Specifications

BLACKBOX PORTABLE QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
July 2010
Elspec | Before Getting Started
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II Before Getting Started
Safety Information
To avoid electrical shock or fire:
 Review the entire manual before using the instrument and its
accessories and observe all warnings and cautions.
 Avoid working alone.
 Do not operate the Instrument around explosive gas or vapor.
 Use only insulated current and voltage probes.
 Before use, inspect the instrument, voltage, current probes, leads and
accessories for mechanical damage, and replace when damaged. Pay
special attention to the insulation surrounding the connectors and
plugs.
 Remove all probes, test leads, and accessories that are not in use.
 Make sure the instrument is properly grounded through the power
cord to protective earth ground.
 Do not apply input voltages above the rating of the instrument as
shown on the name plate.
 Do not insert metal objects into connectors and openings.
 Never open instrument’s enclosure during operation; dangerous
voltages are present.
 Use the instrument only as specified in this manual, or the protection
provided by the instrument may be impaired.
 Do not expose the instrument to extreme moisture and or rain.
 Do not operate the instrument or its accessories when found wet for
any reason.