Fibre Optic Safety - Renishaw XM-60 multi-axis calibrator User Manual

XM multi-axis calibrator
Battery safety
Transportation
Please ensure that you comply with international and national battery transport
regulations when transporting batteries or XM system kits.
The XM system uses a lithium ion battery. Lithium batteries are classified as
dangerous goods and strict controls apply on their shipment by air. To reduce the
risk of shipment delays, should you need to return the XM system to Renishaw for
any reason, do not return any batteries.
The operation of wireless appliances on aircraft is forbidden by many airlines
to prevent interference with communications systems. Remove the battery from
the receiver unit when boarding an aircraft to ensure it cannot be switched on
inadvertently.
EU REACH SVHC compliance
Please see the relevant battery manufacturer's website for further information:
Varta: http://www.varta-microbattery.com/en/news-downloads/downloads.html
The use of this symbol on the batteries, packaging or accompanying documents
indicates that used batteries should not be mixed with general
household waste. Please dispose of the used batteries at a
designated collection point. This will prevent potential negative effects
on the environment and human health which could otherwise arise
from inappropriate waste handling. Please contact your local authority
or waste disposal service concerning the separate collection and
disposal of batteries. All lithium and rechargeable batteries must be
fully discharged or protected from short circuiting prior to disposal.

Fibre optic safety

The XM system contains fibre optics. In the unlikely event that the flexible steel
conduit is cut or severed, fibre optic splinters may be produced.
Fibre optic splinters can be very small and extremely sharp. Should any fibre
optic splinter become embedded in the skin, medical attention should be sought
immediately.
Should the fibre optic become damaged, the following procedure should be
followed (be aware that the affected area might contain splinters of unattached
fibre optic which can present a hazard):
• immediately power down the XM system,
• wear eye protection and protective gloves when handling damaged or
exposed fibre optics,
• carefully remove the XM system from the machine and package in a suitable
thick-walled cardboard box, clearly marked 'Caution: exposed fibre optics,
handle with care' on the outside of the box,
• return the unit to the nearest Renishaw office.
No attempt should be made to repair or dismantle the fibres from the laser unit.
Note: Fibre optic splinters do not show up on X-rays.
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