ZEISS NOTES ON WARRANTY Axiolab 56 430037-7014-111 07/2018English4 NOTES ON WARRANTYThe manufacturer guarantees that the instrument is free of material or manufacturing defects upondelivery. Any defects must be reported immediately and steps taken to minimize damage. If such a defectis reported, the instrument manufacturer shall be obliged to correct the fault, either by repairing theinstrument or replacing it with a new one, at the manufacturer's discretion. No warranty is given fordefects caused by natural wear and tear (particularly of wearing parts) and improper use of theinstrument.The instrument manufacturer shall not be liable for damage caused by misuse, negligence or any othertampering with the instrument, particularly the removal or replacement of instrument components, orthe use of accessories from other manufacturers. Such actions shall invalidate any warranty claims.With the exception of the work described in this quick reference guide, no maintenance or repair work isto be carried out on the Axiolab 5. Repairs may only be performed by ZEISS Service or individuals speciallyauthorized by ZEISS Service. In the event of a problem with the instrument, please contact your localZEISS representative.5 INTENDED USEAxiolab 5 microscopes were designed as all-purpose microscopes for biological and medical applicationsas well as materials analyses.Depending on the microscope stand selected, they may also be used as true transmitted or reflected lightmicroscopes or as combined transmitted/reflected light fluorescence microscopes.Typical biomedical applications of Axiolab 5 microscopes include:− medical analysis in laboratories, clinics and medical practices− science and research (colleges, universities) in the fields of medicine and biology− industrial applications (pharmacology, food technology)− analysis of human blood and tissue samples.Axiolab 5 microscopes are typically used for materials analysis in the following areas, among others:− metallographic laboratories− automotive industry− microsystems engineering− geoscientific institutes− mineral exploration industry