Zeiss Axiovert 5 Instruction Manual page 11

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2 Safety
This chapter contains general requirements for safe working practices. Any person using the mi-
croscope or commissioned with installation or maintenance must read and observe these general
safety instructions. Knowledge of basic safety instructions and requirements is a precondition for
safe and fault-free operation. Operational safety of the supplied microscope is only ensured if it is
operated according to its intended use.
If any work is associated with residual risks, this is mentioned in the relevant parts of this docu-
ment in a specific note. When components must be handled with special caution, they are
marked with a warning label. These warnings must always be observed.
Improper use of the microscope and its components can easily lead to impairment of their func-
tion or even damage them. Damage caused by incorrect operation, negligence, or unauthorized
intervention, in particular by removing, modifying, or replacing parts of the microscope or its com-
ponents, cannot be held liable by the device manufacturer. Third-party devices or components
that are not expressly approved by ZEISS may not be used.
Any serious incident that has occurred in relation to the microscope and its components shall be
reported to these institutions:
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2.1 Intended Purpose
The inverted microscopes Axiovert 5 are instruments for general microscopic imaging for the in-
vitro examination of various biological samples including samples collected from humans or ani-
mals. This imaging provides information to further assess physiological and pathological condi-
tions. The microscopes are intended to be used by trained professionals only.
Axiovert 5 microscopes include:
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The inverted microscopes Axiovert 5/7 materials are designed as universally usable microscopes
for applications such as materials analysis in research and industry. It is not intended to either di-
rectly or indirectly generate medical diagnostic results.
Axiovert 5/7 materials microscopes include:
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Thanks to its virtually unrestricted sample space, this stand permits an unlimited use of conven-
tional samples. In other words, it facilitates the examination of large samples, workpieces, etc.
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the competent authority of the Member State in which the user is established
ZEISS
– for users within the EU:
Carl Zeiss Microscopy GmbH, Jena, Germany
– for users outside the EU:
Carl Zeiss Suzhou Co., Ltd., Suzhou, China
Axiovert 5 TL
Axiovert 5 TL SCB
Axiovert 5 TL FL SCB
Axiovert 5 RL SCB
Axiovert 5 RL TL SCB
Axiovert 7 RL
Axiovert 7 RL TL
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