Radio Shack 2200087 - Maintenance and Troubleshooting; Replacing the Fuses

4.
Touch
the
thermocouples
probe
to
the
object
you
want
to test.
Wait
until
the
reading
stabilizes.
Note:
+
Apply
coolant
to
the
metal
head
of
the
thermocouple's
probe
to
quicken
the
process
of
temperature
detection.
+
When
the
device's
temperature
is
above
140°F
(60°C),
remove
the
thermocouple
once
the
reading
stabilizes.
The
thermocouple
cannot
work
at
high
temperature
for
extended
periods
of
time.
Replacing
the
Fuses
If
the
meter
stops
working,
replace
one
or
both
of
the
fuses.
The
spare
250V/500mA
sand-filled
ceramic
fuse,
and
250V/12A
sand-filed
ceramic
fuse
are
stored
in
the
holders
inside
the
cabinet
near
the
top
of
the
meter.
1.
Turn
off
the
meter and
disconnect
the
test
leads.
2.
Loosen
the
three
screws
from
the
back
cover
and
gently
pull
apart
the
case.
3.
Pullthe
red
ribbon
to
pop
out
the
fuse.
4.
Remove
the
spare
fuse
from
the
plastic
holder
and
insert
it
into
the
fuse
holder
through
the
loop
of
the
attached
ribbon.
Check
the
rating
of
the
fuse
carefully
and
choose
the
proper
one.
5.
Replace
the
back
cover
and
secure
it
with
the
screws.
F1
Spare
Fuse
F2
Spare
Fuse
O
Bl
o
=
I)
=
o
3
pabueapy
F1:250V/500mA
Sand-
Filled
Ceramic
Fuse
(Replace
with
Cooper
Bussmann
S501
series
fuse
only)
F2:250V/12A
Sand-
Filled
Ceramic
Fuse
(Replace
with
Cooper
Bussmann
ABC
series
fuse)
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