Leica Z16 APO, User Manual

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Leica Z6 APO A & Z16 APO A – Safety concept 9
Health risks
Workplaces with optical systems facilitate
and improve the viewing task, but they also
impose high demands on the eyes and holding
muscles of the user. Depending on the duration of
uninterrupted work, asthenopia and muscu-
loskeletal problems may occur. For this reason,
appropriate measures for reduction of the work-
load must be taken:
– optimal arrangement of workplace, work
assignments and work flow (changing tasks
frequently).
– thorough training of the personnel, giving
consideration to ergonomic and organization
aspects.
The ergonomic optics concept and the design of
Leica optics systems aim to limit the strain on the
user to the lowest possible level. If you wish to
equip your zoom system with one of our binocular
tubes, we offer ErgoTubes
® and ErgoModules ® ,
which compensate for the varying design heights
of the equipment, accessories and working dis-
tances, and for the variation of human height of its
users. If you have problems with the viewing con-
figuration, ask your Leica consultant for the most
ergonomic Leica solutions.
Direct contact with eyepieces is a potential
transmission method for bacterial and viral infec-
tions of the eye. Users should be made aware of
the potential risk of infection. The risk can be kept
to a minimum by using personal eyepieces for
each individual or detachable eyecups.
Repairs and servicing
– Only Leica Microsystems-trained service tech-
nicians, or technical specialists assigned by
the person in charge of the instrument, are
permitted to carry out repairs.
– Only original Leica Microsystems spare parts
may be used.
– Unplug the power cable before opening voltage
carrying parts.
Touching the live circuit can cause injury.
Transport
– Use the original packaging for shipping or
transporting the zoom systems and their acces-
sory components.
– In order to prevent damage from vibrations,
disassemble all moving parts that (according to
the user manual) can be assembled by the cus-
tomer and pack them separately. These include
the objective, video/phototube, carrier, binocu-
lar tube, eyepieces, etc.
Integration in third-party products
When installing Leica products into third-party
products, note the following: The manufacturer of
the complete system or its dealer is responsible
for following all applicable safety instructions,
laws and guidelines.