Chapter 2 Safety - THORLABS Vytran GPX3400 User Manual

GPX3400 and GPX3600 Glass Processors
Chapter 2 Safety
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The filament in the glass processor furnace generates intense light when it is in operation. It is
strongly advised that the user does NOT look directly at it during splicing or tapering operations.
The furnace gets extremely hot when the filament is turned on. Do not touch the furnace during or
immediately after the filament has been on for a few seconds, such as after a splice or tapering
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The fiber handlers and the splice head can exert a fair amount of force as they move from side to side.
Do not put your fingers between them, or between the fiber handlers and the slot end walls, while the
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The camera tower on the glass processors can generate a fair amount of force as it moves forward
and backward, and up and down. Do not put fingers between it and the furnace or mirror tower while
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Be sure your electrical power and gas supplies meet the criteria detailed in the Chapter 8.
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WARNING
CAUTION: HOT SURFACE
operation.
WARNING
machine is in operation
DANGER
the machine is in operation.
CAUTION
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Chapter 2: Safety
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