1630-2/1630-2 FC
Calibration Manual
2
Safety Information
A
Warning
identifies hazardous conditions and procedures that are dangerous to the user. A
Caution
identifies conditions and procedures that can cause damage to the Product or the equipment under test.
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Warning
To prevent possible electrical shock, fire, or personal injury:
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Carefully read all instructions.
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Read all safety information before you use the Product.
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Do not alter the Product and use only as specified, or the protection supplied by
the Product can be compromised.
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Do not use the Product around explosive gas, vapor, or in damp or wet
environments.
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Before each use, examine the Product. Look for cracks or missing pieces of the
clamp housing or output cable insulation. Also look for loose or weakened
components. Carefully examine the insulation around the jaws.
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Comply with local and national safety codes. Use personal protective
equipment (approved rubber gloves, face protection, and flame-resistant
clothes) to prevent shock and arc blast injury where hazardous live conductors
are exposed.
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Use Product-approved measurement category (CAT), voltage, and amperage
rated accessories (probes, test leads, and adapters) for all measurements.
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Do not use the Product if it is altered or damaged.
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Disable the Product if it is damaged.
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Do not use the Product if it operates incorrectly.
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Do not use the Product above its rated frequency.
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Limit operation to the specified measurement category, voltage, or amperage
ratings.
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Do not touch voltages >30 V ac rms, 42 V ac peak, or 60 V dc.
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Hold the Product behind the tactile barrier.
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The battery door must be closed and locked before you operate the Product.
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Replace the batteries when the low battery indicator shows to prevent incorrect
measurements.
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Remove the batteries if the Product is not used for an extended period of time,
or if stored in temperatures above 50
°
C. If the batteries are not removed,
battery leakage can damage the Product.
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Do not operate the Product with covers removed or the case open. Hazardous
voltage exposure is possible.
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Repair the Product before use if the battery leaks.
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Use only specified replacement parts.
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Have an approved technician repair the Product.
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Remove the input signals before you clean the Product.
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Do not operate within external low frequency magnetic fields >30A/m.
