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#61-025

VoltAware™ Non-Contact Voltage (NCV)Tester

Instruction Sheet

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Read and understand all of the instructions and safety information in these operating instructions before

using this tester.

WARNINGS

To avoid possible electric shock, personal injury or death follow these guidelines:

• Donotuseifgreenlightisnotilluminatingontester.

• Donotuseiftesterappearsdamagedorisnotoperatingproperly.

• Donotusetesterformorethantheratedvoltageonthetester.

• Donotusewithoutthetesterfullyassembled.

• ThistesterwillnotdetectthepresenceofDCvoltage.

• Thistesterwillnotdetectvoltagesatadistance,suchasthroughwalls,metalconduit,or

shielded wire.

• Voltagedetectionmaybeaffectedbyoutletdesign,insulationthickness/type.

• Donotassumethatnovoltageindicationmeansthecircuitisde-energized.

• Voltagesbelow40VACwillnotbedetectedbythe61-025butarestillshockhazards

that can result in injury or death.

• Usethe3PointSafetyMethod.(1)Verifytesteroperationbymeasuringaknownvoltage.(2)Applytestertocircuitundertest.(3)Returnto

the known live voltage again to ensure proper operation.

• Ensureallngersarebehindngerguardwhentestingforvoltage.

• IfthistesterisusedinamannernotspeciedbyIDEAL,protectionprovidedbytheproductmaybeimpaired.

• Complywithlocalandnationalsafetyrequirements,includingtheuseofappropriatepersonalprotectiveequipment.

Features:

TheVoltAware™NCVtesterisusefulforidentifyinghotconductors,ndingbreaksinwiresanddetectingthepresenceofACvoltageatoutlets,

switches, electrical panels, wires and cables.

• 61-025modelindicatespresenceofvoltagefrom40-1000VAC

• Visualindicationofvoltage

• SelectableAudibleindicationofvoltage

• LowBatteryIndicator

• Sleek,compactdesign

Operation:

• TwistthetesterbodytotheOnposition.

• Verifythegreenlightison.

• Verifytesteroperationonaknownvoltagesource.

• PlacethetipofthetesternearanACvoltagesourcetoobtainavoltageindication.

• Voltagepresenceisindicatedbyared,ashinglight.

Selectable On/Off for Audible Beeper:

• ThetesterdefaultstotheaudibleONmode.

• ToturntheaudibleOff,depressthedarkgraybutton.

• ToturntheaudiblebackOn,depressthebuttonagain.

Note:Testermustbeinstandbymodeforbuttontoactivatecircuitry.

Low Battery Indicator:

• Whenthebatteryvoltagedropsbelow2V,thetesterindicatesthelowbatteryconditionby

turning off the green light.

Battery Replacement:

• Withthetesterinthemiddleposition,pullapartthetwocasehalves.

• Replacewith2AAA(LR03)batteries.

• Reverseprocesstore-assembletester.

Maintenance:

Cleanwithadampclothandmilddetergent.Ifthetesteractserratically,orthegreenlightisnoton,

change the batteries.

Service and Replacement Parts:

Therearenouser-serviceableparts.Toinquireaboutserviceinformation,contactIDEAL

INDUSTRIES,INC.at877-201-9005,orvisitourwebsiteatwww.testersandmeters.com.

Speciﬁcations:

Voltage Range:

40-1000VAC(61-025)

Frequency Range:

50-500Hz

Operating Environment:

32to122°F(0to51°C)at<95%R.H.

Storage Temp.:

-4to140°F(-20to60°C)at<95%R.H.

Battery:

(2)1.5VAAAbatteries(IECLR03)

Altitude:

9843ft.(3000m)

Dimensions:

6.0”(H)x0.75”(D)[152mm(L)x19mm(D)]

Weight:

1.6oz.(46g)

Safety

ComplieswithUL-61010,EN61010,CatIV-1000V

Equipment protected by double insulation.

InstrumentcomplieswithinsulationovervoltagecategoryIV.CatIVequipmentisdesignedtoprotectagainsttransientsfromprimarysupply

level.Pollutiondegree2inaccordancewithIEC-664.Indooruse

OFF

025

Cat IV 40-1000VAC

OFF

61-025

0-1000VAC

N12966

Summary of content (4 pages)

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#61-025 VoltAware™ Non-Contact Voltage (NCV)Tester Instruction Sheet IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Read and understand all of the instructions and safety information in these operating instructions before using this tester. WARNINGS To avoid possible electric shock, personal injury or death follow these guidelines: • Do not use if green light is not illuminating on tester. • Do not use if tester appears damaged or is not operating properly.
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#61-025 Buscapolos sin contacto (NCV) VoltAware™ Hoja de instrucciones IMPORTANTE: INFORMACIÓN DE SEGURIDAD Lea y comprenda todas las instrucciones e información de seguridad en este manual antes de usar el instrumento. ADVERTENCIA Para evitar posibles riesgos de electrocución, lesiones o la muerte, siga estas pautas: • No use el instrumento si el LED verde no funciona. • No use el instrumento si el mismo parece estar dañado o no funcionar correctamente.
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#61-025 Testeur de tension sans contact (TSC) VoltAware™ Feuille d’instructions INFORMATIONS DE SECURITÉ IMPORTANTES Lire et s’assurer d’avoir compris toutes les instructions et toutes les informations concernant la sécurité de ce mode d’emploi avant d’utiliser cet appareil. AVERTISSEMENT Se conformer aux directives suivantes pour éviter tout risque d’électrocution, de lésions personnelles ou de mort : • Ne pas utiliser si la DEL verte ne fonctionne pas.
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Warranty: This tester is warranted to the original purchaser against defects in material and workmanship for two years from date of purchase. During this warranty period, IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC. will, at it’s option, replace or repair the defective unit, subject to verification of the defect or malfunction. This warranty does not apply to defects resulting from abuse, neglect, accident, unauthorized repair, alteration, or unreasonable use of the instrument.