3B SCIENTIFIC Escola 100 Instruction Sheet - Page 7
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Print Page12. Battery and fuses
The battery and the two fuses are located under-
neath the back cover of the meter.
One fuse each is provided for the 3 A and 10 A
sockets:
FF10 A/600 V, breaking capacity: at least 10 kA
(3B order number: 5008564)
The polarity is indicated by plus and minus signs
inside the fuse holder compartment. A mechanical
system ensures the battery makes no contact if it
is inserted the wrong way round.
12.1 Battery testing:
Check the amount of charge left in
the battery from time to time.
Flat or leaking batteries should be
removed from the meter.
If the Escola 100 goes unused for a
long period:
Remove the Escola 100's battery
before reusing.
12.2 Changing the battery:
Before opening the casing:
Turn off the Escola 100.
Disconnect all measuring leads.
Unscrew the back of the casing.
Replace flat batteries with 1.5-V alkaline bat-
teries of size AA IEC LR6.
Place the negative pole of the battery on the
spring.
Close the casing again.
12.3 Changing fuses:
Before opening the casing:
Turn off the Escola 100.
Disconnect all measuring leads.
Unscrew the back of the casing.
Check the fuses.
Blown fuses should be replaced with ones of
the same rating.
Close the casing again.
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Electrostatic charging of the display window can
affect the measurements under certain circum-
stances:
Dirt or moisture in the measurement sockets can
affect readings.
Should you need to dis-
pose of the equipment it-
self, never throw it away in
normal domestic waste. If
being
households it can be dis-
posed of at the local public
waste disposal authority.
Subject to technical amendments
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13. Cleaning
For cleaning, use a soft cloth, slightly mois-te-
ned with alcohol, or a brush.
To remove such charge, use a soft cloth
slightly soaked in alcohol or a paint brush.
Shake out any dirt that may be in the meas-
urement sockets.
Soak a new swab with isopropyl alcohol and
work around the inside of each measurement
socket.
14. Disposal
The packaging should be disposed of at local
recycling points.
used
in
private
Comply with the applicable regulations for the
disposal of electrical equipment.
Do not dispose of the batteries in the regular
household garbage. Follow the applicable le-
gal regulations (UK: Waste Batteries and Ac-
cumulators Regulations, EU: 2006/66/EC).