KLEINTOOLS RT105 Receptacle Tester Instructions
- June 6, 2024
- KLEINTOOLS
Table of Contents
**KLEINTOOLS RT105 Receptacle Tester Instructions
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KEY
- **Indicator Illuminated
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- Indicator Not Illuminated
Diagnostics Chart
Indicator
| Fault|
Explanation
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| Open Ground| Ground contact is not connected
| Open Neutral| Neutral contact is not connected
| Open Hot| Hot contact is not connected
| Hot/Ground Reversed| Hot and ground connections are reversed
| Hot/Neutral Reversed| Hot and neutral connections are reversed
****| Correct| Receptacle is wired correctly
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
The Klein Tools RT105 is a receptacle tester designed to detect the most
common wiring problems in standard receptacles.
Operating Temperature: 32° to 104°F (0°C to 40°C) < 80% R.H.
Storage Temperature: 14° to 122°F (-10°C to 50°C) < 70% R.H.
Weight: 1.5 oz. (43 g)
Nominal Voltage: 110-125V AC at 50/60Hz in 3-wire outlet
Nominal Power: 0.3W
Certification: Conforms to: UL61010-1, Certified to: CSA-C22.2 #61010-1
Safety: CAT II 125V, Class 2, Double Insulation
Drop Protection: 3.3 ft. (1 m)
WARNINGS
Read, understand, and follow all warnings and instructions before operating testers. Failure to follow instructions could result in death or serious injury. Before each use, verify tester operation by testing on a known live and correctly wired receptacle. Do not use if the tester appears damaged in any way. The tester is intended for indoor use only. Other equipment or devices attached to the circuit being tested could interfere with the tester. Clear the circuit before testing. Always consult a qualified electrician to resolve wiring problems.
WIRING CONFIGURATION TESTING
Conditions indicated: The wiring conditions that may be identified are correct
wiring, open ground, hotground reversed polarity, open hot, open neutral, hot-
neutral reversed polarity.
Conditions NOT indicated: Quality of ground, multiple hot wires, combinations
of defects, and reversal of grounded and grounding conductors.
- Verify tester operation by testing on a known live and correctly wired receptacle.
- Insert the tester into the receptacle under test to check for correct wiring (Fig. 1). Lights on the tester should illuminate.
- Compare lit bulbs on tester to the key code printed on the tester.
- If tester does not show the receptacle to be wired correctly, consult a qualified electrician.
CLEANING
Wipe with a clean, dry lint-free cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners or solvents.
DISPOSAL / RECYCLE
Do not place equipment and its accessories in the trash. Items must be
properly disposed of in accordance with local regulations. Please see
www.epa.gov or
www.erecycle.org for additional information.
