INTRODUCTIONCarl Zeiss Notes on Instrument Safety Axio Vert.A18 431030-7044-001 05/20121 INTRODUCTION1.1 Notes on Instrument SafetyAxio Vert.A1 microscopes have been designed, produced and tested in compliance with the DIN EN61010-1 (IEC 61010-1) and IEC 61010-2-101 standards governing safety requirements for electricalequipment for measurement, control and laboratory use.The instruments meet the requirements of Directive 98/79/EC (In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices) andare marked with the CE label.This Operating Manual contains information and warnings that need to be observed by the user.The following warning and caution symbols are used in this Operating Manual:WARNINGThis symbol indicates a hazard that may arise to the user.WARNINGHot SurfaceWARNINGLED Risk Group 1 under IEC 62471: LED radiation is emitted.Do not look into the LED beam. It may be dangerous for your eyes.WARNINGUV radiation leakageIMPORTANTPull the power plug before opening the device.CAUTIONThis symbol indicates a hazard that may arise to the instrument or device system.NOTEThis symbol marks a note to which special attention needs to be paid.Be sure to use Axio Vert.A1 inverted microscopes and their original accessories only for the microscopingtechniques described in this Operating Manual.