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X-Cite
®
exacte
User Guide
035-00283 rev 3
Monitoring the unit during manual operation
The level of UV and visible energy supplied by the X-Cite
®
exacte
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 lamp power switch
must be turned off.
Monitoring the unit during Automated operation
The level of UV and visible energy supplied by the X-Cite
®
exacte
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
Hg
– LAMP CONTAINS MERCURY, Manage in Accord with Disposal Laws,
see: www.lamprecycle.org or 1-800-668-8752
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 the lamp inside the X-Cite
®
exacte housing only. 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-for-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;
http://www.rosshealthcare.org/Mercon.spill.kits.htm
http://www.coleparmer.ca/catalog/product_index.asp?cls=43577
http://www.environmental-
expert.com/technology.aspx?idCategory=2054&word=mercury%20spill%20kits
http://www.alibaba.com/products/spill_kit/4.html
Warning
Should this X-Cite
®
exacte
unit be used in a manner not specified by Excelitas
Technologies, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.
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