Chapter I – Laser Safety Precautions
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Chapter I Laser Safety Precautions
Government and industry regulations
Continuum’s user information is in compliance with section 1040.10 of 21
CFR Chapter I, Subchapter J concerning Radiological Health published
by U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Center for Devices &
Radiological Health, 1988 and EN 60825-1, safety of lasers.
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI), a member of the
International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the Interna-
tional Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), has published a booklet on
laser safety standards. Continuum strongly suggests that all its customers
purchase a copy of the
American National Standard for the Safe Use of
Lasers in order to read and implement necessary precautions. Write or
call the publisher listed below for information on obtaining a copy of
ANSI Z136.1-1993.
Publisher: Laser Institute of America
13501 Ingenuity Drive
Suite 128
Orlando, FL 32826
Telephone +1(800) 345-2737
FAX: +1(407) 380-5588
e-mail: lia@laserinstitute.org
Web(Internet): http:/www.laserinstitute.org
CAUTION
Only operators experienced in working with lasers and
trained by a Continuum service engineer should use and
service the Powerlite Precision 9000 Laser, or the warranty
will be voided.
Laser safety precautions
The following is a summary of general safety precautions which are to be
observed by anyone working with the laser. For a complete listing of
safety standards see the ANSI booklet listed above.
1) This laser equipment must be located in a locked area with
access only to authorized personnel. The area must be marked
by well-defined warning signs, and off limits to unauthorized
personnel.
2) This laser equipment may only be operated by qualified person-
nel, who have also been trained by a Continuum customer
service engineer.
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