Imagesetter Safety Information; Laser Safety - AGFA Avantra 36/44 Service Manual

Avantra 36/44 Service Manual

Imagesetter Safety Information

Laser Safety

WARNING:
reflection can cause permanent eye damage.
The Avantra is a class 1 laser radiation device and is harmless during normal
operation. However, during certain system alignments and tests, the laser is
considered a class 3B device. In this classification, the laser can be harmful to
your eyes.
The laser presents no danger as long as the protective covers are in place.
When the protective covers are removed, follow these safety rules:
• Never look directly into the beam.
• Never expose other persons to the laser beam.
• Use caution with tools and other reflective surfaces to prevent laser reflec-
tion.
• Keep the work area well lit.
• Follow the assembly/disassembly procedures precisely. No short cuts.
These procedures are in the Imagesetter section (Section I), Chapter 4,
"Imagesetter Component Removal/Replacement Procedures".
• Never operate the laser with the covers removed from the Avantra system.
• Promptly report any actual or suspected accidents. The service engineer
must report immediately to a medical facility if he or she experiences any
of the following eye symptoms:
• A visual halo effect
• A change in tearing (eyes wetter or drier than normal)
• A change in the way colors are seen
xiv Introduction
Looking directly into the laser beam or laser beam