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LASEr SAFETy
The GL3000 Series Laser is a Class 3B Laser Product. Class
3B Lasers are used every day in construction and alignment
applications. With every use, eye safety is a consideration.
The Operators of the laser are effectively the “Safety Per-
sons”, and should think of themselves as the person respon-
sible for preventing accidents and unwanted exposure.
The operation of Class 3B lasers are generally to be
overseen by a Laser Safety Officer (LSO) in your facility
or organization. For further data regarding suggested
or required operating parameters consult the IEC 60825
family of standards and/or your national and local gov-
ernment safety organization.
Viewing or looking at the laser spot impacted on the
road or highway is normal operating procedure for the
GL3000 and is how the product is used for guidance ap-
plications. There is no danger or hazard to the Operator
or Driver using the laser in this manner.
SAFETy conSIdErATIonS:
• When installing the GL3000 Laser, do not mount the
laser inside the cab and shoot the laser beam through
the windshield. This is an unsafe practice as the laser
beam can reflect back off the windshield into the Op-
erator’s eyes (backscatter).
• Do not mount the GL3000 Laser in a location that
allows the laser beam to be directed to hit any shiny
or reflective surface on the vehicle, such as chrome,
side mounted rear view mirrors, or glass surfaces.
• Class 3B Lasers are bright lights that can or may be
aimed. Be aware of people and your surroundings.
• Therefore, think of the laser as the sun, something
you do not stare back into. Do not look at the laser
through optical devices, or look at it reflected off of
shiny surfaces such as chrome, glass or mirrors.
• Viewing the laser beam or a reflection of the beam
with optics, such as binoculars or cameras can be
hazardous because they can gather or concentrate
the laser right to the eye.
• Turn laser off in the event of potential exposures: i.e.,
stopped at a crosswalk in the vicinity of pedestrian
traffic. Watch for the reflection off of bumpers, win-
dows, etc.
• CAUTION! Use of controls or adjustments or per-
formance of procedures other that those specified
herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
• Do not open laser housing, no user serviceable parts
inside. Service to be performed ONLY by manufacturer.
• Do not mount the GL3000P-E laser unit in a location
that allows the laser beam to be directed to hit any
mirror like surfaces on the vehicle such as mirrors.
GL3000P-E ProducT LABELInG
note: Maintain these labels in there proper locations.
Explanatory Label
identification Label
Aperture Label
hazard Label
