Laser Safety
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• Maintain a high ambient light level in the laser operation area to
constrict the pupil of the eye, reducing the possibility of injury.
• Post warning signs prominently near the laser operation area.
• Provide enclosures for beam paths whenever possible.
• Set up an energy absorbing target to capture the laser beam,
preventing unnecessary reflections and scattering.
• Do not open laser head or power supply. Dangerous voltages and
laser energies are present.
If laser service is required, return it to New Wave Research, 47613
Warm Springs Blvd. Fremont CA 94539 Tel: 510-249-1550 FAX: 510-
249-1551
The laser head and power supply contain electrical circuits operating at
lethal voltage and current levels. Do not attempt to operate the laser with
the power supply cover or laser head cover removed. For service, please
contact New Wave Research at 47613 Warm Springs Blvd. Fremont,
CA, 94539. The phone number for New Wave Research is (510) 249-
1550; Fax (510) 249-1551.
Certain procedures such as changing the flash lamp, water filter, or
cleaning optical components require removal of the protective systems.
It is important that all safety precautions outlined in this manual are
observed by anyone using the laser. The most important rule when
performing maintenance procedures on this laser is to unplug the power
cord from the electrical outlet.
There are no user serviceable parts on the electrical side of the power
supply. Service procedures on system electronics must be carried out by
New Wave Research.
The following features are built into the Tempest Nd:YAG lasers to
conform to government regulations and provide safe laser operation.
The Tempest laser head is enclosed in a protective housing that prevents
access to radiation in excess of Class I limits, except for the output beam,
which is Class IV. The cover also protects against stray radiation from
the Tempest. Do not remove the cover, except to perform maintenance
procedures by a trained person.
The Tempest Nd:YAG laser system has a series of interlocks to prevent
accidental exposure to dangerous levels of electricity or radiation. In
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