5 Commissioning and First Operating Steps | 5.8 Working with Optional Accessories
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6. Double-click
$Exchange
.
NOTICE
If the stage is at a short working distance, there is a risk to damage the
microscope or the specimen. Ensure there is enough space between objective lens
and specimen before moving the specimen stage.
à
The specimen stage is driven to the transfer position.
7. To change to
Transfer
mode, click
Transfer
in the
Airlock
panel.
Alternatively, on the control panel, press
Transfer
.
à
The airlock is evacuated.
à
The gate valve opens.
à
The illumination is turned on in the airlock chamber.
5.8.1.1.3 Unloading the Specimen Holder from the Airlock
WARNING
Suffocation hazard due to lack of oxygen
Gaseous dry nitrogen is used to vent the specimen chamber during specimen exchange. Inhal-
ing nitrogen may cause unconsciousness.
4
During specimen exchange, keep the chamber door open as short as possible.
4
Do not inhale the air from within the specimen chamber.
4
Ensure that the area around the microscope is sufficiently vented.
4
If you begin to experience symptoms of asphyxia (for example: rapid breathing, loss of
mental alertness and/or muscular coordination, depression of sensations, emotional insta-
bility, fatigue) leave the room immediately and inform the facility’s safety officer.
Procedure
1. To transfer the specimen holder from the speci-
men chamber into the airlock, insert the airlock
rod.
2. Turn the knob clockwise to attach the speci-
men holder to the airlock rod.
3. Retract the airlock rod.
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