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Safety
SAFETY FIRST!
The 44R is a complex piece of equipment that contains various safety hazards. Some of these
hazards include, but are not limited to:
Ultra Violet light
– UV-light is used to cure the coating on the lens. Exposure to this light
can damage the eyes.
High pressure hot water wash
– hot water (~140°F) is sprayed at high pressure to
provide a thorough cleaning of the lens. This water could cause burns or injury if
directed on bare skin.
Air jet drying
– compressed air is blown at the lens surface to dry it after being washed.
This compressed air could entrain particles and cause damage to the eyes.
Moving components
– the machine contains several moving components that could
cause pinch points.
Chemicals
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– the chemicals used can cause skin and eye irritation and damage clothing.
Because of these issues, it is important that only trained and qualified technicians operate and
work on these machines. When doing so, in addition to following the guidelines in this manual,
appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) should be worn. The PPE may include, but is
not limited to safety glasses, protective gloves, lab coat or smock.
WARNING!
This machine uses high voltage electrical power. The access panel to
the electrical control panels should only be opened and worked in by
a qualified technician. Failure to take proper precautions could result
in serious injury or death.
WARNING!
This machine uses hot water at high pressure. The water heater
could burn the skin if the surface is touched. Extreme caution should
be used when performing any work or maintenance on or around this
component.
WARNING!
An extremely intense ultraviolet light source is used to cure the
coating on the lenses. Service work should not be performed on the
44R while this lamp is energized. Direct exposure to the lamp could
result in severe or permanent vision loss.
WARNING!
The coating chemicals applied in this machine could cause significant
health risks if ingested or if it gets into the eyes. The SDS for the
coatings being used can be found at www.ultraoptics.com.
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All Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for Ultra Optics coatings are available by visiting our website at www.ultraoptics.com
