Safety Precautions - Olympus BX-URA2 Instruction Manual

IMPORTANT
This system employs a UIS2/UIS (Universal Infinity System) optical design, and should be used only with
UIS2/UIS microscopes, eyepieces, objectives and condensers for the BX2 series. (Some of the modules
designed for the BX series and objectives/eyepieces for the UIS series are also usable. For details,
please consult Olympus or the catalogues.) Less than optimum performance may result if inappropriate
accessories are used.
The use of a universal reflected fluorescence illuminator has enabled the installation of necessary fluorescence mirror units.
By combining the microscopy techniques as shown below, this system can efficiently be used to find fluorescence emis-
sion in any area of cells:
1. Reflected fluorescence observation + Transmitted light phase contrast observation
2. Reflected fluorescence observation + Transmitted Nomarski Differential Interference Contrast (DIC) observation
3. Reflected fluorescence observation + Transmitted Light Observation
In addition, the following observations are also by installing a general reflected light observation unit (BX-URA2 only):
1. Reflected brightfield/darkfield observations
2. Reflected Nomarski DIC observation
3. Reflected simplified polarized light observation
This manual describes the instructions for I. Reflected Fluorescence Observations in the first half and those for II. Reflected
Light Observations in the second half.
Please find the pages giving you the appropriate instructions for your observation.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

1. This system is composed of precision instruments. Handle it with care and avoid subjecting it to sudden or severe
impact.
2. The ultrahigh-pressure mercury burner used should be the USH-103OL DC burner (mfd. by USHIO, Inc.) or the HBO103W/
2 burner (mfd. by OSRAM) that Olympus supplies.
3. Make sure that a mercury burner is attached and that cables are plugged in firmly.
4. The inside of the lamp housing is very hot and hazardous during lighting and for about 10 minutes after turning off. Do not
open the lamp housing in this period. (Page 11)
5. Do not apply excessive force to the stoppers which are provided for some functions. Otherwise, the stopper or equipment
may be damaged.
6. Do not attempt to open or disassemble the power supply unit because it includes high voltage parts inside.
7. Always use the power cord provided by Olympus. If no power cord is provided, please select the proper power cord by
referring to the section "PROPER SELECTION OF THE POWER SUPPLY CORD" at the end of this instruction manual. If the
proper power cord is not used, product safety and performance cannot be guaranteed.
Before plugging the power cord to the power outlet, make sure that the main switch of the power supply unit is set to
" " (OFF).
8. To ensure safety, be sure to ground the power supply unit. Otherwise, Olympus can no longer warrant the electrical safety
performance of the system.
9. Before opening the lamp housing for replacement of the burner or any other internal part, set the main switch to "
(OFF), then unplug the lamp housing connection cable from the power supply unit, and wait for more than 10 minutes
until the lamp housing cools down.
10. The top panel of the lamp housing becomes very hot during operation. To prevent fire hazard, do not block the ventilation
through the top panel.
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