Fluke 561 Infrared Thermometer Optics 12/1 -40 to +550 °C 2558118 User Manual

Product codes
2558118
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561 HVACPro 
Users Manual 
Safety Information 
WWarning 
A Warning identifies conditions and actions that pose hazards to the user. To avoid electrical 
shock or personal injury, follow these guidelines: 
  * Do not point laser directly at eye or indirectly off reflective surfaces. 
  Before using the Thermometer inspect the case. Do not use the Thermometer if it appears 
damaged. Look for cracks or missing plastic.  
  Replace the batteries as soon as the battery indicator (B) appears.  
  Do not use the Thermometer if it operates abnormally. Protection may be impaired. When 
in doubt, have the Thermometer serviced.  
  Do not operate the Thermometer around explosive gas, vapor, or dust.  
  Do not connect the optional external probe to live electrical circuits. 
  To avoid a burn hazard, remember that highly reflective objects will often result in lower 
than actual temperature measurements. 
  Do not use in a manner not specified by this manual or the protection supplied by the 
equipment may be impaired. 
Caution 
To avoid damaging the thermometer or the equipment under test protect them from the 
following: 
  EMF (electro-magnetic fields) from arc welders, induction heaters, etc. 
  Static electricity. 
  Thermal shock (caused by large or abrupt ambient temperature changes- allow 30 minutes 
for the Thermometer to stabilize before use). 
  Do not leave the Thermometer on or near objects of high temperature. 
 
 
Table 1 and Figure 1 show various symbols and safety markings that are on the Thermometer and in this 
manual. 
Table 1. Symbols 
Symbol Explanation 
Risk of danger. Important information. See Manual. 
Warning. Laser. 
Conforms to requirements of European Union and European Free Trade 
Association (EFTA) 
Do not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal waste. Contact Fluke or 
a qualified recycler for disposal. 
B 
Battery 
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Chinese manufacturing mark for products manufactured in the Peoples 
Republic of China (PRC)