Before Use; General Notes; Notes On The Electrics - KERN OIV-3 Instruction Manual

1 Before use

General notes

The packaging must be opened carefully to prevent any accessories inside from falling
to the floor and breaking.
In general, a microscope should always be handled with great care, as it is a sensitive
precision instrument. Avoiding abrupt movements during operation or transport is
therefore particularly important, especially to avoid endangering the optical components.
Similarly, you should avoid dirt or fingerprints on the lens surfaces, because in most
cases this reduces image clarity.
If the performance of the microscope is to be maintained, it must never be
disassembled. Components such as objective lenses and other optical components
should therefore be left as they are found at the beginning of operation.

Notes on the electrics

Before connecting to a mains power supply, you must make sure that you are using the
correct input voltage. The information to select the correct mains cable is located on the
device, on the rear of the product directly above the connection socket. You must comply
with this information. If you do not comply with these specifications, then fires or other
damage to the device could occur.
The main switch must also be switched off before the mains cable is connected. In this
way you will avoid triggering an electric shock.
If you are using an extension cable, then the mains cable you use must be grounded.
When carrying out any procedures whereby you come into contact with the electrical
system of the device, such as, for example, changing the LED lamp, only carry out
these procedures when the power is disconnected.
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