Setup Instructions; Install Batteries; Operating Instructions; Measuring Ac Or Dc Current - General DAMP60 User Manual

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• Use only two "AAA" batteries (DAMP60), or
three "AAA" batteries (DAMP68), properly
installed in the battery compartment, to power
the meter. Do not use rechargeable batteries.
• Replace the batteries as soon as the low
battery indicator "
weak batteries, the meter might produce false
readings that could lead to electric shock and
personal injury.
• Remove the test leads from the meter before
opening the meter case or battery
compartment.
Electrical Symbols Used On the
Meter and In This Manual
Symbol Description
AC (Alternating
Current)
DC
(Direct Current)
Caution, risk of
electric shock.
Hazardous
voltage.
Battery
(Low battery)
when shown
on display
Diode
AC or DC
1
" appears. Operated with
Symbol Description
Fuse
Double
Insulated
Risk of danger.
Important
information.
Refer to the
manual.
Earth ground
Continuity
Beeper
Complies with
EU directives
Symbol Description
Application and
removal from
hazardous live
conductors
permitted

SETUP INSTRUCTIONS

INSTALL BATTERIES

The battery compartment of the DAMP60 and
DAMP68 is located at the back of the meter.
To open the compartment, use a small Phillips-
head screwdriver to remove the single screw
securing the battery compartment cover. Be
careful not to lose the small screw. Put the screw
and the cover to the side.
Install the supplied "AA" batteries (two in the
case of the DAMP60; three for the DAMP68) in
the battery compartment. Use the polarity marks
stenciled inside the compartment as a guide.
Replace the battery compartment cover and
secure it with the Phillips-head screw.

OPERATINg INSTRUCTIONS

MEASURING AC OR DC CURRENT

Warning
Before making current measurements, make
certain that all test leads are disconnected from
the meter terminals.
(1) Set the function switch to the
or (DAMP68) position. For DAMP68,
AC current measurement is the default mode;
Symbol Description
For measurements
made on building
equipment such
as distribution
panels, feeders
and short branch
circuits, and on
lighting systems in
large buildings.
(DAMP60)
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