START-UPAxiolab 5 Mounting standard components ZEISS05/2019 430037-7444-001 513 START-UPThe Axiolab 5 microscopes can be independently installed, converted and started up by the customer.On request, the microscope can also be installed or converted by ZEISS Service for an extra charge.NOTEBefore installing and starting up the microscope, read the Notes on instrument safety (seesection 1.1) carefully and thoroughly.The assembly activities described in the following section are illustrated using examples for onemicroscope stand type. However, they apply similarly to other microscope stand models. Special featuresare described separately.3.1 Mounting standard components3.1.1 Unpacking and setting upmicroscope stand• Remove all components from the packagingand check that all components described on thedelivery note are present.• Set up the microscope stand (Fig. 3-1/1) on avibration-free, level, hard and non-combustiblesurface.• Keep the original packaging for storage or forreturning the instrument to the manufacturer,or dispose of it properly.Fig. 3-1 Setting up the microscope