Safety Information - Fluke 1550C User Manual

1550C/1555
Users Manual

Safety Information

A identifies hazardous conditions and procedures that are
Warning
dangerous to the user. A
Caution
that can cause damage to the Product or the equipment under test.
XW Warning
To prevent possible electrical shock, fire, or personal
injury:
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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 alter the Product and use only as specified, or
the protection supplied by the Product can be
compromised.
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Do not use the Product around explosive gas, vapor, or
in damp or wet environments.
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Do not use the Product if it is altered or damaged.
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Do not use the Product if it operates incorrectly.
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Use Product-approved measurement category (CAT),
voltage, and amperage rated accessories (probes, test
leads, and adapters) for all measurements.
•
Do not exceed the Measurement Category (CAT) rating
of the lowest rated individual component of a Product,
probe, or accessory.
2
identifies conditions and procedures
•
Do not use in CAT III or CAT IV environments without
the protective cap installed on test probe. The
protective cap decreases the exposed probe metal to
<4 mm. This decreases the possibility of arc flash from
short circuits.
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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.
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Examine the case before you use the Product. Look for
cracks or missing plastic. Carefully look at the
insulation around the terminals.
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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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Do not apply more than the rated voltage between the
terminals or between each terminal and earth ground.
•
Measure a known voltage first to make sure that the
Product operates correctly.
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Limit operation to the specified measurement category,
voltage, or amperage ratings.