Fluke SERIES II 51 - Manual (Page 5)

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Safety Information
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Safety Information
 Warning
A Warning identifies conditions and actions that pose hazards
to the user. To avoid electrical shock or personal injury, follow
these guidelines:
• Before using the thermometer inspect the case. Do not
use the thermometer if it appears damaged. Look for
cracks or missing plastic. Pay particular attention to the
insulation around the connectors.
• Disconnect the thermocouple(s) from the thermometer
before opening the case.
• Replace the batteries as soon as the battery indicator ()
appears. The possibility of false readings can lead to
personal injury.
• Do not use the thermometer if it operates abnormally.
Protection may be impaired. When in doubt, have the
thermometer serviced.
• Do not operate the thermometer around explosive gas,
vapor, or dust.
• Reflective objects result in lower than actual temperature
measurements. These objects pose a burn hazard.
• Do not connect to voltages >30 V ac rms, 42 V pk, 60 V dc
from earth ground.