Fluke 1000FLT User manual

July 2014
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1000FLT
Fluorescent Light Tester
Users Manual

LIMITED WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
The main body of this Fluke product will be free from defects in material and workmanship for three years from the date of purchase. The
rod extender will be free from defects in material and workmanship for one year 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
P.O. Box 9090
Everett, WA 98206-9090
U.S.A.
Fluke Europe B.V.
P.O. Box 1186
5602 BD Eindhoven
The Netherlands

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Table of Contents
Title Page
Introduction.................................................................................................................... 1
How to Contact Fluke .................................................................................................... 1
Safety Information.......................................................................................................... 1
Before You Start ............................................................................................................ 3
Power On and Off .......................................................................................................... 3
Battery ...................................................................................................................... 3
Beeper On and Off.................................................................................................... 4
Rod Extender................................................................................................................. 4
Controls ......................................................................................................................... 5
Lamp Test................................................................................................................. 6
Ballast Test ............................................................................................................... 7
Non-Contact Voltage Test (VoltAlert™) .................................................................... 8
Pin Test..................................................................................................................... 10
Ballast Type Test ...................................................................................................... 11
Product Care ................................................................................................................. 13
How to Clean ............................................................................................................ 13
Battery Replacement ................................................................................................ 14
Rod Extender Replacement...................................................................................... 15
Specifications ................................................................................................................ 16

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List of Tables
Table Title Page
1. Symbols ................................................................................................................................ 3
2. 1000FLT Features and Controls ........................................................................................... 5
3. Lamp Test............................................................................................................................. 6
4. Ballast Test ........................................................................................................................... 7
5. Non-Contact Voltage Test..................................................................................................... 9
6. Pin Test................................................................................................................................. 10
7. Ballast Type Test .................................................................................................................. 12
8. Replaceable Parts ................................................................................................................ 13

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List of Figures
Figure Title Page
1. Rod Extender........................................................................................................................ 4
2. Optical Sensor for Ballast Type Test .................................................................................... 11
3. Battery Replacement ............................................................................................................ 14
4. Rod Extender Replacement.................................................................................................. 15

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Introduction
The Fluke 1000FLT Fluorescent Light Tester (Product) is
an easy-to-use tool that tests fluorescent lamps, lamp pins,
ballasts, and non-contact voltage (NCV). The Product
includes a built-in rod extender that allows you to reach up
to 1 meter (3 feet) for easier access to high fixtures.
How to Contact Fluke
To contact Fluke, call one of the following telephone
numbers:
•USA: 1-800-760-4523
•Canada: 1-800-36-FLUKE (1-800-363-5853)
•Europe: [phone]
•Japan: [phone]
•Singapore: [phone]
•Anywhere in the world: [phone]
Or, visit Fluke's website at www.fluke.com.
To register your Product, visit http://register.fluke.com.
To view, print, or download the latest manual supplement,
visit http://us.fluke.com/usen/support/manuals.
Safety Information
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.
 Warning
To prevent possible electrical shock, fire, or
personal injury:
•Read all safety information before you use the
Product.
•Carefully read all instructions.
•Do not use VoltAlertif the LED test indicator
does not blink when you enable the function.
•Test VoltAlerton a known voltage source
before and after use to make sure the Product
functions properly.

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•When using VoltAlert, if the test indicator
does not glow or the beeper does not sound,
hazardous voltage could still be present.
VoltAlertindicates active voltage in the
presence of electric fields of sufficient
strength generated by the source (MAINS)
voltage. If the field strength is low, the
Product may not provide indication of
hazardous voltages. Lack of an indication
may occur if the Product is unable to sense
the presence of voltage which may be
influenced by several factors including, but
not limited to:
-Shielded wire/cables
-Adjacent grounded conductors
-Thickness and type of insulation
-Distance from the voltage source
-Fully-isolated users that prevent an
effective ground
-Receptacles in recessed sockets and/or
differences in socket design
-Condition of the Product and batteries
•Use the Product only as specified, or the
protection supplied by the Product can be
compromised.
•Do not use the Product around explosive gas,
vapor, or in damp or wet environments.
•Do not use the Product if it operates
incorrectly.
•Disable the Product if it is damaged.
•Keep fingers behind the finger guards on the
Product.
•Do not connect directly to mains.
•Close and lock the battery door before you
operate the Product.
•Do not allow the rod extender to contact live
voltage source.
•Do not touch the rod extender while
performing the LAMP TEST. While the LAMP
TEST source voltage is not considered
hazardous for electric shock or electric burn,
the source can cause mild pain or surprise.
•For use by competent personnel only.