*TB 92- Voltage Tester Flashcards
The voltage tester may be used to test AC or DC voltages ranging from ___ to ___ volts.
1 to 999
____ volts or more will be indicated by a pulsating buzzer warning on the voltage tester.
500
The voltage tester is Powered by what type of battery?
9v
What two things happen on the voltage tester when an energized circuit is tested?
Audio buzzer and visual display
The voltage tester Battery life is approximately ____ tests until “low battery” sign appears.
3,000
Switching on the Voltage tester:
If the input voltage of the circuit to be tested is greater than ___ volts (AC/DC), the tester switches on automatically
4 volts
Switching on the Voltage tester:
If the input voltage is less than ___ volts, then press the two test prods together and push the ___ Button. This also provides for a manual battery test.
4 volts
Test button
Within how long will The voltage tester take to automatically switch off after prod contact with an energized circuit?
Within one minute
To test the voltage meter:
After pressing the test button, What three things will happen If the voltmeter is working properly?
- Visual display of battery life
- Audio buzzer
- Red indicator light
You can “freeze” a voltage reading even when the voltage tester is no longer connected to the input voltage. What button accomplishes this?
“Hold” button
Using the “hold button” on the voltage tester:
A ___ second audible signal will sound when the tester reads a stabilized voltage which is when the hold button should be activated.
2.5 sec
Anytime a member has any indication that the voltage to be tested is ___ volts or more, goggles and rubber electrical gauntlets with leather gloves shall be worn.
600 volts
Voltage tester:
For voltages of 600 or less, ______ shall be worn.
Firefighting gloves or gauntlet gloves
Voltage tester:
Any voltage over ___ Volts should be considered energized
10
Department members SHALL NOT test voltage systems exceeding _____ volts
1,000 volts
