Dranetz LPC 4300 User Manual

LPC 4300

Quick Reference Guide

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Dranetz-BMI • 1000 New Durham Road • Edison, New Jersey 08818

Telephone [phone] or 732-287-3680

Fax [phone] • www.dranetz-bmi.com

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Dranetz-BMI • 1000 New Durham Road • Edison, New Jersey 08818

Telephone [phone] or 732-287-3680

Fax [phone] • www.dranetz-bmi.com

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

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LPC4300

WARNING

Death, serious injury, or fire hazard could result from improper connection of this

Instrument. Read and understand this manual before connecting this instrument.

Follow all installation and operating instructions while using this instrument.

Connection of this instrument must be performed in compliance with the

National Electrical Code (ANSI/NFPA 70-1996) and any additional safety

requirements applicable to your installation.

Installation, operation, and maintenance of this instrument must be performed

by qualified personnel only. The National Electrical Code defines a qualified

person as “one familiar with the construction and operation of the equipment

and the hazards involved.”

DEFINITIONS

WARNING statements inform the user that certain conditions or practices could result
in loss of life or physical harm.

CAUTION statements identify conditions or practices that could harm the Power
Platform, its data, other equipment, or property.

NOTE statements call attention to specific information.

SYMBOLS

The following International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) symbols are on the top
and rear panel in the immediate vicinity of the referenced terminal or device:

CAUTION. Refer to accompanying documents (this manual).

ALTERNATING CURRENT. (AC) operation of the terminal or device.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

The following safety precautions must be followed whenever any type of connection is
being made to the instrument.

• Connect the green safety (earth) ground first, before making any other
connections.

• Connections must be made to the instrument first, then connect to the circuit to
be monitored.

• When connecting to electric circuits or pulse initiating equipment, open their
related breakers. DO NOT install any connection of the instrument on live power
lines.

• Wear safety glasses and insulated gloves when making connections to power
circuits.

• Hands, shoes and floor must be dry when making any connection to a power
line.

• Make sure the unit is turned OFF before connecting probes to the rear panel.

• Before each use, inspect all cables for breaks or cracks in the insulation.

Replace immediately if defective.

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