MAN420 Miller Insulation Checker - M. I. C.

M. C. Miller Co., Inc.

11640 U. S. Highway 1
Sebastian, FL 32958
1+772.794.9448
www.mcmiller.com

MILLER INSULATION CHECKER

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
(MAN420)
DIGITAL ABOVE GROUND INSULATION CHECKER

March 2, 2017 Revised 8/14/2017

MAN420 Miller Insulation Checker - M. I. C.

HOW TO CHECK A FLANGE GASKET

APPLY THE FLEXIBLE PROBE TO ONE SIDE AND THE FIXED PROBE TO THE OTHER SIDE OF THE
FLANGE SYSTEM, MAKING SURE TO BREAK THROUGH ANY PAINT OR COATING THAT MAY BE
PRESENT.

PRESS AND HOLD THE “TEST“PUSH BUTTON.

POSSIBLE OUTCOMES:
[1] GREEN LIGHT– GASKET IS A GOOD INSULATOR.
[2] RED LIGHT– GASKET IS NOT A GOOD INSULATOR, OR, THERE IS A SHORTED BOLT (SEE BELOW
REGARDING HOW TO TEST THE INDIVIDUAL FLANGE BOLTS

[3] FLASHING RED LIGHT INDICATES THE RELATIVE LEVEL OF INSULATION FAILURE. THE FASTER
THE RED FLASHES, THE GREATER THE DAMAGE TO THE INSULATOR.

HOW TO LOCATE A SHORTED FLANGE

DOUBLE INSULATED FLANGE UNIT
APPLY THE FIXED PROBE TO ONE FLANGE AND THE FLEXIBLE PROBE TO EACH
BOLT IN TURN ON THE OPPOSITE FLANGE, MAKING SURE TO BREAK THROUGH
ANY PAINT OR COATING THAT MAY BE PRESENT. PRESS AND HOLD THE “TEST”
PUSH BUTTON FOR EACH BOLT. REPEAT THE PROCESS WITH THE FIXED PROBE ON
THE OTHER FLANGE.

SINGLE INSULATED FLANGE UNIT (THE BOLTS ARE INSULATED THROUGH ONE
FLANGE ONLY)
APPLY THE FIXED PROBE TO THE FLANGE THROUGH WHICH THE BOLTS ARE
INSULATED AND THE FLEXIBLE PROBE TO EACH BOLT IN TURN AROUND THE
SAME FLANGE, MAKING SURE TO BREAK THROUGH ANY PAINT OR COATING THAT
MAY BE PRESENT. PRESS AND HOLD THE “TEST” PUSH BUTTON FOR EACH BOLT.

POSSIBLE OUTCOMES FOR EACH BOLT TESTED:

[1] GREEN LIGHT – BOLT INSULATION IS GOOD.

[2] RED LIGHT – BOLT INSULATION IS NOT GOOD (Metallic short).

]3] FLASHING RED – PARTIAL INSULATION FAILURE (Possible electrolytic short).

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Additional information:

Spare probe tips (4) are stored on the inside of the battery cover. (See photo below)

The MIC uses AA cells (2). For best, life it is recommended to use premium alkaline cells.

Checking the batteries:

With nothing connected to either probe, press and hold the test push button. If the
green light is on solid, the batteries are good. If the green light flashes, the batteries are
low and must be replaced.

To change the batteries, slide the battery cover down, turn the MIC over, give it a sharp
rap against the palm of your hand and the batteries will pop out.

When installing the fresh batteries, put the + end in first as shown on the diagram above
the battery compartment.

March 2, 2017 Revised 8/14/2017