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User's Guide
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Installation
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Caution
Read the
Bath Use
section before placing the bath in service.
Incorrect handling can damage the bath and void the warranty.
This bath is not designed to be portable. Therefore, moving the bath once it has
been installed should be kept to a minimum.
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Warning
Never move a bath that is full of fluid. This action could be
extremely dangerous and could result in personal injury to the
person moving the bath.
If the bath is going to be placed in an area where it will need to be moved
frequently, a special cart can be designed to accommodate the bath making the
bath much more portable. Fluke Calibration sells carts designed for these baths.
However, even with a cart the bath should not be moved full of fluid. The fluid
can splash causing injury or if the bath and cart tip, the fluid could cause damage
to the surrounding area and personal injury to personnel.
If the bath must be moved, be sure to drain the fluid to prevent any injury. The
side of the bath with the compressor is heavier than the tank side. To safely
move the bath, two people are required.
Bath Environment
The bath is a precision instrument which should be located in an appropriate
environment. The location should be free of drafts, extreme temperatures and
temperature changes, dirt, etc. The surface where the bath is placed must be
level.
If used at higher temperatures where fluid vaporization is significant, a fume hood
should be used.
“Dry-out” Period
Before initial use, after transport, and any time the instrument has not been
energized for more than 10 days, the bath will need to be energized for a “dry-
out” period of 1-2 hours before it can be assumed to meet all of the safety
requirements of the IEC 1010-1.
Bath Preparation and Filling
The bath is not provided with a fluid. Various fluids are available from Fluke
Calibration and other sources. Depending on the desired temperature range, any
of the following fluids, as well as others, may be used in the bath:
•
Water
•
Ethylene
Glycol/Water
•
Methanol
•
Mineral
oil
•
Silicone
oil
Fluids are discussed in detail in the
Bath Fluid
section.