The collimator boxes form part of the vacuum system for each spectrometer. All hazards identified in section spectrometer vacuum section applies to the collimator box as well.
In addition, safe access to the top of the collimator boxes is needed during manual operation of the box as outlined below. Due to the proximity of the collimator boxes to the scattering chamber, and Q1 quadrupoles, all necessary safety precautions with regards to vacuum windows, electrical power cables, cryogenic transfer lines, and high magnetic field should be taken.