Safety Notes
GigBAR™ IRC User Manual Rev. 2
The Safety Notes include important laser system safety information. Read and understand all
instructions before powering on the laser for the first time. Knowing these safety instructions is
crucial to avoiding laser eye injury and breaking the law. Keep this User Manual in a safe place
for future reference.
STOP AND READ ALL LASER SAFETY DATA
· Lasers can be hazardous and have unique safety considerations. Permanent eye injury and
blindness is possible if lasers are used incorrectly. Pay close attention to each safety
REMARK and WARNING statement in this User Manual. Read all instructions carefully
BEFORE operating this device.
· Always connect the product to a grounded circuit to avoid the risk of electrocution.
· Always disconnect the product from the power source before cleaning.
· Avoid direct eye exposure to the light source while the product is on.
· Make sure the power cord is not crimped or damaged.
· Never disconnect the product from power by pulling or tugging on the cord.
· If mounting the product overhead, always secure to a fastening device using a safety cable.
· Make sure there are no flammable materials close to the product when operating.
· Do not touch the product's housing when operating because it may be very hot.
· This product is not intended for permanent installation.
· Always make sure that the voltage of the outlet to which you are connecting the product is
within the range stated on the decal or rear panel of the product.
· The product is for indoor use only! (IP20) To prevent risk of fire or shock, do not expose the
product to rain or moisture.
· Always install the product in a location with adequate ventilation, at least 20 in (50 cm) from
adjacent surfaces.
· Be sure that no ventilation slots on the product's housing are blocked.
· Never connect the product to a dimmer.
· Always use the mounting bracket to carry the product.
· Do not switch the product on/off in short intervals. This will reduce the laser diode life.
· Do not shake this product. Avoid brute force when mounting or operating this product.
· ALWAYS use a safety cable when mounting the product overhead.
· The maximum ambient temperature (Ta) is 104 °F (40 °C). Do not operate the product at
higher temperatures.
· In the event of a serious operating problem, stop using the product immediately.
· Never try to repair the product. Repairs carried out by unskilled people can lead to damage
or malfunction. Contact the nearest authorized technical assistance center.
CAUTION! Use of controls, adjustments, or procedures other than THOSE specified IN
THIS USER MANUAL may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
· Chauvet requires the placement of sandbags on the base of the stand for added
stability.
· DO NOT go past the printed stopping point on the mast.
· DO NOT over-tighten the knob at the tripod mounting insertion point, as it may
damage the mast of the stand.
· DO NOT use this stand in any way that it was not intended.
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