Safety Information LTN 6L
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1.5 Lamp Safety
Description
The lamps provided with your Light Tower are electric discharge
lamps. They are designed for use with metal halide ballasts only, and
require time to reach full brightness on initial startup and after a power
interruption. These lamps comply with FDA regulation performance
standards 21 CFR 1040-30.
Operating safety
• Do not operate the lamps where people will remain for more than
a few minutes unless adequate shielding or other safety
precautions are used.
• Replace damaged lamps according to the instructions in section
Removing / Replacing Lamps.
• Lamps that automatically extinguish when the outer envelope is
broken or punctured are commercially available.
1.6 Service Safety
HIGH VOLTAGE! This unit uses high voltage circuits capable of
causing serious injury or death. Only a qualified electrician should
troubleshoot or repair electrical problems occurring with this
equipment.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Wear the following Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while
servicing or maintaining this machine:
• Close-fitting work clothes that do not hinder movement
• Safety glasses with side shields
• Hearing protection
• Safety-toed footwear
In addition, before servicing or maintaining the machine:
• Tie back long hair.
• Remove all jewelry (including rings).
WARNING
Personal injury hazard. Lamps can cause serious skin burns and eye inflammation
from shortwave ultraviolet radiation if outer envelope of the lamp is broken or punc-
tured.
f Do not operate the Light Tower if a lamp is damaged.
WARNING