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Fluke PLS 6R User Manual

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6R, 6G
Point and Line Lasers
180R, 180G
Line Laser Levels
Users Manual
02/2020
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 02/2020 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 ............................1 How to Contact Fluke ......................... 1 Safety Information ..........................1 Product Familiarization ........................3 Features ............................3 Lasers and Optical Glass ........................ 4 Controls ............................5 Center Point and Accessory Mount ....................6 Use the Product ...........................
  • Page 4 6R, 6G, 180R, 180G Users Manual...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    • 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 6 6R, 6G, 180R, 180G Users Manual Table 1 is a list of the symbols that can be used on the Product or in this manual. Table 1. Symbols Symbol Description Symbol Description Consult user documentation. Conforms to European Union directives. WARNING.

  • Page 7: Product Familiarization

    Product Familiarization Product Familiarization information in the manual may apply to your Product. Features Use Table 2 to identify the features and standard accessories of your Product. Table 2. Features A Fluke Compa n y 1” 44mm (1.71 In) 0.5” 0.5”...

  • Page 8: Lasers And Optical Glass

    6R, 6G, 180R, 180G Users Manual Lasers and Optical Glass Table 3 shows the lasers and optical glass. Table 3. Lasers and Optical Glass Item Description Item Description Housing glass insert 90 ° horizontal point lasers (6R, 6G only) Optical glass 90 °...

  • Page 9: Controls

    6R, 6G, 180R, 180G Controls Controls Table 4 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. Battery LED Shows red when the batteries need to be replaced.

  • Page 10: Center Point And Accessory Mount

    6R, 6G, 180R, 180G Users Manual Center Point and Accessory Mount Figure 1 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 11: Use The Product

    6R, 6G, 180R, 180G Use the Product 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 12: New Vertical Alignment

    6R, 6G, 180R, 180G Users Manual New Vertical Alignment To identify new marks that are vertically aligned: Put the bottom of the Product on a stable surface. Turn on the vertical laser and aim the laser at the target area. See Figure 3. Put marks at the point where the vertical laser intersects the target area.

  • Page 13: Existing Item Alignment

    6R, 6G, 180R, 180G Existing Item Alignment Existing Item Alignment To determine if an existing item is level or aligned: Put the bottom of the Product on a stable surface. Aim the horizontal or vertical laser at the target area. Measure the distance from the item to the laser at various distances from the Product.

  • Page 14: Plumb Marks (6R, 6G Only)

    6R, 6G, 180R, 180G Users Manual 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: Place a cross mark on the point to be transposed. Center the down laser over the cross mark.

  • Page 15: Existing Item Plumb Check

    6R, 6G, 180R, 180G Existing Item Plumb Check Existing Item Plumb Check To determine if an existing item is plumb: Point either the up or down laser at the target area. 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 16: Check Product Accuracy

    6R, 6G, 180R, 180G Users Manual Check Product Accuracy Checking the Horizontal Leveling Accuracy A free measuring distance of 15 ft on a firm surface in front of two walls A and B is required for the check. Mount the tool onto a tripod, or place it on a firm and level surface 6'' from wall A. Switch the tool on. Set the lock to "unlock"...
  • Page 17 6R, 6G, 180R, 180G Check Product Accuracy Align the height of the tool (using a tripod or by underlaying, if required) in such a manner that the cross point of the laser lines is projected against the previously marked point on the wall B.

  • Page 18: Vertical Laser Accuracy

    6R, 6G, 180R, 180G Users Manual Vertical Laser Accuracy To check the accuracy of the vertical laser: Find a door jamb that has ~ 2.29m (7.5ft) clearance on both sides of the door and has a height of ~2m (6.5ft). Put a center mark on the door header an equal distance from both sides of the door jamb.

  • Page 19: Plumb Accuracy (6R, 6G Only)

    6R, 6G, 180R, 180G Plumb Accuracy (6R, 6G Only) Plumb Accuracy (6R, 6G Only) To check the accuracy of the plumb: Find a site that has a known vertical height X. Put unit on floor stand and place on the floor. Place a cross mark at the bottom of the site.

  • Page 20: Accessories

    6R, 6G, 180R, 180G Users Manual Accessories Table 6 is a list of the accessories available for the Product. Table 6. 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...

  • Page 21: Batteries

    6R, 6G, 180R, 180G Batteries Batteries Replace the batteries when the battery indicator LED is red. To install or replace AA batteries (see Figure 10): Open the battery compartment. Install three AA batteries. Observe the correct polarity. Close the battery compartment. 3 AA Figure 10.

  • Page 22: Housing Glass Insert

    6R, 6G, 180R, 180G Users Manual Housing Glass Insert If the optical glass is damaged, replace the housing glass insert. See Table 6 for the part number to order for your Product. To replace the housing glass insert (see Figure 11): Remove the five housing glass insert screws.
  • Page 23 6R, 6G, 180R, 180G Specifications Point laser diameter ≤4 mm at 5 m (6R and 6G only) Line laser width ≤2 mm at 5 m Temperature Operating -10 °C to 50 °C (14 °F to 122 °F) Storage With batteries -18 °C to 50 °C (-0.4 °F to 122 °F) Without batteries -20 °C to 70 °C (-13 °F to 158 °F)

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