Manual
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TEST INSTRUMENT SAFETY.....................  inside front cover 
FEATURES................................................................................3 
SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................4 
CONTROLS AND INDICATORS ............................................6 
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS..............................................12 
Precautions ...............................................................................13 
Troubleshooting: Using the AC Power Supply as an 
Isolation Transformer ....................................................... 16 
Troubleshooting: Using the AC Power Supply as a 
Variable AC Voltage Source. ...................................... ….21 
Troubleshooting: Using the AC Power Supply to 
Measure Electrical Loads..................................................23 
Using the Model 1655A as a Leakage Tester ...........................25 
Soldering Iron Temperature Control.........................................27 
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CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION..........................................................29 
MAINTENANCE AND CALIBRATION..................................30 
Preventive Maintenance...............................................................30 
Returning for Service...................................................................30 
Fuse Replacement........................................................................30 
Auto-Transformer Brush Replacement........................................31 
Calibration Adjustments..............................................................31 
Performance Tests........................................................................34 
Troubleshooting...........................................................................35 
CUSTOMER SUPPORT.............................................................37 
WARRANTY INFORMATION.................................................38 
Warranty Service Instructions......................................................38 
Spanish Manual............................................................................39 
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