Electrical Connections; Safety Instructions - Fluke 1760 Getting Started Manual

1760
Getting Started Manual

Electrical Connections

Ensure that the protective earth connector of the power
lead and the housing earth connector are connected
according to the instructions to the low-resistance unit
earth cable.
Ensure that the power and connecting cables as well as all
accessories used in conjunction with the device are in
proper working order and clean.
Install the device in such a way that its power cable is
accessible at all times and can easily be disconnected. If
this is not applicable a two pole circuit breaker with a
nominal current must be installed in the power supply lines.
For connection work, do not work on your own but in
teams of at least two persons.
Do not use the device if the housing or an operating
element is damaged.
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Safety Instructions

XW Warning
By connecting the Recorder to live circuits,
the terminals and certain parts inside the
device are live. Utilization of leads and
accessories that do not meet relevant safety
standards could lead to serious injury or
death from electric shock.
To avoid electric shock or personal injury:
•
The Power Recorder must only be used
and handled by qualified personnel.
•
Maintenance work must be done only by
qualified service personnel.
•
First connect the device to protective
earth ground and to the power supply by
using the mains plug.
•
Use only specified voltage and current
probes. If you use flexible current probes,
wear suitable protective gloves or work
on de-energized conductors.
•
Protect the Recorder against wetness and
humidity.