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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/FUSE INSTALLATION and LOW BATTERY INDICATION
WARNING: To avoid electric shock, disconnect the test leads from any source of voltage before removing the
battery cover. Do not operate meter unless the battery is in place.
LOW BATTERY INDICATION
The
icon will appear in the display when the battery voltage becomes low. Replace the battery
when this appears.
BATTERY REPLACEMENT
1. Disconnect the test leads from the meter.
2. Remove the 2 Phillips head screws located on the back of the instrument and remove the
battery cover.
3. Replace the 9V battery.
4. Secure the fuse/battery compartment cover.
5. Dispose of the old battery as required by local regulations.
Battery Safety Reminders
o Please dispose of batteries responsibly; observe local, state, and national regulations.
o Never dispose of batteries in a fire; batteries may explode or leak.
o Never mix battery types; install new batteries of the same type
FUSE REPLACEMENT
1. Disconnect the test leads from the meter.
2. Remove the 2 Phillips head screws located on the back of the instrument and remove the
battery cover.
3. Gently remove the fuse(s) and install the new fuse(s) into the holder(s).
4. Always use fuses of the proper size and value (200mA/250V (5x20mm) ceramic fast blow for
the mA / µA ranges, 10A/250V (5x20mm) ceramic fast blow for the A range).
5. Secure the fuse/battery compartment cover.
WARNING: To avoid electric shock, do not operate your meter until the fuse cover is in place and
fastened securely.
