Zeiss Axiovert 5 Instruction Manual page 16

2 Safety | 2.3 Prevention of Hazards
2.3.3 Thermal Hazards
Heat Covering the ventilation openings can lead to heat accumulation that may damage the micro-
Accumulation scope and, in extreme cases, can cause a fire.
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2.3.4 Hazards Generated by Radiation
Optical Gas discharge lights, LED lights and other sources of white light emit strong optical radiation (e.g.
Radiation UV, VIS, IR). Optical radiation may cause damage to the skin and eyes. The extent of the damage
Hazards depends on the parameters such as wavelength, exposure time, mode of operation (continuous or
pulsed), etc.
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Strong Light When using an external light source, refer to its own manual. There is a risk of dazzling and blind-
Hazard ness.
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2.3.5 Hazards Generated by Materials and Substances
Biological Biological substances/agents may pose a risk to the health of humans and other living organisms.
Hazard
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Immersion Oil Ensure that no immersion oil enters the surface water or the sewage system. The immersion oil
can cause skin irritation.
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Disinfectant Ensure adequate ventilation in closed rooms. In case of insufficient ventilation, wear respiratory
Hazards protective equipment. Remove any harmful residue. Allow the device to dry off after disinfection,
particularly after disinfection of eyepieces. Do not inhale vapors. When using disinfectants, do not
eat, drink or smoke. Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Remove contaminated clothing and wash
before reuse.
Infection Direct contact with the eyepieces can be a potential way of passing on bacterial and viral infec-
Hazards tions.
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Keep ventilation openings unobstructed at all times.
Do not cover devices or openings emitting heat.
Do not obstruct ventilation.
Comply with minimum distance of 30 mm from walls.
Avoid exposure of eyes and skin to radiation.
Do not introduce reflective objects into the beam path.
Never remove covers or cover panels during operation.
Do not disable any interlock system elements.
Use suitable protective equipment / protective clothing if required.
Never look directly into the fibre optic output of a cold light source.
Keep a logbook of the known biological substances/agents used when working with the mi-
croscope and show it to the ZEISS service representative before they perform any work on the
microscope.
Avoid any contact with skin, eyes and clothes.
Read and observe the safety data sheet of the immersion fluid.
In the event of skin contact, wash the oil off with plenty of water and soap.
In the event of eye contact, flush eyes with copious amounts of water for a minimum of 5
minutes. See a medical specialist if the irritation persists.
The risk can be lowered by using personal eyepieces or eyecups. If eyepieces need to be disin-
fected frequently, ZEISS recommends to use the eyepieces without eyecups.
To avoid infections, the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), e.g. gloves, for operation,
cleaning, and decontamination is highly recommended. Disposable gloves can be decontami-
nated with alcohol for example, if necessary, or should be changed frequently to minimize the
risk of contamination.
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