Symbol Description Symbol Description
Application and For measurements
removal from made on building
hazardous live equipment such
conductors as distribution
permitted panels, feeders
and short branch
circuits, and on
lighting systems in
large buildings.
SETUP INSTRUCTIONS
INSTALL BATTERIES
The battery compartment of the DAMP60 and
DAMP68 is located at the back of the meter.
To open the compartment, use a small Phillips-
head screwdriver to remove the single screw
securing the battery compartment cover. Be
careful not to lose the small screw. Put the screw
and the cover to the side.
Install the supplied “AA” batteries (two in the
case of the DAMP60; three for the DAMP68) in
the battery compartment. Use the polarity marks
stenciled inside the compartment as a guide.
Replace the battery compartment cover and
secure it with the Phillips-head screw.
OPERATINg INSTRUCTIONS
MEASURING AC OR DC CURRENT
Warning
Before making current measurements, make
certain that all test leads are disconnected from
the meter terminals.
(1) Set the function switch to the (DAMP60)
or (DAMP68) position. For DAMP68,
AC current measurement is the default mode;
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• Use only two “AAA” batteries (DAMP60), or
three “AAA” batteries (DAMP68), properly
installed in the battery compartment, to power
the meter. Do not use rechargeable batteries.
• Replace the batteries as soon as the low
battery indicator “ ” appears. Operated with
weak batteries, the meter might produce false
readings that could lead to electric shock and
personal injury.
• Remove the test leads from the meter before
opening the meter case or battery
compartment.
Electrical Symbols Used On the
Meter and In This Manual
Symbol Description Symbol Description
AC (Alternating Fuse
Current)
DC Double
(Direct Current) Insulated
Caution, risk of Risk of danger.
electric shock. Important
Hazardous information.
voltage. Refer to the
manual.
Battery
(Low battery) Earth ground
when shown
on display
Diode Continuity
Beeper
AC or DC Complies with
EU directives
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