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X-Cite
®
120PC Q User Guide
035-00328R rev. 4
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Safety Information
3.1 Glossary of Symbols
Symbol
Meaning
CAUTION - Risk of danger: consult accompanying
documents
WARNING
– Eye damage may result from directly
viewing ultraviolet light. Protective eye shielding and
clothing must be used at all times.
Input/Output Signals
Input Signal
CAUTION
– Hot surface
3.2 Safety Precautions
The X-Cite
®
120PC Q is equipped with two safety sensors to protect the user from
accidental UV exposure. In addition, please observe the following precautions during
use. This series of cautions, warnings and dangers relate to the operation and
maintenance of the X-Cite
®
120PC Q. They are also presented throughout t
his User’s
Guide where necessary.
Warning
Eye damage may result from directly viewing the light produced by the lamp used in this
product. Always use protective eyewear and turn the lamp off before removing cover.
Caution
Never look into the light emitting end of the light guide. The light could severely damage
the cornea and retina of the eye if the light is observed directly. Eye shielding must be
used at all times as well as clothing to protect exposed skin.
Warning
Always make sure the light guide is properly inserted into the X-Cite
®
120PC Q and the
microscope prior to turning on power to the unit. This will minimize the risk of exposure
to the UV light.
