EOTech MTM Mini-Thermal Monocular - Manual (Page 4)

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The following general safety precautions supplement the
specific WARNINGs, CAUTIONs and NOTEs that appear
elsewhere in this manual.
Laser Radiation
Depending on the particular model, the Weapon Mounted
Mini Thermal Monocular (WTM) is equipped with either a
Visible or Infrared (IR) Laser Pointer. The IR laser is
invisible to the naked eye. Regardless of model, the
following general safety precautions apply at all times:
• Do not stare into the laser beam.
• Do not look into the laser beam through binoculars
or telescopes.
• Do not point the laser beam at mirror-like surfaces.
• Do not shine the laser beam into another individuals’
eyes.
Nominal Ocular Hazard Distances (NOHD) for safe
operation and required Optical Densities (OD) are listed in
Table i-1.
Table i-1 Laser Safety Parameters
Laser
Safety
Class
Unaided 1 Aided 2
NOHD OD NOHD OD
Visible Laser Pointer 3R 65m 0.68 455m 0.68
IR Laser Pointer 3R 14m 0.02 123m 0.02
1 Viewing without magnifying optics.
2 Viewing with 7x magnifying optics.