General Considerations - Barco F70 Series User Manual

Safety

1.1 General considerations

Notice on optical radiation F90 Series
• The projector is Class 1 laser product that conforms with IEC EN 60825-1:2014. The projector conforms
with IEC 60825–1:2007, and with performance standards for laser products under 21 CFR 1040, except
with respect to those characteristics authorized by Variance Number 2016–V-0144 effective December 12,
2019
Do not stare into Beam.
• This projector is Risk Group 2 (RG2) according to IEC EN 62471-5.
This projector may become Risk Group 3 (RG3) when an interchangeable lens with throw ratio greater
than 3.15 is installed.
Refer to the manual for the lens list and throw ratio before operation.
Such combination of projector and lens are intended for professional use only, and are not intended for
consumer use.
• For RG3, no direct exposure to the beam shall be permitted.
For RG3, operators shall control access to the beam within the hazard distance or install the product at a
height that will prevent eye exposure within the hazard distance.
• This projector has two (2) built-in Class 4 laser clusters. Disassembly or modification is very dangerous
and should never be attempted.
• Any operation or adjustment not specifically instructed by the user's guide creates the risk of hazardous
laser radiation exposure.
• Do not open or disassemble the projector as this may cause damage by the exposure of laser radiation.
Notice on optical radiation F70 Series
• The projector is Class 1 laser product that conforms with IEC EN 60825-1:2014. The projector conforms
with IEC 60825–1:2007, and with performance standards for laser products under 21 CFR 1040, except
with respect to those characteristics authorized by Variance Number 2016–V-0144 effective December 12,
2019
Do not stare into Beam.
• This projector is Risk Group 2 (RG2) according to IEC EN 62471-5.
This projector may become Risk Group 3 (RG3) when an interchangeable lens with throw ratio greater
than 4.7 is installed.
Refer to the manual for the lens list and throw ratio before operation.
Such combination of projector and lens are intended for professional use only, and are not intended for
consumer use.
• For RG3, no direct exposure to the beam shall be permitted.
For RG3, operators shall control access to the beam within the hazard distance or install the product at a
height that will prevent eye exposure within the hazard distance.
• This projector has one (1) built-in Class 4 laser clusters. Disassembly or modification is very dangerous
and should never be attempted.
• Any operation or adjustment not specifically instructed by the user's guide creates the risk of hazardous
laser radiation exposure.
• Do not open or disassemble the projector as this may cause damage by the exposure of laser radiation.
General safety instructions
• This product contains no user serviceable parts except the Color Wheel in F90 projectors.
When projector becomes RG3, change of color wheel must only be performed by authorized
service personnel.
Attempts to modify/replace mechanics or electronics inside the housing or compartments will violate any
warranties and may be hazardous.
Do not remove/replace any other parts than the Color Wheel. Other parts, service personnel only –
Warranty void if Removed. Follow the instructions in the User Guide to replace the Color Wheel.
• Do not stare into beam when the projector is on. The bright light may result in permanent eye damage.
• Not following the prescribed control, adjustment or operation procedure may cause damage by the
exposure of laser radiation.
• Before operating this equipment please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
• Installation and preliminary adjustments should be performed by properly trained and qualified personnel.
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