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1. AAA batteries before proceeding e The VS3000A indicates the presence of AC voltage with an amplitude between 70V and 1000V Accordingly do not assume that the absence of a positive indication means that the circuit under test is de energized not hot Although they can cause shock and or serious personal injury voltages below 70V may not be detected by the VS3000A Whenever you have reason to believe that a line or outlet is hot confirm your suspicion by measuring the voltage of the line or outlet with a multimeter or clamp meter To avoid electric shock do not operate the unit without the switch battery compartment cover in place Physically separate the multiple lines of 2 phase and 3 phase circuits before testing them e Do not use the VS3000A if it appears to be damaged or malfunctioning e Do not expose the tester to temperatures above 122 F relative humidity greater than 85 or voltages higher than 1000V e Do not use the VS3000A to test for the presence of DC voltage Do not use the unit to test for the presence of AC voltage on a shielded conductor behind a wall or conduit or under soil Keep your hand behind the finger guard when performing a test Never touch any conductor with your hand or skin until you have confirmed that it is not hot To repeat whenever you have reason to believe that a line or outlet is hot measure its voltage with a multimeter or clamp meter e f the equip2. DC voltages such as those present in automotive electrical systems The VS3000A also cannot detect AC voltages through a wall or metal conduit KEY FEATURES e Dual indications beeper sounds and LED flashes when voltage is detected e Safe for use on CAT III 1000V equipment Equipment rated CAT Ill 1000V is designed to protect against transients in equipment in fixed installations such as distribution panels feeders and short branch circuits for lighting systems in large buildings ETL certified Automatic battery check function Powered by 2 AAA batteries included SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS A WARNING e Read and understand all of the instructions and safety information in this manual before operating the tester e Failure to observe these precautions can result in injury and can damage the instrument Using this unit near equipment that generates electromagnetic interference can result in unstable or inaccurate readings e Although the unit automatically checks the charge of its batteries each time it is powered on it is good practice to confirm that the VS3000A is operating normally before you use it to test for the presence of AC voltage It is important that you do this each time you use the instrument The usual way to check the unit s operation is to insert the blade tip into both slots of an outlet known to be energized if the beeper does not sound and the LED does not flash for either slot replace both
3. AUDIBLE VISUAL NON CONTACT VOLTAGE TESTER USER S iind VS3000A Please read this manual carefully and thoroughly before using this product TABLE OF CONTENTS INMOGUCHON serm 3 Key Features ccc cece cece eee ene eee nnnm 4 Safety Instructions Lsieee 4 5 Product Overview cccccceeeeeeeeeeeeanes 6 Setup Instructions LLe 6 7 Install Batteries Leee 6 7 Operating Instructions 7 9 Specifications sseeeeeeeeeee 9 Warranty Information ree 10 Return for Repair Policy ieeeese 11 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing General Tools amp Instruments General s V 3000A Audible Visual Non contact Voltage Detector Please read this manual carefully and thoroughly before using the product The VS3000A provides a safe non contact way to check whether a line cable or AC outlet is hot energized It does so by sensing from a short distance the electromagnetic field created by AC voltage Even unloaded AC circuits generate electromagnetic fields Although these fields are extremely weak their constantly changing nature means that they generate some current A sensitive non contact voltage detector can sense this current via induction in much the same way that a sensitive radio receiver can sense weak radio waves Non contact voltage detectors including the VS3000A cannot detect
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5. d sounding two beeps After the LED flashes red twice it will switch to flashing green twice every two seconds The LED will continue to flash green at this rate until you turn the VS3000A off to remind you that the unit remains on After you confirm that the unit is operating normally and have finished using it to check whether an outlet and or wire or cable is energized see below remember to power off the VS3000A by rotating the switch cover to the OFF position This will extend the life of the batteries powering the unit To confirm that the VS3000A is operating normally with the unit powered on insert its blade tip into both slots of an AC outlet known to be energized left figure below If the batteries are charged the beeper will sound and the LED will flash red when the tip is in one of the slots If the beeper sounds and the LED flashes red when the tip is inserted in the smaller slot this also confirms that the energized outlet is properly wired the smaller slot is hot and the larger slot is neutral To determine whether an unknown AC outlet is energized insert the blade tip of the VS3000A into both slots of the outlet one at a time 1 If the beeper sounds and the LED flashes red when the tip is in the smaller slot the outlet is energized and wired correctly 2 If the beeper sounds and the LED flashes red when the tip is in the arger slot the outlet is energized but wired in reverse 3 If the beeper does no
6. ment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer the protection provided by the product may be impaired PRODUCT OVERVIEW The image below shows the controls indicators and key components of the VS3000A dioit switahi Battery compartment cover a Finger guard Tip SETUP INSTRUCTIONS INSTALL BATTERIES The four images below illustrate how to open the battery compartment of the VS3000A Opening the battery compartment with the switch cover in the ON position as indicated by the raised position mark is a three step procedure 1 Turn the switch cover counterclockwise one notch to the OFF position figure above 2 While pressing down on the switch cover turn it counterclockwise one more notch to the OPEN position figure above 3 When the switch cover is in the OPEN position it is loose enough to be pulled off figure above Remove the switch cover and set it aside Slide the two AAA batteries into the battery well cathode side first The correct battery orientation is indicated by a pair of raised icons on the opposite side of the unit as shown below NES i To close the battery compartment replace the switch cover and rotate it clockwise to the OFF position OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS To power on the VS3000A rotate the On Off switch battery compartment cover to the ON position The unit will respond by flashing the LED in the tip red twice an
7. t sound and the LED does not flash when the tip is in either slot the circuit is de energized To detect the presence of AC voltage on a line or cable turn on the VS3000A and position its tip within 1 2 inch of the line or cable If the beeper sounds and the LED flashes red the line or cable is hot energized If you do not get both positive indications touch the tip to the line or cable right figure above If the beeper sounds and the LED flashes red the line or cable is hot energized If you do not get either positive indication the line or cable is de energized SPECIFICATIONS Voltage Detection Range 70 to 1000VAC 50 500Hz Regulatory Compliance ETL certified Conforms to UL 61010 1 and 61010 2 030 Certified to CAN CSA C22 2 Nos 61010 1 and 61010 2 030 Operating Temperature 32 to 104 F 0 to 40 C Q lt 85 RH Operating Altitude 6562 ft 2000m maximum Storage Temperature 14 to 122 F 10 to 50 C lt 85 RH Dimensions 6 0 x 1 1 x 0 9 in 152 x 27 x 23 5mm Weight with batteries 1 4 oz 39g Power Source 2 AAA batteries included WARRANTY INFORMATION General Tools amp Instruments General s VS3000A Audible Visual Non contact Voltage Tester is warranted to the original purchaser to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year Subject to certain restrictions General will repair or replace this instrument if after examination
8. the company determines it to be defective in material or workmanship This warranty does not apply to damages that General determines to be from an attempted repair by non authorized personnel or misuse alterations normal wear and tear or accidental damage The defective unit must be returned to General Tools amp Instruments or to a General authorized service center freight prepaid and insured Acceptance of the exclusive repair and replacement remedies described herein is a condition of the contract for purchase of this product In no event shall General be liable for any incidental special consequential or punitive damages or for any cost attorneys fees expenses or losses alleged to be a consequence of any damage due to failure of or defect in any product including but not limited to any claims for loss of profits 10 RETURN FOR REPAIR POLICY Every effort has been made to provide you with a reliable product of superior quality However in the event your instrument requires repair please contact our Customer Service to obtain an RGA Return Goods Authorization number before forwarding the unit via prepaid freight to the attention of our Service Center at this address General Tools amp Instruments 80 White Street New York NY 10013 212 431 6100 Remember to include a copy of your proof of purchase your return address and your phone number and or e mail address 11 Specialty Tools amp Instruments GENE
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