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S320 OCS Repair and Diagnostics Field Guide

Doc. Part No. 460163-00

May 5, 2015

Rev. B1

Page 8 of 22

2 SAFETY SUMMARY

This Safety Summary reviews specific safety precautions to observe when installing, operating

or working around the S320 OCS.

When preparing to install the S320 OCS, review the following list to ensure a safe installation:

 If a site survey was performed (recommended), review the completed site survey sheet

for accurate site information.

 Review the safety precautions, notes and warnings contained throughout this manual.

 Observe all weight cautions related to handling equipment. Ensure that adequate

personnel and resources are available to lift and transport the switch during installation.

 Locate power sources and observe all safety precautions related to connecting and

applying electrical power to the switch.

 Implement all electrostatic discharge (ESD) prevention measures when handling the

S320 OCS.

 Inspect the site for sources of laser light and take all applicable precautions when near

such sources.

 Observe all recommended precautions when moving and handling hazardous materials

such as compressed gas and alcohol.

 Exercise the prescribed cautions when handling and cleaning optical fiber.

2.1 Laser Safety

It is especially important to observe the proper precautions when working with or around

lasers. The following subsections describe the potential risks associated with laser technology

and the recommended procedures for using it safely.

2.1.1 General Precautions

The S320 OCS switches coherent (laser) light between input and output optical-fiber

terminations. The range of the light wavelengths passed through the equipment is outside the

visible spectrum. Because the unaided human eye cannot detect the presence of this light, the

light can pose a serious health hazard.

If the hazard is not mitigated through the use of proper safety equipment and the observance

of safety precautions, blindness can result. This section presents the general safety precautions

that must be observed by personnel working on or around the S320 OCS to reduce or eliminate

the laser radiation hazard.

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