Leica TCS SP8 SMD, User Manual

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General Safety Notes
5.2 Modifications to the System
• The system is installed by service technicians from Leica Microsystems CMS GmbH. You
must not change the position of the system components.
• The supply unit must always be set up and operated in an upright position.
• Under no circumstances may you open housing parts.
• Never disconnect a fiber optic cable.
• The cable and fiber optic cable may not be folded, stretched, pinched or rolled up tightly
or damaged in any other way.
• The product has a closed liquid coolant circuit. The cooling liquid hoses may not be
folded, stretched, pinched or rolled up tightly or damaged in any other way.
• Do not connect any external equipment or other components. If you have questions,
please directly contact the Leica branch office in your country.
5.3 Safety Devices and Safety Labels
• So that you can operate the system safely and react quickly and correctly in the event of
an emergency, you must familiarize yourself with the safety devices before using it for
the first time. Read
Chapter "Safety Features"
of this User Manual carefully.
• Never remove the safety devices on the system.
• Never deactivate the laser protection devices.
• All safety devices must be ready to operate. Do not carry out any procedures that modify,
disable or damage the functionality of safety features. Unauthorized procedures could
result in serious injuries or property damage.
• Safety labels on the system may not be removed. Missing or damaged safety labels must
be attached immediately and at the described location. Observe Chapter "Safety Labels
on the System"
.
5.4 Laser Safety
• The instrument is a Class 3B/IIIb (VIS and UV lasers) or a Class 4/IV (IR lasers) laser
product.
• You must observe all suitable safety measures applicable for this laser class.
• When using an MP system, you must wear laser safety glasses (Order No.: 158002570).
Appropriate laser safety glasses for IR laser radiation are provided with the system when
delivered. During the scanning operation, all persons present in the room must wear
such laser safety glasses. These laser safety glasses do not provide any protection
against visible laser radiation (visible spectrum)!
• It is not necessary to wear protective eyewear when using VIS and UV lasers. When
used as intended and safety notes have been followed, laser radiation is kept within the
limit value that eliminates the chance for eye injuries.
• Never look directly into a laser beam or a reflection of the laser beam. Avoid all contact
with the laser beam.