Greenlee GT13 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
GT13 Voltage Detector
52087541 REV1 © 2019 Greenlee Tools, Inc. 10/19
Description
The Greenlee GT13 Voltage Detector is intended to check for the presence
of AC voltage, signaling the user with an intermittent tone and flashing LED.
The GT13 has a Self Test feature that continuously tests the integrity of
the entire unit including the antenna. The GT13 also features low battery
indication, an auto power off feature and a flashlight.
This tool is protected by U.S. Patent No. 7,733,078 and Canadian Patent No.
2,607,922.
Safety
Safety is essential in the use and maintenance of Greenlee tools and
equipment. This instruction manual and any markings on the tool provide
information for avoiding hazards and unsafe practices related to the use of
this tool. Observe all of the safety information provided.
Purpose of This Manual
This instruction manual is intended to familiarize all personnel with
the safe operation and maintenance procedures for the Greenlee GT13
Voltage Detector.
Keep this manual available to all personnel. Replacement manuals are
available upon request at no charge at www.greenlee.com.
Do not discard this product or throw away!
For recycling information, go to www.greenlee.com.
All specifications are nominal and may change as design improvements occur.
Greenlee Tools, Inc. shall not be liable for damages resulting from misapplication
or misuse of its products.
® Registered: The color green for electrical test instruments is a registered
trademark of Greenlee Tools, Inc.
ROMEX is a registered trademark of Southwire Company.
Symbols on the Unit
Warning—Read the instruction manual
Double insulation
Important Safety Information
Read and understand this material before operating
or servicing this equipment. Failure to understand how
to safely operate this tool could result in an accident
causing serious injury or death.
Electric shock hazard:
Wear appropriate personal protective equipment,
including eye protection and other PPE as required by
your employer.
Contact with live circuits could result in severe injury
or death.
Electric shock hazard:
•Do not assume that no voltage indication means that the circuit
is de-energized.
•Follow the 3-point safety method as described in the “Operation”
section (steps 3, 4, and 5).
• Do not use the unit if it is wet or damaged.
• Do not apply more than the rated voltage between the tip and earth
ground.
• Do not operate with the case open.
• This tester will not detect voltage through metal conduit, on armored
or shielded cable, on sheathed nonmetallic cable that is saturated
with water, or at a distance such as through walls.
• Using this unit near equipment that generates electromagnetic
interference can result in unstable or inaccurate readings.
Failure to observe these warnings could result in severe injury or death.
Electric shock hazard:
• Do not attempt to repair this unit. It contains no user-serviceable parts.
• Do not attempt to repair or reshape the antenna if it becomes bent or
deformed. The unit must be replaced.
• Do not expose the unit to extremes in temperature or high humidity.
Refer to “Specifications.”
Failure to observe these precautions may result in injury and can damage
the unit.
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Operation
The Greenlee GT13 is useful for identifying hot and neutral conductors,
finding a break in a wire, and detecting the presence of AC voltage at
outlets, switches, circuit breakers, fuses, and wires and cables, including
ROMEX®nonmetallic building electrical wire.
Note: Round cords may have twisted conductors. Check for hot
conductors by sliding the unit along the cord.
Note: The GT13 can be used to find a break in a wire:
• To find a break in a hot conductor, trace the wire until the signal stops.
• To find a break in a neutral conductor, connect a load between the hot
and neutral. Trace the wire until the signal stops.
1. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment, including eye
protection and other PPE as required by your employer.
2. Turn the unit on by pressing the ON/OFF button. The flashlight can be
turned on by pressing the flashlight button. Note: The flashlight can only
be turned on after the unit is powered on.
• The unit will turn off automatically if the self-test fails. Do not use
the unit.
• The LED will remain on continuously if the batteries are low.
Replacethe batteries as soon as possible.
3. Test the unit on a known live circuit before each use.
• The LED will flash to indicate the presence of voltage (50 to
1000VAC).The beeper will also sound.
• If the unit does not function as expected on a known live circuit,
replace the batteries.
• If the unit still does not function as expected, call Greenlee for
technical assistance at 800-435-0786.
4. Place the tip on or near the circuit or unit to be tested. The LED will flash
to indicate the presence of voltage (50 to 1000 VAC). The beeper will
also sound.
5. Test again on a known live circuit after use to verify proper operation.
Specifications
Indicators: LED and Tone
Voltage Range: 50 VAC to 1000 VAC
Frequency Range: 50/60 Hz
Measurement Category: Category IV, 1000 V per UL 61010-1
Operating Conditions:
Temperature: -10 °C to 50 °C (14 °F to 122 °F)
Less than 80% relative humidity (noncondensing)
Altitude: 2000 m (6500’) maximum
Indoor use only.
Pollution Degree: 2
Battery: Two 1.5 volt batteries (AAA, IEC R30P)
Measurement Categories
This definition was derived from the international safety standard for
insulation coordination as it applies to measurement, control, and laboratory
equipment. These measurement categories are explained in more detail
by the International Electrotechnical Commission; refer to either of their
publications: IEC 61010-1 or IEC 60664.
Measurement Category IV: Primary supply level. Overhead lines and other
cable systems. Some examples include cables, meters, transformers, and
other exterior equipment owned by the power utility.
Maintenance
Battery Replacement
1. Pull back on the battery door to slide it open and reveal the batteries.
2. Replace the batteries (observe polarity).
3. Line up the rails on the body and battery door. Slide the door forward
until it latches.
Cleaning
Periodically wipe the case with a damp cloth and mild detergent;
do not use abrasives or solvents.
Statement of Conformity
Greenlee Tools, Inc. is certified in accordance with ISO 9001: 2008 for our
Quality Management Systems.
The instrument enclosed has been checked and/or calibrated using
equipment that is traceable to the National Institute for Standards and
Technology (NIST).
Lifetime Limited Warranty
Greenlee Tools, Inc. warrants to the original purchaser of these goods for use that
these products will be free from defects in workmanship and material for their
useful life, excepting normal wear and abuse.This warranty is subject to the same
terms and conditions contained in Greenlee Tools, Inc.’s standard one-year limited
warranty.
For items not covered under warranty (such as items dropped, abused, etc.), a
repair cost quote is available upon request.
Note: Prior to returning any test instrument, please check replaceable batteries or
make sure the battery is at full charge.