SW-Stahl 32233L User manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
HIGH-VOLTAGE TESTER

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
This voltage tester is capable of performing the following test:
•AC/DC voltage test
•Continuity and diode test
•Single-pole voltage detection
•Phase rotation test
The tester is dust-proof and protected against splashing water on all sides in accordance
with protection class IP64 and has an LED light on the front. Two AAA batteries are included
in the scope of delivery.
Our tools were designed and produced with the greatest of care and must be used solely
for their intended purpose.The tools must only be used bytrained specialist personnel. SW-
Stahl shall bear no liability for improper use and the resulting damage or injury to persons,
objects, or devices. Improper use or modications to the products shall render the warranty
null and void. SW-Stahl reserves the right to modify the design and designations of the tools
and the materials used for them without prior notice. This condition exists particularly to
allow products to be adapted to the latest state ofthe art.
SAFETY INSTRUCTION
1. This manual contains information that must be followed for operating the tester sa-
fely and maintaining the tester in a safe operating condition. If you don’t follow the
instructions in this manual, the protection provided by the tester may be impaired.
2. Before use, inspect the case and cable for damaged insulation or exposed metal. Do
not use the tester if it is damaged.
3. Use caution when working with voltage above 30 volt AC rms, 42 volt peak or 60 volt
DC. Such voltages pose a shock hazard.
4. When using the tester, only its handles may be touched and held. Do not touch probe
and any metal part.
5. Use the tester only under specied condition (see the “Specication” section). Do not
apply a voltage higher than 690 volts to the tester orto a probe of the tester.
6. Before use,verifythe tester’s operation by measuring a known voltage.

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7. Dot not use the tester if it operates abnormally.
8. Dot not use the tester if the tester or your hand is wet.
9. Do not operate the tester in a place where  ammable or explosive gas (or dust) is
present.
10. The safety can no longer be insured ifthe tester:
a. Shows obvious damage
b. Does not carry out the desired measurements
c. Has been stored too long under unfavourable conditions
d. Has been subjected to mechanical stress (i.e. during transport)
11. For each test, the max. test duration is 30 sec. When this time has elapsed,you must
wait at least 4 minutes before retesting.
12. For single-pole voltage test, due to the tester’s detection limit, a line (or conductor)
under test may be live even if the tester’s built-in buzzer does not sound and the “ ”
LED does not light.
13. To avoid electric shock, do not touch any naked conductor with hand or skin and do
not ground yourself.
14. To avoid electric shock, do not hold the tester anywhere above tactile barrier (see
 gure 1).
15. Disconnect circuit power and discharge all capacitors before testing resistance,
diode and continuity.
16. Adhere to local and national safety codes. Use individual protective equipment to
prevent shock and arc blast injury when working in an area where hazardous live
conductors are exposed.
17. Depending on the internal impedance of thevoltage detectorthere will be a different
capability of indicating the presence or absence of operating voltage in case ofthe
presence of interference voltage.
18. A voltage detector of relatively low internal impedance, compared to the reference
value of 100 kOhm, will not indicate all interference voltages having an original volta-
ge value above the ELV level. When in contact with the parts to be tested, the voltage
detector may discharge temporarily the interface voltage to a level below the ELV,
but it will be back to the original value when the voltage detector is removed.
For single-pole voltage test, due to the tester’s detection limit, a line (or conductor)
under test may be live even if the tester’s built-in buzzer does not sound and the “ ”

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SYMBOLS
~Alternating Current
…Direct Current
~Both, direct and alternating current
Caution, risk of danger, referto the operating manual before use
Caution, risk of electric shock
Earth (ground) Terminal
Conforms to European Union directives
The equipment is protected throughout by double insulation or reinforced insulation
Caution, risk of electric shock
Earth (ground) Terminal
Caution, risk of danger, referto the operating manual before use
19. When the indication “voltage present” does not appear, it is highly recommended
installing earthing equipment before work.
20. A voltage detector of relatively high internal impedance, compared to the reference
value of 100 kOhm, may not permit to clearly indicate the absence of operating
voltage in case of presence of interferences voltage.
21. When the indication “voltage present” appears on a part that is expected to be
disconnected of the installation, it is highly recommended con rming by another
means (e.g. use of an adequate voltage detector, visual check of the disconnecting
point of the electric circuit, etc.) that there is no operating voltage on the part to
be tested and to conclude that the voltage indicated by the voltage detector is an
interference voltage.
22. A voltage detector declaring two values of internal impedance has passed a perfor-
mance test of managing interference voltages and is (within technical limits) able to
distinguish operating voltage from interference voltage and has a means to directly
or indirectly indicate which type of voltage present.

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STRUCTURE
1. Voltage indicators
2. ”-“ LED
3. ”+“ LED
4. Phase sequence indicator right
5. Phase sequence indicator left
6. Continuity indicator
7. AC indicator
L2-Probe
Tactile Barrier
Illumination Button
Battery cover
Figure 1
L1-Probe