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INTRODUCTION
Carl Zeiss
Notes on instrument safety
Axio Imager
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430000-7344-001
M70-2-0020 e 06/2009
The Axio Imager microscopes, including original accessories, may only be used for the microscope
techniques described in this manual.
Particular attention must be paid to the following warnings:
The manufacturer cannot assume any liability for any other applications of the instrument
including those of individual modules or single parts. This also applies to all service or repair
work that is not carried out by authorized service personnel. In case of non-compliance, all
warranty claims shall be forfeited.
The power plug must be inserted in an outlet featuring a grounding (earth) contact. The
grounding effect must not be made ineffective by an extension cable that does not have a
protective ground wire.
If it is determined that protection measures are no longer effective, the instrument must be
switched off and safeguarded against inadvertent operation. Please contact a Zeiss service
agency or the Carl Zeiss Microscopy Service to repair the instrument.
On stands with motorized focusing drive, there is the risk of getting one's fingers jammed
between stage carrier and the base of the stand, when the stage is moved down. Therefore, do
not reach with your hands under the stage carrier.
The manual microscopes (Axio Imager.A2, .A2 LED, .A2m, .D2 and .D2m) are equipped with a
power supply integrated in the stand allowing line voltages to be used in the ranges 100 to
127 V and 200 to 240 V AC ±10 %, 50/60 Hz, without the voltage setting on the instrument
having to be changed. The motorized models (Axio Imager.M2, .M2m, .Z2 and .Z2m) are
powered through the separate power supply VP232-2 belonging to the stand. On this power
supply, too, the voltage setting need not be changed in the line voltage range
100 to 240 V ±10 %, 50/60 Hz.
The HBO 100 (ebq 100 dc) and XBO 75 (ebx 75 isolated) power supply units are designed for a
line voltage range from 100 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, and automatically adapt to the applied line
voltage.
Before switching on the instrument, check whether it is suitable for the available line voltage.
Always disconnect the instrument from the power outlet before opening the instrument and
before changing the fuses. See Section 5.2.2.
Take care to ensure you only use fuses according to the information given in the Technical
Data. Use of makeshift fuses and short-circuiting of the fuse holders are not permitted.
The Axio Imager microscopes are not equipped with any special devices for protection from
substances that are corrosive, potentially infectious, toxic, radioactive, or other substances that
could be hazardous to health. Make sure to observe all legal regulations, particularly the
relevant national accident prevention regulations when handling such substances.
Do not put defective instruments in household waste. They have to be disposed of in
accordance with applicable legal provisions. Also, specimens need to be properly disposed of in
conformity with applicable legal provisions and in-house work instructions.