CHAUVIN ARNOUX CA-5001-SET [10/44] Safety precautions

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Thank you for purchasing a C.A 5001 Multimeter.

To get the best service from this instrument:

- read this user’s manual carefully,

- respect the safety precautions detailed.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

■ Never use on networks at a voltage above 600 V in relation to the

earth. This multimeter of overvoltage category III, satisfies the

severe requirements of reliability and availability corresponding to

industrial and domestic permanent installations (c.f. IEC 664-1).

■ Use indoors in environments of degree of pollution at most equal

to 2 (c.f. IEC 664-1), of temperature from -10 to +55°C and of relative

humidity less than 90%.

■ Respect the value and the type of fuses or there is a risk of damage

to the instrument and cancellation of the warranty.

- Fuse 5 A HBC (6.3 x 32 mm - 500 V - 20 kA)

- Fuse 0.5 A HBC (6.3 x 32 mm - 500 V - 20 kA)

■ Use accessories in conformity with safety standards (NF EN 61010-

2-031) of minimum voltage 600 V and overvoltage category III.

■ Before any measurement, check the leads and the switch are in

the correct position. When the order of magnitude of a measurement

is not known, place the selector switch on the highest range then

lower progressively, if necessary, to the appropriate range: the

reading must be made, preferably, in the upper 2/3 of the scale.

■ Never measure resistances on a live circuit. If zero reset is not

possible, replace the battery.

■ During current measurements (without current clamp), switch off

the power supply of the circuit before connecting or disconnecting

your multimeter.

■ To open the battery compartment, the leads must be disconnected.

■ Never connect to the circuit to be measured if the battery

compartment is not correctly closed.

Warning ! Please refer to the User’s Manual before using the

instrument. In this User’s Manual, the instructions preceded by the

above symbol, should they not be carried out as shown, can result

in a physical accident or damage the instrument and the installations.

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This device is protected by a double insulation or by a reinforced

insulation. No linking is required from the protection earth terminal

to ensure electrical safety.