Routine Cleaning; Storage; Battery Replacement - Fluke 481 Operator's Manual

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Operators Manual

Routine Cleaning

Do not immerse the Survey Meter. The Survey Meter is not waterproof; liquid
could damage the circuits. The Survey Meter should be kept clean and free from
dirt and contamination. To clean the Survey Meter, wipe with a damp cloth using
any commercially available cleaning or decontaminating agent.

Storage

If the Survey Meter is to be stored prior to use, pack it in the original container, if
possible, and store in an environment free of corrosive materials, fluctuations in
temperature and humidity, vibration or shock. Store the Survey Meter with the
two 9 volt batteries removed.

Battery Replacement

To prevent possible electrical shock, fire, or personal injury:
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The LOW BAT message will appear on the display approximately 6 hours prior to
the Survey Meter becoming inoperable. To ensure that the Survey Meter
operates to specification, change the batteries within 1 hour after the LOW BAT
message appears. The Survey Meter will function on one battery for
approximately 100 hours, allowing replacement of one battery at a time if the
Survey Meter must remain operational during battery changeover. Use either
regular or alkaline batteries for replacement purposes.
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Batteries contain hazardous chemicals that can cause
burns or explode. If exposure to chemicals occurs, clean
with water and get medical aid.
Do not disassemble the battery.
Repair the Product before use if the battery leaks.
Be sure that the battery polarity is correct to prevent battery
leakage.
Do not short the battery terminals together.
Do not disassemble or crush battery cells and battery
packs.
Do not keep cells or batteries in a container where the
terminals can be shorted.
Do not put battery cells and battery packs near heat or fire.
Do not put in sunlight.
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