Nikon Eclipse Ni-E Instruction Manual page 11

1 Power shutdown
To prevent electric shock and/or malfunction,
always turn off the power switch(es) for this product
and the peripheral devices (press to the "O"
position) and unplug the power cord from the wall
outlet before assembling this product, connecting
or disconnecting cables, replacing lamps, or
cleaning this microscope and the objective.
2 Lamp replacement precautions
● To avoid burns, wait at least 30 minutes after
the lamp is turned off to give it sufficient time to
cool. To avoid electric shock or malfunctions,
never attempt to replace the lamp without first
turning off the power switches for this product
and the peripheral devices (press to the "O"
position) and unplugging the power cord from
the wall outlet.
● After replacing the lamp, make sure to reattach
the lamphouse cover. Do not use the product
without the lamphouse cover attached.
● Do not break used lamps. It should be disposed
of as industrial waste, in accordance with local
regulations and rules.
3 Designated lamp
Using power supplied from control box A to the
main body, halogen lamps of up to 12V-100W can
be lit. Always use the specified lamp and
lamphouse. Using unspecified products may
cause malfunctions.
Specified lamp: PHILIPS 7724 or
OSRAM HLX64623
Designated lamphouse:
NI-LH Precentered Lamphouse
4 Movement of motorized device
This product can be equipped with motorized
devices such as a motorized nosepiece and a
motorized epi-fluorescence cube turret, which can
be controlled from remote controllers and PCs.
To avoid unexpected injuries, note the following in
operating motorized devices.
● Before operation, check the state of the entire
microscope system to ensure safety when
operating the motorized devices.
● Keep your hands and fingers away from the
nosepiece, objectives, stage, and components
and specimen on the stage to avoid injuries
during operation.
Safety Precautions
CAUTION
5 Avoid contact with water or chemical
solutions.
Never expose this product to water or chemical
solutions, and avoid using this product in
circumstances where there is risk of exposure to
water or chemical solutions. Exposure of electric
parts (such as the HG Precentered Fiber
Illuminator) to liquids may cause a short circuit,
resulting in malfunction or abnormal heating. If
water or a chemical solution is splashed onto this
product, immediately turn off the power switches
for this product and the peripheral devices (press
to the "O" position) and remove the power cord
from the receptacle. Then wipe off moisture with a
piece of dry cloth or something similar. If water or
a chemical solution enters this product, stop using
the product, and contact your nearest Nikon
representative.
6 Remove any covers from the product before
switching on.
Do not use this product while it is covered with a
piece of cloth, etc. This will result in an abnormal
heating or a fire hazard. Do not cover this product
with a piece of cloth or similar while in use. The
system temperature will rise, resulting in a
malfunction.
7 Notes on Laying Cables
During a period of illumination, the lamphouse is
very hot. Try to lay cables so that they should not
contact the lamphouse.
8 Do not place any object on top of the
product.
Do not place any object on top of this product.
9 Cautions on assembling and installing the
product
● Take care to avoid pinching your fingers or
hands during product assembly and
installation.
● Scratches or fouling optical components (such
as lens and filters) with fingerprints, etc. will
degrade microscope images. Be careful to
avoid scratches or direct contact with the lens
and filters when assembling.
● The main body weighs approximately 11 kg.
This product is not designed to be portable.
When moving the microscope (i.e. to another
room within the facility), work in a team of at
least two persons, and firmly hold the base of
the product.
● Remove all attachments (if mounted) from the
microscope before moving the microscope.
● Do not place this product in a locker or cabinet.
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