Fluke 17B - Introduction; Safety Information; Safe Working Practices

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15B & 17B
Multimeters
Introduction
XWWarning
To avoid electric shock or personal injury,
read "Safety Information” and all Warnings
before using the Meter.
The Fluke Model 15B and Model 17B Multimeters
(hereafter referred to as “the Meter”) are 4,000 count
instruments.
This equipment is intended for use in business
environments and is not to be used in homes. The Meter
is battery powered with a digital display.
Except where noted, the descriptions and instructions in
this Users Manual apply to both the Model 15B and
Model 17B Multimeters.
Unless otherwise identified, all illustrations show the
Model 17B.
Safety Information
The Fluke Model 15B and 17B comply with IEC 61010-
1:2001 Second Edition CAT II 1000 V, CAT III 600 V
overvoltage standards. See Specifications.
Use the Meter only as specified in this manual, otherwise
the protection provided by the Meter may be impaired.
In this manual, a Warning identifies conditions and
actions that pose hazards to the user.
A Caution identifies conditions and actions that may
damage the Meter or the equipment under test.
International symbols used on the Meter and in this
manual are explained in Table 1.
Safe Working Practices
Review the safety information and comply with the safe
working practices on pages 2 and 3.