Fluke 1595A - Manual (Page 11)

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Before You Start
Safety Information
1 Before You Start
1.1 Symbols Used
Table 1 lists the symbols that may be used on the instrument or in this manual and the meaning of each
symbol.
Table 1 Symbols
Symbol Description Symbol Description
AC (Alternating Current) PE Ground
AC-DC Hot Surface (Burn Hazard)
Battery
Read the User’s Guide
(Important Information)
Complies with European Union
directives
Off
DC On
Double Insulated Standby Indication
Electric Shock
Canadian Standards
Association
Fuse C-TICK Australian EMC mark
Ground
The European Waste Electrical
and Electronic Equipment
(WEEE) Directive (2002/96/EC)
mark.
1.2 Safety Information
This instrument is compliant to EN 61010-1 {2 nd Edition}, and CAN/CSA 22.2 No 61010.1-04, Pollution
Degree 2. This instrument is designed for indoor use only. Use this instrument only as specified in this manual.
Otherwise, the protection provided by the instrument may be impaired.
The following definitions apply to the terms “Warning” and “Caution”.
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“WARNING” identifies conditions and actions that may pose hazards to the user.
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“CAUTION” identifies conditions and actions that may damage the instrument being used.
1.2.1 WARNINGS
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DO NOT use this unit in environments other than those listed in the User’s Guide.
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Follow all safety guidelines listed in the User’s Guide.
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Calibration equipment should only be used by trained personnel.
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This instrument can measure extreme temperatures. Precautions must be taken to prevent personal
injury or damage to objects. Probes may be extremely hot or cold. Cautiously handle probes to prevent
personal injury. Carefully place probes on a heat/cold resistant surface or rack until they reach room
temperature.
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DO NOT operate near flammable materials.
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Use only a grounded AC mains supply of the appropriate voltage to power the instrument.