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Dymax BlueWave® LED VisiCure® User Guide
Safety Recommendations
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Use the goggles provided or an approved face shield for eye/face protection.
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Long-sleeved shirts or a lab coat are recommended for arm protection. The use of opaque gloves will
protect the hands.
NOTE: The BlueWave LED VisiCure emits high-intensity light. Never look directly at the light-emitting end
of the lightguide while the unit power is on.
Safety Symbol Index
The following symbols are displayed on the curing system. Please see below for their meanings.
Refer to Manual
Warning!
Eye Protection Required
Warning! UV Light Hazard
Dymax Light-Curing System Safety Considerations
Dymax light-curing technology has been used successfully for over 30 years. The fast cure, one-
component nature of our curing technology has made it the process of choice for many manufacturers
requiring a “Cure on Demand” assembly process. There are four common questions/concerns related to
light-curing systems: UV exposure, high-temperature surfaces, ozone, and bright, visible light.
NOTE: The energy emitted from the Dymax BlueWave LED VisiCure spot-curing system is in the Visible
portion of the spectrum. To ensure that all safety aspects regarding operations of this equipment are
addressed, please review and follow information and safety information listed below.
Light Exposure
Figure 1. Light Spectrum
Standard Dymax VisiCure systems have been designed to primarily emit visible light (as shown in Figure 1).
Although OSHA does not currently regulate visible or ultraviolet-light exposure in the workplace, the
American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) does recommend Threshold Limit
Values (TLV’s) for ultraviolet light. The strictest interpretation of the TLV (over the UVA range) for
workers’ eyes and skin is 1 mW/cm
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(intensity), continuous exposure. Unless workers are placing bare
hands into the curing area, it is unusual to exceed these limits. To put the 1 mW/cm
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limit into
