Preventive Maintenance - Megger DLRO100E User Manual

Preventive maintenance

Routine inspection
Look for any cracks or other damage to the enclosure; missing ports, etc.
Cleaning
Disconnect the instrument and wipe it with a clean cloth slightly damped with water or Isopropyl alcohol (IPA). Care should be taken
near the terminals, IEC power and USB sockets.
Care of the instrument
The instrument should always be handled with care and not dropped. Always ensure that the instrument is secured when being
transported to prevent mechanical shock.
Fan cover replacement
The cover is a single piece and can be removed by unscrewing and cleaned with clean cloth. Do not use the instrument without the
fan covers in place. Do not allow the fan covers to become blocked.
Leads
Leads are silicone insulated and perform well in all weather conditions. Always keep the leads in a suitable lead bag during storage
and transportation.
Regular inspection of leads is recommended to ensure they are not damaged in any way. Damaged leads could affect resistance
readings and are a safety hazard.
Battery care
The battery should be charged at a minimum of 3 month intervals. This is to prevent deep discharge.
Never attempt to charge the battery below 0 °C or above +40 °C ambient. The battery is charged by connecting line power at the
instrument IEC power socket.
Store the instrument in a cool, dry location to improve battery life. Storage temperatures below freezing should be avoided.
They can be safely removed by an Authorised Service Centre. Do not attempt to remove the batteries from this unit.
Battery disposal
The crossed out wheeled bin symbol placed on the batteries is a reminder not to dispose of them with general waste at the end of
their life.
This product contains lithium ion batteries and a coin cell.
They are located inside the instrument.
The Lithium ion coin cell can be safely removed by an Authorised Service Centre. Do not attempt to remove the coin cell from this
unit.
Spent Lithium ion and a coin cell batteries are classified as Industrial Batteries. For disposal in the UK contact Megger Instruments Ltd
For disposal of batteries in other parts of the EU contact your local Megger company or distributor.
Megger is registered in the UK as a producer of batteries.
The Registration number is BPRN00142
For further information see www.megger.com
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