Chapter 2 Safety - THORLABS Vytran LFS4100 User Manual

LFS4100
Chapter 2 Safety
The filament in the LFS4100 furnace generates intense light when it is in operation. It is strongly
advised that the user NOT look directly at it during splicing or tapering operations.
The furnace gets extremely hot when the filament turns on. Touching the furnace immediately after
the filament has been on for a few seconds, such as after a splicing or tapering operation, is
The fiber handlers and the splice head can exert a fair amount of force as they move from side to
side. It is strongly advised that users NOT put their fingers between them, or between the fiber
handlers and the slot end walls, while the machine is in operation.
Similarly, the camera tower can generate a fair amount of force as it moves forward and back, and
up and down. It is strongly advised that users NOT put their fingers between it and the furnace or
Be sure your electrical power and gas supplies meet the criteria detailed in Chapter 9.
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WARNING
CAUTION: HOT SURFACE
STRONGLY ADVISED AGAINST.
WARNING
WARNING
mirror tower while the machine is in operation.
CAUTION
Chapter 2: Safety
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