thomann StairVille picoLase Firefly User manual

picoLase Firefly
showlaser
user manual

Musikhaus Thomann e.K.
Treppendorf 30
96138 Burgebrach
Germany
Telephone: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Internet: www.thomann.de
19.07.2012

Table of contents
1 General notes............................................................................................................................................... 4
2 Safety instructions..................................................................................................................................... 7
3 Features....................................................................................................................................................... 14
4 Installation.................................................................................................................................................. 15
5 Components and functions................................................................................................................ 19
6 Operating.................................................................................................................................................... 25
6.1 Starting up the device.................................................................................................................... 25
6.2 Stopping the device........................................................................................................................ 26
7 Troubleshooting...................................................................................................................................... 27
8 Cleaning....................................................................................................................................................... 29
9 Technical specifications....................................................................................................................... 30
10 Protecting the environment.............................................................................................................. 31
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1 General notes
This user manual contains important information on safe operation of the device. Read and
follow all safety notes and all instructions. Save this manual for future reference. Make sure
that it is available to all persons using this device. If you sell the device to other users, be sure
that they also receive this manual.
Our products are subject to a process of continuous development. We therefore reserve the
right to make changes without notice.
This section provides an overview of the symbols and signal words used in this user manual.Symbols and signal words
General notes
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Signal word Meaning
DANGER! This combination of symbol and signal word
indicates an immediate dangerous situation
that will result in death or serious injury if it is
not avoided.
WARNING! This combination of symbol and signal word
indicates a possible dangerous situation that
can result in death or serious injury if it is not
avoided.
NOTICE! This combination of symbol and signal word
indicates a possible dangerous situation that
can result in material and environmental
damage if it is not avoided.
Warning signs Type of danger
Warning – laser radiation.
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Warning signs Type of danger
Warning – suspended load.
Warning – danger zone.
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2 Safety instructions
Use the device only as described in this user manual. Any other use or use under other oper‐
ating conditions is considered to be improper and may result in personal injury or property
damage. No liability will be assumed for damages resulting from improper use.
This device has been designed exclusively for show applications.
This device may be used only by persons with sufficient physical, sensorial, and intellectual
abilities and having corresponding knowledge and experience. Other persons may use this
device only if they are supervised or instructed by a person who is responsible for their safety.
Intended use
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Laser safety requirements are based on DIN EN 60825-1. The corresponding accident preven‐
tion regulation of the Accident Prevention and Insurance Association in Germany is BGV-B2.
This device contains a class-3B laser.
As an operator you are responsible for the safety of all persons present. Familiarize yourself
with the laser safety regulations that apply in your country. To ensure safe operation, it is
important to pay attention to the following instructions.
Prior to commissioning, the company/operator must appoint a qualified person as laser pro‐
tection officer in writing and notify the operation of the laser equipment to the Accident Pre‐
vention and Insurance Association and to the authority responsible for occupational safety. In
the event of public use, the complete laser equipment must be approved by an expert (e. g.
the Technical Control Board TÜV) prior to commissioning.
Laser safety basics
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DANGER!
Danger for children
Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are disposed of properly and are not
within reach of babies and young children. Choking hazard!
Ensure that children do not detach any small parts (e.g. knobs or the like) from
the unit. They could swallow the pieces and choke!
Never let children unattended use electrical devices.
DANGER!
Laser radiation – avoid exposure to beam
The device contains a class-3B laser, classified according to EN 60825-1. Do not
look into the laser beam. The laser beam can injure your eyes when you directly
look into it. Do not expose yourself to the laser beam. The laser beam can cause
skin burns.
In this context take extreme care when using converging optical instruments.
Safety
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WARNING!
Eye damage caused by high light intensity
Never look directly into the light source.
WARNING!
Risk of epileptic shock
Strobe lighting can trigger seizures in photosensitive epilepsy. Sensitive persons
should avoid looking at strobe lights.
NOTICE!
Laser radiation – risk of fire
Keep the area exposed to laser radiation free from flammable substances.
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