Zeiss GeminiSEM Series Instruction Manual

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5 Commissioning and First Operating Steps | ZEISS5 Commissioning and First Operating StepsThis chapter describes the commissioning and the first operating steps of the Microscope System.Further information on operation is available in the Online Help of your software.WARNINGTilting hazard when removing the microscope from the crateWhen removing the microscope from the wooden crate, it can tilt and crush a person.4 Use a forklift to remove the microscope from the wooden crate.WARNINGCrushing hazard when lowering the microscopeThe microscope and its components are heavy. When the load is lowered during transport andpositioning, body parts can be crushed.4 Maintain a safe distance.4 Do not walk or place your hands or feet under the load while it is being lowered.4 Wear safety shoes and gloves.Before the microscope is being unpacked the following safety warning have to be read and fullyunderstood. These safety warnings have to be obeyed at any time by every person in the sameroom as the microscope.WARNINGRadiation hazard due to X-raysX-rays are generated inside the microscope during operation. This is unavoidable because elec-trons are accelerated by voltages up to 30 kV.4 Do not remove any parts around the column and chamber that are essential for radiationprotection.4 Use genuine ZEISS parts exclusively.4 Ensure that all local safety and X-ray protection regulations are met.4 Only authorized ZEISS service representatives are allowed to service the microscope.WARNINGMalfunction of medical devices near ion getter pumpsMagnetic fields present at the ion getter pumps may disturb the function of medical devices.The magnetic fields are also present if the microscope is switched off.If you wear medical implants that are susceptible to magnetic fields (e.g. cardiac pacemakers),do the following:4 Keep a distance of at least 30 cm from the ion getter pumps.4 Follow the safety instructions provided by the pump manufacturer.68 Instruction Manual ZEISS GeminiSEM series | en-US | Rev. 2 | 349500-8138-000