Cynosure Cynergy, Technical Manual

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Cynergy Technical Guide 850-1265-000, Rev. 4 15 of 112
Fire Hazard
When the laser beam contacts any exterior surfaces, the surface absorbs the laser energy, which
raises the surface temperature of any flammable substance. Service personal must take the
following precautions.
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Always keep a small fire extinguisher and water in the treatment room.
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Never direct the laser beam onto any surface except a power meter or an appropriate
beam dump.
Chemical Hazard
The Cynergy laser uses a dye medium. Handle the dye with care, both to protect against toxicity
and against staining. Operators should follow these precautions:
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Wear rubber or plastic gloves when handling the dye.
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Do not dispose of dye down drains.
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Return empty dye bottles and used filters to Cynosure.
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Avoid spillage on fabrics or on any porous material.
Potential Chemical Accidents and Appropriate Responses
The following table lists potential chemical accidents and their appropriate emergency responses.
Chemical Accident Appropriate Emergency Response
Ingestion of dye or solvent Drink water, induce vomiting, and seek immediate
medical attention.
Excessive inhalation of dye or solvent Go outdoors and inhale fresh air.
Seek medical attention if symptoms appear.
Eyes exposed to dye or dye solvent Rinse eyes with water.
Seek medical attention if symptoms appear.
Skin exposed to dye or dye solvent Immediately wash the exposed skin area with plain
water, then with soap and water.
Hot-Water Hazard
The laser system can possibly reach 65 °C in normal operation. This water is very hot and could
scald. Do not perform any maintenance on the water system while hot. Always let the system
cool down before changing the deionizing filter or adding deionized or distilled water.