Introduction Thank you for purchasing your REED R5600 Insulation Tester. Please read the following instructions carefully before using your instrument. By following the steps outlined in this manual your meter will provide years of reliable service. Product Quality This product has been manufactured in an ISO9001 facility and has been calibrated during the manufacturing process to meet stated product specifications.
• Double molded plastic housing for added protection • Low battery indicator and auto shut off • Cat. III, 1000V safety rating Included • Test Leads • Alligator Clip • Hanging Strap • Hard Carrying Case • Batteries REED Instruments 1-877-849-2127 | info@reedinstruments.com | www.reedinstruments.com...
32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C) Storage Temperature: -4 to 140°F (-20 to 60°C) Dimensions: 7.9 x 3.6 x 2.0" (200 x 92 x 50mm) Weight: 25oz (700g) Instrument Description R5600 Insulation Tester LOCK HOLD LOCK HOLD CONTINUOUS TEST 6. LOCK Button 1.
Note: Do not release the TEST button until testing is complete and make sure not to turn the rotary switch while the test button is pressed, or the meter will be damaged. continued... REED Instruments 1-877-849-2127 | info@reedinstruments.com | www.reedinstruments.com...
Lock Power Function The R5600 features a lock power function to allow hands free operation during insulation resistance testing. To enable, follow the steps below: Once the meter is ready for testing, simultaneously press the TEST and LOCK buttons to enable hands free operation.
While in this mode a "HOLD" symbol will appear on the LCD. Press the button again to resume normal operation. Backlight Press the button to turn the LCD display backlight on. The backlight will automatically turn off after approx. 15 seconds. REED Instruments 1-877-849-2127 | info@reedinstruments.com | www.reedinstruments.com...
If the motor is disconnected at the motor terminals, connect one lead to the grounded motor housing and the other lead to one of the motor leads. continued... REED Instruments 1-877-849-2127 | info@reedinstruments.com | www.reedinstruments.com...
• R8888 Medium Hard Carrying Case • R1020 Fused Test Lead Set • R5900 Magnetic Hanging Strap • R5600-CLIP Replacement Alligator Clip Don't see your part listed here? For a complete list of all accessories and replacement parts visit your product page on www.reedinstruments.com.
REED Instruments guarantees this instrument to be free of defects in material or workmanship for a period of one (1) year from date of shipment. During the warranty period, REED Instruments will repair or replace, at no charge, products or parts of a product that proves to be defective because of improper material or workmanship, under normal use and maintenance.
Product Support If you have any questions on your product, please contact your authorized REED distributor or REED Instruments Customer Service by phone at 1-877-849-2127 or by email at info@reedinstruments.com. Please visit www.REEDINSTRUMENTS.com for the most up-to-date manuals, datasheets, product guides and software.
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