Nikon ECLIPSE E200 MV Series Instruction Manual page 9

WARNING
7. Cautions on heat from the light source (for E200 MV series only)
The lamp becomes hot during use. Do not remove the field lens unit while the lamp is on, and be
sure the lamp has been off for 30 minutes before touching it.
• When replacing the lamp, make sure that the lamp is cool enough to touch (the light should be
off at least 30 minutes).
• Do not touch the lamp while it is on or until the lamp has been off for 30 minutes, as doing so
may result in burns.
• Never bring cloth, paper or flammable volatile substances such as gasoline, petroleum
benzine, acetone, thinner, or alcohol near a hot lamp, as a fire may result.
• Do not block the air vents on the field lens unit. If the field lens unit is covered or items are
placed on the field lens unit, heat dissipation may be hindered, causing the field lens unit to
become abnormally hot.
8. Notes on handling flammable solvents
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 off the immersion oil)
• Medical alcohol (for disinfecting the microscope)
Never hold a flame near these solvents. When using a solvent, thoroughly read the instructions
provided by the manufacturer, and handle correctly and safely. Note the following precautions
when using solvents with the product.
• Keep solvents away from the lamp, the field lens unit, and any other parts that may become
hot.
• Keep solvents away from the product and its surroundings when turning on/off the power
switch or plugging/unplugging the power cord.
• Be careful not to spill the solvents.
9. Notes on handling hazardous specimens
This microscope is mainly for use in microscopic observation of cells and tissue fixed on the slide.
When handling a sample, check to determine whether the sample is hazardous.
Handle hazardous samples according to the standard procedure for your laboratory.
If the sample is of an infectious nature, wear rubber gloves to avoid infection, and be careful not to
touch a sample. In the event of contact of a sample to the microscope, decontaminate the
contaminated portion according to the standard procedure for your laboratory.
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