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Chapter 2 
Preparing the Meter for Operation 
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Introduction........................................................................................................ 2-3 
Unpacking and Inspecting the Meter .................................................................  2-3
 
Contacting Fluke................................................................................................  2-3 
Storing and Shipping the Meter .........................................................................  2-3 
Power Considerations ........................................................................................  2-3 
Selecting the Line Voltage ............................................................................  2-4 
Replacing the Fuses.......................................................................................  2-4 
Line-Power Fuse .......................................................................................  2-4 
Current-Input Fuses...................................................................................  2-5 
Connecting to Line Power .................................................................................  2-7 
Turning Power On .............................................................................................  2-8 
Adjusting the Bail ..............................................................................................  2-8 
Installing the Meter into an Equipment Rack ....................................................  2-8 
Cleaning the Meter.............................................................................................  2-9 
Fluke 45 Emulation............................................................................................  2-9 
Illuminating All Display Segments....................................................................  2-10 
 
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