2. Safety
CAUTION: Xenon comp act arc lamps are highly pressurized. Wh en ignited, the norm al operating temperature
of the bulb increases the pressure to a level at which the bulb may explode if not handled in strict accord ance
to the manufacturer ’s instructions. The bulb is stable at room temperature, but may still explode if dropped or
otherwise mishandled. W hen ever the lamp house, containing a xenon lam p, has to be dismantled or whenever
the protective container or clo th has to be removed from the xenon lam p, authorized protective clothing MUST
be w orn!
Authorized protective clothing for xenon lamp handling
WARNING: Always we ar face p rotection (full face shield) when handling xenon lamps.
WARNING: Alw ays wear p rotective clothing (welder’s jacket) when h andling xenon lamps.
WARNING: Alwa ys wear clean leather gloves with wrist protectors w hen handling xeno n lamps.
To prevent battery explosion
• Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly installed.
• Replace only with the s ame or equivalent type recomm ended by the manufacturer.
• For disposal of used batteries, always consult federal, state, local a nd provincial hazardous waste disposal rules and regulations
to ensure proper disposal.
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