee claims
are rendered null and void.
GMC-I Messtechnik GmbH
Meanings of Symbols on the Instrument
Warning concerning a point of danger
!
(attention, observe documentation!)
Protection class II device
Charging socket for extra-low direct voltage (Z502R
charger)
Caution!
Only rechargeable NiMH batteries may be inserted when
the charger is connected.
This device may not be disposed of with the trash. Fur-
ther information regarding the WEEE mark can be
accessed on the Internet at www.gossenme-
trawatt.com by entering the search term "WEEE".
CE Conformity Marking
If the guarantee seal is damaged or removed, all guar-
antee claims are rendered null and void.
Data Backup
We advise you to regularly transfer your stored data to a PC in
order to prevent potential loss of data in the test instrument.
We assume no responsibility for any data loss.
We recommend the following PC software program for data pro-
cessing and management:
• ETC
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