Nicols BLUE FIVE, User Manual

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SAFETY INTRUCTIONS FOR LASERS
According to EN/IEC 60825-1 regulations, this laser is classified under 3B class. Direct eye exposure
can be dangerous
This product is a so-called show laser emitting radiation with a wavelength spectrum and producing
lasers for shows.
A laser (Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation) is a device that emits light trough a
process of optical amplification and produce electromagnetic radiation of different wavelengths due to
the controlled stimulated emissions process.
In addition to the secondary effects due to the operating laser conditions, fire risks or burning hazards,
the most important danger comes from the light source. The damages on eyes depend on the laser
wavelengths specifications, the eye distance and the elements linked to the eye specifications. This
danger is amplifies if the laser beams are focused to tiny spots; that is why the effects on eyes are even
more important while using lasers.
3B class can be dangerous under specific conditions
4 class should be ruled under strict safety warnings.
In accordance with French applicable decree n° 2012-1303 dated from November 26, 2012, the use of
lasers above class 2 is restricted to professional activities (light shows, performing arts…).
Restricted uses can be seen on:
http://www.legifrance.gouv.fr/affichTexte.do?cidTexte=JORFTEXT000026694613&dateTexte=&categori
eLien=id (French only)
Make sure to check your country's restrictions and law regarding the use of lasers
INSTALLATION OF THE UNIT
The units from 3B class and 4 class, exclusively used in open air, should be installed by experienced
and qualified professionals, trained to the specific risks of lasers and should handle a user manual.
The area reserved for the public should be limited up to 3 meters above the ground and to 2.5 meters
from the public. This zone should be indicated and marked on the ground. In this area, it is not possible
to make “pencil beams” (through the output being a narrow beam which is diffraction-limited) in the
direction of people, whatever the laser class is, except if a determined area has been defined of 4
meters radius from the public and visibly marked on the ground.
Only laser beams of wavelengths divergence concentrated their power at a large distance are
authorized.
DANGER: LASER RADIATION!
UNIT UNDER 3 B CLASS
AVOID DIRECT EYE EXPOSURE. LASER RADAITION CAN
CAUSE EYE DAMAGE AND/OR SKIN DAMAGE
AVOID EXPOSTION TO LASER RADIATION
ALL PROTECTIVE MEASURES MUST BE APPLIED FOR MAKING
THE USE OF LASERS SAFE