Warning - Nikon ECLIPSE Si Instructions Manual

WARNING

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1. Do not disassemble.
Disassembling this product may result in electric shock or malfunction. Malfunctions and damage due
to disassembly will not be warranted. Do not disassemble any part unless instructed to do so in this
manual. If you experience problems with the product, contact your nearest Nikon representative.
2. Read the instructions thoroughly.
To ensure safety, thoroughly read this manual and the manuals for other equipment to be used with
this product. In particular, be sure to follow the warnings and cautions at the beginning of the
manuals.
3. Input voltage, AC adapter, power cord
The AC adapter for supplying power to this product can be used with 100 to 240 VAC at 50 to 60 Hz.
Use only the AC adapter and power cord specified in "Chapter 7 Specifications." Use of another AC
adapter or power cord may result in malfunction or fire.
• Avoid using the product in an environment where the supply voltage may fluctuate excessively.
• The AC adapter for this product is classified as Class I for electrical shock protection. Be sure to
connect it to a protective earth terminal.
• If the AC adapter is covered or items are placed on the AC adapter, heat dissipation may be
hindered, causing it to become abnormally hot.
4. 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, ensure correct and safe use by
thoroughly reading the instructions provided by the solvent manufacturer.
When using a solvent with this product, observe the following precautions:
• Keep solvents away from the product and its surroundings when plugging/unplugging the AC
adapter or power cord.
• Be careful not to spill the solvents.
5. Hazardous samples
This microscope is mainly for use in microscopic observation of a sample such as cells and tissue
affixed to a slide.
When handling a specimen, check to determine whether the specimen is hazardous. Handle
hazardous specimens according to the standard procedure for your laboratory. If the specimen is of
an infectious nature, wear rubber gloves to avoid infection, and be careful not to touch a specimen.
If such a sample comes in contact with the microscope, decontaminate the contaminated portion
according to the standard procedure for your laboratory.
6. Notes on operating the sliders on the condenser part
A slider for microscopy has two set positions. It is attached to the condenser part and used for
switching the observation methods or magnifications by changing the set position. The bright light
might reach the eyepiece tube when you move the slider to change the set position.
Remove your eyes from the binoculars or turn off the diascopic illumination when you operate a
slider.
Especially in diascopic fluorescence microscopy, the very bright illumination is used, so the intense
flashes might reach the eyepiece tube when you operate the slider.
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