Nikon eclipse E200 Instructions Manual page 7

Meaning of symbols used on the equipment
The symbol appearing on the product indicates the need for caution at all times during use.
Always refer to the instruction manual and read the relevant instructions before manipulating any part to
which the symbol has been affixed.
Symbol
Caution! Biohazard
This symbol label attached on the stand reminds you of the following:
• WARNING: Contact of a sample to the microscope, presents a biohazard risk.
• To avoid biohazard contamination, do not touch the contaminated portion with your bare
hands.
• Decontaminate the contaminated portion according to the standard procedure for your
laboratory.
Caution for heat
This symbol label attached near the field lens unit (the lamp is set underneath the field lens
unit) reminds you of the following:
• Lamp and its surrounding areas (including the field lens unit) become very hot during and
immediately after illumination.
• Risk of burns. Do not touch the lamp or surrounding areas during and immediately after
illumination.
• Make sure the lamp and its surrounding areas has cooled sufficiently before attempting to
replace the lamp.
Caution
This symbol label attached near the AC inlet reminds you of the following:
• Check the input voltage before turning on the microscope.
(The input voltage is given on the "nameplate" and above the AC inlet.)
• If the input voltage shown differs from the local voltage level, do not turn on the microscope.
Do the following instead:
Different voltage on the nameplate
Different voltage above the AC inlet
Safety Precautions
Meaning
Contact your nearest Nikon representative.
Change the input voltage setting; refer to P.68.
5 English