EPIC™
V Series
User Manual
pg. 11
5400430 Rev A
3. SAFETY
3.1 PRECAUTIONS
Failure to comply with precautions and warnings described in this User Manual may lead to
exposure to dangerous optical radiation sources. Please comply with all safety instructions and
warnings.
3.2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Follow these safety instructions before and during treatments:
•
When the laser is in use, all operatory entrances must be marked with an
appropriate warning sign (one (1) included).
•
Do not operate in the presence of explosive or flammable materials. Flammable
anesthetics or oxidizing gases such as nitrous oxide (N
2
O) and oxygen should be avoided.
Solvents of adhesives and flammable solutions used for cleaning and disinfecting should
be allowed to evaporate before laser is used. Attention should also be drawn to the danger
of ignition of endogenous gases.
•
All persons present in the operatory must wear protective laser eyewear.
NOTE:
For replacement or additional protective laser eyewear, please contact BIOLASE.
CAUTION:
Periodically inspect laser eyewear for pitting and cracking.
LASER
WARNING:
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than
those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
WARNING:
Do not use this unit if you suspect it of functioning improperly or other than
described herein.
CAUTION:
This unit has been designed and tested to meet the requirements of
electromagnetic, electrostatic, and radio frequency interference standards.
However, the possibility of electromagnetic or other interference may still exist.
Relocating the device may help to eliminate the interference.
CAUTION:
Always ensure that the proper laser parameters are set before the
EPIC V-Series laser is used in a clinical setting.
