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Taking all necessary safety precautions connect the test leads to
the circuit being tested.
The buzzer will sound if the resistance is <50:and the resistance
value will be displayed.
3.19 Diode Testing
If the diode to be tested is in circuit be sure the circuit power is
switched off.
Connect the black test lead to the COM terminal and the red test
lead to the INPUT terminal.
Set the rotary switch to the :
position, then press the
SEL button once to select the diode test function. The LCD will
display .
Taking all necessary safety precautions connect the test leads to
the diode being tested.
If the diode is good a forward bias will give a display reading of
around 0.6V (silicon diode) and a reverse bias will give a display of
OL. If the diode is shorted or open circuit the display will indicate
approx 0V or OL respectively for both forward and reverse bias.
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4. MAINTENANCE
4.1 Battery Replacement
To avoid shock or injury, disconnect the clamp meter from any
external circuits and remove the test leads before proceeding.
The battery compartment is underneath the unit.
To gain access, undo the screw securing the compartment cover,
then slightly lift the screw end of the cover, slide forward and remove
the cover.
Fit 3 new 1.5V AAA batteries.
Replace the battery cover and screw.
Note: Do not mix old and new batteries.
4.2 Test Lead Replacement
If the test leads become damaged they should be replaced.
The replacement test leads must have the same (or better)
overvoltage category rating as the TL16 leads supplied.
4.3 Calibration
To maintain the integrity of measurements made using your
instrument, Martindale Electric recommends that it is returned at least
once a year to an approved Calibration Laboratory for recalibration
and certification.
Martindale Electric is pleased to offer you this service. Please contact
our Service Department for details.
Tel: 01923 650660
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4.4 Cleaning
To reduce the risk of surface leakage, this instrument must
be kept in a clean condition.
Prior to cleaning, ensure that the instrument is disconnected
from any voltage source.
If contamination is found, clean with a damp soft cloth and if
necessary a mild detergent or alcohol. Do not use abrasives,
abrasive solvents, or detergents which can cause damage to the
unit. If a mild detergent is used, the unit should subsequently
be thoroughly cleaned with a water dampened soft cloth. After
cleaning, dry and allow to remain in a dry environment for 2 hours
before use.
4.5 Repair & Service
There are no user serviceable parts in this unit other than those
that may be described in section 3. Return to Martindale Electric
if faulty. Our service department will quote promptly to repair any
fault that occurs outside the guarantee period.
Before the unit is returned, please ensure that you have checked
the unit, batteries, leads and poor connections.
4.6 Storage Conditions
The instrument should be kept in warm dry conditions away from
direct sources of heat or sunlight, and in such a manner as to
preserve the working life of the unit. It is strongly advised that the
unit is not kept in a tool box where other tools may damage it.
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5. WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
This Martindale product is warranted to be free from defects in material
and workmanship under normal use and service. The warranty period is
2 years and begins on the date of receipt by the end user. This warranty
extends only to the original buyer or end-user customer, and does not
apply to fuses, disposable batteries, test leads or to any product which, in
Martindale’s reasonable opinion, has been misused, altered, neglected,
contaminated, or damaged by accident or abnormal conditions of operation,
handling or storage.
Martindale authorised resellers shall extend this warranty on new and
unused products to end-user customers only but have no authority to
extend a greater or different warranty on behalf of Martindale.
Martindale’s warranty obligation is limited, at Martindale’s option, to refund
of the purchase price, free of charge repair, or replacement of a defective
product which is returned to Martindale within the warranty period.
This warranty is the buyer’s sole and exclusive remedy and is in lieu of
all other warranties, expressed or implied, including but not limited to any
implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
Martindale shall not be liable for any special, indirect, incidental or
consequential damages or losses, including loss of data, arising from any
cause or theory.
Since some jurisdictions do not allow limitation of the term of an implied
warranty, or exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages,
the limitations and exclusions of this warranty may not apply to every
buyer. If any part of any provision of this warranty is held invalid or
unenforceable by a court or other decision-maker of competent jurisdiction,
such holding will not affect the validity or enforceability of any other
provision or other part of that provision.
Nothing in this statement reduces your statutory rights.
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