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Safety
This section provides instructions to ensure safe and proper
operation and handling of the Model 3775 Condensation Particle
Counter (CPC).
There are no user-serviceable parts inside the instrument. Refer all
repair and maintenance to a qualified technician. All maintenance
and repair information in this manual is included for use by a
qualified technician.
Laser Safety
The Model 3775 CPC is a Class I laser-based instrument. During
normal operation, you will not be exposed to laser radiation.
However, you must take certain precautions or you may expose
yourself to hazardous radiation in the form of intense, focused
visible light. Exposure to this light can cause blindness.
Take these precautions:
Do not remove any parts from the CPC unless you are
specifically told to do so in this manual.
Do not remove the CPC housings or covers while power is
supplied to the instrument
WARNING
The use of controls, adjustments, or procedures other than those specified in
this manual may result in exposure to hazardous optical radiation.
Chemical Safety
The Model 3775 CPC uses n-butyl alcohol (butanol) as a working
fluid. Butanol is flammable. Butanol is also toxic if inhaled. Refer to
a Material Safety Data Sheet for butanol and take these
precautions:
Use butanol only in a well-ventilated area. Under normal
operating conditions butanol is exhausted into the air at
approximately 0.01 g per minute.