M 210600
Insulation &
Low Resistance Tester
User Guide
SAFETY WARNINGS
✱ Safety Warnings and Precautions must be read and understood
before the instrument is used. They must be observed during use.
✱ The circuit under test must be switched off, de - energized and
isolated
before Insulation or Continuity tests are made.
✱ Circuit connections must not be touched during a test.
✱ The test button must not be pressed while connecting the test
leads or while changing ranges. (May cause ‘
Live Circuit
Warning‘ to become inoperable).
✱ The ‘Test’ button must not be pressed when making a voltage test.
✱ The Default Voltmeter, ’Live Circuit Warning‘ and Automatic
discharge
are additional safety features and should not be
regarded as a substitute for normal safe working practice.
✱ The 210600 is protected for connection to Power distribution
systems up to 300 V
Line - Ground, and 500 V Line - Line for
Installation Category
III*.
✱ It is recommended that fused test leads are used when measuring
voltage on high energy systems.
✱ After insulation tests, capacitive circuits must be allowed to
discharge
before disconnecting the test leads.
✱ Test leads, prods and alligator clips must be in good order; clean,
and with no broken or cracked insulation.
✱ Replacement fuses must be of the correct size, type and rating.
Symbols used on the instrument
Caution: risk of electric shock
Caution: refer to accompanying notes
Equipment protected throughout by Double
Insulation (Class
II)
NOTE
THE INSTRUMENT MUST ONLY BE USED BY SUITABLY TRAINED AND COMPETENT
PERSONS.