Zeiss Axioskop 2 FS plus Manual page 10

Carl Zeiss
The Axioskop 2 FS plus and Axioskop 2 FS
devices for protection from substances which are corrosive, toxic, radioactive or otherwise
hazardous to health. All the legal regulations for accident prevention, particularly those in the
respective countries, 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 disconnect the relevant power unit from the line
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 illuminators are switched off before
you cover the instrument.
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.
The instruments must be operated by trained personnel only who must be aware of the
possible danger involved with microscopy and the relevant application. The Axioskop 2 FS plus /
Axioskop 2 FS
or damaged when handled improperly.
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INTRODUCTION
Notes on instrument safety
is an optical precision instrument which can be impaired in its performance
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microscopes are not equipped with any special
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Axioskop 2 FS plus
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B 40-076 e 02/01