MAINTENANCE & SUPPLIES, Yearly, Visual Inspection of Laser Unit
Sysmex SF-3000 Operator's Manual -- Revised September 1995 5-27
NOTE: A third warning label is visible as shown in Figure 5-6-2 when the
laser unit cover is removed.
Semiconductor Laser
Unit Cover
< Top View >
(Instument Left Side)
NOTE: This caution label is located
inside the Laser Unit Cover.
Figure 5-6-2: Location of Warning Label inside the Laser Cover
(Main Unit - Top View)
(3) Verify that all seals and screws are secured, the metal panels of the optical unit
cover are not loose or distorted, and that the entire assembly is secure.
(4) If the optical system cover has detectable opening, defective or damaged parts,
contact Sysmex service representative to repair, replace or adjust it before turning
on the power to the instrument.
(5) If the visual inspection is acceptable, turn ON the power to the Main Unit.
WARNING! TURN OFF THE POWER TO THE MAIN UNIT if the system is
obviously leaking laser light. Laser light is dangerous to your eyes
by direct contact.
WARNING! Do not place any part of your body inside the open left side cover.
(6) Stand directly at the left side of the instrument and check for the appearance of (red)
laser light leaking from the optical system cover.