SafetyCarl Zeiss Care and Maintenance, Warranty Notes Axiostar plusVIII B 40-815 e 12/01Care and MaintenancePlease observe the following safety notes whencaring for and maintaining the Axiostar plusmicroscope:– With the exception of the work specified inChapter 4 of this manual “Care,Maintenance and Troubleshooting“, nomaintenance or repair may be performed bythe user. We expressly indicate that anyother repairs must only be carried out byour authorized personnel.– Damaged instruments or components mustonly be repaired and maintained by ourservice department.– Protect the microscope against dirt, dustand moisture; these influences can impairthe performance of the instrument.– If the microscope is not in use, protect itwith the dust cover and make sure that ithas been switched off.– Lamps are to be changed in accordancewith the steps in Chapter 4 “Care,Maintenance and Troubleshooting“.– Disconnect the instrument from the linebefore changing a lamp.– Let the lamps cool down before changingthem.– Keep the lamps free of fingerprints.Notes on WarrantyThe Axiostar plus microscope, including itsoriginal accessories, may only be used for themicroscope techniques described in thismanual. The manufacturer cannot assume anyliability for any other applications.Please observe the following warranty notes forthe Axiostar plus microscope:– The manufacturer guarantees that theinstrument has no material and productiondefects when delivered.– You must inform us of any defectsimmediately and do everything possible tominimize the damage.– If the manufacturer is informed of such adefect, he is obligated to remove it; it is hisdecision whether he does this by repairingthe instrument or by delivering aninstrument free of any defect.– No guarantee is provided for defects causedby natural wear (wearing parts in particular)or improper use.– The manufacturer is not liable for damagecaused by faulty operation, negligence orany other tampering with the instrument, inparticular as a result of removing andexchanging microscope components or theuse of accessories from othermanufacturers.– Unauthorized intervention invalidates allclaims against the warranty.Artisan Scientific - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisan-scientific.com