Zeiss Axioskop 2 plus Operating Manual page 10

Carl Zeiss
When the stand with motorized focusing drive is used, there is a risk of crushing between stage
carrier / condenser carrier and stand base. Therefore, avoid making any adjustments under the
stage carrier when the stage is lowered. For safety reasons, the stage lowering procedure can
be automatically switched off (see page 3-13).
The Axioskop 2 plus and Axioskop 2 mot plus microscopes are not equipped with any special
devices for protection from substances which are corrosive, potentially infectious, toxic,
radioactive or other substances which could be hazardous to health. All the legal regulations,
particularly the pertinent accident prevention regulations of the respective country, must be
observed when handling such substances.
Gas discharge lamps, e.g. HBO 103, emit ultraviolet radiation which can cause burns on the
eyes and skin. Therefore, never look directly into the light of these lamps and avoid direct,
unprotected incidence of their light on your skin. When using the microscope, always use the
protective devices belonging to the instrument (e.g. special attenuation filters). When hot, gas
discharge lamps are under high internal pressure and may therefore only be changed when
they have cooled down, and protective gloves and goggles must be used (for detailed
information please see Operating Manual B 40-065 e).
When fluorescence filters are used, the filter protecting from heat emitted by the microscope
illuminator must not be removed, since fluorescence filters are sensitive to heat and their
performance might therefore be impaired.
Avoid touching the hot lamp housing. Always pull the power plug before changing the lamps
and allow the instrument to cool down for approx. 15 mins.
Dust and dirt can impair the performance of the instrument. Therefore, the instrument must be
protected against these influences as far as possible, and covered with the dust cover if it is not
used for longer periods of time. Always check whether the instrument is switched off before
you cover it.
Placing objects against or covering ventilation slats can lead to a build-up of heat which will
damage the instrument and, in extreme cases, cause a fire. Always keep the ventilation slats
clear and make sure that no objects enter the instrument through the ventilation slats.
Defective microscopes should not be placed in ordinary domestic waste; they should be
disposed of in accordance with the relevant statutory provisions.
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INTRODUCTION
Notes on instrument safety
Axioskop 2 plus
Axioskop 2 mot plus
B 40-075 e 10/03