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SEAWARD Electronic Limited reserves the right to alter the equipment specification and description outlined in this publication without prior notice and no part of this publication shall be deemed to be part of any contract for the equipment unless specifically...
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EMC and Safety Standards. The product identified above conforms to the requirements of Council Directive 89/336/EEC and 73/23 EEC. Seaward Electronic Ltd is registered under BS EN ISO9001:2000 Certificate No: Q05356.
PrimeTest 50 Operating Instructions Contents Important Information Introduction Performing Tests Checking a mains power outlet Testing a Class I Appliance Testing a Class II Appliance Testing a mains cord Specification Maintenance Battery Check Battery Replacement Service and Calibration...
These operating instructions are intended for the use of adequately trained personnel. The following symbols are used in these operating instructions and on the PrimeTest 50. Caution, risk of electric shock. Indicates instructions must be followed to avoid danger to persons.
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PrimeTest 50 Operating Instructions Figure 1. PrimeTest 50 Front View Figure 2. PrimeTest 50 End View...
PrimeTest 50 Operating Instructions 2 Introduction The PrimeTest 50 is a hand held battery powered unit suitable for carrying out electrical safety checks • Class I appliances • Class II appliances • IEC mains leads • Extension leads • Mains outlet wiring Numbers shown in circles e.g.
PrimeTest 50. When the unit is ready the display will be as shown below. Checking a mains power outlet Connect the IEC power cord to the PrimeTest 50 socket and plug into the mains power outlet to be tested.
PrimeTest 50 Operating Instructions In the event of a failure, disconnect the PrimeTest 50 from the supply and rectify the fault. Do not leave the PrimeTest 50 permanently connected to a mains supply. The auto switch-off function is disabled when the PrimeTest 50 is connected to a live mains socket.
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• If the Check Connections enunciator remains on the display, the load presented by the appliance may be too small for the PrimeTest 50 to detect. In this case, press the test key continue. • If the Insulation Resistance is greater than the...
• Plug the earth test lead into the 4mm socket on the PrimeTest 50 end panel. • Plug the appliance into the PrimeTest 50 front panel mains socket • Connect the earth test probe to an exposed metal part on the appliance.
• If the Check Connections enunciator remains on the display, the load presented by the appliance may be too small for the PrimeTest 50 to detect. In this case, press the test key continue. • If the Insulation Resistance is greater than the...
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PrimeTest 50 Operating Instructions • If the Insulation Resistance is lower than the acceptable limit a cross is placed next to the Insulation enunciator and the test sequence is halted. • If the Insulation Resistance is greater than the acceptable limit a tick is placed next to the Insulation enunciator.
Cord Test Earth continuity, insulation resistance as above. Check for Live and Neutral open circuit, short circuit or reversed polarity. When used with Seaward test lead, Part Number 347A002 Environmental rating IP40 Operating temperature range 0°C to 40°C, without moisture condensation.
PrimeTest 50 Operating Instructions 6 Battery Check The PrimeTest 50 is powered from a 6 AA cells which are checked before a test is performed. When the battery voltage is low the Low Batt enunciator is illuminated. The unit will continue to perform within specification for a limited number of tests, dependent upon the type of the batteries fitted.
PrimeTest 50 Operating Instructions 7 Service and Calibration maintain specified accuracy measurement results, the instrument must be recalibrated at regular intervals by either the manufacturer or an authorised Seaward Service Agent. We recommend a recalibration period of one year.
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Thank you for reading this data sheet. For pricing or for further information, please contact us at our UK Office, using the details below. UK Office Keison Products, P.O. Box 2124, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 3UP, England. Tel: +44 (0)1245 600560 Fax: +44 (0)1245 808399 Email: sales@keison.co.uk...
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