Safety Information; Ex Safety Information; Operation; Immersion Depth And Usage - Fluke 1551A Ex User Manual

Safety Information

A Warning identifies conditions and actions that pose hazard(s) to the user. A Caution
identifies conditions and procedures that could cause Product damage, equipment under
test damage, or permanent loss of data.
General Safety Information is in the printed Safety Information document that ships with
the Product and at www.Fluke.com. More specific safety information is listed where
applicable.
If the Product overheats or is exposed to sudden physical shock, examine it for damage
that can cause a safety risk. If possible, compare the displayed temperature to a known
reference before Product use. If not sure, send the Product to Fluke Corporation. Refer to
"How to Contact Fluke".
Substitution of components will impair suitability for hazardous locations.

Ex Safety Information

This manual contains data and safety regulations that must be followed for safe, reliable
use of the Product in hazardous areas under the detailed conditions. If you do not follow
these instructions, personal injury or Product damage can occur. Violation of applicable
legislation can also occur. Read the full manual before you use the Product. To make sure
of safe Product operation, fully follow all instructions and warnings in the manual. If you
are not sure (due to translation and/or printing errors), refer to the English manual.
An "Ex-hazardous area," as used in this manual, refers to an area made hazardous by the
possible presence of flammable or explosive vapors. These areas are also referred to as
"hazardous locations."

Operation

Immersion Depth and Usage

To prevent possible damage to the Product or to equipment
under test, do not immerse the Probe beyond the maximum
immersion depth. This may damage its internal electronics.
The Product must be adequately immersed in the medium to make an accurate
temperature measurement.
Allow enough time for the Probe to stabilize before recording measurements. Use the
Stability Display to determine when the Probe has stabilized.
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