Storage/Shipping; Cleaning Optical Components - Novanta v40 User Manual

STORAGE/SHIPPING

1. For water-cooled lasers, inspect cooling tubing connections for signs of leakage. Check for signs
of condensation that may indicate the cooling water temperature is set below the dew point
temperature. Condensation will damage electrical and optical components inside the laser. See
Setting coolant temperature in the Getting Started chapter for details on preventing
condensation.
2. Inspect beam delivery components for signs of dust or debris and clean as required. When
cleaning the optical surfaces of beam delivery components, carefully follow the manufacturer's
instructions.
3. Visually inspect the exterior housing of the laser to ensure that all warning labels are present.
Refer to the Laser Safety section for v40 label types and locations.
Storage/shipping
When preparing the laser for storage or shipping, remember to drain cooling water from the laser. In
cold climates, any water left in the cooling system may freeze, which could damage internal
components. After draining thoroughly, use compressed shop air at less than 29 PSI (while wearing
safety glasses!) to remove any residual water. When finished, cap all connectors to prevent debris from
entering the cooling system.
When shipping NOVANTA lasers to another facility, we highly recommend that you ship the unit in its
original NOVANTA shipping container. If you no longer have the original shipping box and inserts,
contact NOVANTA Customer Service about purchasing replacement packaging. Refer to Packaging
instructions in the Technical Reference chapter for detailed instructions on properly packaging the laser
for shipment.
Important Note: Failure to properly package the laser using NOVANTA-supplied shipping boxes
and foam/cardboard inserts as shown in the Packaging instructions may void the warranty. Customers
may incur additional repair charges for shipping damage caused by improper packaging.

Cleaning optical components

Ensure that DC power to the laser is turned off and locked out before inspecting optical components
in the beam path.
Invisible CO2 laser radiation is emitted through the aperture. Corneal damage or blindness may result
from exposure to laser radiation.
Danger: Serious Personal Injury
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