Fluke 73 III User manual

Supplement
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Manual Title: 73 Series III Instruction Sheet
Part Number: 1646063 Supplement Issue: 1
Print Date: Feb. 2002 Issue Date: 8/04
Revision/Date: Page Count: 3
This supplement contains information
necessary to ensure the accuracy of the
above manual.

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Change #1
On the first panel, under Warning, add the following:
Do not use this meter in a manner not
specified by the instruction sheet or the
protection provided by the meter may be
impaired.
Under General Specifications, change the following:
From: Shock, Vibration per MIL-T-PRF 28800F
Class III, Sinusoidal,
Non Operating.
To: Vibration per MIL-PRF-28800 for
a Class II instrument.
Shock 1 Meter drop per IEC
61010-1:2001.
From: Safety 600 VCAT II per
ANS/ISA S82.01-1994,
EN 61010-1: 1993, CSA
C22.2 No 1010.1-92,
UL 3111-1.
To: Safety Complies with ANSI/ISA
S82.01-2004, CSA 22.2
No. 1010.1:2004 to 600
V Overvoltage Category
II, listed to UL61010-1.
Licensed by TÜV to
EN61010-1.
Change #2
Under Continuity Test ( R):
Change: (resistance <210 e)
To: (resistance <150 e)

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Change #3
On the first panel, under Safety Information, add the
following:
•If this product is used in a manner not specified by the
manufacturer, the protection provided by the
equipment may be impaired.
•Before use, verify the meter’s operation by measuring
a known voltage.
•Avoid working alone.
•Adhere to local and national safety codes. Individual
protective equipment must be used to prevent shock
and arc blast injury where hazardous live conductors
are exposed.
On the first panel, under Safety Information, replace the first
bullet:
From: Never use the meter if the meter or test leads look
damaged.
To: Do not use the meter if it is damaged. Before you
use the meter, inspect the case. Look for cracks or
missing plastic. Pay particular attention to the
insulation surrounding the connectors.
Inspect the test leads for damaged insulation or
exposed metal. Check the test leads for continuity.
Replace damaged test leads before you use the
meter.
On the first panel, prior to the Warning, add the following
Caution:
Caution
To avoid possible damage to the meter
or to the equipment under test, follow
these guidelines:

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•Disconnect circuit power and discharge
all high-voltage capacitors before testing
resistance,continuity, or diodes.
•Use the proper terminals, function, and
range for your measurements.
•Before measuring current, check the
meter’s fuses and turn power OFF to the
circuit before connecting the meter to the
circuit.