Safety Information - Fluke 28 II Ex Calibration Information Manual

28 II Ex
Calibration Information

Safety Information

A Warning identifies conditions and procedures that are dangerous to the user. A
Caution identifies conditions and procedures that can cause damage to the Product or the
equipment under test.
To prevent possible electrical shock, fire, or personal injury:
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Use the Product only as specified, or the protection
supplied by the Product can be compromised.
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The battery door must be closed and locked before you
operate the Product.
•
Replace the batteries when the low battery indicator ()
shows to prevent incorrect measurements.
•
Remove all probes, test leads, and accessories before the
battery door is opened.
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Do not use test leads if they are damaged. Examine the test
leads for damaged insulation, exposed metal, or if the wear
indicator shows. Check test lead continuity.
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Do not apply more than the rated voltage, between the
terminals or between each terminal and earth ground.
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Limit operation to the specified measurement category,
voltage, or amperage ratings.
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Do not operate the Product with covers removed or the
case open. Hazardous voltage exposure is possible.
•
Do not touch voltages > 30 V ac rms, 42 V ac peak, or 60 V
dc.
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Use the correct terminals, function, and range for
measurements.
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Do not work alone.
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Measure a known voltage first to make sure that the
Product operates correctly.
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Use only cables with correct voltage ratings.
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Use only current probes, test leads, and adapters supplied
with the Product.
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Do not exceed the Measurement Category (CAT) rating of
the lowest rated individual component of a Product, probe,
or accessory.
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Connect the common test lead before the live test lead and
remove the live test lead before the common test lead.
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