Warnings - Fluke 4181 User Manual

4180, 4181 Precision Infrared Calibrator
Safety Information
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Warnings

To avoid personal injury, follow these guidelines.
General
DO NOT use this instrument for any application other than calibration work. The
instrument was designed for temperature calibration. Any other use of the instrument
may cause unknown hazards to the user.
This instrument is intended for indoor use only.
Follow all safety guidelines listed in the User's Guide.
Calibration Equipment should only be used by Trained Personnel.
If this equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection
provided by the equipment may be impaired.
Before initial use, or after transport, or after storage in humid or semi-humid environ-
ments, or anytime the instrument has not been energized for more than 10 days, the
instrument needs to be energized for a "dry-out" period of 2 hours before it can be as-
sumed to meet all of the safety requirements of the IEC 61010-1. If the product is wet
or has been in a wet environment, take necessary measures to remove moisture prior
to applying power such as storage in a low humidity temperature chamber operating at
50°C for 4 hours or more.
Overhead clearance is required for the 4181. At least 1 meter (39 inches) overhead
clearance is recommended. DO NOT place the instrument under a cabinet or other
structure. Allow at least 15 cm (6 inches) of clearance around the instrument.
DO NOT face the target towards a wall or other object. The target emits high amounts
of heat and will cause objects to heat up or catch fire.
DO NOT use this instrument in environments other than those listed in the User's
Guide.
DO NOT operate near flammable materials.
Use of this instrument at HIGH TEMPERATURES for extended periods of time
requires caution.
Completely unattended high temperature operation is not recommended due to safety
hazards that can arise.
Do not use the instrument if it operates abnormally. Protection may be impaired. When
in doubt, have the instrument serviced.
Burn Hazard
DO NOT touch the IR target surface or areas surrounding the target of the instrument.
If the instrument is set at 100°C, the display reads 100°C, the target surface may be
100°C or greater. The sheet metal of the instrument may exhibit extreme temperatures
for areas close to the IR target surface.
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