Installation; Bath Environment; Dry-Out" Period; Bath Preparation And Filling - Fluke 7080 User Manual

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Installation

CAUTION: Before placing the bath in service READ SECTION 6 ENTI-
TLED BATH USE.
This bath is not designed to be portable. Therefore, moving the bath once it has
been installed should be kept to a minimum.
The fluid can splash causing injury or if the bath and cart tip, the fluid could
cause damage to the surrounding area and personal injury to personnel.
If the bath must be moved, be sure to drain the fluid to prevent any injury. The
bath is not designed to be lifted. The wheels allow it to be rolled. If the unit
must be lifted, contact an Authorized Service Center.
WARNING: Never move a bath that is full of fluid. This action could be
extremely dangerous and could result in personal injury to the person
moving the bath.
5.1

Bath Environment

The Model 7080/7081 Bath is a precision instrument which should be located
in an appropriate environment. The location should be free of drafts, extreme
temperatures and temperature changes, dirt, etc. The surface where the bath is
placed must be level.
If used at higher temperatures where fluid vaporization is significant, a fume
hood should be used.
Allow sufficient air circulation by leaving at least six inches of space between
the bath and nearby objects. Provide overhead clearance to allow for safe and
easy insertion and removal of probes for calibration. DO NOT place under a
cabinet or other structure. Allow for overhead clearance.
5.2

"Dry-out" Period

Before initial use, after transport, and any time the instrument has not been en-
ergized for more than 10 days, the bath will need to be energized for a
"dry-out" period of 1-2 hours before it can be assumed to meet all of the safety
requirements of the IEC 1010-1.
5.3

Bath Preparation and Filling

The Model 7080/7081 Bath is not provided with a fluid. Various fluids are
available from Hart Scientific and other sources. Depending on the desired tem-
perature range, any of the following fluids, as well as others, may be used in
the bath:
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