Safety precautions
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General information
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Specifications subject to change.
• The knowledge of the instrument is vital for safe operation.
Therefore please read these operating instructions carefully
before you put the instrument in operation. Additional
information is available from our servicing department or from
our authorized representatives.
Use the HBO 100 / XBO 75 lamp with our microscopes only.
• The instrument must be operated by properly trained
personnel only.
Hints on operation
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Caution: Since the HBO 100 X B O 75 is under high
pressure when in use, It must always be operated in closed
lamp housings.
a Even when not in use XBO lamps are under high pressure and
may only be fitted in the lamp housing wearing safety mask (41
7D 09)- (1 in Fig. 1) and safety gloves (41 70 0E1) (2 in Fig. 1) with
special artery protection.
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Before lamp change:
Let the HBO 100 / XBO 75 cool down sufficiently after
switch-off to reduce the pressure. Wait at least 10 minutes,
especially after switch-off of the XBO lamp)
• The light of the HBO 100W and XBO 75W lamps contains a
high amount of UV light which is harmful for the human eye.
Provide inspection windows with fitter glass for protection
from the strong UV radiation. The use of u ung la Lses is
strongly recommended when manipulating the inicroscope
illuminator.
Do net took directly into the lamp or into reflected lamp light.
• Caution] Exchange the HBO 100 after expiry of the mean
service life of 200hrs and the XBO 75 after expiry of the
mean service life of 400hrs.
Its intensity decreases with increasing number of service hours,
i.e. homogeneous illumination can no longer be guaranteed.
Furthermore, there is the danger of explosion.
The number of service hours is displayed on the running time
meter.
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The connecting cables of the HBO 100 X B O 75 must be
checked at regular intervals,
* The UV radiation of the HBO 100W or XBO 75W lamp
produces ozone. This obnoxious gas should
be
carried off via
exhauster and tube, and the working room supplied with fresh
air.
Disposal
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Used HBO lamps must be disposed of in original container in
compliance with the legal regulations.
Maintenance
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Always pull line plug before changing lamp, fuses, etc.I
• Changes and repairs may only be performed by the
manufacturer of the instrument or by authorized personnel.
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The manufacturer is not liable for any damage caused by
u ,authorised handing of the instrument, particularly the removal
or exchane of instrument components or the use of
accessone3 from other manufacturers. Furthermore, improper
handling v..II forfeit any warranty claims.
• Damaged instruments or components may be repaired and
serviced by our servicing department only.
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Clean dirty housing as follows:
Dip cleaning cloth into a mixture of water and a little cleaning
fluid, remove dirt, and dry with a clean cloth. Do not use
solvents.
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