Zeiss Axio Zoom.V16 Operating Manual

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INTRODUCTIONAxio Zoom.V16 Notes on instrument safety Carl Zeiss05/2012 435080-9030-701 9On microscopes with motorized focusing drive there is a risk of pinching fingers in theworking area when lowering the body of the microscope.− Do not reach into the work area or beneath the motorized focusing drive during lowering.− Automatic travel can be interrupted by pressing the STOP button on the focusing drive(Fig. 28/1, page 43) or by moving the knurled knob on the HIP up and down.− The lower limit switch of the motorized focusing drive must always be set to prevent theobjective from colliding with the stage equipment/specimen (see Section 4.6, page 44).The instruments are not equipped with any special devices for protection against substancesthat are corrosive, potentially infectious, toxic or radioactive, or other substances that could behazardous to health. All legal regulations must be observed when handling such substances,particularly the relevant national accident prevention regulations.Do not operate the supplied equipment- in areas in which there is a danger of explosion,- in the presence of volatile anaesthetics or flammable solvents, such as alcohol, benzene, etc.Do not switch on the instrument unless all cables have been connected; switch it off beforedisconnecting any cables.If more than one CAN component is used, these can be connected either to each other or tothe focus motor. In such cases only one power supply unit may be connected to themicroscope system.VisLED annular lights S are LED Class 1 equipment. Do not look directly into the LED light. Toavoid glare during transmitted light applications, swivel in anti-glare shield (Fig. 3/I, page 12).If the device is operated with an external cold light source (high-energy light) never look directlyinto the light guide exit of the cold light source. There is otherwise a risk of dazzling orblinding.The lamps on the light guide source must be replaced in accordance with the manufacturer'sinstructions. If the instructions are not complied with there is a risk of burning or explosionwhen the lamps are replaced.