
5 Commissioning and First Operating Steps | 5.4 Acquiring an Image
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5.4.1 Preparing the Specimen Holder
Parts and Tools
Designation
Part no.
Hex key, 1.5 mm
Delivered with the microscope
Stub
Delivered with the microscope
Tweezers for specimen
Delivered with the microscope
Specimen holder
Delivered with the microscope
If necessary: carbon tape, conductive carbon,
adhesive metal tape, or similar
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Appropriate specimen (with conducting prop-
erties, e.g. gold on carbon)
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Lint-free gloves
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WARNING
Biological hazards
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.
WARNING
Aggressive or toxic chemicals
Aggressive or toxic chemicals can cause chemical burns.
4
When handling aggressive or toxic chemicals, wear suitable protective clothing, gloves,
and eye/face protection.
4
Do not eat, drink, or smoke while handling toxic chemicals.
4
Refer to local safety regulations.
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Read and follow the instructions in the material safety data sheet of the chemical. The ma-
terial safety data sheet can be obtained from the supplier of the chemicals.
NOTICE
Environmental risk due to disposal of aggressive or toxic chemicals
When disposing of aggressive or toxic chemicals, there is a threat of damage to the environ-
ment.
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When disposing of waste that has been generated during a service operation (e.g. used ro-
tary pump oil), comply with all national and local safety and environmental protection reg-
ulations.
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Instruction Manual ZEISS SIGMA series | en-US | Rev. 7 | 352102-9344-006