Zeiss ApoTome.2, Operation Manual

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INTRODUCTION
ApoTome.2 Notes on device safety Carl Zeiss
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Dust and dirt can impair the performance of the instrument. Therefore, protect the instrument
from these influences as far as possible and cover it with the dust cover when not in use.
Always check whether the instrument is switched off before you cover it.
Clogging or covering ventilation slots can lead to heat accumulation that can damage the
instrument and, in extreme cases, cause fire. Always keep the ventilation slots clear and make
sure that no objects enter the instrument through these slots.
The instruments may only be operated by trained personnel who must be aware of the possible
dangers involved with microscopy and the particular application concerned. The ApoTome.2 is
a high-precision instrument that can be impaired in its performance or destroyed when handled
improperly.
Do not put defective instruments in household waste. They have to be disposed of in
accordance with the WEEE Directive 2002/96/EC.
Specimens also need to be properly disposed of in conformity with applicable legal provisions
and in-house work instructions.