Barco Medea series Installation Manual page 10

Safety
• To prevent injury, take note of the weight of the projector. Minimum 2 persons are needed to carry the
projector. The projector weights about ±26 kg (±57 lbs) without lens and rigging frame.
• To prevent injury, ensure that the lens and all covers are correctly installed. See installation procedures.
• Warning: high intensity light beam. NEVER look into the lens ! High luminance could result in damage to
the eye.
• Warning: extremely high brightness projector: This projector embeds extremely high brightness
(radiance) lasers; this laser light is processed through the projectors optical path. Native laser light is not
accessible by the end user in any use case. The light exiting the projection lens has been diffused within
the optical path, representing a larger source and lower radiance value than native laser light.
Nevertheless the projected light represents a significant risk for the human eye when exposed directly
within the beam. This risk is not specific related to the characteristics of laser light but solely to the high
thermal induced energy of the light source; which is comparable with lamp based systems.
Thermal retinal eye injury is possible when exposed within the Hazard Distance. The Hazard Distance
(HD) is defined from the projection lens surface towards the position of the projected beam where the
irradiance equals the maximum permissible exposure as described in the chapter "High Brightness
precautions: Hazard Distance (HD)", page 14.
• Based on international requirements, no person is allowed to enter the projected beam within the zone
between the projection lens and the related Hazard Distance (HD). This shall be physically impossible by
creating sufficient separation height or by placing optional barriers. Within the restricted area operator
training is considered sufficient. The applicable separation heights are discussed in "High Brightness
precautions: Hazard Distance (HD)", page 14.
• Don't put your hand in front of the beam.
• This product contains no user serviceable parts. Attempts to modify/replace mechanics or electronics
inside the housing or compartments will violate any warranties and may be hazardous.
• A special device ("rigged frame") based on an external frame must be used when the projector is deployed
in a hanging configuration, or when several projector must be stacked. See installation manuals for the
correct use of these devices.
• Do not place this equipment on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall, causing serious
damage to it and possible injury to the user.
• It is hazardous to operate without lens or shield. Lenses, shields or ultra violet screens shall be changed if
they have become visibly damaged to such an extent that their effectiveness is impaired. For example by
cracks or deep scratches.
• Cooling liquid circuit. The projector contains a cooling circuit filled with Green Ethylene glycol diluted
(53% Glycol – 47% Demi water). When the cooling circuit leaks, switch off the device and contact qualified
service personnel. The liquid is not for household use. Keep out of reach of children. Harmful by oral
intake. Avoid exposure to pregnant women. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Avoid inhale of the
noxious fumes.
• Never point or allow light to be directed on people or reflective objects within the HD zone.
• All operators shall have received adequate training and be aware of the potential hazards.
• In case of using an external cooling system position the hoses of the cooling system so that they will not be
tripped over, pulled, or contact hot surfaces.
To prevent fire hazard
• Do not place flammable or combustible materials near the projector!
• Barco projection products are designed and manufactured to meet the most stringent safety regulations.
This projector radiates heat on its external surfaces and from ventilation ducts during normal operation,
which is both normal and safe. Exposing flammable or combustible materials into close proximity of this
projector could result in the spontaneous ignition of that material, resulting in a fire. For this reason, it is
absolutely necessary to leave an "exclusion zone" around all external surfaces of the projector whereby no
flammable or combustible materials are present. The exclusion zone in the exhaust area must be not less
than 100 cm (40"). The exclusion zone on the intake area must be not less than 50 cm (20").
• Do not place any object in the projection light path at close distance to the projection lens output. The
concentrated light at the projection lens output may result in damage, fire or burn injuries.
• Do not cover the projector or the lens with any material while the projector is in operation. Keep flammable
and combustible materials away from the projector at all times. Mount the projector in a well ventilated area
away from sources of ignition and out of direct sun light. Never expose the projector to rain or moisture. In
the event of fire, use sand, CO
Always have service performed on this projector by authorized Barco service personnel. Always insist on
genuine Barco replacement parts. Never use non-Barco replacement parts as they may degrade the safety
of this projector.
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or dry powder fire extinguishers. Never use water on an electrical fire.
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