Maintenance - Renishaw RLE Safety Information Manual

SAFETY - FIBRE OPTICS
The Renishaw RLE fibre optic laser encoder contains precision glass
components and fibre optics. In the unlikely event that the flexible steel
conduit is cut or severed, splinters of fibre optic may be produced.
Should the fibre optic become damaged, the RLU laser unit must be
carefully removed and returned to the nearest Renishaw office. Eye
protection and protective gloves must be worn when handling damaged
or exposed fibre optics. The unit should be packaged in a suitable thick-
walled cardboard box, clearly marked "Caution: exposed fibre optics,
handle with care" on the outside of the box.
No attempt should be made to repair or dismantle the fibres from the
laser unit.
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.
NOTE: Fibre optic splinters do not show up on X-rays.

MAINTENANCE

Powered products should NOT be cleaned with water or any other
fluid. There are no user serviceable parts inside.
HANDLING and STORAGE
Storage environment required (unpowered system).
Temperature:
Humidity:
Handle optical components with care:
FRAGILE
The Renishaw RLE fibre optic laser encoder contains fragile glass
components and fibre optics.
CHANGES TO RENISHAW PRODUCTS
Renishaw plc reserves the right to improve, change or modify its
products and documentation without incurring any obligation to make
changes to Renishaw equipment previous sold or distributed.
-20 deg C to +70 deg C
0 to 95% RH (non-condensing)