Laser And Safety Notes - UNITY Lasers RAW 1.7 User Manual

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LASER AND SAFETY NOTES

STOP AND READ ALL THE LASER SAFETY NOTES BELOW
Laser Light is different from any other light sources with which you may be familiar. The light from this
product can cause eye and skin injury if not set up and used properly. Laser light is thousands of times
more concentrated than light from any other kind of light source. This concentration of light can cause
instant eye injuries, primarily by burning the retina (the light sensitive portion at the back of the eye). Even
if you cannot feel "heat" from a laser beam, it can still potentially injure or blind you or your audience. Even
very small amounts of laser light are potentially hazardous even at long distances. Laser eye injuries can
happen quicker than you can blink. It is incorrect to think that because these laser entertainment products
use high speed scanned laser beams, that an individual laser beam is safe for eye exposure. It is also
incorrect to assume that because the laser light is moving, it is safe. This is not true.
Since eye injuries can occur instantly, it is critical to prevent the possibility of any direct eye exposure. It is
not legal to aim this laser projector into areas where people can be exposed. This is true even if it is aimed
below people's faces, such as on a dance floor.
 Do not operate the laser without first reading and understanding all safety and technical data in this
manual.
 Always set up and install all laser effects so that all laser light is at least 3 meters (9.8 feet) above the
floor on which people can stand. See the "Proper Usage" section later in this manual.
 After set up, and prior to public use, test the laser to ensure proper function. Do not use if any
defect is detected.
 Laser Light - Avoid Eye or Skin Exposure to Direct or Scattered Light.
 Do not point lasers at people or animals.
 Never look into the laser aperture or laser beams.
 Do not point lasers in areas where people can potentially be exposed, such as uncontrolled
balconies, etc.
 Do not point lasers at highly reflective surfaces, such as windows, mirrors and shiny metal objects.
Even laser reflections can be hazardous.
 Never point a laser at aircraft, as this is a US Federal offense.
 Never point un-terminated laser beams into the sky.
 Do not expose the output optic (aperture) to cleaning chemicals.
 Do not use the laser if the housing is damaged, open, or if the optics appear damaged in any way.
 Never leave this device running unattended.
 In the United States, this laser product may not be purchased, sold, rented, leased or loaned for
use unless the recipient possesses a valid Class 4 laser light show variance from the US FDA CDRH.
 This product must always be operated by a skilled and well-trained operator who is familiar with the
data included in this manual. Note that use of this projector in the United States also requires a
valid Class 4 laser light show variance from the CDRH as stated above.
 The legal requirements for using laser entertainment products vary from country to country. The
user is responsible for the legal requirements at the location/country of use.
 Always use appropriate lighting safety cables when hanging this projector overhead.
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