User

Manual

Solar
Power
Clamp

 Warning
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Safetysheet
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 Read First
 Safety Information
Understand and follow operating instructions carefully.
Use the meter only as specified in this manual; otherwise, the
protection provided by the meter may be impaired.

 WARNING
Identifies hazardous conditions and actions that could cause
BODILY HARM or DEATH

 CAUTION
Identifies conditions and actions that could DAMAGE the meter
or equipment under test
 WARNING
˙ When using test leads or probes, keep your fingers behind
the finger guards.
˙ Remove test lead from Meter before opening the battery
door or Meter case.
˙ Use the Meter only as specified in this manual or the protec-
tion by the Meter might be impaired.
˙Always use proper terminals, switch position, and range for
measurements.
˙Verify the Meter’s operation by measuring a known voltage.
If in doubt, have the Meter serviced.
˙ Do not apply more than the rated voltage, as marked on
Meter, between terminals or between any terminal and
earth ground.
˙ Use caution with voltages above 30 Vac rms, 42 Vac peak,
or 60 Vdc. These voltages pose a shock hazard.
˙ To avoid false readings that can lead to electric shock and
injury, replace battery as soon as low battery indicator.
˙ Disconnect circuit power and discharge all high-voltage
capacitors before testing resistance, continuity, diodes, or
capacitance.
˙ Do not use Meter around explosive gas or vapor.
˙ To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this
product to rain or moisture.

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  CAUTION
˙ Disconnect the test leads from the test points before chang-
ing the position of the function rotary switch.
˙ Never connect a source of voltage with the function rotary
switch in Ω, &, position.
˙ Do not expose Meter to extremes in temperature or high
humidity.
˙ Never set the meter in Ω, &, function to measure the
voltage of a power supply circuit in equipment that could
result in damage the meter and the equipment under test.
Symbols as marked on the Meter and Instruction
manual

 Risk of electric shock

 See instruction card
DC measurement
Equipment protected by double or reinforced
 insulation

Battery

Earth
 AC measurement
 Conforms to EU directives
Application around and removal from hazardous live
E conductors is permitted

Do not discard this product or throw away.

Unsafe Voltage
To alert you to the presence of a potentially hazardous voltage,
when the Tester detects a voltage ≧30 V or a voltage
overload (OL) in V . The symbol is displayed.

Maintenance
Do not attempt to repair this Meter. It contains no userservice-
able parts. Repair or servicing should only be performed by
qualified personnel.

Cleaning
Periodically wipe the case with a dry cloth and detergent.
Do not use abrasives or solvents.

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Feature
˙ 10000 Count digital display
˙ Active Backlit,Large scale display
˙ VoltSense (None Contact Voltage)
˙ Analog Bar graph
˙ True RMS reading on AC and AC+DC mode
˙ Torch lightening when clamping
˙ Auto AC/DC 600 Amps capability and selection
˙ Auto AC/DC 1000 Volts capability and selection
˙ Auto Ohms/Continuity/Diode selection
˙ 100K Resistance capability
˙ Continuity Beeper
˙ Frequency Counter
˙ Power and Power factor measurement
˙ Total Harmonics distortion and Harmonics 1 to 25
˙ Capacitance capability
˙ Inrush Current
˙ DCA Auto-Zeroing Key
˙ Peak Hold
˙ MIN/MAX HOLD
˙ Smart Data Hold
˙ Phase rotation indication
˙ Low pass Filter
˙ Auto Power Off
˙ CAT.Ⅳ 600V / CAT.Ⅲ 1000V Safety Standard

Unpacking and Inspection

Upon removing your new Power Clamp Meter from its packing,
you should have the following items:
1. APPA 130 Series Power Clamp Meter
2. Test leads. set (one black, one red)
3. User Manual
4. Carrying case
5. Battery Installed

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The Meter Description

Power On/ Off

Power on

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Auto Power Off

After idle 15 min

The meter can work again by turning it on from the OFF

position.

Auto Power Off (APO) disable :

Press “Downward” of Navigator key while tuning meter on
from OFF position.

Navigator KEY
UP

LEFT ENTER RIGHT

DOWN

The Navigator Key has 5 directions of switch on the display,

toggle the navigator key to select the desired feature to
activate the feature by a simple click.

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Making Basic Measurements
Preparation and Caution Before Measurement
 : Observe the rules of  Warnings and  Cautions
The figures on the following pages show how to make
basic measurements.

When connecting the test leads to the DUT (Device Under Test)
connect the common test lead before connecting the live lead ;
when removing the test leads, remove the test live lead before
removing the common test lead.

Measuring Voltage

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  Warning
To avoid electrical shock, hazard or damage to meter, do not
attempt to measurement that might exceed 1000 V DC or AC
RMS. Do not apply more then 1000 V DC or AC RMS between
the comment input terminal and earth ground.
Note - If the measured voltage is greater than 30 V DC or AC
RMS, the display will show the " " symbol.

Measuring Current

 CAT.Ⅳ.600V
CAT.Ⅲ.1000V
with respect to
I
earth for the jaw.
Tactile Barrier for
hand guard.
 Do not hold
the meter across
the Tactile Barrier.

OK

I I

I
OK
OK
I+(-I)=0

 Caution
Please do not measure current from clamp jaw when tempera-
ture probe is connected to meter.

- Don’t clamp on any conductor while the meter power on.

- Torch lightening when clamping.

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AUTO SENSE mode :
Display measurement result at AC only with RMS value or
DC value, it depends on whichever is greater.
AC mode : AC only with RMS value.
DC mode : DC value.
AC+DC mode : AC+DC RMS value.
Note
- Select " AC", " DC" or " AC+DC" indicator then press the
navigator key to enter the AC/DC/AC+DC mode.
- Select " AC"," DC" or " AC+DC" indicator then press the
navigator key for more than 2sec to return to the AUTO
SENSE mode.

PEAK HOLD (AC mode only)

1. In ACV mode, select " " indicator on the display to enter

PEAK HOLD mode. To quit from PEAK HOLD mode, press
the navigator key for more than 2sec.

"ENTER"

>2SEC

2. In ACA mode, select " " indicator then press the

navigator key for more than 2sec to enter PEAK HOLD
mode. To quit from PEAK HOLD mode, just press the
navigator key for more than 2sec to return to the " "
indicator.

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 >2SEC

"ENTER"

>2SEC

In PEAK HOLD mode, the meter is activated to save the posi-

tive peak value and negative peak value. Positive peak value is
displayed in PEAK MAX mode. Negative peak value is dis-
played in PEAK MIN mode.

Inrush current : (AC mode only)

If the under testing Inrush current could be bigger than 100A ac,
please select the range to 600A in advance before activating
inrush current.

Watting Tigger

After Tigger

ENTER

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DCA ZERO
Remove the jaw out of the conductor.
Press HOLD Key ＞ 2 Sec to compensate the residual
magnetism.

HOLD> 2 Sec

HOLD

- DCA Zero is only available in Auto Sense, DC and AC+DC

mode.

Measuring Frequency (AC mode only)

Select the "Hz" indicator then press the navigator key to
enter/exit the frequency measurement mode.

"Hz"

ENTER

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MAX/MIN/AVG
Select the "MAX MIN" indicator then press the navigator key to
enter the MAX/MIN/AVG mode. To quit from the MAX/MIN/AVG
mode, press the navigator key for more than 2sec.

The MAX/MIN/AVG mode records the minimum and maximum

input values. When the inputs go below the record minimum
value or above the record maximum value, the meter records
the new value. The MAX/MIN/AVG mode can also calculate the
average of the maximum value and the minimum value.

"MAXMIN"

"MAXMIN"

ENTER

MAXMIN >2sec
"MAXMIN"

"MAXMIN"

NOTE :
- Press HOLD key in MAX MIN mode to make the meter stop
updating the maximum and minimum value. When the HOLD
mode is nested in MAX MIN mode, the HOLD mode must be
released before the MAX MIN mode.

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THD Measurement (AC mode only)
Select the "THD" indicator then press the navigator key to
enter the THD mode.THD-F=RMS of Harmonics ÷ RMS of
fundamental ×100%.(harmonics up to the 25th)

"THD"

"ENTER"

Individual Harmonic Measurement(AC mode only)

Select the " " indicator then press the navigator key to enter
the individual harmonic mode. To quit from the individual
harmonic mode, press the navigator key for more than 2sec.
Hn=RMS of Individual Harmonic ÷ RMS of fundamental ×100%.

ENTER
" " >2SEC

" "

"RIGHTWARD"

"LEFTWARD"

"UPWARD" "UPWARD"

"DOWNWARD" "DOWNWARD"

"RIGHTWARD"

"LEFTWARD"

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LPF(AC mode only)
Select the "LPF" indicator then press the navigator key to
eliminate high frequency noise.

"LPF"

ENTER

NOTE :
Peak Hold, Inrush, THD, HZ, individual Harmonic and LPF
mode are only available in AC mode.

Measuring Active power(W)/Power factor(PF)

1.Single Phase Power Measurement
Step1. Set the rotary switch to the "W" position.
Step2. Connect the Red test lead to the L, and the Black test
lead to the N.
Step3. Press the trigger to open the transformer jaws and clamp
one conductor only, make sure that the jaw is firmly
closed around the conductor.
Step4. Using the Navigator key to choose the "W/PF" mode.

NOTE :
- The “ + ” symbol on the jaw must face on the power source
side.
- In AutoSense mode, The meter will displays ACW/DCW
depends on if there has AC frequency been detected.
Active power sign :
No sign : Indicates the power flows from the power source to
the load.
"_" sign : Indicates the power flows from the load to the
power source.

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Power factor sign :
No sign : The phase of the current signal is lagging behind
the voltage signal (inductive load).
"_" sign : The phase of the current signal is leading the
voltage signal (capacitive load).
Overrange display :
OL.U : Voltage overload
OL.A : Current overload
OL.UA : Both Voltage and current overload.
± OL kW : Active Power > 600 kW or < -600 kW.

600A
+L

600V

-N

"PF" "W"

ENTER

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2.Three Phase Power Measurement
A. 3 phase 3 wire balanced / unbalanced
Step1. Set the rotary switch to the "W" position
Step2. Using the Navigator key to choose the "W" mode.

W=W1+W2
1

3 2
Wye or star

Red

Red

Black Black

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b. 3 phase 4 wire balanced / unbalanced
Step1. Set the rotary switch to the"W" position
Step2. Using the Navigator key to choose the "W" mode.

W=W1+W2+W3 1

3 Black Red

Black Red
Red

Black

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Phase Rotation
Line 1

Line 2

Line 3

NOTE :
- Connect the supposed three phase of power source as shown
above.
- The test is only available while the system frequency is stable.
Step 1. Set the rotary switch to the "W" position.
Step 2. Using the Navigator key to choose the " " mode
Step 3. Connect the Red test lead to the supposed phase
Line 1, and the Black test lead to the supposed phase
Line 3.
a. if volt > 1000V, it will display “OLU” and flash; if volt <30V,
it will display “LoU”
b. If the frequency > 65Hz or < 45Hz, it will display “outF”
and flash.
c. If it is normal, then it will display “L1” and flash for about
3 sec.

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Step 4. If it displays “L2”, then BUZZER will be sound for twice.
Please switch the Red test lead to connect to the
supposed phase Line 2 immediately before the “ L2 ” is
disappeared.
Step 5. When “L2” is disappeared, it will display the testing
result.

a. If it displays “ 1 2 3 “, then the phase sequence is forward

sequence, which means the supposed phase Line 1 is ahead
of the supposed phase Line 2.
b. If it displays “ 3 2 1 ”, then the phase sequence is reversed
sequence, which means the supposed phase Line 2 is ahead
of the supposed phase Line 1.
c. Display “－－－－“ means it is unable to judge.
d. If displays “LoU”, it is possible that you remove the test
leads before completing the whole testing procedures.
Step 6 : To repeat the test, using the Navigator key to choose
the " " mode again.

OHM Measurment

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  CAUTION
To avoid possible damage to the Meter or to the equipment
under test, disconnect circuit power and discharge all high -
voltage capacitors before measuring resistance and diode.
Note :
- Select "Ω", "#" or "%" indicator then press the navigator key
to enter the Ω/#/ %mode.
- Select "Ω", "#" or "%" indicator then press the navigator key
for more than 2sec to return to the AUTO SENSE mode.
Note - Under diode mode, LCD displays "bad" when measuring
a diode conducted at forward and reverse bias.

Measuring Capacitance
Set the rotary switch to the " &" position.

Capcitance

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  CAUTION
To avoid possible damage to the meter or to the equipment
under test, disconnect circuit power and discharge all high-
voltage capacitors before measuring capacitance. Use the
DC voltage function to confirm that the capacitor discharged.
Note - The meter will display “diSC” while discharging the
capacitor.

Other Function :
AUTO/MANUAL RANGE
Select the “RANGE“ indicator then press the navigator key to
enter the manual range mode. To return to the auto range
mode, press the navigator key for more than 2sec.

Auto Range mode Manual Range mode

"Range"

"ENTER"

"Range"
"Range"
>2SEC

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HOLD Key
Press HOLD key to freeze display value.

Press
Hold key

SMART HOLD ： The meter will beep continuously and the

display will flash if the measured signal is larger than the
display reading. (for V.A.W function)

VoltSense :
The red diamond shape of LED will Illuminate, If there has
electric field been detected form the jaw.

 Caution
The light indicator turns on while the
clamp tips are close to a electric field.
If no indication, voltage could still be
present.

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Buzzer
The Meter beeps once for every valid key-press, and beeps
twice for every invalid key-press.

Power-up options:
Press one of the following keys while tuning meter on from OFF
position.
Upward of Navigator key : Display of the software version.
Downward of Navigator key : Disable auto power off.
Leftward of Navigator key : Disable active backlight.
HOLD KEY : Display all LCD symbols approx 10sec.

Battery State display

User can know the battery state from the battery indicator.

Batter State Description

The battery is full charged
The battery is remained 2/3 power

The battery is remained 1/3 power

Replace the battery as soon as the low battery
indicator appears, to avoid inaccurate reading.

Battery Replacement

ICaution
Remove test leads
from Meter before
opening the battery
cover or Meter case.

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Specifications
General Specifications
Display count : 10000 or 4000
Measuring rate : 3 times / sec.
Overrange display : “OL” or “-OL” .
Auto Power Off : Approx 15 minutes.
Low battery indicator : is displayed. Replace the battery
when the indicator appears in the display.
Power requirement : 9V battery.
Battery life : ALKALINE 9V 50 hours (without Backlight).
Dimensions : 87.5mm(W) x 242mm(L) x 50.5mm(D)
Weight : approx. 435g (with battery)

Environmental Conditions
Indoor Use.
Calibration : One year calibration cycle.
Operating temperature : 0 °C ~ 10 °C
10 °C ~ 30 °C (≦80% RH)
30 °C ~ 40 °C (≦75% RH)
40 °C ~ 50 °C (≦45%RH)
Storage temperature : -10 to 50 °C for current,
-20 to 60 °C for other function,
0 to 80% RH (batteries not fitted).
Temperature coefficient :
0.2 x (Specified accuracy) / °C, < 18°C, > 28°C .
Over voltage category : IEC 61010-1 600V CAT.Ⅳ.
1000V CAT.Ⅲ.
CAT Application field

Ⅰ The circuits not connected to mains.

Ⅱ The circuits directly connected to Low-voltage installation.

Ⅲ The building installation.

Ⅳ The source of the Low-voltage installation.

Operating altitude : 2000m (6562 ft)

Conductor Size : 37mm diameter
Pollution degree : 2
EMC : EN 61326-1
Shock vibration : Sinusoidal vibration per MIL-T- 28800E
(5 ~ 55 Hz, 3g maximum).
Drop Protection : 4 feet drop to hardwood on concrete floor.

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Electrical Specifications
Accuracy is ±(% reading + number of digits) at 23°C ± 5°C
< 80%RH.
(1) Voltage

Function Range Accuracy*

99.99V
DCV ± (0.7% + 2dgt)
999.9V
99.99V ± (1.0% + 5dgt)
ACV
999.9V 50 ~ 500Hz

LPF 99.99V 50 ~ 60Hz ± (1% + 5dgt)

ACV 999.9V >60 ~ 400Hz ± (5% + 5dgt)

* DCV <1000dgt, add 6 dgt to the accuracy.

ACV <1000dgt, add 3 dgt to the accuracy.
Overload protection : 1000Vrms
Input Impedance : 3.5MΩ // <100pF
AC Conversion Type : AC Conversions are ac-coupled, true
RMS responding, calibrated to the RMS value of a sine wave
input. Accuracies are given for sine wave at full scale and non-
sine wave below half scale. For non-sine wave (50/60Hz) add
the following Crest Factor corrections:
For Crest Factor of 1.4 to 2.0, add 1.0% to accuracy.
For Crest Factor of 2.0 to 2.5, add 2.5% to accuracy.
For Crest Factor of 2.5 to 3.0, add 4.0% to accuracy.
CF 3 @ 460V, 280A
2 @ 690V, 420A
AC+DC Vrms Accuracy : same as ACV spec. +DCV spec.

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(2) Current

Function Range Accuracy

99.99A ± (1.5% + 0.2A)
DCA
599.9A ± (1.5% + 5dgt) *
0.10A ~ 99.99A 50 ~ 60Hz ± (1.5% + 5dgt) *
ACA
599.9A >60 ~ 400Hz ± (2% + 5dgt) *

LPF 0.10A ~ 99.99A 50 ~ 60Hz ± (1.5% + 5dgt) *

ACA 599.9A >60 ~ 400Hz ± (5% + 5dgt) *

* The measured value <1000dgt, add 5 dgt to the accuracy.

Overload protection : 600Arms

Position Error : ±1% of reading.

AC Conversion Type and additional accuracy is same as AC
Voltage.

AC+DC Arms Accuracy : Same as ACA spec + DCA spec.

－ DCA affected by the temperature and the residual magnetism.
Press HOLD key > 2sec to compensate it.

(3) Peak Hold : Peak MAX / Peak MIN

Function Range Accuracy

140.0V
ACV ± (3.0% + 15dgt)
1400V
140.0A
ACA ± (3.0% + 15dgt)
850A

Overload protection : 1000 Vrms / 600 Arms

Accuracy defined for :
Sine wave, ACV>5Vrms / ACA≧5Arms, Freq.50~400Hz.
－ Only suitable for the repetitive events.

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(4) Frequency

Function Range Accuracy

20.00 ~ 99.99Hz
Frequency 20.0 ~ 999.9Hz ± (0.5% + 3dgt)
0.020 ~ 9.999KHz

Overload protection : 1000 Vrms / 600 Arms

Sensitivity :
10~100Vrms for AC 100V range
10~100Arms for AC 100A range ( >400Hz Unspecified)
100~1000Vrms for AC 1000V range
100~600/1000Arms for AC 600A/1000A range
( >400Hz Unspecified)
- Reading will be 0.0 for signals below 10.0 Hz.

(5) Total Harmonic Distortion :

Function Range Accuracy

ACA /ACV 99.9% ± (3.0% + 10dgt)

Harmonic distortion measurement :

Harmonic order Range Accuracy

H01 ~ H12 ± (5% + 10dgt)
99.9%
H13 ~ H25 ± (10% + 10dgt)

Overload protection : 1000 Vrms / 600 Arms

－ If ACV<10Vrms or ACA <10Arms, it will display “rdy”.
－ If the fundamental frequency out of range 45 ~ 65Hz, it will
display “out.F”.

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(6) Inrush Current :

Function Range Accuracy

99.99A ± (2.5% + 0.2A)
ACA
599.9A ± (2.5% + 5dgt)

Overload protection : 1000 Vrms / 600 Arms

Accuracy defined for :
Sine wave, ACA≧10Arms, Freq. 50/60Hz
- Integration time about 100m sec

(7)Active Power : Watt (DC/AC)

Function Range Accuracy

9.999 kW*
99.99 kW A,error×V,reading+
ACW / DCW
V,error×A,reading
599.9kW

* The measured value<1.000kW，add 10 dgt to the accuracy.

Overload protection : 1000 Vrms / 600 Arms
Accuracy defined for :
ACW :
Sine wave , ACV≧ 10 Vrms, ACA≧ 5 Arms
Freq. 50~60Hz, PF=1.00
DCW :
DCV ≧ 10V , DCA ≧ 5 A

(8) Power Factor

Function Range Accuracy

PF -1.00 ~ 0.00 ~1.00 ±3°±1dgt

Overload protection : 1000 Vrms / 600 Arms

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(9) Resistance & Continuity & Diode :

Function Range Accuracy

999.9 Ω ± (1.0% + 5dgt)
Resistance 9.999 kΩ
± (1.0% + 3dgt)
99.99 kΩ
Continuity 999.9 Ω ± (1.0% + 5dgt)
Diode 0.40~ 0.80V ± 0.1V

Overload protection : 1000Vrms

Max. Test Current : Approx. 0.5mA.
Maximum Open Circuit Voltage for Ω, #: Approximate 3V
Maximum Open Circuit Voltage for diode : Approximate ±1.8V
Continuity Threshold : ＜30Ω Beep On.
＞100Ω Beep OFF.
Continuity Indicator : 2 KHz Tone Buzzer
Continuity response time : < 100ms.

(10) Capacitance :

Function Range Accuracy

3.999 μF
39.99 μF
Capacitance ± (1.9% + 8dgt)
399.9 μF
3999 μF
Overload protection ： 1000 Vrms

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Limited Warranty
This Meter is warranted to the original purchaser against defects
in material and workmanship for 2 years from the date of
purchase. During this warranty period, manufacturer will, at its
option, replace or repair the defective unit, subject to verification of
the defect or malfunction.
This warranty does not cover fuses, disposable batteries, or
damage from abuse, neglect, accident, unauthorized repair,
alteration, contamination, or abnormal conditions of operation
or handling.
Any implied warranties arising out of the sale of this product,
including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability
and fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to the above.
The manufacturer shall not be liable for loss of use of the
instrument or other incidental or consequential damages,
expenses, or economic loss, or for any claim or claims for such
damage, expense or economic loss. Some states or countries
laws vary, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply
to you.

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 Seaward Electronic Ltd
15-18 Bracken Hill, South West Industrial Estate
Peterlee, County Durham, UK
SR8 2SW
Tel: +44 (0)191 586 3511
Fax: +44 (0) 191 586 0227
Email: enquiry@seawardsolar.com
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