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2. Safety & Environmental Information
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Xenon compact arc lamps are highly pressurized. When ignited, the normal operating temperature
of the bulb increases the pressure to a level at which the bulb may explode if not handled in strict accordance
to the manufacturer’s instructions. The bulb is stable at room temperature, but may still explode if dropped or
otherwise mishandled. Whenever the lamp house, containing a xenon lamp, has to be dismantled or whenever
the protective container or cloth has to be removed from the xenon lamp, authorized protective clothing MUST
be worn!
To prevent battery explosion
• Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly installed.
• Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
• For disposal of used batteries, always consult federal, state, local and provincial hazardous waste disposal rules and regulations
to ensure proper disposal.
2.4 Light beam Hazard Distance (HD)
HD
Light beam Hazard Distance (HD) is the distance from the source at which the intensity or the energy per surface unit
becomes lower than the applicable safety limit. The light beam can thus be considered as dangerous if the operator
is closer from the source than the HD.
Restriction Zone (RZ) based on the HD
The HD is de fi ned from the projection lens surface towards the position of the lowest projected beam where the irradiance equals
the applicable safety limit. The HD depends on the amount of lumens produced by the projector and the type of lens installed. See
next chapter
HD in function of the lens Throw Ratio (TR) .
To protect untrained users the installation shall comply with the following installation requirements: light output levels in excess of the
limits shall not be permitted at any point less than 2.0 meters (SH image 2-1) above any surface upon which persons are assumed
to stand or 1 meter (SW image 2-1) below or in lateral separation from any place where such persons are assumed to be. See
image 2-1.
RA
TH
PR
RZ
HD
SW
1m
SW
SW
SW
HD
SH
RA TH
RZ
SH
(B) TOP VIEW (A) SIDE VIEW
Image 2-1
A
Side view.
B Top view.
RA Restricted Access location (booth area of projector).
PR Projector.
TH Theater.
RZ Restriction Zone in the theater.
SH Separation Height. Must be minimum 2 meter.
SW Separation Width. Must be minimum 1 meter.
Based on national requirements, no person is allowed to enter the projected beam within the zone between the projection lens and
the related hazard distance (HD). This shall be physically impossible by creating suf
fi cient separation height or by placing barriers.
The minimum separation height takes into account the surface upon which persons are assumed to stand.
On image 2-1 a typical setup is displayed. It must be veri fi ed by the installer if these minimum requirements are met. If required a
restricted zone (RZ) in the theater must be established. This can be done by using physical barrier, like a red rope as illustrated in
image 2-2.
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