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Notification

Before operating a laser of the classification 3B for the first time, the operator must notify the accidence
insurance, the authority for industrial safety and all relevant authorities of the respective country.

Notification should include the following information: manufacturer, laser classification, optical power and
wavelength.

Laser safety officer

The operator must define a skilled person as laser safety officer for operating lasers of the classification 3B.

The operator must delegate the following tasks to the laser safety officer:
1. Monitoring the operation of lasers,
2. Support the operator in respect to a safe operation and the necessary protective measures,
3. Cooperation with the specialists for industrial safety when fulfilling their duties including information about
important topics concerning radiation protection.

For every show, a laser safety officer must be defined as responsible person. The officer must monitor the
laser operation during the whole event.

Installation

This device is only allowed for an installation via the mounting bracket. In order to safeguard sufficient
ventilation, leave 50 cm of free space around the device.

Make sure that the area below the installation place is blocked when rigging, derigging or servicing the
fixture.

Always fix the fixture with an appropriate safety bond.

Operation

For a safe operation, the laser products must be equipped with all protective measures demanded for their
classification and use.

Before every show, the laser adjustment must be tested. If the laser is not correctly adjusted, the laser must
immediately be taken out of operation and needs to be adjusted by a laser specialist.

Operate the device only after having familiarized with its functions. Do not permit operation by persons not
qualified for operating the device. Most damages are the result of unprofessional operation!

Please consider that unauthorized modifications on the device are forbidden due to safety reasons!

If this device will be operated in any way different to the one described in this manual, the product may suffer
damages and the guarantee becomes void. Furthermore, any other operation may lead to dangers like short-
circuit, burns, electric shock, permanent eye damage etc.

Legal instructions

Depending on the classification, operating a laser product can produce a laser radiation that may cause
permanent eye damage and/or skin damage. The legal instructions for using a laser product vary from
country to country. The user must always inform himself on the legal instructions valid in his country and
apply them to his situation.

In Germany, the follwing instructions are binding:

DIN EN 60825-1

"Safety of laser products - Part 1: Equipment classification and requirements (IEC 60825)"

www.din.de

DIN 56912

"Showlaser und Showlaseranlagen; Anforderungen und Prüfung"

www.din.de

or DIN-Taschenbuch 342 "Veranstaltungstechnik"

http://www.dthg.de

Berufsgenossenschaftliche Vorschrift Laserstrahlung

BGV B2

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