INTRODUCTIONAxio Scope.A1 Safety Guidelines Carl ZeissM60-2-0007 e 05/08 11Gas discharge lamps, e.g. HBO 100, emit ultraviolet radiation which may cause eye and skinburns. Never look directly into the beam and avoid any direct skin exposure to the beam. Neveroperate the microscope without the necessary safety equipment (e.g. special damping filters orthe fluorescence protection screen). Gas discharge lamps have a high internal pressure whenhot. Never change the lamps while they are still hot and make sure to always use protectivegloves and masks when changing them.Microscope lamps radiate a lot of heat which could damage the heat sensitive fluorescencefilters. It is therefore necessary not to remove the heat protection filter when using afluorescence filter so that it can function properly.Avoid any contact with the hot lamp case. Before you change a lamp, make sure to pull theplug and wait 15 minutes for the lamp to cool down.Dirt and dust may affect the microscope’s performance. Protect it by using a dust cover when itis not in use. Always make sure that the instrument is switched off before covering it up.Covering the ventilation slits may accumulate heat which could damage the instrument andeven start a fire. Make sure to keep the ventilation slits open and never put or accidentally dropanything into them.Only authorized personnel should be allowed to operate the instruments. The personnel mustbe aware of the possible danger which might occur while using the microscope. TheAxio Scope.A1 is a precision tool which can easily be damaged or even destroyed whenhandled improperly.Never operate the instrument in an area with potentially explosive atmosphere.Always place it on a stable and heat resistant surface.Specimens must be disposed of appropriately according to valid legal regulations and internalwork instructions.When the lamp module (e.g. Colibri) is equipped with appropriate LED modules, or when awhite light source coupled by a fluid light conductor is used, ultraviolet radiation may leakwhich can cause eye and skin burns. Never look directly into the light and avoid any direct skinexposure to the light. Always use the appropriate safety equipment when operating themicroscope.
