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Safety Precautions
Please follow the safety precautions given below.
1. Intended use of the product
This product is intended primarily for microscopic observations and image capture of cells and tissue set
on glass slides using diascopic (transmitted) and episcopic (reflected) illumination.
It is intended for use in experimentation and observation of cells and tissue in the fields of pathology
and cytology in hospital and other laboratory settings.
2. Do not disassemble.
Disassembly may result in malfunctions and/or electrical shock and will void the terms of the warranty.
Never attempt to disassemble any part other than the parts described in this manual. If you experience
problems with the product, contact your nearest Nikon representative.
3. Read the instruction manuals carefully.
To ensure safety, carefully read this manual and the manual provided with any other equipment used
with this product. Observe all warnings and cautions given at the beginning of each manual.
When the J-FL 50i55i Epi-fluorescence attachment is mounted on the product:
The mercury lamp (or xenon lamp) for Epi-fl microscopy requires special care during handling. Make
sure you have read the instruction manual for the light source (super high-pressure mercury lamp
power supply or high-intensity light source).
4. Power cord for ECLIPSE 50i and the power cord for AC adapter
Use one of the power cords specified. Using the wrong power cord may result in fire or other hazards.
The product is classified as subject to Class I protection against electrical shock. Make sure it is
connected to an appropriate ground terminal.
Refer to Chapter 8 for the power cords specified.
To prevent electric shock, always turn off the main power switch (press it to the "
{
" position) of the
product before attaching or detaching the power cord.
5. Use the specified AC adapter (when using the ECLIPSE 55i) (when using J-CY cytodiagnostic
unit).
The ECLIPSE 55i and the J-CY cytodiagnostic unit are powered by an AC adapter. Use only the
specified adapter model meeting the requirements. Using any other type of adapter may result in
malfunction, overheating, and/or fire.
Refer to Chapter 8 for the adapter specified.
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To prevent malfunctions and/or fire, use the AC adapter in a well-ventilated location. To ensure
proper heat radiation and to prevent overheating, never cover or place any object on the adapter.
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To prevent malfunctions, always turn off the power switch (press it to the "
{
" position) of the
product before attaching the AC adapter.
WARNING
