INTRODUCTIONZEISS Notes on the warranty Axiolab 514 430037-7444-001 05/20191.3 Notes on the warrantyThe manufacturer guarantees that the instrument is free of any material and workmanship defects upondelivery. If you become aware of any deficiencies, please contact us immediately and take all necessaryprecautions in order to avoid further damage. Upon notice of deficiencies, the manufacturer may chooseto correct the deficiencies or to deliver a defect-free instrument at his discretion. Defects due to ordinarywear and tear (especially on wearing parts) and to improper handling are not covered by our warranty.The manufacturer is not liable for damage to the instrument due to incorrect operation, negligence orany other manipulation of the instrument, in particular due to the removal or replacement of instrumentparts or due to the use of accessories from other manufacturers. This will immediately void the warranty.No maintenance or repair work, except for the instances mentioned in the manual, may be performed onthe microscopes. Only ZEISS service personnel or personnel authorized especially by ZEISS may performrepair work on the microscopes. Should your instrument malfunction, please contact the ZEISSMicroscopy Service Department (see page 126) or the ZEISS agency assigned to your country.