Fluke 1586A, User Manual

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1586A
Users Manual
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• Use the Product only as specified, or the protection supplied
by the Product can be compromised.
• Examine the case before you use the Product. Look for cracks
or missing plastic. Carefully look at the insulation around the
terminals.
• Do not use the Product if it operates incorrectly.
• Do not use and disable the Product if it is damaged.
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Use only the mains power cord and connector approved for
the voltage and plug configuration in your country and rated
for the Product.
•
Replace the mains power cord if the insulation is damaged or
if the insulation shows signs of wear.
•
Make sure the ground conductor in the mains power cord is
connected to a protective earth ground. Disruption of the
protective earth could put voltage on the chassis that could
cause death.
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Do not put the Product where access to the mains power cord
is blocked.
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Use only correct measurement category (CAT), voltage, and
amperage rated probes, test leads, and adapters for the
measurement.
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Use only cables with correct voltage ratings.
• Do not use test leads if they are damaged. Examine the test
leads for damaged insulation and measure a known voltage.
•
Do not exceed the Measurement Category (CAT) rating of the
lowest rated individual component of a Product, probe, or
accessory.
• Keep fingers behind the finger guards on the probes.
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Do not apply more than the rated voltage, between the
terminals or between each terminal and earth ground.
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Do not touch voltages >30 V ac rms, 42 V ac peak, or 60 V dc.
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Limit operation to the specified measurement category,
voltage, or amperage ratings.
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Measure a known voltage first to make sure that the Product
operates correctly.