EFSEN UV BARx1 User manual
Safety and User Manual
Version 2.2
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Safety & User Manual
Version 2.2
Table of contents:
Safety and Health....................................................................................................................................2
Please watch the Safety Instruction & User Guide video............................................................ 4
Clothing and safety for the use of UV BARx1 ....................................................................................5
Operation –How to use the UV BARx1...............................................................................................6
Maintenance ............................................................................................................................................8
Disclaimer - Safety................................................................................................................................10
Disclaimer - Process guaranty ............................................................................................................10
Product Warranty..................................................................................................................................10
EU-Declaration of Conformity ............................................................................................................11
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Safety and Health
UV BARx1 is a handheld unit intended for disinfection of bacteria and virus on surfaces. This
handheld unit has a UV-C lamp installed emitting radiation at 254nm. UV-C radiation, even in
small doses, can cause eye- and skin hazards. UV BARx1 must not be used if it is defect or
malfunctioning in any way. Unintended handling and/or use of UV BARx1 or using UV BARx1 in a
defect state, can cause danger to the user or to other people in the area.
Operating the UV BARx1 safely requires detailed knowledge about the dangers which can be
caused by the device and strict following of the safety procedures and directives in this manual.
The product is intended for use by one single operator to disinfect defined areas in offices,
institutions, clinics, production environments or other places where areas are being touched by
one or many humans, being a potential Hotspot for spreading of bacteria and virus.
UV BARx1 must never be used to radiate humans or animals. It is intended for exposure of
surfaces of different materials. However, frequent exposure of organic substrates can make the
materials more brittle, give them a chalky surface, and fade or change the color and other effects.
UV BARx1 is emitting UV-C light in 254nm, which inactivates by changing the RNA and prevents
the reproduction of bacteria, viruses and protozoa, so normal cleaning is still needed to remove
dirt and dust.
To secure safe and proper operation, the system must be handled and operated correctly and
used with suitable Personal Protection Equipment (PPE). The following pages will cover security
aspects that new users must always understand well and follow.
It is very IMPORTANT that all operators read and understand the Safety Instructions
carefully!
Ultraviolet radiation
UV light from a UV lamp and specially UV-C light is very harmful to eyes and
skin. Proper shielding of persons and living organisms in the surroundings
within 10 m of the UV-C source must be established. Persons operating the
application or being close to it during operation must wear appropriate
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to protect eyes and skin against UV-C
radiation. Protection is needed against both indirect (reflected) and direct
light.
For more details, please refer to the national safety regulations regarding
exposure to ultraviolet light.
Exposure to UV-C light may cause irritation to the skin and eyes. The
symptoms typically appear after 6-8 hours. In this case, contact your doctor
for treatment.
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Temperature
The Surface temperature of the UV lamp installed in the UV BARx1 may rise
to above 100ºC when operating the UV BARx1 for a length of time. Be aware
that the UV lamp housing of the UV BARx1 as well as metal surfaces near the
lamp could be warm. Take precautions and be careful to avoid burns.
Electrical voltage
The supply voltage for the UV lamps is 230VAC.
When installing the UV lamp, be sure to place the connection cables in a
secure position so that the insulation around the cables cannot be damaged.
Warnings regarding voltage
Service and repair must only be performed by a certified electrician.
Disconnect the power cord from the wall plug before servicing the UV
BARx1.
Signs
Do not stare at light source
Wear protective clothing
Wear protective gloves
Wear a face shield
Read operator's manual
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Disposal
Products marked with the crossed-out wheel bin are electrical and electronic
equipment (WEEE) and shall not be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste
when discarded because it contains hazardous substances that present
adverse effects on the environment and human health. Instead users are
required to return waste from WEEE to the return and collection systems
that are available to them.
Please watch the Safety Instruction & User Guide video
It is important that you watch and understand our video guide. We will teach
the operator step by step how to use the UV BARx1 correctly and safely.
Please follow this link:
www.efsen.dk/products/uv-disinfection/uv-barxone/safety-and-user-guide
or scan the QR code.
Please be aware that UV deactivation of virus and bacteria’s is an optical treatment.
Only surfaces in the direct line of sight will be treated and receive a disinfection.
Shadow areas like e.g. backside of keyboards or other covered areas need to be prevented.
Please turn the keyboard for example and irradiate the back side.
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Clothing and safety for the use of UV BARx1
1. Safety equipment for the operator
The clothing and safety equipment needs to protect all body areas of the user from the UV-C
irradiation. To do this all body areas need to be fully covered.
a. The eyes must be completely protected. Users should wear appropriate
Personal Protective Equipment (a visor) providing protection against
UV-C radiation. Usual protective goggles are insufficient as protection.
b. Hands must be protected by light proof gloves.
Verify that all skin areas are covered by the gloves or by the sleeves.
c. Skin must be covered and protected with light proof clothes.
Also, remember to cover your neck.
d. Shoes must be worn. Sandals or bare feet are not allowed. Also, here all
skin must be covered.
2. Safe and proper use
a. Make sure that all humans within a distance of 10 m from UV BARx1, the source of UV-C
radiation, are equipped with suitable protection of eyes and all skin.
b. Visually check the UV BARx1 housing for damages and the correct
mounting of the UV lamp inside the socket. In case of any damage on
the UV lamp exchange it before use.
c. Do never hold the UV BARx1 in direction of any living object and treat it
with UV-C radiation.
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Operation –How to use the UV BARx1
1. Start up
a. Connect UV BARx1 to socket outlet.
Take care that the cable is placed in a safe way.
b. Verify that there is no human or other living object in the direction of
radiation and activate the UV BARx1 by pressing the ON button.
c. The UV lamp will turn on immediately and will be ready to use.
2. Using the UV BARx1
a. Hold UV BARx1 with power cord facing the operator
and the light surface pointing away from operator.
b. Keep UV BARx1 in 50-100mm distance of
object/surface to be treated.
c. Pan UV BARx1 over objects/surfaces at 20 cm/s., this corresponds to using 3 seconds on a
keyboard.
d. As safety feature the UV BARx1 switches off automatically after 15 minutes. You can
reactivate it right away.
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3. End of use
a. When finished with use of UV BARx1 turn OFF by pressing
the round button.
b. DO NEVER LEAVE UV BARx1 TURNED ON!
c. Remove the cable from the wall plug so electricity is disconnected.
d. Now, it is safe to remove face shield, gloves and protective clothing.
e. Ensure that the UV lamp has no damages.
f. Transport the UV BARx1 in a protected way so that the UV
lamp inside is not damaged.
Do a visual check for damages after each transport.
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Maintenance
1. Cleaning of UV BARx1
a. The UV BARx1 must be turned off 2 minutes in order to cool down.
b. Disconnect UV BARx1 from wall plug before you start cleaning.
c. Use gloves - do not touch the UV lamp with your hands and fingers.
d. Clean the UV lamp with Isopropyl Alcohol on a lint-free cloth.
e. The outside case of UV BARx1 can be cleaned with slightly wet cloths and soap.
2. Changing the UV lamp
a. The UV BARx1 must be turned off for 2 minutes for cool down.
b. Disconnect UV BARx1 from wall plug before changing the UV lamp.
c. Use gloves - do not touch UV lamps with your hands and fingers.
d. Remove the protective screen in the bottom of the UV BARx1 using
a screwdriver.
e. Release the UV lamp in the end where the plug is by pressing the
red tab and pulling gently this end of the UV lamp towards you.
f. Then gently pull the UV lamp out of the clamp in the other end to
release the UV lamp completely.
g. Dispose of used UV lamp (see paragraph 3 below).
h. When changing the UV lamp, only use EFSEN 60W UVC bulb
p/n 914.8020.
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i. Place the non-plug end of the new UV lamp to the metal clamp first.
j. Then insert the 4 pin connector by gently pressing it downwards
until it clicks into fixed position.
k. Check that the UV lamp works by starting UV BARx1
(Attention! Be protected from UV light and turn the lamp away
from persons).
3. Disposal of UV lamps
a. UV lamps contain a small portion of Mercury, so they must be disposed accord to the
local legislation, for example at the local recycling station.
4. Broken UV lamps / Damaged UV lamps
a. If an accident happens and the UV lamp breaks, then do not touch glass or any other
residue with bare hands. Be aware that UV lamps contains mercury or amalgam.
b. Make sure to have ventilation in space - open window or door.
c. Gently push bigger parts onto a dustpan. Use adhesive tape to
pick up small parts and residues of the bulb filling. Do never
use a broom or a vacuum cleaner to pick up small parts.
d. Dispose of the plastic bag and contents correctly on local
recycling station.
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Disclaimer - Safety
Safety is critical in relation to the use of UV BARx1, as the product is emitting UV-Clight, and can
seriously hurt and damage eyes and skin. EFSEN UV & EB TECHNOLOGY aim through
information to assure that our customers understand all safety issues and we advise on how to
use the UV BARx1 safely.
All customers have access to an EFSEN UV & EB TECHNOLOGY produced safety video and can
EFSEN UV & EB TECHNOLOGY takes no responsibility for damages to persons or materials
arising from use of the UV BARx1.
The customer has full responsibility of assuring that operators, of the customer’s UV BARx1 unit,
are informed about risks and hazards and receive instructions in safety procedures, and that
Personal Safety Equipment (PPE) is available to the user.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their
safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
Disclaimer - Process guaranty
EFSEN UV & EB TECHNOLOGY gives no process guaranty. We disclaim any responsibility for the
resulting effect, degree of disinfection and not limited to these, and we disclaim any other result
of treatment performed with UV BARx1.
EFSEN UV & EB TECHNOLOGY takes no responsibility for any effects, short term, or long term, on
materials and the surroundings that the use of UV BARx1 may result in. It is known that UV-C
light can result in the degradation of certain materials and structures.
Product Warranty
UV BARx1 is warranted for 12 months from defects in material and workmanship, from the date of
dispatch from EFSEN UV & EB TECHNOLOGY, except for the UV bulb which can be consumed
with a warranted lifetime of 8000 hours or 1 year, whatever comes first.
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EU-Declaration of Conformity
Identification of manufacturer:
EFSEN UV & EB TECHNOLOGY
Skovlytoften 33
DK-2840 Holte
Denmark
This declaration of conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer.
The object of the declaration:
UV disinfection tool, type BARx1, version 2.2
The object of the declaration described above is in conformity with the relevant Union harmonisation legislation:
Reference no.
Title
2014/35/EU
The Low Voltage Directive, LVD
2014/30/EU
The EMC Directive
2011/65/EU
The ROHS Directive (Restrictions on the use of certain hazardous
substances)
2009/125/EC
The Ecodesign Directive
(EC) No. 245/2009
Commission Regulation (…) implementing (…) ecodesign requirements for
fluorescent lamps without integrated ballast, for high intensity discharge
lamps, and for ballasts and luminaires able to operate such lamps
(EU) No. 1194/2012
Commission Regulation (…) implementing (…) ecodesign requirements for
directional lamps, light emitting diode lamps and related equipment
(EU) No. 2015/1428
Commission Regulation (…) amending (…) Regulation (EC) No 245/2009
(…) and Regulation (EU) No 1194/2012
References to the relevant harmonised standards in relation to which conformity is declared:
Reference
Title
EN 60335-1:2012 incl. AC:2014 og
A11:2014
Household and similar electrical appliances —Safety —Part 1: General
requirements
EN 60335-2-109:2010
Household and similar electrical appliances —Safety —Part 2-109:
Particular requirements for UV radiation water treatment appliances
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EN 60669-1:1999 incl. A1:2002 og
A2:2008
Switches for household and similar fixed electrical installations —Part 1:
General requirements
EN 60669-2-1:2004 incl. A1:2009,
A12:2010 og AC:2007
Switches for household and similar fixed electrical installations —Part 2-1:
Particular requirements —Electronic switches
EN 50525-3-11:2011
Electric cables —Low voltage energy cables of rated voltages up to and
including 450/750 V (U0/U) —Part 3-11: Cables with special fire
performance —Flexible cables with halogen-free thermoplastic insulation,
and low emission of smoke
EN 61347-1:2008 incl. A1:2011 og
A2:2013
Lamp controlgear —Part 1: General and safety requirements
EN 61347-2-3:2011 incl. AC:2011
Lamp control gear —Part 2-3: Particular requirements for a.c. and/or d.c.
supplied electronic control gear for fluorescent lamps
EN 55015:2013
Limits and methods of measurement of radio disturbance characteristics of
electrical lighting and similar equipment
EN 61547:2009
Equipment for general lighting purposes —EMC immunity requirements
EN 61000-3-2:2014
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) —Part 3-2: Limits —Limits for
harmonic current emissions (equipment input current ≤ 16 A per phase)
EN 61000-3-3:2013
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) —Part 3-3: Limits —Limitation of
voltage changes, voltage fluctuations and flicker in public low-voltage
supply systems, for equipment with rated current <= 16 A per phase and
not subject to conditional connection
EN 50581:2012
Technical documentation for the assessment of electrical and electronic
products with respect to the restriction of hazardous substances
References to other technical specifications:
Reference
Title
EN 62493:2015
Assessment of lighting equipment related to human exposure to
electromagnetic fields
Signed for and on behalf of EFSEN UV & EB TECHNOLOGY
Holte, 27 July 2020
Flemming Madsen
General/Technical Manager
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