Nikon Eclipse TI-TIRF-E Setup Manual page 8

WARNING
10. Cautions about heat from the light source
The symbols affixed to the top of the dia pillar illuminator, the rear side of the lamp house, and
the HG fiber light source indicate that the relevant lamp and its surrounding area become very hot
while the lamp is lit or right after the lamp is turned off.
Also, the symbol affixed above the air vent of the HG fiber light source indicates that hot air
blows out of the air vent while the lamp is lit.
Follow the cautions below to prevent burn injury and fire.
• Never touch the lamp, its surrounding parts, and the air vents while the lamp is lit or within
30 minutes after the lamp is turned off.
• Keep hands away from the air vents when the lamp is lit. Do not block the airflow from the air
vents.
• Make sure that the lamp and its surroundings are sufficiently cool before the lamp replacement.
• Do not allow walls, curtains, or papers to contact the product.
• Do not allow cloths, papers, or highly flammable volatile materials, such as gasoline, benzine,
thinner or alcohol, to come near the lamp, its surrounding parts, or the air vents while the lamp is
lit or within 30 minutes after the lamp is turned off.
• Do not draw any power cord on the product body.
11. Mercury lamp and xenon lamp
The mercury lamp (or the xenon lamp) used with this product requires special handling. To use the
system safely and correctly, read the warnings below and be aware of potential dangers. Also,
carefully read the manuals of the light source (HG fiber light source, super-high pressure mercury
lamp power supply, and high-intensity light source) to be used and the manuals published by the
lamp manufacturer if provided, and follow their instructions.
1 The mercury lamp (or the xenon lamp) radiates ultraviolet light that is harmful to the eyes and
skin when the lamp is turned on. Direct viewing of light from these lamps may result in
blindness.
2 Gas is sealed under very high pressure inside the lamps. The pressure increases when the
lamp is on. If the lamp is scratched, dirty, subjected to high external pressure or physical
impact, or used beyond its operational life, the sealed gas may escape or the lamp may burst.
This can result in someone inhaling the gas, injuring themselves on the glass, or other
accidents.
3 When the lamp is on, the lamp and its surroundings become extremely hot. Touching the
lamp with bare hands could result in burns. Flammable materials placed near the lamp could
ignite.
4 Using other than the specified type of lamp could result in an accident, such as a burst.
The hazards described above should not pose any danger as long as you heed all of the warnings
and cautions in the manuals and use the system only for its intended purpose because safety is a
top priority in the design of Nikon products. However, the hazards described above could lead to
an accident if you fail to heed all of the warnings and cautions in the manuals, if you strike the
system, or if you attempt to disassemble the system. Therefore, always be sure to heed all of the
warnings and cautions.
12. Use the ultraviolet light shield
Do not directly see the light irradiated from the objective. Harmful excitation light will be given out
from the objective depending on the excitation method used. When you see the part around the
objective, be sure to see through the ultraviolet light shield.
Safety Precautions
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