Safety Information - Barco F400 Safety Manual

Safety Information

• Any operation or adjustment not specifically instructed by the user's guide creates the risk of hazardous
light radiation exposure.
• Do not open or disassemble the projector as this may cause danger to unauthorized personnel.
• Simulated single fault condition testing ensures the safety on the equipment to the user even when the
equipment's normal operation fails.
This projector embeds high brightness (radiance) lasers; this laser light is processed through the projector's
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, when RG3, the projected light represents a significant risk for the human eye
and skin when exposed directly within the beam. This risk is not specifically related to the characteristics of
laser light but solely to the high thermal induced energy of the light source; which is equivalent with lamp
based systems.
When the projector is defined as RG3 group
Thermal retinal eye injury is possible when exposed within the Hazard Distance (HD). The HD is defined from
the projection lens surface towards the position of the projected beam where the ir radiance equals the
maximum permissible exposure as described in the chapter "Hazard Distance".
WARNING: No direct exposure to the beam within the hazard distance shall be permitted, RG3
(Risk Group 3) IEC EN 62471-5:2015
General safety instructions
• 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.
• Do not stare into beam when the projector is on. The bright light may result in permanent eye damage.
• 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.
• All warnings on the projector and in the documentation manuals must be adhered to.
• All instructions for operating and use of this equipment must be followed precisely.
• All local installation codes should be adhered to.
Notice on safety
This equipment is built in accordance with the requirements of the applicable international safety standards.
The safety standard covers information technology equipment including electrical business equipment
intended to operate in "normal" environments (offices and homes). This safety standard imposes important
requirements on the use of safety critical components, materials and insulation, in order to protect the user or
operator against risk of electric shock and energy hazard and having access to live parts. Safety standards
also impose limits to the internal and external temperature rises, radiation levels, mechanical stability and
strength, enclosure construction and protection against the risk of fire. Simulated single fault condition testing
reduce the risk of hazards and contribute to ensure the safety of the equipment to the user even when the
equipment's normal operation fails.
When RG3, the F400 projector is intended "FOR PROFESSIONAL USE ONLY" by AUTHORIZED
PERSONNEL familiar with potential hazards associated with high voltage, high intensity light beams and high
temperatures generated by the light source and associated circuits. Only qualified SERVICE PERSONNEL,
knowledgeable of such risks, are allowed to perform service functions inside the product enclosure.
Users definition
Throughout this manual, the term SERVICE PERSONNEL refers to Barco authorized persons having
appropriate technical training and experience necessary to be knowledgeable of potential hazards to which
they are exposed (including, but not limited to HIGH VOLTAGE ELECTRIC and ELECTRONIC CIRCUITRY
and HIGH BRIGHTNESS PROJECTORS) in performing a task, and of measures to minimize the potential risk
to themselves or other persons. Only Barco authorized SERVICE PERSONNEL, knowledgeable of such risks,
are allowed to perform service functions inside the product enclosure. The term USER and OPERATOR refers
to any person other than SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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