Fluke 87V Ex - General Safety Information; ATEX Safety Information

87V EX
Calibration Manual
2
Precautions and Safety Information
In this manual, a Warning identifies conditions and actions that pose hazard(s) to the
user; a Caution identifies conditions and actions that may damage the Meter or the test
instruments.
General Safety Information
The Meter complies with:
• EN61010-1:2001
• ANSI/ISA S82.01-2004
• CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 1010.1:2004
• Measurement Category III, 1000V, Pollution Degree 2
• Measurement Category IV, 600V, Pollution Degree 2
• Industrial use in potentially explosive areas of zone 1 or 2, according to ATEX
requirements (ATEX 137)(see the ATEX safety instructions & regulations section)
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.
Electrical symbols used on the Meter and in this manual are explained in Table 1.
To ensure safe operation of the Meter, fully observe all instructions and warnings
contained in this manual.
ATEX Safety Information
This manual contains information and safety regulations that must be followed to ensure
safe, reliable operation of the Meter in hazardous areas under the described conditions.
Failure to follow the information and instructions can have dangerous consequences, or
may contravene applicable legislation.
Please take the time to read through the Users Manual before you start using the Meter.
To ensure safe operation of this Meter, fully observe all instructions and warnings
contained in this manual.
XW Warning
To avoid possible electric shock or personal injury while
working in EX-HAZARDOUS areas, follow these guidelines:
• Do not open the Meter while in an Ex-hazardous area.
• Change the Meter’s battery only outside Ex-hazardous areas.
• Do not carry additional or spare batteries in Ex-hazardous areas.
• Use only type-approved batteries in the Meter. Refer to the
“Replacing the Battery” section for a list of approved batteries.
• Do not replace fuses while in an Ex-hazardous area.
• Use only fuses approved for Ex-hazardous areas in this Meter. See
the “Replacing the Fuses” section for a list of approved fuses.
• After using the Meter on a non-i.s. protected circuit, observe a 3-
minute rest period before taking the Meter into an Ex-hazardous area.
• The Meter must be completely and securely fitted in the red holster
while it is in an Ex-hazardous area.