Hypertherm HyIntensity Fiber Laser Rev.3 - Manual (Page 51)

InstallatIon
HyIntensity Fiber Laser Instruction Manual – 807090 Revision 3 2-3
Site preparation before startup
Before beginning laser welding or cutting operations, all connections to the final laser cutting system shall be checked
to make certain they are properly made in accordance with the laser cutting system instructions and local regulations.
• All indicator and warning lights shall be checked.
• Signage shall be posted to give adequate warning.
• Shielding shall be in place at all times to capture and stop any errant beams.
• A lockable disconnect switch may need to be provided in the electrical wiring to the component fiber laser
power supply and locked out when not in use. The emergency stop circuit with a red emergency stop actuator
with a yellow background is also provided.
• All doors and panels which prevent access to the laser beam in the final laser cutting system and control
panels, accessible at the production floor level, shall be tested for proper shutdown before startup and kept
locked or interlocked to prevent access by unauthorized people.
• A door to access panels shall be considered locked if a key, wrench, or other tool is required to open it.
A periodic functional test of safety interlocks for proper shutdown shall be made by the laser safety officer
inaccordance with local regulations and the final laser cutting system instructions.