Chapter 2 Safety - THORLABS MCLS1-CUSTOM User Manual

4-Channel Fiber-Coupled Laser Source
the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Chapter 2 Safety
All statements regarding safety of operation and technical data in this instruction manual will only apply when the
unit is operated correctly.
Risk of Electrical Shock
High voltage inside. To avoid electrical shock, before powering unit, make sure that the protective
conductor of the 3-conductor power cord is correctly connected to the protective earth contact of
the socket outlet. Improper grounding can cause electric shock resulting in severe injury or even
death. Do not operate without cover installed.
Warning
This unit must not be operated in an explosive environment.
Avoid Exposure
Laser Radiation Emitted from Apertures
Rev. P, March 5, 2024
Do not operate in wet or damp conditions. Do not obstruct the air-ventilation slots in
the housing!
Mobile telephones, cellular phones, or other radio transmitters should not be used
within the range of three meters of this unit since the electromagnetic field intensity
may exceed the maximum allowed disturbance values according to EN50082-1.
The unit is supplied with a 115 V parallel blade line cord for North American use only.
For all other applications use an IEC 320 compatible line cord fitted with a plug
appropriate for your particular AC wall socket.
Make sure that the line voltage rating marked on the rear panel agrees with your local
supply and that the appropriate fuses are installed. Changing of the mains fuse can be
done by the user (see Setting the AC Line Voltage and Installing Fuses). With the
exception of the mains fuses, there are no user serviceable parts in this product.
This device can only be returned when packed into the complete original packaging,
including all foam packing inserts. If necessary, ask for a replacement package.
Chapter 2: Safety
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