Siemens VAS5053 User Manual
Vehicle Diagnostic and Service Informations system
VAS 5053
Operating Manual A01.3 08/04
Ausgabestand: 06.08.04, A01.3
IBR 339
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
VAS 5051
VAS 5051B
VAS 5053
VAS 5052
Safety Instructions
Meaning of symbols
The safety instructions in the Operating Manual, the Startup/Unpacking Instructions or in
other documentation provided, on screen displays on the tester during operation and on
the products themselves use symbols with the following meanings:
Warning!
Text with this symbol contains information for your safety and how you can reduce the
risk of severe or fatal injury.
The WARNING symbol warrants particular attention for your safety.
Caution!
Text with this symbol contains information about how you can avoid damage to the vehicle and the tester.
The Caution symbol tells you that if the information is ignored, damage to the
vehicle and/or the tester could result (e.g.: Ensure that the touchscreen is not touched
with sharp, edged objects).
Note
Text with this symbol contains additional, useful information.
A Note symbol contains other, special instructions for using the device, and related
information.
Note
The general safety instructions are listed in the following. Further instructions are to be
found in the Operating Manual. Therefore read the Operating Manual before use.
Safety instructions may also appear on the screen of the tester. Follow all the instructions displayed.
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VAS 5051
VAS 5051B
VAS 5053
VAS 5052
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Warning!
Read all instructions.
2. Warning!
Do not operate equipment with a damaged cord or if the equipment has been damaged
- until it has been examined by a qualified serviceman.
3. Warning!
Do not let cord hang over edge of table, bench or counter, or come in contact with hot
manifolds or moving fan blades.
4. Warning!
An extension cord is not allowed. For testing use only specified cables.
5. Warning!
Always unplug equipment from electrical outlet when not in use. Never yank cord to pull
plug from outlet. Grasp plug and pull to disconnect.
6. Warning!
To protect against risk of fire, do not operate equipment in the vicinity of open containers of fuel (gasoline).
Risk of explosion
This equipment has internal arcing or sparking parts wich should not be exposed to
flammable vapour.
This equipment should be located at least 460 mm (18 inches) above the floor.
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VAS 5053
VAS 5052
7. Warning!
Adequate ventilation should be provided when working on operating combustion engines.
8. Warning!
Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufactures’s recommended attachments.
9. Warning!
When connected to electrical power supply, the devices correspond to protection
class 1 and are fitted with a safety-tested power cable. They may only be connected to
electrical networks with an earthed protective conductor (TN networks) or electrical outlets with earthed protective conductors.
10. Warning!
All measurement probes shall be used within their specifications and as described
within these instructions. All measurement clamps shall be used on appropriate insulated wiring. Do not conduct measurement, if the wiring is damaged.
11. Warning!
During test drives, secure the tester with a strap on the vehicle's back seatand connect
it to the vehicle using the diagnostic cable. A second person must operate the tester
from the back seat. Operation from the front seat is too dangerous, e.g. in the event of
airbag activation.
VAS 5051
To supply the VAS 5051 with power from the vehicle battery, use only the 3 m diagnostic
cable.
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