Fluke 7038 User Manual page 9

1 Before You Start
Safety Information
Before initial use, or after transport, or after storage in humid or semi-humid
environments, 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 assumed 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.
DO NOT operate high temperature baths (500°C) near flammable materials.
Extreme temperatures could ignite the flammable material.
Overhead clearance is required. Do not place the instrument under a cabinet or
other structure. Always leave enough clearance to allow for safe and easy inser-
tion and removal of probes.
The instrument is intended for indoor use only.
The bath is a precision instrument. Although it has been designed for optimum
durability and trouble free operation, it must be handled with care. This bath is
not designed to be portable. Therefore, moving the bath once it has been in-
stalled should be kept to a minimum. Position the bath before the tank is filled
with fluid. DO NOT attempt to lift the bath. Due to the weight of the compres-
sor, it may require four people to safely move the bath. The area containing the
compressor will be heavier than the rest of the bath.
DO NOT move a bath filled with fluid. This action could be extremely danger-
ous and could result in personal injury to the person moving the bath. The fluid
can splash causing injury or if the bath and cart tip, the fluid could cause dam-
age to the surrounding area and personal injury to personnel.
BURN HAZARD
Extremely cold temperatures may be present in this equipment. Freezer burns
and frostbite may result if personnel fail to observe safety precautions.
High temperatures may be present in this equipment. Fires and severe burns
may result if personnel fail to observe safety precautions.
ELECTRICAL HAZARD
These guidelines must be followed to ensure that the safety mechanisms in this
instrument will operate properly. This mains supply for the instrument must be
capable of the power requirements for the instrument as listed in Section 3.1,
Specifications. The power cord of the instrument is equipped with a
three-pronged grounding plug for your protection against electrical shock haz-
ards. It must be plugged directly into a properly grounded three-prong recepta-
cle. The receptacle must be installed in accordance with local codes and
ordinances. Consult a qualified electrician.
DO NOT use an extension cord or adapter plug.
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