4. Preparation for Use
Power Requirements and Line Voltage Selection
5. Power Cable
This tester is shipped with a three-wire power cable. When this cable is connected to an appropriate AC power source, this
cable connects the chassis to earth ground. The type of power cable shipped with each tester depends on the country of
destination.
Operating Environment
This equipment is intended for indoor use only. The equipment has been evaluated according to Installation Category II and
Pollution Degree 2 as specied in IEC 664.
This tester may be operated within the following environmental conditions:
Temperature ....................................................................................41° - 104° F (5° - 40° C)
Relative humidity .....................................................................................................20 - 80%
Altitude ........................................................................................6,560 feet (2,000 meters)
If the tester is used in a matter not specied by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the tester may be impaired.
WARNING
BEFORE CONNECTING POWER TO THIS TESTER, THE PROTECTIVE GROUND (EARTH) TERMINALS
OF THIS TESTER MUST BE CONNECTED TO THE PROTECTIVE CONDUCTOR OF THE LINE (MAINS)
POWER CORD. THE MAIN PLUG SHALL ONLY BE INSERTED IN A SOCKET OUTLET (RECEPTACLE)
PROVIDED WITH A PROTECTIVE GROUND (EARTH) CONTACT. THIS PROTECTIVE GROUND (EARTH) MUST NOT BE
DEFEATED BY THE USE OF AN EXTENSION CORD (POWER CABLE) WITHOUT A PROTECTIVE CONDUCTOR (GROUNDING).
WARNING
DO NOT BLOCK ANY VENTILATION OPENINGS TO PREVENT OVER HEATING OF THE EQUIPMENT.
KEEP THE VENTILATION SLITS UNCOVERED DURING OPERATION. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD
CAUSE THE TESTER TO OVERHEAT AND MAY DAMAGE INTERNAL COMPONENTS.
CAUTION
This tester requires a power source of either 115 volts AC ± 10%, 47-63 Hz single phase or
230 volts AC ±10%, 47-63 Hz single phase. In addition, please be sure the correct fuse is
selected and installed while the tester is in the o position.
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