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Model UT231: OPERATING MANUAL

Safety Information

This Meter complies with the standards IEC61010: in
pollution degree 2, overvoltage category (CAT. III 600V,
CAT IV 300V) and double insulation.

CAT. III: Distribution level, fixed installation, with smaller
transient overvoltages than CAT. IV.
CAT IV: Primary supply level, overhead lines, cable
systems.

Use the Meter only as specified in this operating manual,
otherwise the protection provided by the Meter may be
impaired.

In this manual, a

 Warning

 identifies conditions and

actions that pose hazards to the user, or may damage
the Meter or the equipment under test.

A 

Note

 identifies the information that user should pay

attention to.

International electrical symbols used on the Meter and
in this Operating Manual are explained on page 6.

Rules For Safe Operation

To avoid possible electric shock or personal injury,
and to avoid possible damage to the Meter or to
the equipment under test, adhere to the following
rules:

Warning

Before using the Meter inspect the case.  Do not
use the Meter if it is damaged or the case (or
part of the case) is removed.  Look for cracks
or missing plastic.  Pay attention to the insulation
around the connectors.
Inspect the test leads for damaged insulation or
exposed metal.  Replace damaged test leads
with identical model number or electrical
specifications before using the Meter.
Do not apply more that the rated voltage, as
marked on the Meter.