Safety Instructions - THORLABS HNL008R User Manual

HNL008R(L) Red HeNe Laser System
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Safety Instructions

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may
result in hazardous radiation exposure. Avoid unnecessary exposure to laser or collateral radiation
that exceeds the acceptable emission limits listed in the safety regulation guidelines 21 CFR
Subchapter J 1040.10 and 1040.11. This federal regulation is administered by the National Center for
Devices and Radiological Health under the Food and Drug Administration.
The following safety instructions must be observed whenever the unit is operated, serviced, or repaired. Failure to
comply with any of these instructions or with any precaution or warning contained in the user's manual is in direct
violation of the standards of design, manufacture, and intended use of the unit. Thorlabs' assumes no liability for
the customer's failure to comply with any of these safety requirements.
Before Initializing and Operating the Unit
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Inspect the unit for any signs of damage, and read the user's guide thoroughly.
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Install the unit as specified in the Setup section on page 11.
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Ensure that the unit and any devices or cords connected to it are properly grounded.
Laser Safety Precautions
It is recommended that all persons who use or are near lasers be aware of the potential hazards.
The starting and operating voltages of the laser head are lethal and are specified herein. Ensure that
the power supply is turned off and unplugged before attempting to connect or disconnect the
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Do not access the interior of the power supply.
The lasers and the power supplies are not serviceable units.
WARNING
Warning
lasers.
Chapter 1: Safety
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