Data Sheet

GPT-9500 Series User Manual
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Operating Precautions
Background
The GPT-9500 is a high voltage instrument that
outputs dangerous voltages. The following
section describes precautions and procedures
that must be followed to ensure that the tester
is operated in a safe manner.
WARNING
The GPT-9500 generates voltages of up to 5kVAC
or 6kVDC. Follow all safety precautions, warnings
and directions given in the following section when
using the instrument.
1. Never touch the hipot tester, lead wires,
terminals, probes and other connected
equipment when the tester is testing.
2. Do not turn the hipot tester on and off quickly
or repeatedly. When turning the power off,
please allow a few moments before turning the
power back on. This will allow the protection
circuits to properly initialize.
Do not turn the power off when a test is
running, unless in an emergency.
3. Only use those test leads supplied with the
instrument. Leads with inappropriate gauges
can be dangerous to both the operator and the
instrument.
4. Do not short the HIGH VOLTAGE terminal
with ground. Doing so could charge the chassis
to dangerously high voltages.
5. Ensure the earth ground of the line voltage is
properly grounded.