INTRODUCTIONAxioscope 5/7/Vario Notes on instrument safety ZEISS03/2018 430035-7344-001 91 INTRODUCTION1.1 Notes on instrument safetyThe Axioscope 5/7/Vario microscopes were engineered, manufactured and tested in accordance with theDIN EN 61010-1 (IEC 61010-1) and IEC 61010-2-101 safety standards for electrical measuring, controland laboratory equipment.The microscopes fulfill the requirements as stated in Directive 98/79/EC on in vitro diagnostic medicaldevices (IVDD) and bear the marking.The present manual contains information and safety warnings with which the operator must comply.The following warning, instructional and informational symbols are used in the manual:CAUTIONWarns the operator of a possible danger.CAUTIONWarns the operator of hot surfaces.CAUTIONWarns the operator of the emission of UV radiation.CAUTIONWarns the operator of the emission of LED radiation.LED class 3B, max. 30 mW, 365 - 625 nm,Avoid direct exposure to the beam. Avoid contact with the skin.CAUTIONWarns the operator of crushing hazard.CAUTIONWarns the operator to disconnect the instrument from the power supply before opening ordoing any work on the instrument.ATTENTIONThis symbol indicates the risk of damage to the instrument or the system.NOTEThis symbol indicates information or instructions which must be followed especially carefully.