Safety - Fluke 1662 User Manual

1662/1663/1664 FC
Users Manual

Safety

See Table 1 for a list of symbols used on the Product and in this manual.
A Warning identifies hazardous conditions and procedures that are
dangerous to the user.
A Caution identifies conditions and procedures that can cause damage to
the Product or the equipment under test.
To prevent possible electrical shock, fire, or personal injury:
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Use the Product only as specified, or the protection
supplied by the Product can be compromised.
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Carefully read all instructions.
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Read all safety information before you use the Product.
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Do not use the Product around explosive gas, vapor, or
in damp or wet environments.
•
Comply with local and national safety codes. Use
personal protective equipment (approved rubber gloves,
face protection, and flame-resistant clothes) to prevent
shock and arc blast injury where hazardous live
conductors are exposed.
•
Do not use the Product in distribution systems with
voltages >550 V.
•
Use Product-approved measurement category (CAT),
voltage, and amperage rated accessories (probes, test
leads, and adapters) for all measurements.
•
The battery door must be closed and locked before you
operate the Product.
•
Examine the case before you use the Product. Look for
cracks or missing plastic. Carefully look at the insulation
around the terminals.
•
Do not use test leads if they are damaged. Examine the
test leads for damaged insulation and measure a known
voltage.
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Do not touch voltages >30 V ac rms, 42 V ac peak, or
60 V dc.
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XW Warnings