Laser Safety and Operating Instructions
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Laser light is thousands of times more concentrated than light from any other source. This
concentration of light power can cause instant eye injuries, primarily by burning the retina (the light-
sensitive portion at the back of the eye). Though you cannot feel “heat” from a laser beam, it can still
injure or blind you or your audience. Even very small amounts of laser light are potentially
hazardous—even at long distances. Laser eye injuries can happen quicker than you can blink.
It is incorrect to think that because a laser entertainment product splits the laser into hundreds of
beams, or because the laser beam is scanned out in high speed, that any laser beam is safe for eye
exposure. This laser product uses dozens of milliwatts of laser power (Class 3B levels internally).
Many of the individual beams are potentially hazardous to the eyes.
It is also incorrect to assume that because laser light is moving, it is safe. This is not true. Since eye
injuries can occur instantly, it is critical to prevent the possibility of ANY direct eye exposure. In the
laser safety regulation, it is not legal to aim Class 3B lasers into areas in which people can be
exposed. This is true even if it is aimed below people’s faces, such as on a dance floor.
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Do not operate laser without first reading and understanding ALL the safety and technical data in
this manual.
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Always mount the product so that all laser effects so that all laser light is at least 3 m (9.8 ft)
above the floor on which people stand. See the Proper Laser Set-up & Usage section of this
manual.
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After set up, and prior to public use, test laser to ensure proper function. DO NOT use if any
defect is detected. DO NOT use if laser emits only one or two laser beams rather than
dozens/hundreds, as this could indicate damage to the diffraction grating optic, and could allow
emission of higher laser levels.
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DO NOT point lasers at people or animals.
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Never look into the laser aperture or laser beams.
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DO NOT point lasers in areas in which people can potentially be exposed, such as balconies, etc.
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DO NOT point lasers at highly reflective surfaces such as windows, mirrors and shiny metal.
Even laser reflections can be hazardous.
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Never point a laser at aircraft. Never point unterminated laser beams into the sky.
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DO NOT expose the output optic (aperture) to cleaning chemicals.
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DO NOT use if housing is damaged or open, or if optics appear damaged in any way.
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NEVER open the laser housing. The high laser power levels inside of the protective housing can
start fires, burn skin, and will cause instant eye injury.
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NEVER leave this device running unattended.
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The operation of a Class 3B laser show laser is only allowed if the show is controlled by a skilled
and well-trained operator familiar with the data included in this manual.
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The legal requirements for using laser entertainment products vary from country to country. The
operator is responsible for observing the laws in the country of use.
LASER LIGHT AVOID DIRECT EYE EXPOSURE
LASER EXPOSURE
WARNING
Further guidelines and safety programs for safe use of lasers can be found in the ANSI Z136.1
Standard “For Safe Use of Lasers,” available from
www.laserinstitute.org
. Many local governments,
corporations, agencies, military, and others, require all lasers to be used under the guidelines of ANSI
Z136.1. Laser Display guidance can be obtained via the International Laser Display Association,
www.laserist.org
.
LASER SAFETY LABEL
REPRODUCTIONS
Caution – Class 3B LASER
RADIATION, WHEN
OPEN, AVOID EXPOSURE
TO BEAM.
There is only one laser aperture on this
product. This label indicates the laser beam
output aperture.
