Laser and Product SafetyProduct Reference Guide 1-11Laser and Product SafetyLaser safety requirements are based on IEC Standard Publication 60825-1(2001) and CDRH 21CFR, Chapter 1, Subchapter J and (CDRH) LaserProduct Performance Standard, User information [1040.10(h)1]:• User Maintenance. No user maintenance of the system other thancleaning of the scan windows is required.• Radiant Energy. The scanner is an IEC Class 1 and CDRH IIa laserproduct. The system uses two embedded Class 3B Visible LaserDiodes (VLDs). No attempt should be made by the user to removethe protective housing of the scanner/scale.• Laser Light Viewing. The horizontal and vertical scan windows arethe only apertures through which laser light may be observed in thisproduct.Exposure to the light emitted from the scan windows has been shown notto be harmful. The safety record of bar code scanning is perfect after mil-lions of hours of use worldwide. This safe and efficient use of laser tech-nology has gained wide acceptance in industries throughout the world.Operators and installers of the unit should observe the following cautionsand warnings:CAUTIONUse of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than thosespecified herein may result in hazardous laser light exposure.The use of optical instruments with the scanner will increase eye hazard.(Optical instruments include binoculars, microscopes, telescopes and mag-nifying glasses. This does not include eyeglasses worn by the user).To prevent exposure to laser light, do not remove the protective housing ofthe scanner. There are no user-serviceable parts inside your scanner orscanner/scale.
