Fluke PLS 6R User Manual
Fluke PLS 6R User Manual

Fluke PLS 6R User Manual

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6R, 6G
Point and Line Lasers
180R, 180G
Line Laser Levels
Users Manual
December 2018
(English)
© 2018 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
All product names are trademarks of their respective companies.

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  • Page 1 6R, 6G Point and Line Lasers 180R, 180G Line Laser Levels Users Manual December 2018 (English) © 2018 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved. Specifications are subject to change without notice. All product names are trademarks of their respective companies.
  • Page 2 LIMITED WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY This Fluke product will be free from defects in material and workmanship for three years from the date of purchase. This warranty does not cover fuses, disposable batteries, or damage from accident, neglect, misuse, alteration, contamination, or abnormal conditions of operation or handling.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Title Page Introduction ......................How to Contact Fluke.................... Safety Information....................Product Familiarization ..................Features......................Lasers and Optical Glass................. Controls ......................Center Point and Accessory Mount ..............Use the Product ....................New Item Alignment..................New Horizontal or Diagonal Alignment............
  • Page 4 6R, 6G, 180R, 180G Users Manual...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    If the laser beam is difficult to see, use either the SLDR or SLDG Laser Detector to accurately determine the location of the laser. See the SLDR, SLDG Users Manual. How to Contact Fluke To contact Fluke, call one of the following telephone numbers: • Technical Support USA: 1-800-44-FLUKE (1-800-443-5853) •...
  • Page 6 • Replace the batteries when the low battery indicator shows to prevent incorrect measurements. • Be sure that the battery polarity is correct to prevent battery leakage. • Use only Fluke approved power adapters to charge the battery. • Do not short the battery terminals together.
  • Page 7: Product Familiarization

    Laser Levels Product Familiarization Table 1. Symbols (cont.) Symbol Description Symbol Description  Battery Low battery indicator. This product complies with the WEEE Directive marking requirements. The affixed label indicates that you must not discard this electrical/electronic product in domestic household waste.
  • Page 8 6R, 6G, 180R, 180G Users Manual Table 2. Features A Fluke Company 1” 44mm (1.71In) 0.5” 0.5” 1” 61mm (2.4In) 1.5” 2” 6R, 6G 6R, 6G 180R, 180R,180G 180R,180G Item Description 6R, 6G 180G      ...
  • Page 9: Lasers And Optical Glass

    Laser Levels Product Familiarization Lasers and Optical Glass Table shows the lasers and optical glass. Table 3. Lasers and Optical Glass Item Description Item Description 90 ° horizontal point lasers (6R, 6G   Housing glass insert only)  90 ° vertical point lasers (6R, 6G only) ...
  • Page 10: Controls

    6R, 6G, 180R, 180G Users Manual Controls Table lists the Controls of the Product. Table 4. Controls Item Description Function  Laser LED Shows green when at least one laser is on.  Lock LED Shows green when the laser lock is enabled. ...
  • Page 11: Center Point And Accessory Mount

    Laser Levels Product Familiarization Center Point and Accessory Mount Figure shows features that help to layout reference marks. The vertical laser is centered 1.25 in (31.75 mm) from both sides of the Product. To stabilize the Product and view the laser that points down, use the accessory mount to secure the Product to the magnetic L-bracket, the floor stand, or a tripod.
  • Page 12: Use The Product

    6R, 6G, 180R, 180G Users Manual Use the Product Use the Product to layout reference points and to make sure conditions are level and plumb. W* Warning To prevent eye damage and personal injury, do not look into the optical windows when the Laser indicator LED shows green.
  • Page 13: New Vertical Alignment

    Laser Levels Use the Product New Vertical Alignment To identify new marks that are vertically aligned: 1. Put the bottom of the Product on a stable surface. 2. Turn on the vertical laser and aim the laser at the target area. See Figure 3. 3.
  • Page 14: Existing Item Alignment

    6R, 6G, 180R, 180G Users Manual Existing Item Alignment To determine if an existing item is level or aligned: 1. Put the bottom of the Product on a stable surface. 2. Aim the horizontal or vertical laser at the target area. 3.
  • Page 15: Plumb Marks (6R, 6G Only)

    Laser Levels Use the Product Plumb Marks (6R, 6G Only) The Product sends plumb marks up and down. New Plumb Marks To identify new plumb marks on a ceiling or roof: 1. Place a cross mark on the point to be transposed. 2.
  • Page 16: Existing Item Plumb Check

    6R, 6G, 180R, 180G Users Manual Existing Item Plumb Check To determine if an existing item is plumb: 1. Point either the up or down laser at the target area. 2. Measure the distance from the item to the laser at various distances from the Product. See Figure 6. If the measurements are the same, the item is plumb.
  • Page 17: Square Marks (6R, 6G Only)

    Laser Levels Use the Product Square Marks (6R, 6G Only) Use the vertical and horizontal point lasers to create new square marks or to determine if an existing item is square. To layout a new square for a wall or staircase (see Figure 7): 1.
  • Page 18: Check Product Accuracy

    If the distance of error is ≤3 mm at 10 m (1/8 in at 30 ft), the laser is within calibration accuracy. If the Product is not within accuracy, contact Fluke. See How to Contact...
  • Page 19: Vertical Laser Accuracy

    Laser Levels Check Product Accuracy Vertical Laser Accuracy To check the accuracy of the vertical laser: 1. Find a door jamb that has ∼2.29 m (7.5 ft) clearance on both sides of the door. 2. Put a center mark on the door header an equal distance from both sides of the door jamb. 3.
  • Page 20: Plumb Accuracy (6R, 6G Only)

    6R, 6G, 180R, 180G Users Manual Plumb Accuracy (6R, 6G Only) To check the accuracy of the plumb: 1. Find a site that has a ≥2.29 m (7.5 ft) vertical height. 2. Place a cross mark at the bottom of the site. 3.
  • Page 21: Accessories

    Laser Levels Accessories Accessories Table is a list of the accessories available for the Product. Table 5. Accessories Model Description PLS FS Floor stand 5031929 PLS MLB Magnetic L-bracket 5031934 PLS BP5 BP5 alkaline battery pack 5031952 PLS RRT4 Red magnetic reflective target 5022629 PLS GRT4 Green magnetic reflective target...
  • Page 22: Batteries

    6R, 6G, 180R, 180G Users Manual Batteries Replace the batteries when the battery indicator LED is red. To install or replace AA batteries (see Figure 11): 1. Open the battery compartment. 2. Install three AA batteries. Observe the correct polarity. 3.
  • Page 23: Housing Glass Insert

    Laser Levels Specifications Housing Glass Insert If the optical glass is damaged, replace the housing glass insert. See Table for the part number to order for your Product. To replace the housing glass insert (see Figure 12): 1. Remove the five housing glass insert screws. Note the proper placement of each screw because the screws are different sizes.
  • Page 24 6R, 6G, 180R, 180G Users Manual Working range ≤30 m (100 ft) Point laser (6R and 6G only) Line laser ≤15 m (50 ft) Without SLD With SLD 6 m to 60 m (20 ft to 200 ft) Accuracy ≤3 mm at 10 m (≤1/8 in at 30 ft) 4 °...

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