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Model 3476A
Section 11
SECTION
II
INSTALLATION
2-1. INTRODUCTION.
2-2. This section contains information and instructions for
the installation and shipping of the Multimeter. Included
are initial inspection procedures, power and grounding
requirements, environmental information, and instructions
for repackaging the instrument for shipment.
2-3. INITIAL INSPECTION.
2-4. This instrumenrwas carefully inspected both mechani-
cally and electrically before shipment. It should be free of
mars or scratches and in perfect electrical order upon re-
ceipt. To confirm this, the instrument should be inspected
for physical damage in transit. Electrical performance
should be tested using the performance tests outlined in
Section V. If there is damage or deficiency, see the war-
ranty inside the front of this manual.
2-5. POWER REQUIREMENTS.
2-6. The Multimeter can be operated from any one of
the ac power sources listed in Table 1-3. Before connecting
the instrument to ac power, verify that the ac power source
matches the power requirement of the instrument by refer-
ing to the power requirement label attached to the instru-
ment. If the instrument is incompatible with the available
power source, refer to Section V for Power Requirement
Modification instructions.
2-7. ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS.
2-8. The Multimeter will meet the specifications listed in
Table 1-1 when the operating temperature is within the
range of +20
°
C to +30
°
C (+68
°
F to +86
°
F). The instru-
ment can be operated where the ambient temperature is
within the range of 0
°
C to 40
°
C (32
°
F to 104
°
F) and the
relative humidity is less than 95%.
WARNING
To prevent potential electrical or fire hazard,
do not expose equipment to rain or moisture.
2
-
9.
REPACKAGING FOR SHIPMENT.
2-10. The following paragraphs contain a general guide for
repackaging the instrument for shipment. Refer to Para-
graph 2-11 if the original container is to be used; 2-12 if it
is not. If you have any questions, contact your nearest -hp-
Sales and Service Office (See Appendix A for office loca-
tions).
NOTE
If the instrument is to be shipped to Hewlett-
Packard for service or repair, attach a tag to the
instrument identifying the owner and indicating
the service or repair to be accomplished.
Include the model number and full serial num-
ber of the instrument. In any correspondence,
identify the instrument by model number and
full serial number.
2-11. Place instrument in original container with appropri-
ate packing material and seal well with strong tape or metal
bands. If original container is not available, one can be pur-
chased from your nearest -hp- Sales and Service Office.
2-12. If original container is not to be used, proceed as
follows:
a. Wrap instrument in heavy paper or plastic before plac-
ing in an inner container.
b. Place packing material around all sides of instrument
and protect panel face with cardboard strips.
c. Place instrument and inner container in a heavy car-
ton or wooden box and seal with strong tape or metal
bands.
2-13. POWER CORDS AND RECEPTACLES.
2-14. Figure 2-1 illustrates the plug cap configurations that
are available to provide ac power to the Multimeter. The
-hp- part number shown directly below each plug cap
drawing is the part number for the power cord set equipped
with the appropriate mating plug for that receptacle. The
appropriate power cord should be provided with each
instrument. However, if a different power cord set is re-
quired, notify the nearest -hp- Sales and Service Office and
a replacement cord will be provided. The instrument ac
power input receptacle and cord set appliance coupler
meet the safety specifications set by the International
Commission on Rules for the Approval of Electrical Equip-
ment (CEE 22).
8120-1703
8120-0696
STO-11-4195
•UL LISTED FOR USE IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Figure 2-1. Plug Caps.
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