Fluke a3001 FC, Calibration Manual

a3001 FC 

Calibration Manual 

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Safety Information 

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Warning

 identifies 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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Use the Product only as specified, or the protection 
supplied by the Product can be compromised. 

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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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Do not use the Product around explosive gas, vapor, or in 
damp or wet environments. 

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Do not use the Product if it is 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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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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Have an approved technician repair the Product. 

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Use only specified replacement parts. 

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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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Do not work alone. 

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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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De-energize the circuit or wear personal protective 
equipment in compliance with local requirements before 
you apply or remove the Flexible Current Probe. 

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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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Remove the input signals before you clean the Product.