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WARNING
Safety Information
Arc Flash and Shock Hazard, Proper PPE Required. Follow all safety procedures, wear proper PPE
in accordance to NFPA 70E and follow the guidelines below and the instructions in this manual
when operating the meter. Failure to comply can result in
serious injury or death.
• Choking Hazard, Small Parts. Keep Away from Children. Sharp Objects Hazard, This is
not a toy. It is not for use or play by children. Keep Away from Children. Failure to do so can
result in serious injury.
• Only experienced or technically competent consumers should use this equipment. When in
doubt, call an experienced electrician to make any and all necessary repairs or installations.
At all times, perform any necessary work on a de-energized circuit that has had its circuit
breaker turned off and has been locked out.
• Use the tracer only as specified in this manual or protection provided by the tracer can be
compromised.
• Before using or connecting the tracer, visually inspect it to ensure the cases are not cracked
and the back case is securely in place. Do not use if the tracer appears damaged.
• Before using the test leads, inspect carefully for damaged insulation, exposed metal or cracked
probes. Check test leads for continuity. Do not use leads if they appear damaged.
• Use only approved test leads which meet IEC/EN 61010-031 and have a rating of CAT III 600V
or better. Do not use improvised connections that could present a safety hazard.
• When using the probes, keep fingers behind the finger guards on the probes.
• Connect the common test lead before connecting the live test lead. When disconnecting test
leads, disconnect the live test lead first.
• This tracer is intended for use by qualified electricians. Follow NFPA 70E
• Standards for Electrical Safety in the Workplace when using this tracer.
• Do not use without the batteries correctly in place and the battery door closed and secured.
• Do not use tracer if it operates incorrectly as protection may be compromised. When in doubt,
have the tracer serviced.
• When servicing the tracer, use only specified replacement parts.
• Measure a known circuit to ensure the tracer works normally.
• Do not apply the Non-Contact Voltage sensing tip directly on uninsulated hazardous live
conductors
Warning - Identifies conditions and actions that could result in possible death or
serious injury if the hazard is realized.
Caution - Identifies conditions and actions that could result in meter damage, equipment
under test damage or data loss if the hazard is realized.