Triplett Sniff-It JR Instruction Manual page 2

When telephone and cablevision wires are connected to equipment, the stray
voltages are generally not a problem. But when handling the connectors while
connecting or disconnecting the wires, an unexpected voltage may cause an
electrical shock.
Test the Sniff-It on a known AC voltage source (like a fluorescent light or an
outlet), to make sure it detects the voltage. Now place the tip of the Sniff-It
against the telephone or cablevision wire or connector. If it begins beeping and
flashing, AC voltage is present. Use caution. A shock hazard may be present.
Many stray voltages "collapse" when they are connected to a load,
Note:
rendering them harmless. The Sniff-It does not load the voltage, so it cannot
determine if an actual shock hazard is present. However , if the Sniff-It detects
AC voltage, use caution until the degree of the hazard is determined.
Mobile Home Safety
Mobile homes are sometimes built with metal frames and aluminum siding.
This sometimes leads to an electrical shock hazard. If the frame is not properly
grounded, a surprisingly common occurrence, it can become "live" with
hazardous voltage. The occupants of the mobile home may be shocked when
entering or leaving the home, but are relatively safe from shock hazard once
inside.
An accidental short in the home's electrical system can make the frame "live".
One known cause is a defective or improperly installed electric baseboard
heater. If the heater is shorted to the frame, the heater may work OK, but the
frame of the home will become "live" whenever the thermostat calls for heat.
Hence the shock hazard comes and goes, and it only seen in colder months.
Test the Sniff-It on a known AC voltage source (like a fluorescent light or an
outlet), to make sure it detects the voltage.
To test the mobile home for hazardous voltage, while outside the home
standing on the earth, bring the tip close to the siding. If the Sniff-It begins
beeping and flashing, the siding may be "live". Do not touch the siding! It
could be that the Sniff-It is detecting a "live" circuit inside of the wall instead of
"live" siding. Move the Sniff-It around and try different locations to try to verify if
the siding is "live", or a circuit in the wall is "live".
Testing Fuses
Fuses connected in AC circuits can be tested. The fuse must be the "cartridge"
or "axial leaded" type. Cartridge fuses are cylindrical with metal caps on the
ends, and range in size from small 5 x 20mm fuses used in electronics, to 6" or
longer fuses used in electrical distribution systems. Axial leaded fuses are
generally small cylindrical fuses with wires attached to the ends.To test, apply
AC power to the circuit with the fuse and touch the Sniff-It's probe, alternately ,
close to the ends of the fuse. If the fuse is good, the Sniff-It should have the
same response when positioned over either end of the fuse. If the fuse is bad,
the Sniff-It will indicate differently on each end of the fuse.
Notes: Because of the Sniff-It's high sensitivity , it may be able to pick up a
signal on both ends of a fuse, even though the fuse is blown. This is particularly
a concern when testing small fuses. To reduce the possibility of a false reading,
position the probe of the Sniff-It as close as possible to the ends of the fuse
when testing. If wires or circuitry are in close proximity to the fuse being tested,
the Sniff-It may pick up a signal from them instead of the fuse, resulting in a
false reading.
Some circuits may have AC power on both sides of a fuse, even though the
fuse blown. For example, a 220VAC circuit without a neutral (such as used on
electric baseboard heaters) may have a fuse on both lines to the heater. One of
the fuses can be blown, but both ends of both fuses will cause a Sniff-It to flash
and beep. Also, 3 phase Delta wired power circuitry will have voltage on both
sides of a blown fuse installed in one leg of the Delta. However, the voltage will
be different on the ends of the fuse, so depending on the circumstances, it still
may be possible to identify the blown fuse
Note: The preceding scenarios assume the power wire is connected to a
grounded power distribution panel on one end, with 120VAC applied, and with a
load connected to the other end.
Specifications
Range: 50 to 600 volts AC, 60Hz
Indicators: Audible beeper and fl a shing LED
Battery: 2 AAA
Body Size 6" (L) x .65" (W) x .98" (H)
Weight: Approx. 1.6 oz.
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