Nikon Eclipse TI-TIRF-E Setup Manual page 9

Safety Precautions
WARNING
13. Notes on handling flammable solvent
The following flammable solvents are used with the product:
• Immersion oil (Nikon Immersion Oil for oil immersion objectives)
• Absolute alcohol (ethyl alcohol or methyl alcohol for cleaning optical parts)
• Petroleum benzine (for wiping the immersion oil)
• Medical alcohol (for disinfecting the microscopy)
Never hold a flame near these solvents. To use solvent, read the instructions provided by the
manufacturer and handle the solvent correctly and safely. Note the following precautions to use a
solvent with the product.
• Keep solvent from the heat of the lamp, the lamphouse, and the power supply device.
• Do not bring solvent near the product or its surroundings when turning on/off the power switch or
plugging/unplugging the power cord.
• Be careful not to spill solvent.
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