MN16 V1.2 7/08

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Maintenance

WARNING: To avoid electric shock, disconnect the test leads from any source of voltage

before removing the back cover or the battery or fuse covers.

WARNING: To avoid electric shock, do not operate your meter until the battery and fuse

covers are in place and fastened securely.

This MultiMeter is designed to provide years of dependable service, if the following care

instructions are performed:

1. KEEP THE METER DRY. If it gets wet, wipe it off.

2. USE AND STORE THE METER IN NORMAL TEMPERATURES. Temperature

extremes can shorten the life of the electronic parts and distort or melt plastic parts.

3. HANDLE THE METER GENTLY AND CAREFULLY. Dropping it can damage the

electronic parts or the case.

4. KEEP THE METER CLEAN. Wipe the case occasionally with a damp cloth. DO NOT

use chemicals, cleaning solvents, or detergents.

5. USE ONLY FRESH BATTERIES OF THE RECOMMENDED SIZE AND TYPE. Remove

old or weak batteries so they do not leak and damage the unit.

6. IF THE METER IS TO BE STORED FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME, the batteries

should be removed to prevent damage to the unit.

BATTERY REPLACEMENT

1.

Disconnect the test leads from the meter.

2.

Remove the 2 Phillips head screws located on the back of the instrument and remove

the battery cover.

3.

Replace the 2 AAA batteries.

4.

Secure the fuse/battery compartment cover.

5.

Dispose of the old battery as required by local regulations.

FUSE REPLACEMENT

1.

Disconnect the test leads from the meter.

2.

Remove the 2 Phillips head screws located on the back of the instrument and remove

the battery cover.

3.

Gently remove the fuse(s) and install the new fuse(s) into the holder(s).

4.

Always use fuses of the proper size and value (500mA/660V ceramic fast blow for the

mA / µA ranges, 10A/250Vceramic fast blow for the A range).

5.

Secure the fuse/battery compartment cover.

WARNING: To avoid electric shock, do not operate your meter until the fuse cover is in

place and fastened securely.