Tech Help - Fluorescent and Neon Tube Tester.

Features To Test Fuses To Test Fluorescent Tubes To Test Neon Tubes CAUTION Features: 1 Tests NEON (cold cathode) tubes. 2 Tests FLUORESCENT (hot cathode) tubes. 3 Very easy to operate. 4 Continuity test facility. 5 Battery powered. 6 Small and compact. 7 Telescopic aerial for extended reach. 8 Easy battery changing - no screws. 9 Positive action rocker switch. 10 High frequency output. <<Return to top>>   Fuse Test: 1 Remove fuse from holder. 2 Ensure tester has a charged battery. 3 Connect the leads to the tester. 4 Touch the ends of the UNCONNECTED fuse - without pressing the button.  A good fuse will cause the red LED on the tester to illuminate. <<Return to top>>   Fluorescent Tube Test: To test gas 1 Ensure tester has a charged battery. 2 Touch either metal disc or aerial firmly onto side of tube and push the rocker switch - a section of the tube will illuminate if good. 3 If the tester is moved along the length of the tube, a failing or bad tube will have very little or no illumination at the ends. To test heaters 1 Remove the tube supply. 2 Connect the test leads to the tester. 3 Touch both tube pins at the same time with the test leads. 4 A good heater circuit will make the red LED on the tester illuminate. <<Return to top>>   Neon Tubes Test: 1 Ensure tester has a charged battery. 2 Switch off HT supply. 3 Touch either metal disc or aerial firmly on the side of the tube or electrode wires.  A length of tubing will illuminate if the tubing is good. Note Only use Alkaline batteries to ensure maximum life and efficiency.   CAUTION: » DO NOT touch disc or aerial when in use. » DO NOT use on neon electrodes with HT on. » DO NOT use on fluorescent electrodes with mains on. » DO NOT use as a permanent neon power source. <<Return to top>>

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