Fluke 271 manual Getting Started Manual

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Getting Started Manual

•The apparatus shall be disconnected from all voltage sources before it is opened for any adjustment, replacement, maintenance or repair.

•Any adjustment, maintenance and repair of the opened instrument under voltage shall be avoided as far as possible and, if inevitable, shall be carried out only by a skilled person who is aware of the haz- ard involved.

•Make sure that only fuses with the required rated current and of the specified type are used for re- placement. The use of makeshift fuses and the short-circuiting of fuse holders is prohibited.

Caution

If the instrument is clearly defective, has been subject to mechanical damage, excessive moisture or chemical corrosion the safety protection may be impaired and the apparatus should be withdrawn from use and returned for checking and repair.

Note

This instrument uses a Lithium button cell for non-volatile memory battery back-up. Typical battery life is 5 years. In the event of replacement becoming necessary, replace only with a cell of the correct type, a 3 V Li/Mn02 20 mm button cell type 2032. Do not mix with solid waste stream. Do not cut open, incinerate, expose to temperatures above 60 °C or attempt to recharge. Used batteries should be disposed of by a qualified recycler or hazardous ma- terials handler. Contact your authorized Fluke Service Center for recycling information.

Caution

Do not wet the instrument when cleaning it and in particular use only a soft dry cloth to clean the LCD win- dow.

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