Fluke 1623-2 - Safety Information

1623-2
Users Manual
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Safety Information
A Warning identifies hazardous 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.
 Warning
To prevent possible electrical shock, fire, or personal injury:
• Read all safety information before you use the Product.
• Use the Product only as specified, or the protection supplied by
the Product can be compromised.
• Do not use the Product if it operates incorrectly.
• Do not use the Product if it is damaged.
• 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.
• Do not use the Product around explosive gas, vapor, or in damp or
wet environments.
• Do not apply more than the rated voltage, between the terminals or
between each terminal and earth ground.
• Use only current probes, test leads, and adapters supplied with the
Product.
• Do not use a current measurement as an indication that a circuit is
safe to touch. A voltage measurement is necessary to know if a
circuit is hazardous.
• 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.
• Do not connect directly to mains.
• Do not touch voltages >30 V ac rms, 42 V ac peak, or 60 V dc.