User's Manual

3000 FC
Users Manual
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A 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.
A list of symbols used on the Product and in this manual
is in Table 1.
 Warning
To prevent possible electrical shock, fire, or
personal injury:
• Carefully read all instructions.
• Use the Product only as specified, or the
protection supplied by the Product can
be compromised.
• Limit operation to the specified
measurement category, voltage, or
amperage ratings.
• Do not use the Product around explosive
gas, vapor, or in damp or wet
environments.
• Do not touch voltages > 30 V ac rms,
42 V ac peak, or 60 V dc.
• Do not exceed the Measurement
Category (CAT) rating of the lowest rated
individual component of a Product,
probe, or accessory.
• Measure a known voltage first to make
sure that the Product operates correctly.
• Do not use, and disable the Product if it
is damaged.
• Do not work alone.
• 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.
• Replace the batteries when the low
battery indicator shows to prevent
incorrect measurements.
• The battery door must be closed and
locked before you operate the Product.