Instructions / Assembly

#61-796
Earth Ground Resistance Tester
Instruction Manual
796 FEATURES
• Measures ground rod resistance using 3-poles
• Measures earth voltage
• Does not trip ground fault breakers in the
circuit under test
• Includes test leads and electrodes
• 0Ω adjustment
• Data hold
• Low battery indicator
Read First: Safety Information
Understand and follow operating instructions carefully. If this tester is not used in a manner
specified by IDEAL, protection provided by the product may be impaired.
WARNING
To avoid possible electric shock, personal injury or death, follow these instructions:
• Do not use if tester appears damaged. Visually inspect the tester to ensure case is not
cracked and back case is securely in place.
• Inspect and replace leads if insulation is damaged, metal is exposed, or probes are
cracked. Pay particular attention to the insulation surrounding the connectors.
• A shock hazard exists during normal testing as a voltage is present across the measuring
terminals.
• Do not use tester if it operates abnormally as protection maybe impaired.
• Do not use during electrical storms or in wet weather.
• Do not use around explosive gas, dust, or vapor.
• Do not use tester on energized circuits.
• Do not use without the battery and the back case properly installed.
• Replace battery as soon as the low battery indicator “ ” appears to avoid false
readings.
• Remove the test leads from unit prior to removing battery cap.
• Use the proper terminals, function and range for your measurements.
• Do not attempt to repair this unit as it has no user-serviceable parts.
• Comply with local and national safety requirements, including the use of appropriate
personal protective equipment.