Fluke Biomedical 451P - Manual (Page 13)

Ion Chamber Survey Meter
Safety Information
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• The battery door must be closed and locked before you
operate the Product.
• Replace the batteries when the low battery indicator shows
to prevent incorrect measurements.
• Comply with local and national safety codes. Use personal
protective equipment.
• Carefully read all instructions.
• Do not touch voltages > 30 V ac rms, 42 V ac peak, or
60 V dc.
• Do not use the Product around explosive gas, vapor, or in
damp or wet environments.
• Do not use and disable the Product if it is damaged.
• Do not use the Product if it operates incorrectly.
• Examine the case before you use the Product. Look for
cracks or missing plastic.
• Use this Product indoors only.
• Remove all accessories before the battery door is opened.
• If the device shows a relatively high radiation rate, it is
possible that the Product was contaminated. Be careful
when you replace or work on this Product. High radiation
rates can quickly cause the cumulative exposure of the
operator to increase, which increases the risk of injury.
• The check source contains radioactive materials, used for
the verification of the survey meter operation. Be careful
when you use and store the check source.