Fluke PLS 3R User manual

3R, 3G
5R, 5G
Point Laser Levels
Users Manual
02/2020
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LIMITED WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
This Fluke product will be free from defects in material and workmanship for three years from the date of purchase. This
warranty does not cover fuses, disposable batteries, or damage from accident, neglect, misuse, alteration, contamination,
or abnormal conditions of operation or handling. Resellers are not authorized to extend any other warranty on Fluke’s
behalf. To obtain service during the warranty period, contact your nearest Fluke authorized service center to obtain return
authorization information, then send the product to that Service Center with a description of the problem.
THIS WARRANTY IS YOUR ONLY REMEDY. NO OTHER WARRANTIES, SUCH AS FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, ARE EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. FLUKE IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LOSSES, ARISING FROM ANY CAUSE OR THEORY. Since some states or countries do
not allow the exclusion or limitation of an implied warranty or of incidental or consequential damages, this limitation of liability
may not apply to you.
Fluke Corporation Fluke Europe B.V. ООО «Флюк СИАЙЭС»
P.O. Box 9090 P.O. Box 1186 125167, г. Москва,
Everett, 98206-9090 5602 BD Eindhoven Ленинградский проспект дом 37,
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11/99

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Table Of Contents
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 1
How to Contact Fluke............................................................................................................................ 1
Safety Information................................................................................................................................. 1
Product Familiarization.......................................................................................................................... 4
Features.......................................................................................................................................... 4
Lasers and Optical Glass................................................................................................................ 5
Controls .......................................................................................................................................... 6
Center Point and Accessory Mount ................................................................................................ 7
Use the Product .................................................................................................................................... 8
New Horizontal or Diagonal Alignment ........................................................................................... 8
Existing Horizontal or Diagonal Alignment...................................................................................... 9
Plumb Marks................................................................................................................................... 10
New Plumb Marks................................................................................................................... 10
Existing Item Plumb Check..................................................................................................... 11
Square Marks (5R, 5G Only) .......................................................................................................... 12
Check Product Accuracy....................................................................................................................... 13
Checking the Horizontal Leveling Accuracy.................................................................................... 13
Plumb Accuracy .............................................................................................................................. 15
Accessories........................................................................................................................................... 16
Maintenance.......................................................................................................................................... 16
Clean the Product ........................................................................................................................... 16
Batteries.......................................................................................................................................... 17
RBP5 Rechargeable Battery........................................................................................................... 17
Housing Glass Insert ...................................................................................................................... 18
Specications........................................................................................................................................ 19
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Introduction
The 3R, 3G, 5R, and 5G Point Laser Levels (the Product) are battery-powered, self-leveling, professional grade
instruments. The 3R and 5R emit red point lasers. The 3G and 5G emit green point lasers. The 3R and 3G emit point lasers
90 ° up, down, and forward from the Product. The 5R and 5G emit point lasers 90 ° up, down, left, right, and forward from
the Product. Use the Product to layout reference points and to make sure conditions are level and plumb.
How to Contact Fluke
To contact Fluke, call one of the following telephone numbers:
• Technical Support USA: 1-800-44-FLUKE (1-800-443-5853)
• Calibration/Repair USA: 1-888-99-FLUKE (1-888-993-5853)
• Canada: 1-800-36-FLUKE (1-800-363-5853)
• Europe: [phone]
• Japan: [phone]
• Singapore: [phone]
• China: [phone]
• Brazil: [phone]
• Anywhere in the world: [phone]
Or, visit the PLS website at www.plslaser.com.
To view, print, or download the latest manual supplement, visit www.plslaser.com.
Safety Information
A Warning identies conditions and actions that pose hazards to the user; a Caution identies conditions and procedures
that damage to the Product or the equipment under test.
W* Warning
To prevent eye damage and personal injury:
• Read all safety information before you use the Product.
• Carefully read all instructions.

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• Do not alter the Product and use only as specied, or the protection supplied by the Product can be
compromised.
• Do not use the Product if it operates incorrectly.
• Do not use the Product if it is altered or damaged.
• Use the Product only as specied or hazardous laser radiation exposure can occur.
• Do not look into the laser. Do not point laser directly at persons or animals or indirectly o󰀨 reective surfaces.
• Do not look directly into the laser with optical tools (for example, binoculars, telescopes, microscopes).
Optical tools can focus the laser and be dangerous to the eye.
• Do not open the Product. The laser beam is dangerous to eyes.
• Batteries contain hazardous chemicals that can cause burns or explode. If exposure to chemicals occurs,
clean with water and get medical aid.
• Do not disassemble the battery.
• Repair the Product before use if the battery leaks.
• The battery door must be closed and locked before you operate the Product.
• 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.
• Replace the batteries when the low battery indicator shows to prevent incorrect measurements.
• Be sure that the battery polarity is correct to prevent battery leakage.
• Use only Fluke approved power adapters to charge the battery.
• Do not short the battery terminals together.
• Do not disassemble or crush battery cells and battery packs.
• Do not keep cells or batteries in a container where the terminals can be shorted.
• Do not put battery cells and battery packs near heat or re. Do not put in sunlight.
Table 1 is a list of the symbols that can be used on the Product or in this manual.
Table 1. Symbols
Symbol Description Symbol Description
Consult user documentation. PConforms to European Union directives.
WWARNING. RISK OF
DANGER. Conforms to relevant Australian Safety and EMC standards.
*WARNING. LASER
RADIATION.
Risk of eye damage.
Conforms to relevant South Korean EMC Standards.

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Table 1. Symbols
Symbol Description Symbol Description
Battery Low battery indicator.
=
This product complies with the WEEE Directive marking requirements. The a󰀩xed label indicates that
you must not discard this electrical/electronic product in domestic household waste. Product Category:
With reference to the equipment types in the WEEE Directive Annex I, this product is classed as category
9 “Monitoring and Control Instrumentation” product. Do not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal
waste.
Indicates a Class 2 laser. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM The following text may appear with the symbol
on the product label: “IEC/EN 60825-1:2014. Complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 except for
deviations pursuant to Laser Notice 50, dated June 24, 2007.” In addition, the following pattern on the
label will indicate wavelength and optical power: λ = xxxnm, x.xxmW.
Note
In colder climates, the Product needs sucient time to warm up to achieve the stated accuracy
measurements. Turn on both the horizontal and vertical lasers and wait 3 minutes before you take a
measurement. When you move the Product between environments with large dierences in ambient
temperature, allow for an additional adjustment time.

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Product Familiarization
The manual explains features for multiple models. Because models have di󰀨erent features and accessories, not all of the
information in the manual may apply to your Product.
Features
Use Table 2 to identify the features and standard accessories of your Product.
Table 2. Features
1
5
4
A Fluke Compa ny
44mm
(1.71In)
61mm
(2.4In)
In
2
2
1”
0.5”
0.5”
1”
1.5”
2”
3
3
4
5
1
1cm
6
23
Item Description 3R, 3G Z 3R, 3G KIT 5R, 5G Z 5R, 5G KIT
1The Product
2BP5 alkaline battery pack
3Rechargeable battery pack and power supply
4Magnetic L-bracket
5Floor stand
6Pendulum layout target
7Magnetic reective target [1]
Not
shown
Nylon pouch
Tool box
[1] The 3R and 5R kits include a red magnetic reextive target. The 3G and 5G kits include a green magnetic reextive
target.
Standard accessory Optional accessory

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Lasers and Optical Glass
Table 3 shows the lasers and optical glass.
Table 3. Lasers and Optical Glass
1a
2a
2b
5
3
6
4
1b
Item Description Item Description
190 ° horizontal point lasers (5R, 5G only) 4Housing glass insert
290 ° vertical point lasers 5Optical glass
390 ° forward point laser 6Housing glass insert screws

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Controls
Table 4 lists the Controls of the Product.
Table 4. Controls
3
2
1
4
5
67
Item Description Function
1Power button Turns on or o󰀨 the lasers.
2Laser LED Shows green when at least one laser is on.
3Lock LED Shows green when the laser lock is enabled.
4Battery LED Shows red when the batteries need to be replaced.
5Laser lock switch Slides to lock or unlock the lasers.
6Laser unlock position
The self-leveling feature, keeps the lasers visible when the Product tilts ≤4 °
in any direction.
When the Product tilts >4 ° in any direction, the lasers do not show. The
Laser indicator LED stays green to indicate that when you return the Product
to an upright position, the lasers show again.
7Laser lock position
Keeps the lasers visible even when you tilt the Product >4 °. The lasers blink
twice every 5 seconds to indicate the self-leveling feature is disabled. Use to
align items diagonally such as a stair rail.