Fluke C9970 User Manual page 4

C9970
Users Guide
Comply with local and national safety codes. Use personal
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protective equipment (approved rubber gloves, face protection,
and flame-resistant clothes) to prevent shock and arc blast injury
where hazardous live conductors are exposed.
Measure a known voltage first to make sure that the Product
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operates correctly.
Do not use the Product around explosive gas, vapor, or in damp or
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wet environments.
Do not touch voltages >30 V ac rms, 42 V ac peak, or 60 V dc.
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Limit operation to the specified measurement category, voltage, or
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amperage ratings.
If the voltage to be measured is unknown, do not directly contact
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the voltage. Use the voltage alert function to determine if the
voltage is hazardous.
Hold the product behind the flashguard.
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Do not operate the Product with covers removed or the case open.
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Hazardous voltage exposure is possible.
Have an approved technician repair the Product.
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Use only specified replacement parts.
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Repair the Product before use if the battery leaks.
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Batteries contain hazardous chemicals that can cause burns or
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explode. If exposure to chemicals occurs, clean with water and get
medical aid.
Remove the batteries if the Product is not used for an extended
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period of time, or if stored in temperatures above 50 °C. If the
batteries are not removed, battery leakage can damage the
Product.
Do not keep cells or batteries in a container where the terminals can
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be shorted.
Do not put battery cells and battery packs near heat or fire. Do not
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put in sunlight.
To avoid possible damage to the Product or to the equipment under
test:
Use the proper terminals and function for your measurements.
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Do not drop the Product or subject it to severe mechanical stress
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which may damage the protective insulation or internal circuitry. If
the Product fails a test described in Periodic Performance Checks, do
not use the Product and contact Fluke. See Contact Fluke.
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 Caution