PUTTING THE INSTRUMENT INTO OPERATIONCarl Zeiss Mounting Standard Components Axio Vert.A140 431030-7044-001 05/20123 PUTTING THE INSTRUMENT INTO OPERATIONThe Axio Vert.A1 can be set up, changed over and put into operation by the customers themselves. If thecustomers so request, Zeiss Customer Service will be happy to set up or change over the microscope for acharge.Our services include the following:− Set up the microscope, install and adjust all its components (to the extent not yet done at themanufacturer's plant).− Effect cable connections and carry out the power supply connection.− Provide training on how to operate the microscope.Please heed the following suggestions if you wish to set up the microscope yourself or move it to anotherplace:Be certain to read the Notes on Instrument Safety (see Section 1) carefully before you set upthe microscope and put it into operation.3.1 Mounting Standard Components3.1.1 Microscope Unpacking and SetupThe various Axio Vert.A1 models, including their accessories, are delivered in industry standardpackaging.• Open the packaging.• Take out the carton box containing the accessories.• Grasp the grip openings and pull the polyethylene packaging containing the microscope stand out ofthe carton box and set it down on the side.• Remove the upper half of the packaging.• Take the microscope stand out of the second half of the packaging. To do so, grasp the back of thetransmitted illumination carrier and the front of the stand. If no optional carrier for transmitted lightillumination is attached, the Axio Vert.A1 MAT stand for material applications comes with a carryinghandle fitted to its back.• Check the shipment against the delivery note to ensure that the shipment is complete.It may be a good idea to keep the shipping container for any possible longer-term storage or a return ofthe unit to the manufacturer. Otherwise, dispose of the packaging properly.
