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METRAFUSE FD PRO Gossen Metrawatt GmbH
1 Safety Instructions
Observe this documentation, in particular all included safety information, in order to protect
yourself and others from injury, and to prevent damage to the instrument.
• Read and observe the operating instructions carefully and thoroughly.
You can find the document at http://www.gossenmetrawatt.com.
Keep the document for future reference.
• Tests may only be performed by a qualified electrician, or under the supervision and
direction of a qualified electrician. The user must be instructed by a qualified electrician
concerning performance and evaluation of the test.
• Adhere to the five safety rules as defined in DIN VDE 0105-100:2015-10; VDE 0105-
100:2015-10 Betrieb von elektrischen Anlagen - Teil 100: Allgemeine Festlegungen
Operation of electrical installations - Part 100: General requirements.
(1. Disconnect completely. 2 Secure against reconnection. 3. Verify that the installation is
dead. 4 Carry out earthing and short-circuiting. 5. Provide protection against adjacent
live parts.)
• Wear suitable and appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) whenever working
with the instrument.
• If the instrument doesn’t function flawlessly, remove it from operation and secure it
against inadvertent use.
• The instrument may only be used as long as it’s in good working order.
Inspect the housing before use. Pay particular attention to any possible cracks and the
insulation.
• Use only the specified accessories with the instrument.
• Accessories and cables may only be used as long as they’re fully intact.
Inspect all cables and accessories before use. Pay particular attention to damaged hous-
ings, broken insulation or kinked cables.
• Only use the instrument and the specified accessories in compliance with the specified
technical data and under the specified conditions.
• The instrument and the included accessories may only be used for the tests described in
this manual.
• Do not use the instrument after long periods of storage under unfavorable conditions
(e.g. humidity, dust or extreme temperature).
• Do not use the instrument after extraordinary stressing due to transport.
• Do not use the instrument in potentially explosive atmospheres.
• Use the instrument only in accordance with the specified protection class (IP code).
• The instrument must not be exposed to direct sunlight.
• Observe and comply with all safety regulations which are applicable for your work envi-
ronment.
