Epson EPIX manual Safety Requirements, Important Information

SECTION 2: SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

2.1. IMPORTANT INFORMATION

It is important that all personnel who will operate the EPIX Digital Imaging System read and understand this manual before operating the device. All personnel should

follow all warnings and precautions as outlined in Section 2.2, for their safety and the safety of others around them.

2.2. WARNINGS AND CAUTION STATEMENTS

In this manual, the following definitions apply for all WARNINGS and CAUTION statements:

Warning s: Any operation, procedure or practice, which, if not strictly observed, may result in injury or long-term health hazards.

Cautions: Any operation, procedure or practice, which, if not strictly observed, may result in destruction of equipment or loss of effectiveness.

WARNINGS

The EPIX Digital Imaging System should be used only by trained professional.

Do not open the device to service it. None of the internal parts of the scanner are user serviceable. The only user serviceable parts of the system are outlined in Section

7.2.If there is a service problem, call your qualified Logos Imaging dealer or Logos Imaging.

Use only grounded electrical connections. Connect the EPIX scanner to a grounded electrical outlet between 100-240 volts AC.

Imaging plates are toxic!

The blue colored substance in the imaging plate is toxic. If part/all of an imaging plate is swallowed, contact a physician immediately. The physician must remove the imaging plate. Do not use cracked, bent or chipped imaging plates.

Never chew or swallow the imaging plates If the imaging plate is bitten or chewed, the plate and damages the protective barrier envelope, rinse the mouth with a large amount of water. If any of the blue surface of the plate is swallowed, contact a doctor immediately.

The EPIX scanner is a Class 1 laser device per EN60825-1:2001 U.S. 21 CFR Chapter I Subchapter J.

Caution: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. A fail-safe switch in the carousel well and cover keeps the laser inactive as long as the cover is open. Only a trained technician from a qualified Logos Imaging dealer should remove the cover from the scanner. Direct eye contact with the output beam from the laser may cause serious damage and possible blindness.

Use only fuses with the required current rating and of the specified type.

Make sure that only fuses with the required current rating and of the specified type are used for replacement. The use of incorrect or makeshift fuses or the short-circuiting of fuses holders creates a shock hazard for the operator and may damage the device.

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