Beckman Coulter CEQ 8000, User Manual

Page: 28 / 382

System Overview
14 CEQ™ 8000 Genetic Analysis System
Laser Safety
The CEQ System uses a “Class 3B” laser. The “3B” classification
means that “direct intrabeam viewing of this type of laser is always
hazardous to personnel.”
The laser (and several other integral components) are housed in a
sealed container that together comprise the Laser Assembly. The
Laser Assembly has no user serviceable parts. Service of the Laser
Assembly is restricted to certified Beckman Coulter Field Engineers.
During normal operation of the system, laser light is not accessible
to the user. Therefore, the overall laser classification of the CEQ
System is “Class 1,” i.e., “lasers which are safe under reasonably
foreseeable conditions of operation.”
To prevent users from potentially harmful laser light, observe all
safety warnings (see Figure 11 for label locations) and NEVER
REMOVE THE OUTER CASING OF THE LASER ASSEMBLY.
WARNING