Safety warnings, Laser radiation, Shock hazard – Olson Technology OLRR User Manual
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SAFETY WARNINGS
LASER RADIATION
The OLRT laser transmitter emits invisible radiation that can cause permanent eye 
damage. AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM. Operate the transmitter only with the 
proper optical fiber installed in the transmitter optical connector. Power to the OLRT 
transmitter should be turned-off or preferably, disconnected whenever the optical 
connector cover is opened and there is no installed fiber (as when the fiber connector is 
being installed or removed from the transmitter connector).
NEVER USE ANY OPTICAL INSTRUMENT TO VIEW THE OUTPUT OF THE 
LASER TRANSMITTER. “OPTICAL INSTRUMENT” INCLUDES MAGNIFYING 
GLASSES, ETC.
NEVER LOOK INTO THE OUTPUT OF THE LASER TRANSMITTER
NEVER LOOK INTO THE OUTPUT OF A FIBER CONNECTED TO A LASER 
TRANSMITTER.
NEVER LOOK INTO OR USE ANY OPTICAL INSTRUMENT TO VIEW THE 
DISTANT END OF A FIBER THAT MAY BE CONNECTED DIRECTLY OR VIA AN 
OPTICAL SPLIT, TO A TRANSMITTER THAT MAY BE OPERATING. THIS 
SPECIFICALLY APPLIES TO FIBERS THAT ARE TO BE CONNECTED TO 
RECEIVERS (SUCH AS THE OLRR RECEIVER) OR OTHER DEVICES AT ANY 
DISTANCE FROM THE LASER TRANSMITTER.
SHOCK HAZARD
The OLRT/OLRR is designed for indoor use only. Direct exposure to moisture must be 
avoided.
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