Chauvin Arnoux AEMC Instruments 6418 Quick Start Manual

Clamp-On Ground Tester

Model 6418

Quick Start Guide

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Thank you for purchasing the AEMC Clamp-On Ground Tester Model 6418.

For best results from your instrument and for your safety, read the enclosed operating
instructions carefully and comply with the precautions for use. These products must be
only used by qualified and trained users.

WARNING, risk of DANGER! The operator must refer to these
instructions whenever this danger symbol appears.

Equipment is protected by double insulation.

Battery.

Application or withdrawal authorized on conductors carrying
dangerous voltages. Type A current sensor per IEC 61010-2-032.

Useful information or hint to read.

The product has been declared recyclable after analysis of its life
cycle in accordance with the ISO14040 standard.

Guarantees conformity with European directives and with regulations
covering EMC.

In the European Union, the product must undergo selective disposal
for the recycling of electric and electronic material, in compliance
with Directive WEEE 2002/96/EC.

Precautions

This instrument is compliant with safety standard IEC 61010-2-032, for voltages up to
100V in category IV or 150V in category III.
Failure to observe the safety instructions may result in electric shock, fire, explosion, and
destruction of the instrument and of the installations.

 The operator and/or the responsible authority must carefully read and clearly

understand the various precautions to be taken in use. The operator and/or the
responsible authority must carefully read and clearly understand the various
precautions to be taken in use. Sound knowledge and a keen awareness of
electrical hazards are essential when using this instrument.

 If you use this instrument other than as specified, the protection it provides may

be compromised, thereby endangering you.

 The safety of any system in which this instrument might be incorporated is the

responsibility of the integrator of the system.

 Do not use the clamp above its rated frequency, since this might cause it to

overheat dangerously.

 Do not use the instrument on networks of which the voltage or category exceeds

those mentioned.

Observe the environmental conditions of use.

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 Do not use the instrument if it seems to be damaged, incomplete, or poorly

closed.

 Before each use, check the condition of the insulation on the housing. Any item

of which the insulation is deteriorated (even partially) must be set aside for repair
or scrapping.

 Before using your instrument, check that it is perfectly dry. If it is wet, it must be

thoroughly dried before it can be connected or used.

 When handling the instrument, keep your fingers behind the physical guard.

Avoid impacts on the measurement head, in particular the air gap.

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 Keep the surfaces of the air gap clean; even a little dirt can cause the clamp to

malfunction.

 Use personal protection equipment systematically.

 All troubleshooting and metrological checks must be done by competent

accredited personnel.

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