Safety Information - Fluke 8508A User Manual

8508A
Users Manual

Safety Information

A Warning identifies conditions and procedures that are dangerous to the user.
To prevent possible electrical shock, fire, or personal injury:
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Read all safety information before you use the Product.
Carefully read all instructions.
Use the Product only as specified, or the protection supplied by
the Product can be compromised.
Use extreme caution when the Product is in use. The Product can
supply a lethal electric shock.
Do not use the Product if it operates incorrectly.
Examine the Product before use. Do not use the Product if it
shows signs of damage. Carefully examine the insulation around
the connectors.
Do not use the Product around explosive gas, vapor, or in damp
or wet environments.
Do not use and disable the Product if it is damaged.
Do not apply more than the rated voltage, between the terminals
or between each terminal and earth ground.
Do not touch voltages >30 V ac rms, 42 V ac peak, or 60 V dc.
Measure a known voltage first to make sure that the Product
operates correctly.
Do not use test leads if they are damaged. Examine the test leads
for damaged insulation, exposed metal, or if the wear indicator
shows. Check test lead continuity.
Use conductors of adequate gauge to make current
measurements. High current can cause excessive heating of
underrated conductors and can cause a fire.
Use this Product indoors only.
Use only the mains power cord and connector approved for the
voltage and plug configuration in your country and rated for the
Product.
Make sure the ground conductor in the mains power cord is
connected to a protective earth ground. Disruption of the
protective earth could put voltage on the chassis that could cause
death.
Replace the mains power cord if the insulation is damaged or if
the insulation shows signs of wear.
If the mains power cord is to be the accessible disconnect device,
the mains power cord must not be longer than 3 meters
(118.1 inches).
Remove all probes, test leads, and accessories that are not
necessary for the measurement.
Do not remove the cover until the test leads are removed.
Turn the Product off and remove the mains power cord. Stop for
two minutes to let the power assemblies discharge before you
open the fuse door.
Do not operate the Product with covers removed or the case open.
Hazardous voltage exposure is possible.
Warning