ARCTIC HAYES AHATEX12 User manual

AHATEX12
Before using the instrument, please read this
manual carefully, and save for future reference.
HAYES
ARCTIC
ATEX VOLTAGE
DETECTOR
User Manual
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Warning.
Read all instructions before using the appliance and
retain for future reference.
• Please follow all safety operation instructions.
• Test using a known live source in the AC voltage
range to conrm the detector is working properly
before use.
• Use caution with voltages above 30VAC as a shock
hazard may exist.
• Insulation type and thickness and other factors
may effect the operation, use other methods to
verify live voltages if there is any uncertainty.
• Do not use the product for any purpose other than
that for which it is designed.
• Turn the detector off when not in use to save the
battery.
• Remove the battery if the detector is not to be
used for long periods.
• Replace the battery as soon as the low battery
warning appears to avoid possible electric shock
or personal injury caused by incorrect readings.
Safety Instructions Physical Appearance
Conforms to: || 2 G Ex ib op is ||B T4 Gb
Certificate Number: Presafe 17 ATEX 9668X

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Physical Appearance
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Screw on battery cover
Flashlight
Flashlight on/off button
12V mode button
Detector on/off button
LED indicators
Detector tip
Worklight
Height - 156mm
Width - 42mm
Length - 20mm
Weight - 47g (without
batteries)
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Measurement Operation
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• Turning the Detector on: Momentarily press the
detector On/Off button (5). The sounder will beep
once and the green LED will illuminate to indicate
that the detector is on and ready for use.
• Turning the Detector off: Momentarily press the
On/Off button. The detector will beep twice and
the green LED will turn off.
• Turning the sounder / vibrate off: With the
detector off, press and hold the On/Off button until
the green LED is illuminated. The detector will
now operate without sound & vibration. To turn
the sounder off when the detector is on, press and
hold the On/Off button until the green LED ashes.
To turn the sounder back on, press and hold the
On/Off button until the green LED ashes and the
sounder beeps.
• Verify Operation: Before using detector, make
sure the green LED is glowing and check the
detector on a known live AC voltage that is within
the dened detection range of the detector.
• High Voltage Mode (100 to 1000V AC): Place the
tip of the detector near an AC voltage. If the
detector detects voltage within the dened
detection range, the green LED will turn off, the
red LED will turn on, and the sounder will beep
rapidly.

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Measurement Operation
• Low Voltage Mode (12 to 1000V AC): Press and
hold the 12V button (4). The green LED will change
to yellow to indicate the detector is in the low
voltage mode. While pressing the 12V button, place
the tip of the detector near an AC voltage. When AC
voltage is detected, the yellow LED will turn off, the
red LED will ash and the sounder will beep.
NOTE: The ash rate and beeping rate will increase
as the detector gets closer to the voltage source. If
the detector detects high voltage, it will automatically
change over to the high voltage mode: The red LED
will change to a steady glow and the sounder will
beep rapidly. The detector cannot determine the
actual voltage. The voltage level where the detector
switches from the low to high voltage mode is
effected by insulation type and thickness, distance
from the voltage source, and other factors.
• Low Battery Indication: Replace the batteries if the
green LED does not turn on. When the detector
is on and the batteries are too low for reliable
operation, the alarm will beep three times and the
green LED will turn off indicating the detector is
not operational. Replace the batteries to restore
operation.

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Measurement Operation
• Auto Power Off: To conserve battery life, the
detector will automatically turn off after approx 5
minutes of inactivity.
When powering down, the alarm will beep twice
and the green LED will turn off.
• Flashlight: Momentarily press the Flashlight
button (3) to turn the ashlight on or off.
To conserve battery life, the ashlight will
automatically turn off after approximately
ve minutes. The alarm will beep twice as
the ashlight turns off.
NOTE: If the battery voltage is too low to operate the
ashlight, the detector will indicate this condition
by beeping three times and the ashlight will turn
off. The voltage detector has it’s own low battery
threshold and may remain operational, verify it’s
condition before using the tester.
• Maintenance:
1. Carefully unscrew the battery cap at the rear
(ashlight end) of the detector.
2. Replace the batteries with two AAA 1.5V batteries
observing the polarity.
3. Carefully align the 2 ashlight contact springs
on the cap with the contacts above the batteries.
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Measurement Operation & Specification
4. Press the cover onto detector and rotate clockwise
until engaged. Do not use excessive force.
5. The IP67 dust and water ingress protection level
is determined by the correct tting of this cap.
NOTE: When batteries are loaded for the rst time,
please remove the white, rectangular security strip
before installing the batteries.
• Cleaning:
Clean the detector with a clean, soft cloth.
Do not use any chemicals, abrasives or solvents
that could damage the detector.
Specication
Detection Voltage Range 100V AC to 1000V AC, 12V to 1000V AC
Frequency Range 50/60Hz
Batteries 2 x AAA 1.5V
Operating Temperature 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F)
Storage Temperature -10°C to 60°C (14°F to 140°F)
Humidity 80% Max
Altitude 200 meters
Pollution Degree 2
Safety Compliance CAT IV-1000V
Certied ATEX 2460

Limited warranty
1 year warranty against any manufacturing
defects or faulty workmanship. This warranty
does not cover fuses, disposable batteries or
damage from accident, neglect, misuse, alteration,
contamination or abnormal conditions of
operation or handling.
WEEE Directive 2012/19/EU At the end of
the product life, dispose of the instrument &
batteries in a corresponding recycling centre.
Do not dispose of the unit with the usual
domestic refuse.
Do not burn the product.
Arctic Hayes Ltd
9 Millshaw Park Ave | Leeds
LS11 0LR | United Kingdom
[e-mail]
www.arctic-hayes.com
[phone]
Arctic Hayes Ltd
Ipco B.V, Spinel 400
3316 LG Dordrecht
The Netherlands
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