Instruction manual

Introduction
XVI
RF-20A/20Axs
Precautions for the Xenon Lamp
!WARNING
• When handling a Xenon lamp, always wear the following protective gear: a protective
mask, a thick long-sleeved shirt, and safety gloves.
Gas at high pressure is enclosed in the Xenon lamp. If the lamp is subjected to a strong impact or the
glass part is damaged, it may explode, scattering fragments.
Use a protective mask that is able to cover the entire face with rigid plastic or similar material.
• When handling a Xenon lamp, do not touch the glass part with bare hands.
If the Xenon lamp is lit while there are fingerprints on the glass part they will burn, and this may cause
the lamp to explode.
If you happen to touch the glass part with your bare hands, wipe the fingerprints off e.g. with a piece of
gauze moistened with ethanol.
• Always turn the power to the instrument OFF and unplug the power plug before
replacing a Xenon lamp.
A high voltage of around 30 kV is applied to the positive (+) terminal of the Xenon lamp at the start of
ignition, and this is extremely dangerous.