USER MANUAL Page 12 of 69
Laser-related fire hazard
Surfaces can absorb laser energy. This can cause the surface temperature
to rise and ignite the material.
Never use the
H1
in explosive areas.
Never use flammable substances for anaesthesia, preparing the
treatment or cleaning and disinfecting the instruments.
If solvents and flammable liquids are used to clean and disinfect, make
sure that they evaporate before working with the laser.
Never use oxidation gases such as dinitrogen oxide (N
2
O) and oxygen.
Be particularly careful when using oxygen since oxygen can increase
the strength and extent of a fire.
Only store a minimum amount of flammable materials in the treatment
If flammable materials are necessary for treatment, wet them.
Keep articles of clothing away from the treatment unit.
Keep a small fire extinguisher and water in the treatment room.
Note that materials such as cotton can be flammable during normal
laser use when they are saturated with oxygen.
Note than endogenous gases can explode.
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