Beckman Coulter LS 13 320, User Manual

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Safety Notice
Laser Safety
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substances. The center ‘e’ indicates the product is environmentally safe and does not have an
Environmentally Friendly Use Period (EFUP) date. Therefore, it can safely be used indefinitely. The
circling arrows indicate the product is recyclable. The date code on the label or product indicates
the date of manufacture.
Laser Safety
The LS 13 320 contains a 5 mW diode laser. The instrument therefore may pose certain hazards
associated with low-power lasers if misused. You should be aware of these possible hazards as
described in the next paragraph. Additionally, misuse of diluents for sample dispersion can also
create hazardous situations.
Laser Safety Precautions
CAUTION
Diode laser power of up to 5 mW at 750 nm or 780 nm could be accessible in the
interior if the safety interlocks are defeated.
To comply with Federal Regulations (21CFR Subchapter J) as administered by the Food and Drug
Administration's (FDA) Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH), defeatable
microswitches are located on the right and left of the door panel. Because the system contains a
laser, it should be isolated from non-laser instruments. Users are advised to keep a copy of ANSI
standard 2136.1, SAFE USE OF LASERS, near the instrument for ready reference. Copies are available
from:
American National Standards Institute
1430 Broadway
New York, NY 10018
General Laser Precautions
WARNING
The laser beam can cause eye damage if viewed either directly or indirectly from
reflective surfaces (such as a mirror or shiny metal surface). Avoid direct exposure
to beam. Do not view directly or with optical instruments.
A laser is a unique light source that exhibits characteristics different from conventional light
sources. The safe use of any laser depends upon familiarity with the instrument and the properties
of coherent, intense beams of light. The beam can cause eye damage. The beam might cause damage
if viewed indirectly from reflective surfaces such as a mirror or shiny metal surface.