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Maintenance
WARNING: To avoid electric shock, disconnect the test leads from any source of voltage before
removing the back cover or the battery or fuse covers.
WARNING: To avoid electric shock, do not operate your meter until the battery and fuse covers are
in place and fastened securely.
This MultiMeter is designed to provide years of dependable service, if the following care instructions
are performed:
1. KEEP THE METER DRY. If it gets wet, wipe it off.
2. USE AND STORE THE METER IN NORMAL TEMPERATURES. Temperature extremes
can shorten the life of the electronic parts and distort or melt plastic parts.
3. HANDLE THE METER GENTLY AND CAREFULLY. Dropping it can damage the electronic
parts or the case.
4. KEEP THE METER CLEAN. Wipe the case occasionally with a damp cloth. DO NOT use
chemicals, cleaning solvents, or detergents.
5. USE ONLY FRESH BATTERIES OF THE RECOMMENDED SIZE AND TYPE. Remove old
or weak batteries so they do not leak and damage the unit.
6. IF THE METER IS TO BE STORED FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME, the battery should be
removed to prevent damage to the unit.
BATTERY INSTALLATION and LOW BATTERY INDICATION
LOW BATTERY INDICATION
The
+
-
icon will appear in the display when the battery voltage becomes low. Replace the
batteries when this appears.
BATTERY REPLACEMENT
1. Disconnect the test leads from the meter.
2. Remove the Phillips head screws (2) which secure the rear battery compartment cover.
3. Remove the fuse/battery compartment cover to access the battery.
4. Replace the 9V battery, observing polarity.
5. Replace and secure the fuse/battery compartment cover .
You, as the end user, are legally bound (Battery ordinance) to return all used batteries
and accumulators; disposal in the household garbage is prohibited!
You can hand over your used batteries / accumulators at collection points in your
community or wherever batteries / accumulators are sold!
Disposal: Follow the valid legal stipulations in respect of the disposal of the device at the
end of its lifecycle
REPLACING THE FUSES
1. Disconnect the test leads from the meter.
2. Remove the Phillips head screws (2) which secure the rear battery compartment cover.
3. Remove the fuse/battery compartment cover to access the fuses.
4. Gently remove the fuse(s) and install new fuse(s) into the holder(s).
5. Always use fuses of the proper size and value (0.2A/250V fast blow for the 200mA range,
10A/250V fast blow for the 10A range). Both are 5x20mm in size.
6. Replace and secure the fuse/battery compartment cover .
