Nikon ECLIPSE Ti2-U Instruction Manual page 12

Safety Precautions
WARNING
7. Fluorescence LED illumination system (for using the epi-fluorescence attachment)
The light source used for epi-fluorescence microscopy requires special care during handling
because of its characteristics.
Be sure to use the specified D-LEDI fluorescence LED illumination system. Carefully read the
manual supplied with the illumination system before operating the system. Use of other light
sources may result in unexpected accidents.
• Ultraviolet light
When lit, the D-LEDI fluorescence LED illumination system radiates ultraviolet light that can
damage the eyes and skin. Do not view light coming from the light source. Direct viewing of the
light might result in blindness. When changing filter cubes, always turn off the LED illumination.
• Heat
When the fluorescence LED illumination system is lit, the LED house of the LED illumination
system becomes hot. Do not touch the LED house with bare hands or place flammable materi-
als near the LED house. Doing so might result in burns or fire.
8. Notes on handling flammable solvents
The following flammable solvents are used with this product:
• Immersion oil (Nikon immersion oil for oil immersion lenses)
• Absolute alcohol (ethyl alcohol or methyl alcohol for cleaning optical components)
• Petroleum benzine (for removing immersion oil)
• Medical alcohol (for disinfecting the microscope)
Keep these solvents away from fire. Before using a solvent, carefully read the instructions provid-
ed by the manufacturer of the solvent, and handle it correctly and safely. Note the following
precautions when using solvents with this product.
• Keep solvents away from any parts that might become hot.
• Keep solvents away from this product and the periphery of the product when turning the power
switch on or off, or plugging in or unplugging the power cord.
• Be careful not to spill solvents.
9. Handling of dangerous specimens
This microscope is designed primarily for microscopic observation of living cells and tissue cul-
tures in petri dishes and other vessels.
Before handling a specimen, check to see if it is hazardous. If the specimen is hazardous, follow
the standard procedure of your laboratory. When handling specimens that may involve a risk of
infection, wear rubber gloves and do not touch the specimen directly. Be careful not to spill the
specimen. If a specimen is spilled over this product, or otherwise comes into contact with it, clean
the affected area thoroughly following the standard procedure of your laboratory.
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