
User Guide
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Danger
This unit contains HIGH VOLTAGE components. It is recommended that ONLY
QUALIFIED TECHNICAL PERSONNEL perform any testing or repairs.
Monitoring the unit during manual operation
The Level of UV energy supplied by the S2000 PRO/ELITE is sufficient to ignite
flammable substances. During manual operation, the unit must be attended at all
times by a qualified operator. The unit must not be left unattended while turned on.
If an operator leaves the work area of the unit, the POWER switch must be turned
off.
Monitoring the unit during automated operation
The Level of UV energy supplied by the S2000 PRO/ELITE is sufficient to ignite
flammable substances. Therefore, when the unit is operated unattended in an
automated environment, an alarm function must be provided by the user to indicate
a malfunction in the associated equipment used.
Warning
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– LAMP CONTAINS MERCURY, Manage in Accord with Disposal Laws, see:
Danger: Exposure to Mercury represents a health hazard to humans.
When unpacking or installing the lamp, always wear protective clothing and a face
mask. Operate lamp only in the S2000 PRO/ELITE lamp housing. This prevents
direct viewing of the arc and in the case of lamp bursting, contains the lamp
particles. In the rare instance in which a lamp bursting occurs, and the mercury
content is released, the following safety precautions are recommended: all
personnel should be immediately evacuated from the area to prevent inhalation of
the mercury vapour. The area should be well ventilated for a minimum of 30
minutes. Prior to clean up ensure an approved mercury respirator mask and non-
porous gloves such as latex or rubber are used. After the lamp housing elements
have cooled, the mercury residue should be collected with the use of a special
absorbing agent available from laboratory equipment suppliers.
Listed below are examples of internet web sites for obtaining Mercury Spill Kits;
https://www.amazon.com/mercury-spill-kit/s?k=spill+kit
https://www.uline.ca/BL_272/Mercury-Spill-Kit
http://www.coleparmer.ca/catalog/product_index.asp?cls=43577
http://www.alibaba.com/products/spill_kit/4.html
Warning
Should this S2000 PRO/ELITE unit be used in a manner not specified by
Excelitas
Canada
, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.