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VS3000A

USER’S MANUAL

AUDIBLE/VISUAL

NON-CONTACT

VOLTAGE TESTER

Thank you for purchasing the Audible/Visual
Non-Contact Voltage Tester. This tester is ideal
for Identifying voltage breaks in electrical lines.
Please read and follow the manual carefully.

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FEATURES:

• Non-Contact Voltage Detection

• Indicates presence of voltage from 50-1000VAC

• Reads Hot Wire With Respect to Ground

• Audible & Visual Indication

• Easy-to-use

SPECIFICATIONS:

Indicators: Audible and LED
Voltage Range: 50-1000VAC CAT III

50-600VAC CAT IV

Frequency Range: 50-500Hz
Measurement Categories:

Category III, 1000V per UL 61010B-1
Category IV, 600V per IEC 61010-1,

2nd edition

OPERATING CONDITIONS:

Operating Environment: 32º to 104°F
(0° to 40°C) 80% RH max, 50% RH above 31°C
(noncondensing)

Altitude: 2000 m (6562') maximum
Battery Source: Two “AAA” batteries (included)
Dimensions: 6.0" x 1.1"x 1.0" (152 x 28 x 25mm)
Weight: 1.9oz (55g)

Double Insulation

CAT III equipment is designed to protect against

transients in the equipment in fixed installations,
such as distribution panels, feeders and short
branch circuits for lighting systems in large
buildings.

CAT IV equipment is designed to protect against
transients from the primary supply level, such as
an electricity meter or overhead /underground
utility service).

CAUTION

• Read and understand all of the instructions and
safety information in this manual before
operating this tester.

• Failure to observe these precautions can result
in injury and can damage the instrument.

• Using this unit near equipment that generates
electromagnetic interference can result in
unstable or inaccurate readings.

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OPERATION:

1. Hold the Voltage Tester in your hand by

grasping and depressing the pocket clip ­operating switch. If the batteries are working
you will observe a quick green battery check
flash. Continue depressing the clip.

2. Test the device with a known live current

source by bringing the sensing tip nearby a
working wall receptacle or cord.

The Voltage Tester is indicating voltage as long
as the red LED light flashes and the “beep”
sound continues to oscillate in close proximity
of a cord connected to a power source.

3. After verifying above performance, the circuit

in question can be tested.

NOTE: Always verify performance as dead
batteries in the voltage tester may give the false
impression that a circuit is off, even though it is
still live.

MAINTENANCE:

Do not attempt to repair this tester. It contains no
user-serviceable parts.

Cleaning:

•

Remove grease and grime with a clean, dry cloth.

• Do not use abrasives or solvents.

BATTERY REPLACEMENT:

Packaged complete and ready to use with two
“AAA” batteries installed.

1. Disconnect the unit from the circuit

2. Remove the battery cover with screwdriver

3. Replace the batteries (observe polarity)

4. Replace the battery cover

AAA

Battery Cover

AAA

Battery Compar

SwitchLEDTest Probe

Battery Cover

Switch

LED

Test
Probe

Battery
Compartment

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WARNING

• Instrument indicates positive presence of
voltage between 50-1000VAC. Do not
assume that no indication means a dead or
de-energized circuit. Voltages below 50V may
not be detected and pose a shock hazard.
These voltages can cause serious personal
injury.

• To avoid electric shock do not operate without
battery cover in place.

• Do not use if Tester appears damaged or if the
Tester is not operating properly.

• Do not expose the unit to extremes in
temperature or high humidity or if the tester
is wet.

• 1000VAC is the maximum voltage that this
instrument is designed to detect.

• Do not use for indicating the presence of DC
power.

• Voltage detector will not read voltages through
metal conduct or the like, and will not read
through walls at a distance.

• If the equipment is used in a manner not
specified by the manufacturer, the protection
provided by the product may be impaired.

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