Leica M165 FC, User Manual

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Leica M Series User Manual 7
Safety Instructions (Continued)
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Direct contact with eyepieces is a
potential transmission method for
bacterial and viral infections of the eye.
The risk can be kept to a minimum by using
personal eyepieces for each individual or
detachable eyecups.
Light sources: Safety regulations
Protective measures of the manufacturer:
O
UV protection screen in front of the speci-
men plane prevents the user from looking
directly into the UV rays.
O
Dummy filter carriers in the free positions
of the rapid filter changer prevent direct UV
radiation from reaching the eyes.
O
UV filters are installed in the observation
beam paths to protect the eyes.
O
The stray-light protection on the lamp
housing prevents irradiation of the hands.
Warning
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UV radiation could damage the eyes.
Therefore:
O
Never look into the light spot on the speci-
men plane without a UV protection screen.
O
Never look into the eyepieces if no excita-
tion filter is in the beam path.
O
Fill empty filter positions with dummy filter
carriers (e.g. M165 FC).
O
Do not select a white, strongly reflective
background for the specimen.