User Manual

MultiMeter-Compact

Safety instructions

• Make sure that you always select the correct connections, the correct

rotary switch position and the correct range for the measurement to

be taken.

• Before measuring or checking the resistance, continuity, diodes or

capacitance, disconnect the power supply to the electric circuit.

Check that all high-voltage capacitors are discharged.

• Isolate the device from all current sources before opening the battery

compartment cover.

• If possible, do not work alone.

• If you have to take hold of the measuring spikes, do so by the grip

sections only. Do not touch the measuring contacts whilst the

measurement is being taken.

• If the device comes into contact with moisture or other conductive

residue, work must not be carried out under voltage. At and above

voltages of 25 V AC/60 V DC, the presence of moisture creates

the risk of life-threatening electric shocks. Clean and dry the device

before use. When using the device outdoors, make sure that the

weather conditions are appropriate and/or that suitable protection

measures are taken.

• If you are working with voltages higher than 25 V AC/60 V DC,

exercise extreme caution. Touching the electrical conductors at

such voltages poses a risk of life-threatening electric shocks.

• Do not use the device in environments in which there are con-

ductive particles or where the occurrence of moisture (in the form

of condensation, for example) can create transient conductivity.

• The device must only be used in accordance with its intended

purpose and within the scope of the speciÖ cations.

• If you are taking measurements in the hazardous vicinity of

electrical installations, do not work alone and seek guidance

from an electrically skilled person before starting work.

• Before taking any measurements, make sure that both the area to

be tested (e.g. a line), the test device and the accessories used (e.g.

connection cable) are in proper working order. Test the device by

connecting it to known voltage sources (e.g. a 230 V socket in the

case of AC testing or a car battery in the case of DC testing). Stop

using the device if one or a number of its functions fails.

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