
Safety instructions / warnings
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Opton is a Class 4 laser. The accessible laser radiation is very hazardous to
the eye and hazardous to the skin. Even diffusely scattered radiation can be
dangerous. The laser radiation can cause fires or explosions.
The laser radiation emitted by the device is invisible.
Caution: Use of the controls or settings options in a manner other than those
described here may lead to hazardous exposure to radiation!
Observe all relevant safety instructions!
The device must only be operated in accordance with occupational safety
regulations and the rules of the relevant professional associations.
Corresponding directives and regulations must be observed.
The device may only be operated via a properly earthed socket with a
grounded outlet (according to DIN VDE 0100 Part 710).
The device may only be operated in accordance with these instructions. All
other applications are solely at the risk of the operator.
For maintenance, extensions, readjustments or changes, please refer to
national regulations.
If there is any visible damage to the unit, the laser cable or applicator, the
device must not be operated. Call customer service.
Legal requirements in
accordance with the
Regulations of the BG
regulations (applies
only within Germany)
1. Before first use, the operation of the device must be reported to the
professional association and the competent authority for occupational
safety (such as the trade supervision board).
2. The operator must appoint a laser safety officer.
3. The laser safety officer must provide safety instruction to all persons
involved with the use of the device. This training must be repeated
annually.
4. The device may only be operated by trained personnel who are at least 18
years of age. All persons within the area where the laser is being used
must be briefed on the rules of conduct and safety rules that must be
observed.
5. The area where the laser is to be used must be identified with laser
warning signage, for example on all doors to the treatment area. There
must be warning lights on the doors indicating when a laser is currently in
use.
6. All doors to the laser treatment area should be secured with an interlock
device. Other measures to protect against accidental irradiation are also
allowed.
7. All objects and substances in the laser treatment area must be of low
flammability.
8. Any instruments used in the laser treatment area must prevent hazardous
reflections in their design and materials.
This information has been taken from BGV B2 and was valid at the time this manual was printed. These regulations
are subject to change without notice.