1.0 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS:
All hand-held high voltage test equipment should be operated
by responsible, trained and authorised personnel.
The Detector output can be up to 35,000 volts. Should the
operator accidentally make contact with the test electrode, they
may experience a mild shock or zap, and in order to avoid this
possibility, the wearing of rubber gloves is recommended.
Furthermore, the operator should enjoy good health and not
suffer from a cardiac condition.
This equipment should only be used for the purpose for which it
was designed, ie: checking the porosity, or electrical
breakdown, of dielectric or insulating materials.
It is also recommended that testing should be carried out well
clear of personnel not involved in the testing procedure, or in
such a position whereby the surprise of receiving an electric
shock could cause a related accident, if for example, tests
being carried out close to moving or rotating machinery, or in
such an unstable position that the operator could fall and injure
themselves.
It is recommended that the operator should have an assistant,
to ensure that unauthorised personnel are kept well clear of the
testing area, and generally assist when necessary with the
testing procedure. It is also recommended that the Detector not
be operated within close proximity of sensitive electronic
apparatus, such as computer equipment.
Do not use the test equipment in any combustible or flammable
atmosphere, as a test voltage can cause an arc or spark to be
generated and an explosion could result.
Always consult the plant or safety officer before carrying out a
test procedure.
When testing tank internals, be certain the tank does not
contain solvents remaining from the painting procedure.
The unit must be earthed to both the item under test and to
ground.
If the operator has a
pacemaker, then they should not use this equipment.
CAUTION
DANGER
2os - Compact DC15 and DC30 POROSITY (HOLIDAY) DETECTORS Aug 2002
