Zeiss MCU 2008, Operating Manual

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INTRODUCTION
MCU 2008 Notes on Operational Safety Carl Zeiss
M60-2-0019 e 05/2012 5
Particular attention must be paid to the following notes:
The MCU 2008 is not equipped with any special devices for protection from substances that are
corrosive, potentially infectious, toxic, radioactive, or otherwise hazardous to health. Make sure
to observe all legal regulations, particularly the relevant national accident prevention regulations
when handling such substances.
Dust and dirt may impair the performance of the instrument. It must therefore be protected
against such influences as far as possible.
Opening of the instrument is only allowed to accordingly instructed specialists or service staff.
Operation of the instrument in potentially explosive areas is not allowed.
Power supply has to be disconnected before opening the instrument and changing the fuses!
See section 5.2.
Make sure to use only fuses that are in compliance with the specifications contained in the
Technical Data. The use of makeshift fuses and short-circuiting of the fuse holders are not
permitted.
The manufacturer cannot assume any liability for any other applications, possibly also involving
individual modules or single parts. This also applies to any service or repair work which is not
carried out by authorized service personnel. All claims for warranty and warranty services will be
null and void in any such case.
The power plug must be inserted in an outlet featuring a grounding contact. The grounding
effect must not be made ineffective by an extension cable that does not have a protective
ground wire.
If any protective measures are found to be no longer effective, the instrument must be
switched off and safeguarded against inadvertent operation. For repair of the instrument,
please contact a Zeiss service agency or the Carl Zeiss Microscopy Service.
Clogged or covered ventilation slats may lead to heat build-up that might damage the
instrument and, in extreme cases, cause a fire. Always keep the ventilation slats clear and make
sure that no objects enter the instrument through the ventilation slats.
Defective controls must not be disposed of with household waste; they have to be disposed of
in compliance with the relevant legal provisions.
Samples have also to be disposed of properly according to the applicable legal provisions and
internal work instructions.