Fluke 9116A User Manual page 9

• DO NOT connect this unit to a non-grounded, non-polarized outlet.
• DO USE a ground fault interrupt device.
• HIGH VOLTAGE is used in the operation of this equipment. SEVERE
INJURY OR DEATH may result if personnel fail to observe safety pre-
cautions. Before working inside the equipment, turn power off and dis-
connect power cord.
• If this equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer,
the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.
• Before initial use, or after transport, or after storage in humid or semi-hu-
mid environments, or anytime the instrument has not been energized for
more than 10 days, the instrument needs to be energized for a "dry-out"
period of 2 hours before it can be assumed to meet all of the safety re-
quirements of the IEC 1010-1. If the product is wet or has been in a wet
environment, take necessary measures to remove moisture prior to apply-
ing power such as storage in a low humidity temperature chamber
operating at 50°C for 4 hours or more.
• This unit contains ceramic fiber or other refractories, which can result in
the following:
May be irritating to skin, eyes, and respiratory tract.
May be harmful if inhaled.
May contain or form cristobalite (crystalline silica) with use at high tem-
peratures (above 1600°F) which can cause severe respiratory disease.
Possible cancer hazard based on tests with laboratory animals. Animal
studies to date are inconclusive. No human exposure studies with this
product have been reported.
Service personnel coming into contact with these materials should take
proper precautions when handling them. Before maintaining this equip-
ment, read the applicable MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets).
• HIGH TEMPERATURES PRESENT in this equipment FIRES AND
SEVERE BURNS may result if personnel fail to observe safety precau-
tions.
• DO NOT use this unit for any application other than calibration work.
• DO NOT use this unit in environments other than those listed in the user's
manual.
• Continuous use of this equipment at high temperatures for extended peri-
ods of time requires caution.
• Completely unattended high temperature operation is not recom-
mended for safety reasons.
• In the unlikely event that the heat pipe should leak: DO NOT attempt to
put out the fire with water or chemical fire extinguishers. SMOTHER
THE FIRE WITH DRY SODA ASH. See the Material Safety Data
Sheet (MSDS).
• Follow all safety guidelines listed in the user's manual.
1 Before You Start
Safety Information
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