CARE, MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING AND SERVICE
ZEISS
Maintenance
Axio Observer
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The following conditions always present a risk of mould growth on fine opto-mechanical
instruments:
−
exposure to a relative humidity > 75 % and a temperature of +15 to +35
°
C for a period
longer than three days.
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installation in poorly-ventilated, dark rooms and
−
dust deposits and fingerprints on optical surfaces.
The devices are not provided with special equipment to protect them from corrosive, potentially
infectious, toxic and radioactive or other samples that may be hazardous to health. All legal
regulations must be complied with when handling such substances, particularly the prevailing
national rules for accident prevention.
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Eliminate contaminations on the instrument according to the rules for prevention of
accidents.
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Switch off the instrument each time after use and place the instrument cover on it to protect
it from dust and humidity.
6.2
Maintenance
6.2.1
Checking the instrument
The following checks should usually be performed every six months.
General
•
Check the power cable and plugs for damage.
•
If any damage is visible, switch off the instrument and prevent its use. Any damage should be repaired
by the ZEISS service team.
•
Check that the maximum operating times of the halogen and HBO illuminators have not been
exceeded (weekly).
Illumination
•
Check that the halogen/LED and HBO or HXP 120 V illuminators are correctly configured.
•
Check the electrical contacts of the illuminators.
Optics
•
Visual inspection of the cleanliness of objectives and eyepieces
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