Safety Precautions - PeakTech 6227 Operation Manual

1. Safety Precautions

This product complies with the requirements of the following European Community Directives:
2014/30/EU (Electromagnetic Compatibility) and 2014/35/EU (Low Voltage) as amended by
2014/32/EC (CE-Marking).
To ensure safe operation of the equipment and eliminate the danger of serious injury due to short-
circuits (arcing), the following safety precautions must be observed.
Damages resulting from failure to observe these safety precautions are exempt from any legal
claims whatever.
* Check the mains voltage setting before connecting the device.
* Connect the mains plug of the equipment only to a mains outlet with earth connection.
* The instrument must be set up so that the power plug can be removed from the socket easily.
* Prior to connection of the equipment to the mains outlet, check that the available mains voltage
corresponds to the voltage setting of the equipment.
* Do not place the equipment on damp or wet surfaces.
* Do not cover the ventilation slots of the cabinet to ensure that the air is able to circulate freely
inside.
* Do not insert metal objects into the equipment by way of the ventilation slots.
* Do not place water filled containers on the equipment (danger of short-circuit in case of knock
over of the container).
* Replace a defective fuse only with a fuse of the original rating. Never short-circuit fuse or fuse
holding.
* Check test leads and probes for faulty insulation or bare wires before connection to the
equipment.
* Never touch the tips of the test leads or probe.
* Comply with the warning labels and other info on the equipment.
* Do not subject the equipment to direct sunlight or extreme temperatures, humidity or dampness.
* Do not subject the equipment to shocks or strong vibrations.
* Do not operate the equipment near strong magnetic fields (motors, transformers etc.).
* Keep hot soldering irons or guns away from the equipment.
* Allow the equipment to stabilize at room temperature before taking up measurement (important
for exact measurements).
* Periodically wipe the cabinet with a damp cloth and mid detergent. Do not use abrasives or
solvents.
* The device is suitable for indoor use only
* Do not operate the meter before the cabinet has been closed and screwed safely as terminal can
carry voltage.
* Do not store the meter in a place of explosive, inflammable substances.
* Do not modify the equipment in any way
* Do not place the equipment face-down on any table or work bench to prevent damaging the
controls at the front.
* Opening the equipment and service – and repair work must only be performed by qualified
service personnel
* Laboratory power supplies are no battery chargers and do not have a special protection against
reverse voltage and false polarity. Do not use for charging batteries!
* Do not operate the device to power inductive loads, such as electric motors, which act as a
generator during overrun and thus can produce a reverse voltage!
* - Electronic devices should only be operated by qualified personnel-
Cleaning the cabinet
Prior to cleaning the cabinet, withdraw the mains plug from the power outlet. Clean only with a
damp, soft cloth and a commercially available mild household cleanser. Ensure that no water gets
inside the equipment to prevent possible shorts and damage to the equipment.
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