FLUKE TIS20+ Thermal Imager 9HZ

Safety Information

Safety Information

A Warning identifies hazardous conditions and procedures that are dangerous to the user. To prevent possible electrical shock, fire, or personal injury and for safe operation of the Product:

• Read all safety information before you use the Product.
• Carefully read all instructions.
• Do not alter the Product and use only as specified, or the protection supplied by the Product can be compromised.
• Do not use the Product if it is altered or damaged.
• Do not put battery cells and battery packs near heat or fire. Do not put in sunlight.
• Do not disassemble or crush battery cells and battery packs.
• Use only Fluke-approved power adapters to charge the battery.
• Keep cells and battery packs clean and dry. Clean dirty connectors with a dry, clean cloth.
• Batteries contain hazardous chemicals that can cause burns or explode. If exposure to chemicals occurs, clean with water and get medical aid.
• Disconnect the battery charger and move the Product or battery to a cool, non-flammable location if the rechargeable battery becomes hot (>50 °C) during the charge period.
• Replace the rechargeable battery after 5 years of moderate use or 2 years of heavy use. Moderate use is defined as recharging twice a week. Heavy use is defined as discharged to cutoff and recharged daily.
• Do not short the battery terminals together.
• Do not keep cells or batteries in a container where the terminals can be shorted.
• Do not look into the laser. Do not point the laser directly at persons or animals or indirectly off reflective 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. Have the Product repaired only through an
  approved technical site.
• Do not use laser viewing glasses as laser protection glasses. Laser viewing glasses are used only for better visibility of the laser in bright light.
• See emissivity information for actual temperatures. Reflective objects result in lower than actual temperature measurements. These objects can pose a burn hazard.
• Do not put metal objects into connectors.
• Use only specified replacement parts.
• Have an approved technician repair the Product.
• Do not use the Product for medical reasons. The Product is intended for equipment evaluation only and should never be used in diagnostics, treatment, or any other capacity where the Product would come in contact with a patient.

For additional safety information, visit the Fluke Safety Resource Center.