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2 Safety | 2.3 Prevention of Hazards
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To maintain best performance of the microscope, it is essential to perform preventive mainte-
nance on a regular basis. Moreover, it is recommended that you conclude a service contract
with your local ZEISS service representative or organization.
2.2.4 Safe Handling of Spare Parts
Using spare parts that are not provided by ZEISS can be hazardous or can lead to property dam-
age:
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Only genuine parts supplied by ZEISS are to be used in servicing the microscope.
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Contact your ZEISS service representative for information regarding how to order spare parts.
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Unless authorized by ZEISS, all spare parts should be installed by a ZEISS service representa-
tive.
2.3 Prevention of Hazards
This section summarizes potential hazards and recommended safety precautions. Failure to follow
the safety instructions and instructions may result in personal injury and property damage.
2.3.1 Biological Hazards
Danger to life:
Biological
substances
Biological substances may pose a threat to the health of humans and other living organisms.
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Keep a logbook of the biological substances loaded into the microscope and show it to the
ZEISS service representatives before they perform any work on the microscope.
2.3.2 Burn Hazards
Risk of property
damage: Hot
surfaces during
bakeout
Parts of the enclosure in the upper range of the column may become hot during bakeout, particu-
larly after a long bakeout cycle.
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Do not place any combustible objects on the grids of the electron optical column during bake-
out.
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After the bakeout procedure, let surfaces cool down before working around the column.
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Only advanced operators are allowed to perform the bakeout procedure.
2.3.3 Chemical Hazards
Risk of injury:
Aggressive or toxic
chemicals
Aggressive or toxic chemicals can cause chemical burns.
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When handling aggressive or toxic chemicals, wear suitable protective clothing, gloves, and
eye/face protection.
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Do not eat, drink, or smoke while handling toxic chemicals.
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Refer to local safety regulations.
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Read and follow the instructions in the material safety data sheet of the chemical. The mate-
rial safety data sheet can be obtained from the supplier of the chemicals.
Risk of injury:
Reaction products
Dangerous reaction products can be present in the specimen chamber during or after operation.
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Ensure that there is an appropriate exhaust gas line to remove the waste gas of the pre-vac-
uum pump and to transmit it to the outside.
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Wear lint-free gloves when touching the inner parts of the specimen chamber or the speci-
men.
Risk of injury:
Irritant gases
If a gas injection system (GIS) is used, irritant gases might be released from the precursors. Gases
can cause irritation to eyes, skin, and respiratory system.
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Do not remove a reservoir from the gas injection system.
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Contact your ZEISS service representative to have an empty reservoir replaced.
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